Wheels on a P182? Computer trolley/CPU holder?

MoJo · Post by **MoJo** » Mon Jul 30, 2007 7:24 am

The P182 is a nice case, but isn't very movable. It won't slide either, due to the rubber feet.

Has anyone added wheels to one? Or how about using a computer trolley (sometimes called a CPU holder)? I am a bit worried that the trolley might vibrate. Anyone tried it?

Das_Saunamies · Post by **Das_Saunamies** » Mon Jul 30, 2007 11:43 pm

CPU = central processing unit
PC = personal computer

Trolleys are nice, I have one. Just makes sure it's a snug fit and has enough damping as they can resonate pretty badly. Mounting in one will also amplify case resonations as they are no longer conducted along the rubber feet into a solid floor.

I have a Sonata II, but the principle is no doubt the same for every case.

Bluefront · Post by **Bluefront** » Tue Jul 31, 2007 12:20 am

Something like this works well.....make sure the wheels are wide enough to make the thing stable. This stand came fron CompUSA....about $15

MoJo · Post by **MoJo** » Tue Jul 31, 2007 5:48 am

I just happened to find this:

http://www.johnlewis.com/Furniture/Offi ... oduct.aspx

Better yet, someone I know happened to have one! I decided to check it out. Expensive, but it is very solid and does not vibrate. The feet are rubber as well and provide a bit of extra isolation between hard wood floors and the computer.

It is the only stand I have ever seen that doesn't have side clamps. The P182 is so heavy you don't need them anyway. It seems to be the side clamp bits that cause the most resonance.

Das_Saunamies · Post by **Das_Saunamies** » Tue Jul 31, 2007 6:11 am

Doesn't look too bad, the missing sides spell no amplifying of case side panel resonance, which is a good thing. Wide wheels make turning harder, plus they're impossible on thick carpets... but if it's hardwood, all the better.

If the case tries to slide off it you could always drill some holes or grooves to drop the feet in.

MoJo · Post by **MoJo** » Tue Jul 31, 2007 7:14 am

I think the rubber P180 feet should keep it from sliding. A lot of cheaper cases would have a problem though, owing to plastic feet.

It's expensive (I toyed with just buying a thick wooden shelf board for a fiver and fitting casters myself) but in the end just look the easy route. I only really need to slide the machine under a desk and back out every now and then, so lack of side panels is not a big issue.

My other machine is in a large server case, with wheels. I don't think I'd want to go back to a case without wheels or a trolley now. Not only is it so much easier to move them, but that 10cm lift off the floor massively reduces the amount of dust sucked into the case.

Das_Saunamies · Post by **Das_Saunamies** » Tue Jul 31, 2007 9:00 am

I can vouch for that. If you've got bottom intake the lift is a must-have.

christopher3393 · Post by **christopher3393** » Tue Jul 31, 2007 10:55 am

I've installed Lian Li casters on my P182. They roll fairly well even on carpeting: http://www.box.net/p/murphyfn91862#1:658397:5082723

Also installed a handle which I find very helpful: http://www.box.net/p/murphyfn91862#1:658397:5082729

MoJo · Post by **MoJo** » Tue Jul 31, 2007 1:49 pm

I like the handle. It seems like the P182 could do with a couple, it's so heavy.

khtse · Post by **khtse** » Sun Aug 05, 2007 1:35 pm

Do the Lian Li casters fit the P182 without drilling any extra holes? They look pretty nice! I would get them immediately if they are not too expensive.

christopher3393 · Post by **christopher3393** » Sun Aug 05, 2007 1:52 pm

Thanks. Not only do you have to drill holes, but you have to remove the base for the PSU cage and the base for the HDD cage. These are riveted on, so you have to drill out the rivets. Once I had the caster brackets screwed firmly in place, I reriveted the bases using black rivets. It really wasn't that hard, just took a little extra time.

The black anodized casters don't seem very easy to find, but the silver ones are around. There was a price increase a couple of months ago so they tend to coast a little over $30.00. But I've seen them on Ebay for as low as $16.00.

khtse · Post by **khtse** » Thu Aug 09, 2007 8:58 am

I got this
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000BH ... 98-9164028

It arrived 1 day after I had placed my order...standard shipping! But my P182 is still not here yet (coming tomorrow).

christopher3393 · Post by **christopher3393** » Thu Aug 09, 2007 9:53 am

Good price! Let us know how it works for you.

Bluefront · Post by **Bluefront** » Thu Aug 09, 2007 12:01 pm

The one khtse just got, looks to be the same as the picture I posted earlier in this thread. I removed the stock plastic casters, and substituted those brass ones from Home Depot. And I covered the plastic that touches the computer case.....with foam to keep from scratching anything.

ronrem · Post by **ronrem** » Mon Aug 20, 2007 11:57 pm

I'd go dolly style,fairly big tires on the back with a handle and rubber tipped feet up font. I'd look for a 2" plus clearance and then do some floor inlet ducts to improve that models rather restrictive inflow