DIY Open Air PC Case Transformation
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 17 ก.พ. 2015
- Here we show you how to Transform an old PC case Into a open air benchmarking rig.
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PC Case designers take notice -- if you want to design a case that any graphics card can fit in, just design one without a wall. :D Awesome job.
Ok pleasant man
The fish tank cases in 2024 are now xd
I just stuck the components in the motherboard and threw the pile on my floor. Works like a charm.
+Ascketism great for dust build up :S
+juicebox12456 Great cleaning access.
+Ascketism HowToBasic?
Sanding disc for the grinder and a hand file to clean up them sharp edges before painting will make the paint job cleaner and keep hands cut free, good vid!
That tape is killing my OCD
+Cesar Maia You don't have OCD.....tool
+Br3ad *fool
+Cesar Maia tool*
Pool.
+imafackinjunglist jewel
Really nice job for a simple build. I think I'd consider some sort of open frame side that would give you some handles to pick it up by as well. Plus if you put hole in the right places, you'd give yourself some RAD attachment points.
Beautiful design, paint job, video editing and the video shows how much effort you put into the structure that is your virtually free test bench. My only regret was throwing away my old of case a month ago. ;(
I love the build. Nice!
Thanks for the idea, now I know what I can do with my old case.
Nice Idea
Really love the concept of recycling old pc cases and turning 'em into test benches! Any reccomended vids or tutorial resources for Sketchup? It would be highly appreciated!
That is a very well thought out, unique case, very nice!!!
Very interesting video. Have an old HAF case lying around. Been wondering what to do with it. Thanks great video as always.
i like it. What i usually do to protect from sharp edges is use rubber edge strip, it's low profile and looks tidy but isnt great for complex sections like that foam tape you used is. Also in the past i've used a file to roughly de-sharp the edges then run some cheap ass 2 part epoxy resin glue just over the sharp bits.. still poky sharp but not slice you like a razor sharp
You could use some cheap black rubber hosing with a slit cut down it to cover the sharp edges, that would look nice.
Nice video dude :)
That's amazing!
Nice video man. To everyone complaining about the looks, it's an open air test bench. It's not meant to be 'pretty', it's meant to be functional and I think it does that very well.
Awesome, never considered recycling an old case in that manner.
Only recommendations i can think of would be a support railing for the removable mobo tray (on the opposite side of the i/o, to accomodate large gpu's) and since that case is dated im assuming the standoffs mounts are set for standard atx, modify the tray for mini/micro atx and if you have the real estate on the tray, e-atx/xl-atx...
just realized as i was typing this... But in using different mobo form factors, doing so, will misalign your cases i/o... consider instead of reusing the cases i/o panel, use (for lack of a better term) erector set style railings to support just the gpu and have it screw into that support railing.
Simple and functional. Great vid.
Rather than using the plumbing tape I was thinking a can of rubberized truck bed coating. It should coat the edges, as it goes on fairly thick. Just tape off the portions you don't want coated. I think it would give you a cleaner look.
Hi Waj ! I just want to say that I really enjoy watching your videos !
Excellent an extremely well done and illustrated video-Bravo!
as a metal worker by trade the easiest way to clean up those sharp edges is with the same grinding wheel you used to cut the case then take a wire wheel on the grinder and go back over the edges again just for good measure. If you have a fine cut bastard file that works great also.
i run a small ewaste management company and found this helpful. i grabbed a random tower and ended up using tin snips and i grantee mine is the ugliest anyone has laid eyes on. but it works for my bench work. my suggestion for the MKII would be acrylic body or case lidding. all electronics give off ER/F and ive been weary about building an open case for testing random board and parts people throw out for resale. but i fixed this by putting it behind something and "shield" myself from it. anyways food for though
Suggestion
1-use an ATX motherboard with SLI support
2-keap the video card on the motherboard the way you left,connected directly to the motherboard PCIe
3-with the second card,you put it on the horizontal, with the fan facing outside .I would suggest using Thermaltake Core P5 horizontal VGA stand,an its pci express riser.This way you can still use the SLi bridge,and you won't have one card blocking the air entrance (or exhaust) of the other.
if any one knows any case that uses on video card on vertical and the other on horizontal,please let me know.
i like what you did with the case system
i think thats really smart and very safe
I have a mid tower ATX case in my house and i'm definitely going to do this. I was looking at buying a test bench, but why? I can just make my own. I'll probably go with black and green with a hint of purple for the color. My setup has green and purple led lights. so thinking that I'll match the test bench with it.
Appreciate your clear instructions and well thought out design !!! Now I have to make one for myself.
nice mate , i am a case modder myself and i plan to make an open case this month
Foam tape on the edges?
Dude, never, use sandpaper on that edges!
Why? I really love when the edge cuts the foam and then my finger! It's so funny, isn't it? :D
it is nice to see someone actually doing case mods. Most people spend so much time of the internals, but what about custom case action?
A case isn't that important to many people. I for instance , just need a case that functions
i use a rank mount u4 case it just works with everything
In place of the foam, I'd use that car door edge guard material. You can get it in black or chrome.
I had this same idea, but I kind of decided against it because of how cheap the actual open air bench's can be. I had 3 old cases that I was really thinking about doing this to, and if I would have seen your video just a few weeks ago, I would have made this. Anyways, great video man! I really like your modded test bench aside from two little things, the reset switch, to me looks like a bad idea. Seems like it might be too easy to accidentally hit the button. I also dislike how the foam tape turned out, it is a great idea, I understand you need something there, but (imo) it kind of hurt the case's looks :/ .... Oh well, thanks again man. Awesome video.
Man this is a realy good idea and well done, great job
Great! I will try this on my old case!
Thank you. this is exactly what I wanted.
THIS is what the techno-geek world needs MORE of! Your resourcefulness factor is more hyper-exaggerated than Wolverine's HEALING factor! A case from the late 1990s, that can be the backbone of an open air case, is quite a cool example of your creativity! I've posted on other "modding" comment sections, and cited that there should be not only certifications for modding, but SCHOOLS! Why should it be so taboo, for computer nerds as myself, to be incapable of working with my hands, and even enjoying it? There is no reason.
neat case. interesting to see the process of creating this case.
dual color, red-black would look super cool
try to upload more specific instructions ex. how to make indicator for HHD or power buttons
You done a really good job :)
This was definitely a great idea xD really like the video...
Well done Sir I might have put a rubber trim around instead of tape But GREAT JOB!!
Great man. Like n subscribed!
Building NAS from an old pc case, took notes from this video!
paint mobo tray, cut the top part overhangs the card support area, make a radiator support from leftover. < my suggestions from just a quick view. nice video, have a nice day!
That was awesome. I agree that modern cases should have a removable motherboard tray. But I bet they didn't follow that trend because of the many varying sizes of motherboards these days.
this design lacks of structural resistance. Actually the graphic seems to be suffering and supporting the back panel torsion forces. you should add a "45 degree triangle" where the backpanel meets the motherb base
For your next one Mark II you should have a hard drive cage for 3-4 HD's and/or SSD.
if i wanted i could strip it add sliding rails and install it into a desk right? does that make sense? obviously ill figure something out for fans but you think that would work? if not curious what is required for safety within the case. for example the spacing for the motherboard. worried about static electricity.
It looks like R2D2 and Darth Vader had a butt baby.
Awsome.
I wonder if it could have been possible to use the HDD supports to assemble them near the Power Unit using the front side to remove them. Anyway, I like it.
I have made it and i dont want any case again...so simple and easy to replace any tipe of part I want. I recommand it.
This is genius. Totally going to do that
I like your intro it's really nice!
you are awesome!
Cool Idea!
wtf that was some amazing sketch up usage
Very cool!
Amazing Video Boss
What case did you use to make this?
is the back pc fan blowing into the cpu cooler?
i would make the psu mount atx so you can use a 1600w and that will make you able to do 4 way sli or crossfire
This is amazing lol. But its a bit dangerous if you or some other dude touches something there when the computer is running. Still amazing thanks for tutorial :D
Sorry if i sound a bit dumb but wouldn't the psu cable ground everything?
This is meant as a test bench, not a an everyday case.
If you want a really "safe" one (no bleeding/risk of electricution etc.), make it out of PVC and plexiglass for the MB. There are tutorials for mining rigs on TH-cam, they're pretty decent :)
You are a cool dude man!
this is cool!
Like, great job. :D
very good idea!
Nice, I like it.
i don't think my junk case can transform into something like that.. perfect idea. but i put acrylic to cover the top . because my room very dusty and i don't want my nephew touch it . thank you for crazy idea
Very smart !
it's beautiful but please change that tape. thanks for the idea for drilling the rivers that is a great idea
What would you recommend? The Dell P2715Q (4K IPS), U2715H (QHD IPS) or U3415W (Ultrawide curved IPS) for web development and TH-cam
4K. It is the standard format of 16:9, which prevents unused horizontal space. It is also the highest-resolution, which will last longer.
I'd like to do something like this but wouldn't know how to put together after i cut the parts lol.
Foam Tape ! The things you learn in the weirdest places.
Great one..
I like how you improvise an old useless case into something useless. But that just seem to be too much work. I'll just prefer to old cardboard box.
That was COOL
you should of use Grinding disc Smooth clean out the metal surfaces
WELL DONE SIR
Awsome!!!!!!!!
That power supply tho
ikr lol
You could have built a sleeper PC :(
Old case with old badges outside, but badass new hardware on the inside.
im building an entire pc case out of wood and salvaged stainless steel sheets.
wish me luck:)
awesome
i love your channel
great videos HQ simple .. cenimatic recording , I am a biggst fan of the channel
and im from kuwait
Kuwait is aids.
Damn, I just sold my computer with that removable tray, can I have it back new owner? Love the idea...
Painting lever...EXPERT!!! :))))
how come u didn't paint the motherboard tray? otherwise, good first model. keep modding!
Can we wall mount this PC...i also have same pc cabinet
Without color or just chrome
im on my way to update my case
if i have that case i would build a sleeper pc :D
I think it's strange that the on/off is a button, and the reset is a switch. Other than that it looks awesome.
the foam is just ugly
+almightyura I'd use car door edge guard instead.
Great suggestion.
This case beat the new Mastercase pro 5 in term of modular part
good idea... make more exrream custom please
not related to this case specifically, but how noisy would an open air case really be compared to any traditional one? i was gonna make a custom case starting from a very cheap generic one. For some reason hadn't considering a simple open air design.
Depends on the components used and how hard you push them, I currently have my new build occupying my ORIGINAL PC case from my first build back in 2000 that I have stripped down to the frame, my build is a 6700k running at 4.5 Ghz cooled by an H100i V2 (with the 2 fans of the liquid cooler being the only fans) and when I get the fans to ramp down (still kinda learning the fan controls) and run AIDA64 to stress test it I only reach 71C and its quieter then my old "fat" PS3, of course I don't have a graphics card just yet so that should introduce some noise as well as push my power usage up high enough to cause the PSU fan to kick in (PSU has a Zero fan mode till about 40% power usage). but as it sits now with the right fan profile it is quieter then the crickets outside and at 6 feet is quieter then the lowest fan setting on my G750JM-DS71 gaming laptop at typing distance.
Like Daniel said it could be loud or quiet depending on the components. The main components that make noise are Fans, Pumps (water cooling), and HDDs. Fans you can get pretty quiet. Noctua and Be Quiet! are two pretty reliable companies that make quiet fans. HDDs only make noise on startup and when you use them, and replacing them with a SSD will get rid of that noise completely.
Jonathan Bright
additional side note on fans, even the best fan designs can't avoid noise at HIGH RPM's so it's better to have MORE QUALITY fans spinning at LOW RPM's then fewer fans spinning faster.
sir , you are creative as f*ck !!!
name of the chassis?
Make everything black and get black PSU sleeves too.
genius dude...