Case Mod Computer into Desk Mod !!

[07SAM70]

Okay first of all, this is my first project log so please be nice

I have been wanting to do this kind of thing for about a month now and decided what the hell, lets get going.

I got the idea from 2 people - Pyro and MoonPig. They have both done in my eyes amazing jobs and really inspired me to have a go at it myself.

So heres my (reeeaally bad(yes im a design noob)) early design in sketchUp of my desk that i already have.




and heres my desk for real.




Okay so the idea is to have the Mobo with hidden blue cold cathode tubes inside where the window is and almost everything else underneath, apart from a fan controller that i wanted to fix to the side. The flow of air is sucking in at the front and blowing out at the back to give a constant airflow.

Now i have actually started the Project, and i am about half way through, please tell me what you think so far.

And for those who may be interested my hardware includes

1x M-Atx MSI G31M3-F Mobo
1x Intel E8400 3.00Ghz Wolfdale
1x 2GB Kingston PC6400 memory
2x 250GB Hitachi HDD's
1x 370w Trust PSU

So far . . . . . .








whats left to do
- wire up and drill a hole for the power button to go where the fan controller is
- fix the tray for the motherboard to sit in
- drill a few wholes in that for cable management
- then shove the working pc in there!

I will be updating on thursday, hope you all like it!
Any suggestions/constructive criticism are gladly welcome!

[x_JesusNinja_x]

Good start

[Sushi Warrior]

What graphics card? And I wouldn't trust that PSU. But the mod itself is looking great.

[The_Beast]

pretty cool, just don't slam the door

[07SAM70]

Originally Posted by Sushi Warrior

What graphics card? And I wouldn't trust that PSU. But the mod itself is looking great.

im not much of a gamer or editor in any way shape or form so i only have an embarassing 8400GS it is though first thing on my list to upgrade when i gather up some money.

Thank you all for your replies!

[E.E.L. Ambiense]

That's really cool!

Don't forget Xtrafresh's work on the idea too.

[07SAM70]

Hello everyone, i am terribly sorry that i have not updated in a while i have been absolutely swamped with college work This also put this project on a slow

But GOOD NEWS i have now finished it!

Here are the final pictures, i will let them do the talking.























I hope you all like it! The woodwork isnt finished to a great quality but its barely noticeable and admittedly it is quite an ametuer ish job, but without being afraid to say it i am at the moment still an amateur/noob whatever! but i hope to do more projects like one.

I would like to build a HTPC case as my next project so il get designing!

Any requests for more pictures or advice for future upgrades/anything let me know!

[[ZiiP] NaloaC]

Nice concept and nicely executed. Some cable management would make the view look a bit more impressive, but overall I dig it!

[Colossous]

Liking your work

[ModMinded]

Yeah, well done! You could always dress it up a bit, like maybe spray painting the interior black and some cable sleeving (personal preference), but it's a good start to modding!

[naylormat]

cable management n then its all gooood

could do to do something to me own desk at the moment. Buggers falling apart way too much.

what fan controller you using by the way?

[DonT-FeaR]

top perspex is a very nice touch

[07SAM70]

Originally Posted by ModMinded

Yeah, well done! You could always dress it up a bit, like maybe spray painting the interior black and some cable sleeving (personal preference), but it's a good start to modding!

It it a Hiyatek 6 Fan Controller, i bought it from Ebuyer.com but it is now discontinued. Heres a link showing pics.. The only real downside for me with this is that the led's are too bright and i would like to somehow implement the switch that turns my cold cathodes off/on to also turn these off... somehow

http://forums.hexus.net/hexus-hardwa...ni-review.html



Thank you for all your replies! i agree some cable management will definately be next on my list, i might consider moving my cd and hd drives around to help with this as well!