Classic Retro PC

This is why I wanted to make an ITX Rubik's Cube PC and a different ATX PC. Hope you like it, I do. I'll have more information up tomorrow, but if anyone wants to ask a question or comment or make a suggestion, then go right ahead. :)

**Sorry the pictures are kind of out of order, I don't know photography ;) If one of the mods wants to rearrange the order of the pictures go right ahead and do so. Also, if anyone wants the sketchup file to have a 3D look around of the case or whatever you want to do, PM me with your email and I'll send it to you. (lol yeah, like anyone would want this hunk of junk? :neutral:)

-SF

Okay! Now for the details, sorry I didn't post them before, I was pretty much passing out of exhaustion. I had a long day! ^^ ...mmm, turkey...

The knob on the front is a Fan Controller.

The gray mesh looking stuff is kind of like the stuff that covers your speakers.

Obviously you have the 5.25 drive bays, one is a reservoir.

The hole on top of the case is for the intake of the upside down PSU.

The feet are just your standard little rubber black feet to increase friction.

The square in the front of the case with the mesh is for the HDD's.

The square on the side of the case is for removable HDD"s. (I think I got that idea from Airbozo?) When you slide it in, they connect to a circuit board which connects to the motherboard. Making them ?Hot swappable.?

The back includes a few things; Mesh Vent, I/O plate, PSU, and that rectangle is for the dual 80mm Micro Radiator from DD.

Obviously, I suck at drawing, so those cylindrical looking things are thumb screws.

The inside is pretty self explanatory now that you know the outside.

So what do you guys think?

-SF

I think it looks pretty cool, I cant give you much advice because im new and not very good at this, but it looks really nice.

I was thinking of putting in a window... but I am not sure where or what kind of design?

hmmmm. im going to say on one of the sides because it seems like if u put it in the top the drive bays would obstruct the view. As far as the style, i would say look for pictures of old retro stereos, and electronics, and look at the designs and lines on those. See what u can get from that.

-lucius

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Ill add and links i find.
http://www.audiobuys.net/thumbnails/...es/dc13851.jpg
I sort of like the shape of the front panels covering the speakers. It might look good on the side.

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lol...we're not Nazi's, man. It's your thread, do what you like in it. We're here to kick your ass if you step across the line.

Nice plans, by the way-simple but effective design too.

-Dave

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lol...we're not Nazi's, man. It's your thread, do what you like in it. We're here to kick your ass if you step across the line.

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lol, as much as I used to post? ...you must not kick very hard ;)

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Originally Posted by DaveW

Nice plans, by the way-simple but effective design too.

-Dave

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Thanks! I think this is the best design that I created by myself yet! And guess what? It's been three days and I haven't changed my mind! Maybe my indecisive streak finally ran out? :p

I hope I have enough money... I did a quick add up and I think I should have enough. My friend just took my last $50 (for my new HDD, cheap a**) and I am still waiting on the 150 from my parents, but I am not sure about that because I REALLY need some contacts so I can see again! But I can still get a $100 off of my old phone and all of its accessories and extra's. if I recall right, most of the basic building materials only added up to about around $80. Obviously I will need to find another source for money so I can finish it... but that should be enough to start it at least!

-SnowFire

Does anyone know how to write using different kinds of fonts like something cursive in Google Sketchup??

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lol, as much as I used to post? ...you must not kick very hard

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You never crossed the line.

-Dave

Did a quick sketch for a window design. What do you guys think? I'm not sure if I like it, but that is as big as the window can be without showing drive bays and other unwanted stuff in the view. This way, it only shows the motherboard and also doubles as an intake or exhaust system (maybe for the chipsets that are close by?).

Open to suggestions for tweaking the design...

Maybe I can try rounding off the corners....

-SnowFire