Building your own computer case?

[myungk]

Does anyone know what the atx measurements are? I now have access to a machine shop and I'm going to try and build myself a standard-ish axt case out of aluminum. The problem is I can't find plans or even the atx specification. If anyone can point me to either of those (case schematics preferable that way I d on't have to make my own ;) ), I would appreciate it. Thanks!

[NullUnit2000]

Not to poop on your parade, but if you're going to go throught the trouble of building a case from scratch, why just make it "standard-ish"? Standard cases are plentiful and cheep. I say if you're going to do a custom job why not use the frame from a cheep ATX case and build a cool custom shell?

Just my $0.02.

[attgig]

Originally posted by NullUnit2000
Not to poop on your parade, but if you're going to go throught the trouble of building a case from scratch, why just make it "standard-ish"? Standard cases are plentiful and cheep. I say if you're going to do a custom job why not use the frame from a cheep ATX case and build a cool custom shell?

Just my $0.02.

that's a pretty good idea..
or a lotta cases have the removable motherboard tray....

that's the only "standard measurements" you really need, and just build around that...

[sho.gun]

... or buy your motherboard and measure off of that? THEN it'd be custom.

[myungk]

Thanks for the ideas, guys! I think I'm going to go with the buy a case and build a shell idea. that sounds good. :)

[GraingerGuy]

Originally posted by NullUnit2000
Not to poop on your parade, but if you're going to go throught the trouble of building a case from scratch, why just make it "standard-ish"? Standard cases are plentiful and cheep. I say if you're going to do a custom job why not use the frame from a cheep ATX case and build a cool custom shell?

Just my $0.02.

Notice he said aluminum...those aren't that cheap...even if they are non-modded cases.

[Cheesypuff]

My friend made a case from a wire frame crate and plexy glass. It was so sweet.

[Bires]

Originally posted by NullUnit2000
I say if you're going to do a custom job why not use the frame from a cheep ATX case and build a cool custom shell?

That's what I did. I got a really great case with a flat front panel that was easy to carve up. I've frequently thought about building a new case (cutting holes, covering vents, and adding fans and windows) but I cant find a cheap case with as much potential as my old Enlight did.

[NullUnit2000]

Originally posted by GraingerGuy


Notice he said aluminum...those aren't that cheap...even if they are non-modded cases.

No, he said he wanted to BUILD an aluminum case, not buy one and mod it.

I was suggesting he buy a cheep-o regular case and build his own custom aluminum shell around the frame.