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ok people i need some advice.
I am new to modding and want to see how hard it would be to put 2 computers
into 1 case custom or not.
i know i could get desktop cases and stack them but that would be too easy.
i have 2 servers right now taking up room in my closet. and i am trying to find ways to make it smaller or even 1 case.
any ideas please help.
you could stager them in one case. One in the normal position, and one on the other side but up-side-down. Wireing shouldn't be too hard but you will need 2 PSU's, 2 CD drives, 2 HDD, and so on. That would be the trick. Also you would proboly want to water cool in becasue air flow would suck.
Why not get 1-1kW PSU (1000w) and branch off the main ATX and 4-pin 12v lines? Also, somehow get the lines to share 1 power button.
I don't know if it's going to work, but it's an idea.
having the extra power supply and other stuff is not the problem, the main problem is trying to fit the motherboard in the case and mount it.
and i am not good enough at wiring to rig a 1kw power supply or have the money(HOLY Sh3#$%#$###%#@##%^&^$%T ) $490
now i did see that someone built a 2 computer 1 case out of mdf board but i am unsure i am able to do that.
link - h**p://www.madshrimps.be/?action=getarticle&articID=407
check this out. 9 computers. 1 case.
http://www.mashie.org/casemods/tranquillity1.html
-Dave
Wow
lol. i think that is a little bit too extreme.. unless u are on a network and just run cables around the room too all the monitors.
has anyone had experience with MDF board. i am willing to try it but i dont know if it is safe to use for a full time always on server running win2k3 @ 3.2gig intel
and amd 2400+ linux box.
i would be worried bout heat for the case.
thanks
MDF can take a hell of a lot of heat, and BTW, did you know that the back of Mobos only run at advrage of 30-45 Deg/C MDF can normally withstand over 80
to even add to that, you can apply high temperature paint to the mdf to lessen the worries of it burning.