Modding PCI Slots in Rear Panel.. help :(

Is there a specification or guideline for slot widths and heights for the pci slots (for lack of better wording)???

I can't see anything in the ATX specification pdf's, and the few sketchup models I've looked at using for templates are different...

 

I *think* that these have been standardized to allow the slots to line up evenly. (if not then you would have to shop for a case to match up with your mobo, etc.)

 

I was looking for specs aswell, but there really aren't any besides the measurment for the I/O-bracket and the motherboards mountingholes.

However, I've built a backpanel allready myself and know, that it fits perfectly fine.

I've a Freehand-document available and I'll be adding measurements as I type this, so just hold on for a bit then I'll host an image for you

EDIT:

Here you go...



or as more accurate EPS for direct printout -> http://www.robsinter.net/temp/ATX-backplate.EPS

 

hmm, so If i'm using 1.6mm sheet I'd move that fold line.. up? 0.2mm?

 

Every sheet between 1mm and 2mm will work with the measurements as the PCI-brackets are not that 100% precise.

And if you're using very thin material, which does bend without leaving a rounded edge, then you just cut away that 1mm from the measurements... the 1mm between 125 and 126 ofc.

 

After a few hours and tens of attempts I finally have this

http://sketchup.google.com/3dwarehouse/details?mid=11535ca567499f1fe9977052ac63cea1

I haven't looked at the folder I'll be using so I can't do the other bends that may be needed for mounting

 

Actually there's no other bends needed.

You can just bend the part out of a sheet and it's done.



Another reason I did it this way is, that you can access the screws much more easily, if they're outside the case

 

That's what I've done for my upcoming scratch build:

 

Can you actually see something in that picture on your screen

I've set the brightness on my screen to maximum and I'm not possible to see anything but black there

 

I see it just fine. It's probably a bad render from Kerkythea, which for some reason, wanted a black background.

Here you go:

 

Grr, been having a real bad time with sketchup today
I reckon i've tried to make a rear panel at least 20 times