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    Mostly a nutcase CorsePerVita's Avatar
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    Default The classiest computer i've ever made.

    So with my new computer finished with the upgrades I've turned towards upgrading my linux server. I use it for minecraft, hosting apps and a few other applications.

    I finally had the opportunity to trade someone an old sound card and some sound goodies for a PCI-E video card. FINALLY I could upgrade my linux server since the only thing missing was a video card.

    I got the case apart and tore everything out of it only to realize..... OH CRAP, this is a Micro ATX case... a standard ATX isn't going to fit.

    CRAP.

    I called a few other computer friends of mine to see if someone had one I could buy. None... bummer... I've already dismantled it and the new hardware is ready. I promised an hour of downtime. Hmmm what to do what to do.

    I call one last friend of mine and he goes "Dude.. MAKE something. You mod, right? So make it work. Doesn't have to be pretty, just make it work."

    Well... took a bit more than an hour but I welded a few tiny mount screws in place to support the motherboard where it needed and then cut the rest of the case up. I MADE IT FIT.

    I showed my wife, proudly, my new linux server. Her response was "Good job, that's the ugliest computer you've made."



    But man it sure is a hell of a lot faster than the last setup I was running!

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    sweet! lol good job and i bet it stays cooler then fully enclosed too. lol

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    Default Re: The classiest computer i've ever made.

    Now, design a cover to prevent shortouts...!
    Two years. They were great. Let's make the next ones even better!

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    Default Re: The classiest computer i've ever made.

    Acrylic top? That would be pretty cool.

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    Default Re: The classiest computer i've ever made.

    Open air chassis is always good cooling anyhow, haha.
    My mind says Technic, but my body says Duplo.

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    Default Re: The classiest computer i've ever made.

    well at least if somebody breaks in your home they won't think to steal it.

    Tupperware containers (the big ones for xmas lights and crap you know) actually make pretty good ghetto mainboard holders or complete computer cases.

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    Project: Ghetto Server
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    Default Re: The classiest computer i've ever made.

    I like it. It does exactly what you need it to, and you haven't put too much money into it.

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    Default Re: The classiest computer i've ever made.

    Quote Originally Posted by TheGreatSatan View Post
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    Hahaha heyyy that's not a bad idea. I could carry a theme.

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    Default Re: The classiest computer i've ever made.

    Quote Originally Posted by CorsePerVita View Post
    Hahaha heyyy that's not a bad idea. I could carry a theme.
    kick it down some steps, spray graffiti on it then leave it outside all winter.


    project complete.

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