making a custom pc case

[jak]

hey
im planning on making my own case, im using anti-static plexiglass (my dad sells plastics for aliving so he knows all the distributers) anyways i was thinking of designs, u know out of the classic. what about a case w/ tapered sides w/ a in and out fan on either end of the tapered case to create a wind tunnel effect surrounding the mobo w/ cool rushing air, then put a fan on top the the ps and hdd and maybe one over the 5.25 in bays? willthe idea works?

jak
is this clear enough description?

[GroundZero3]

see if this link helps. (http://www.sysopt.com/forum/Forum1/HTML/013173.html) might want to talk to the guy who made this one

Jason

[jak]

i believe he bought his from clearviewtech.com , im planning on making mine a totally new design, im so sick of conformity, think outside the box!!!!
jak

[GroundZero3]

oops didn't notice that he bought it. my bad

Jason

[jak]

no prob, anybody else have any thoughts on this?
jak

[randy48]

I've made a few custom cases and it's a little tricky! Your best bet would be to build a full size model out of cardboard or something cheap and easy to work with. Get all your "cut-outs" right (drives, PSU, etc) so you can use it for a template. When you have something you like, figure what materials you'll need and go for it!

Here's a link to an oak case I made: http://webpages.cableamericahsa.com/Randy48/oak.htm This one's running a AMD K6 2+ 500@616 and RedHat 7.1

And my favorite...my "Keg O PC" http://webpages.cableamericahsa.com/Randy48/keg.htm This one has a AMD K6 2 300@448 Red Hat 7.1

[MiKe85]

That's a pretty snazzy case, none the less http://www.sysopt.com/forum/smile.gif

[thekingofpain]

Yes I purchased the Clearview case, I think it would be difficult to create a case with anything more then right angles...
http://www.clear-viewtech.com/

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[jak]

naw just common geometry, jsut gotta get measurements and use formulas for correct length and angles on paper beforehand. it will be well planned for best airflow i think, does the shape sound like a good design for airflow?

JAK
wish i could draw it for you but dont have a photo hosting thing and dont want to bother w/ settin one up now

[This message has been edited by jak (edited 05-28-2001).]