Martsmac1982
09-26-2011, 04:38 PM
Hi guys,
I kinda have an idea in mind for a case (i have 2 actually but one of them isn't strictly a case it's more of a desk that has a PC inside it) so here I am firstly going to list the features that Ideally i would like it to have:
Dark in color (so if made from Acrylic then transparent smoked grey) (not yet decided on complete acrylic or made from wood painted but with acrylic windows)
Cubic design (as dimensions will show)
Large (ATM I'm thinking (H 1' 10", W 1' 10" L 2' 3")
As dust resistant as possible
Planned really well for cable management (an area my builds always seem to suffer)
Hot swap drive bays (a luxury not really necessary)
Support for multiple radiators (I'm thinking at least 4 4 x 120mm RADS)
Support for as many form-factors as possible (including mounting holes for all)
CPU cutout for dual CPU's so as to be compatible with HPTX mobos (if required)
Rear Audio panel so headphones can be connected there as well as speakers
Custom front panel USB connector
I'm toying with the idea of LED lighting however i don't want to go down the "tacky looking" route
Finally the last 3 things my dream SCRATCH build would have to have/be would be as lightweight as possible, Have wheels attached to the bottom for easy move-ability and preferably have handles on top.
Sorry if it sounds like ranting but that's everything i had written in my ideas notebook (for now) thoughts??? and please no ranting!
Thanks
Martin
I kinda have an idea in mind for a case (i have 2 actually but one of them isn't strictly a case it's more of a desk that has a PC inside it) so here I am firstly going to list the features that Ideally i would like it to have:
Dark in color (so if made from Acrylic then transparent smoked grey) (not yet decided on complete acrylic or made from wood painted but with acrylic windows)
Cubic design (as dimensions will show)
Large (ATM I'm thinking (H 1' 10", W 1' 10" L 2' 3")
As dust resistant as possible
Planned really well for cable management (an area my builds always seem to suffer)
Hot swap drive bays (a luxury not really necessary)
Support for multiple radiators (I'm thinking at least 4 4 x 120mm RADS)
Support for as many form-factors as possible (including mounting holes for all)
CPU cutout for dual CPU's so as to be compatible with HPTX mobos (if required)
Rear Audio panel so headphones can be connected there as well as speakers
Custom front panel USB connector
I'm toying with the idea of LED lighting however i don't want to go down the "tacky looking" route
Finally the last 3 things my dream SCRATCH build would have to have/be would be as lightweight as possible, Have wheels attached to the bottom for easy move-ability and preferably have handles on top.
Sorry if it sounds like ranting but that's everything i had written in my ideas notebook (for now) thoughts??? and please no ranting!
Thanks
Martin