Case Mod - Complete [Complete] Mini ITX HTPC - Update May 16 - Final Photos

would guess its a 120mm fan as mini ITX boards are only 170 x 170

 

Thanks Asouter. Big_malc is correct, it is a 120mm slim fan. The footprint of this build is about that of a standard-sized mouse pad. At least the one I've got at work and home, anyway. I can try to get some size reference shots later.

 

why do I have an image of them little measure things you see used in programs like CSI next to new photos

 

I'm not sure what that is (Don't watch CSI myself) but I was just thinking I might have to swipe a pop can from work, and bring it home with me... I don't drink anything that comes in a can at home lol

 

Thanks, Mosquito and Big malc.
I wondered if it was a 120, Having not built an itx (yet) I'm still trying to get my head around how small these things are

 

The mini ITX 's back plate is the same size as a regular atx back plate if that helps. So the boards are only a little bigger than that.

 

Turned out very nice indeed mate, very tidy perfect work & very gorgeous finish, congrats.

 

Not a problem, still working on the reference shots, I wasn't home until late last night so no time on that one.

For the width, that's about right, it's an I/O shield plus one expansion slot. That's about it. It's that size, square.

Thanks Waynio. I'm bringing it to a LAN this weekend, so I may have a few "action shots" to add later...
It's an Age of Empires II LAN, so yes, it will do just fine

 

Looks great, man. That's an excellent choice of materials. They go good together.
I would have posted sooner, but...

...This post made my head explode.

 

Thanks Cheaps, I seem to have a liking for the darker red + more golden colors... my retro HTPC followed a similar color scheme (actually, I used the same stain color, just in oil based rather than gel... don't think I'll use gel stains again)

Yes, that comment nearly made me spit my beverage when I read it

 

Looks great! Nice job Mosquito.

 

inspiring... liked it very much...

 

Thanks opelgt. Glad you enjoyed it

Thanks! That means a lot coming from you. I bet you've guessed where some of the inspiration came from
from SlipperySkip's project Aerodyne:

 

I knew there was some reason why I loved it. Two-tone woodgrain can really work if you get a proper contrast.

 

Thanks. I had totally thought I went with Red Oak veneer, until I happened to look at the packaging, and noticed it said Mahogany (this was after applying it already). I knew I went back and forth between the two, but I swore I went with RO lol

That said, I like the grain in the Mahogany more than red oak, in this application, I'm glad I somehow went with it lol. Popping the grain on the Curly maple front turned out really well too

 

Thats a lovely little build. Looks very art deco...Love it...top modding dude.

 

yeah, that one is wery neat! loving the wood love!

 

Very nice. Wood is a great look.

 

Thanks Bolldog

Thanks!

Thank you very much. I really like the look of the woods as well



I took it to an Age of Empires II LAN this past Saturday. I don't have tons of good pictures of the LAN in progress (too busy killing things) but I did get these two after I got setup, but before the bulk of everyone else showed up:


And zoomed in a little:




It performed admirably! We played Age II all day, and I was hosting all the games. It only ever got to 58*C the whole time, and it probably got up to around 78*F in that garage while we were playing. It hosted the games fine, with no issues