Exclusive low-end office PC - wood + steel.
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Exclusive low-end office PC - wood + steel.
Im finishing work on my first prototype of exclusive PC.
This is small computer for office use...it is not finished but I would like to share some pictures. Im waiting for any comments
This computer is for sale, I plan to make short series of this model.
This is small computer for office use...it is not finished but I would like to share some pictures. Im waiting for any comments
This computer is for sale, I plan to make short series of this model.
Last edited by ishi on Fri May 27, 2011 1:08 pm, edited 1 time in total.
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Very pretty, especially the wood, beautiful grain. Not so sure about the metal grill for the vent, I'm sure there must be more aesthetically pleasing options, no? Especially as you clearly went to so much effort on the other finishing touches. If the sides were solid wood too it would easily be the nicest case I've ever seen, still though, it's a beaut.
Would you be selling this as a whole system only or as a solo case too?
Specs and internal photos would be much appreciated, toodles.
Would you be selling this as a whole system only or as a solo case too?
Specs and internal photos would be much appreciated, toodles.
Thanks for first comments
All system is vented by two QOLTEC SilentLine fans 60mm mounted on Noiseblocked slicks. Airflow is from right to left side of case so all parts like cards, mobo, cpu and psu are cooled together. Additionaly case have vented bottom, big hole under mobo covered by the same metal grill.
After first tests i know that is enough. Cause compuer is designed for office use (P3 1GHz, 1 GB SD RAM, Matrox G450, 2,5 HDD SATA, HP mobo all-in-one) it is not much powerful and heat emmition is medium.
All system is vented by two QOLTEC SilentLine fans 60mm mounted on Noiseblocked slicks. Airflow is from right to left side of case so all parts like cards, mobo, cpu and psu are cooled together. Additionaly case have vented bottom, big hole under mobo covered by the same metal grill.
After first tests i know that is enough. Cause compuer is designed for office use (P3 1GHz, 1 GB SD RAM, Matrox G450, 2,5 HDD SATA, HP mobo all-in-one) it is not much powerful and heat emmition is medium.
Well, the grill is probably hidden enough from near the front...but from the sides it might be too obvious and just industrial looking.
Best thing I can think of would be something like Modder's Mesh, or even something similar but cheaper like speaker grille mesh. Would be easy to find the proper dimensions needed and just to friction fit a piece on either side.
Best thing I can think of would be something like Modder's Mesh, or even something similar but cheaper like speaker grille mesh. Would be easy to find the proper dimensions needed and just to friction fit a piece on either side.
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Personally, I would try and find some kind of grill/mesh material that is either a shiny metallic colour like the feet/buttons, or a dark colour like the same brown as the wood, or black. That grey grill just reminds me of cheap tower cases from the early 90's.
Surely you could just machine the required ventilation holes straight into the wood, hence no need for a grill at all? Or you could have solid sides and use lower power components and/or bottom/back vents?
Again, are you selling it as a case only, or just with a system inside? Any internal pics?
Toodles.
PS. What wood is that?
Surely you could just machine the required ventilation holes straight into the wood, hence no need for a grill at all? Or you could have solid sides and use lower power components and/or bottom/back vents?
Again, are you selling it as a case only, or just with a system inside? Any internal pics?
Toodles.
PS. What wood is that?
...I will try to find something elsePersonally, I would try and find some kind of grill/mesh material that is either a shiny metallic colour like the feet/buttons, or a dark colour like the same brown as the wood, or black.
... no way, grill must be, otherwise it will look sux.Surely you could just machine the required ventilation holes straight into the wood, hence no need for a grill at all?
...there is no space to mount fan in bottom or rear side, belive meSurely you could just machine the required ventilation holes straight into the wood, hence no need for a grill at all? Or you could have solid sides and use lower power components and/or bottom/back vents?
Again, are you selling it as a case only, or just with a system inside? Any internal pics?
...Im selling computer not only case, but I will think about it in future.
...construction is made from plywood, external finish (depend by customer) in this unit is tek wood veneer .What wood is that?
Very nice looking case
The grill might look better if you routered out a rebate on the inside, so the grill is closer to the out-side of the box. This should give the impression that the box is made of thinner, sleaker, material.
I did the same to the top panel of my PVR box. The top is actually 4mm thick.
The grill might look better if you routered out a rebate on the inside, so the grill is closer to the out-side of the box. This should give the impression that the box is made of thinner, sleaker, material.
I did the same to the top panel of my PVR box. The top is actually 4mm thick.
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Project is hunged but not for long I hope...
I have big problem with compability of HP mobo and sata pci controler. Windows Xp after instalation dont want cooperate on new sata disk, bluescreen on startup and that is it. I made tests on silicon image and via controllers.
Beacuse it is really hard to solve, I decide to change platform and now Im looking for NEW mobo small matx mobo 9,6x8,9" and dual core CPU. Platform AM2 or LGA775? Probably the first one, cause AMD Athlon x2 64 cpu's have lowest TDP than Intel cpu's.
I have big problem with compability of HP mobo and sata pci controler. Windows Xp after instalation dont want cooperate on new sata disk, bluescreen on startup and that is it. I made tests on silicon image and via controllers.
Beacuse it is really hard to solve, I decide to change platform and now Im looking for NEW mobo small matx mobo 9,6x8,9" and dual core CPU. Platform AM2 or LGA775? Probably the first one, cause AMD Athlon x2 64 cpu's have lowest TDP than Intel cpu's.
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Wow, I can't believe I missed this before. What a great looking little case!
I agree with the comments about the grilles though. I'd say definitely paint (I'm thinking gloss black), and mount them inside as suggested so that they look more flush with the wood surface.
I wish I had your wood working skills! I think selling the case alone would be a great idea. Roughly how much would one of these babies go for?
I agree with the comments about the grilles though. I'd say definitely paint (I'm thinking gloss black), and mount them inside as suggested so that they look more flush with the wood surface.
I wish I had your wood working skills! I think selling the case alone would be a great idea. Roughly how much would one of these babies go for?
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Well that is a matter of personal opinion. I kind of like the exposed metal grills. To me they give contrast and make it look a little more interesting than "just" a wooden case. I'm not as minimalistic as most here...I think. They do seem a wee bit restrictive though. Beautiful case by the way.meansizzler wrote:Nice, but would be better if you cover the metal grills with wood ones, as the sides look ugly
...my web site is under construction it will be profesional site, so dont worry. I like this aluminium grills, white alu looks fine with dark brown tek wood. Shape of grill is not popular,thats why it has been chosen.meansizzler wrote:Nice, but would be bettter if you cover the metal grills with wood ones, as the sides look ugly, also if you plan on selling them then make sure you get your own website and host the pics on there instead of on some crappy free site... makes a bad impression...
THX ^_^chahahc wrote:Well that is a matter of personal opinion. I kind of like the exposed metal grills. To me they give contrast and make it look a little more interesting than "just" a wooden case.meansizzler wrote:Nice, but would be better if you cover the metal grills with wood ones, as the sides look ugly
Stary, nice build
How about gril like this?
http://allegro.pl/item335144758_czrna_s ... 2x4mm.html
The guy who sells it has plenty other types - worth looking at.
You might also take a look at these hits
http://www.google.pl/search?hl=pl&q=bla ... a=N&tab=iw
or just search for "blacha perforowana" - it would look even better.
How about gril like this?
http://allegro.pl/item335144758_czrna_s ... 2x4mm.html
The guy who sells it has plenty other types - worth looking at.
You might also take a look at these hits
http://www.google.pl/search?hl=pl&q=bla ... a=N&tab=iw
or just search for "blacha perforowana" - it would look even better.
...I DONT LIKE IT,CAUSE THIS IS MOST POPULAR SHAPE OF GRILL. MY BUILD IS NOT CAR WITH BIG BUMPERSkater wrote:Stary, nice build
How about gril like this?
http://allegro.pl/item335144758_czrna_s ... 2x4mm.html
The guy who sells it has plenty other types - worth looking at.
You might also take a look at these hits
http://www.google.pl/search?hl=pl&q=bla ... a=N&tab=iw
or just search for "blacha perforowana" - it would look even better.
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Simply: Mobo is grounded by wires to ground connections of PSU.Palindroman wrote:How did you do this grounding, if I may ask? Do you have any pics of that?ishi wrote:Not a specialy Cuse this is 100% wood case it must be weired for grounding (mobo + psu + I/O shield)Palindroman wrote:Wow, that case looks great. Did you do something about EMI as well, ishi?