2 computers 1 case

[crazydrve]

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.

[Aero]

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.

[legoman786]

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.

[crazydrve]

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

[DaveW]

check this out. 9 computers. 1 case.

http://www.mashie.org/casemods/tranquillity1.html

-Dave

[mszo]

Wow

[Viper-Inc]

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.

[crazydrve]

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

[XcOM]

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

[Drac998]

to even add to that, you can apply high temperature paint to the mdf to lessen the worries of it burning.