Case built from scratch

[pure_rock_fury]

Well I have pretty much abandoned my old Alienware case for this project. It was just a bit too restrictive for some of the things I wanted to do. I am going to try my hand at making a custom case from scratch.

I am a big fan of the Lian Li cases and plan on using some of the features from the V1200 as inspiration. This will be the first time I have built a case so it may be a trial and error process.

If anyone has any tips or pics on how the case is constructed I would really appreciate it. I have been checking out alot of the close up shots on many of the work logs and am starting to formulate a plan of attack.

Thanks everyone.

[jdbnsn]

I would start by drawing a sketch of what you want it to look like and gather all of the parts you plan to install. Then just start measuring and building. Crimson_sky had a real good idea by cutting out models of each part (i.e. power supply and visoe cards, etc..) and using them to see if things were fitting together. Wish I had thought to do that because it is much easier on the equipment rather than using the real stuff and risking static and the likes.

[crazybillybob]

Jd's right, the best way to start is with a good design plan.
Just remeber that some times the things that look good on paper don't work so well in the real world so be a bit flexable too (while building).

Check Tribal's work logs, Maltory's Flame case is a good one too!




Crazybillybob


Oh, and some redneck is trying to build an R2 that one's kinda neat as well :)

[Malatory]

Oh, and some redneck is trying to build an R2 that one's kinda neat as well :)

I think he is trying to get some what the same design as a standard Rectangle case not an upside down top with legs :P

The R2Serv one gives out good examples of working with Metal and designing a case from the ground up.

Having a idea / Plan ahead of time makes things easier as the two above me said.

I used old HDD when I was testing for space and a Cooldrive 6 to get the idea of the size I was wanting.

I have use the 1/4" thick foam board to make a rough design of projects before as well to.