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anyone make their own computer case out of wood?

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MikeGager

Discussion Starter · Jul 9, 2009 (Edited by Moderator)

just had an idea of making a case for my computer out of wood. its an ATX case so its basically just a box. would need to consider cooling and a mounting system for all the components but it seems like it would be doable since the cases are pretty much an interchangable part. ive seen people make them friom a variety of materials such as acrylic but havent seen to many wooden cases. anyone here make their own?

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MikeGager

Discussion Starter · #2 · Jul 9, 2009

well a quick google search brought me a few ideas, apparently its not a new idea lol

heres one that looks pretty cool http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/weird-wonderful-pcs-pc-mods,1551-8.html

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oldskoolmodder

· #3 · Jul 9, 2009

I made a cube computer as my first build your own computer in the early 90's, 1/2" luan plywood for front, back, bottom, top and 1 side. The other side was a sliding door to easily swap parts out if I needed to.

They aren't that hard to do, and unless you are high gaming, you aren't going to need as much airflow as you think you do.

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hackman24

· #4 · Jul 9, 2009

I've wondered about this as well. Cool link.

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lew

· #5 · Jul 9, 2009

Maximum PC magazine used to have a section in which readers posted their tricked out cases. Several of the cases were made of wood. Perhaps a search of their web site may help.

http://www.maximumpc.com/

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Jojo

· #6 · Jul 10, 2009

The original Apple I

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a1Jim

· #7 · Jul 12, 2009

Not me

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thehammer

· #8 · Jul 12, 2009

When I graduated from computer school in 1995, that was the first wood project I did after being out of commision for a few years. I made the case out of 1/2" Birch and trimmed it out with Walnut. I made 2 others for a couple of friends, 1 Tower & 1 Desktop.

John

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