Build your own PC case from scratch (how-to-guide)
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- čas přidán 19. 03. 2017
- In this video we'll be making a sweet-looking PC case from scratch, using cheap materials & basic hand tools! Also available in kit form! diyperks.com/product/custom_pc...
Have access to a CNC already? You can purchase the source SVG files here: sellfy.com/p/4GO3/ (free PDF template for hand tools also available)
Parts links:
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Here's a link to that awesome glowing EL Wire: amzn.to/2mJKJDQ
And the awesome FLIR ONE thermal camera: amzn.to/2nThQFr
Thanks to Overclockers UK for the sweet Super Flower PSU: www.overclockers.co.uk/super-...
Here are the templates that you'll need to cut out the panels, if you don't want to use the kit version: bit.ly/2nB2cm0
Components used in the final build:
Motherboard: amzn.to/2nT1zQP
Processor: amzn.to/2nTc46z
RAM: amzn.to/2nb57AF
M.2 SSD: amzn.to/2mJZpT6
Processor cooler: amzn.to/2mFZoie
Graphics card: amzn.to/2nAO0Jz
Fanless PSU: amzn.to/2mJSOIp
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Hey everyone, just letting you know that I've put the source SVG files up for purchase too, for if you have access to a CNC. Here's the link: sellfy.com/p/4GO3/
The free PDF version for hand tools is still available, and always will be. Just thought the SVG file would be useful for those who want to recreate it with their own router.
DIY Perks please do the same with the headphone stand 👍🏻
What if I have a micro-atx case? I know it won't fit normally, but what if I added some wholes and extender thingies(The golden sticks that you screw the mother board in)? Will it still work?
hello I have a suggestion fro you I think you can cut out a hole on the other side of the CPU(opposite to the side of Graphic Card) and Stick a Glass in there
it's not an atx board, but a mini atx
ITX is not the smallest format by a mile. mini-STX is smallest that can take a desktop CPU afaik, there's also nano, pico, and mobile-itx, but those use U series laptop/arm smartphone cpus soldered on
This guy is just like a caring brother. He offers those templates completely free and the kit is really cheap for what you get.
You couldn't get that kit at home depot for that price.
The kit consists of:
All case panels, accurately milled with a CNC router
16x right angle brackets
21x short self-tapping screws
4x medium-length self-tapping screws
11x flanged M4 screws
16x flanged M3 screws
11x M4 nuts
4x M6 feet bolts
4x PSU mounting screws
4x M3 motherboard pillars
22x washers
and this for only 45$. You are a hero.
Actually you are a clumsy hero, i mean you lost your cape after all. :)
Level up from an Impossible-To-Pick-On Dude to a Caring Brother.
truuuuuu
so true, I see him as sort of an older brother haha
i see him as the one with some brains to figure these things out, he always thinks out of the box or in this example (case) :) His headphone stand looks like an art work and could sell as such!
prebuilt cases are the same price, and are closed
"You can add different colors, textures, you can paint it..." All I can think of adding is some dust-filters XD
yay, thats exactly what i thought, WHY no dustfilters o_o
his room is probably already dust filtered :3
I read this as he said it😂
Just clean your computer
@A D bold of you to assume he is human
i regret finding your channel , just makes me wanna quit my job and make time for DIY
What do you mean??
@@_SkyZ means that i'm so impressed that I want to do the same thing as him !
Just make them on your time off? Little by little you’ll make a few projects :) I believe in you!
had me in the first half ngl
This is so beautiful. Some people claim "simple tools" etc. You actually deliver superb quality with simple means. By the way - I do product/industrial design for a living, and I have to tell you you'd stand out even in industry terms.
DIY Perks: when in doubt add Carbon Vinyl
dont doubt. just add vinyl
True Inferno Please remove vinyl with hairdryer or heatgun.
I honestly doesn't like carbon imitation at all, it is NOT an industrial look, it's more like RICER look
Matúš Mikula same It looks nice on a small object like a phone skin, but I will agree its a little over there top on the case.
I swear to god every time I look up a project on youtube that I'm considering doing you're there. I'm not complaining, your videos are all quality
I've no idea of how many times I've seen his videos, basically every one of them, not to make any diy, I just like to watch them cause I find his voice and the procedure quite relaxing hahah
And great the pc case files are not available anymore
7 years ago so its nice to find small gems like this one and have spent a few hours trying to find the right one, but he seems to be honest with the work and wants to pursue new projects
yeah like you were gonna Do it
@@Karlenk0 just cuz you didn't, doesn't mean some wouldn't.
12:35 he looks like he green screened himself into his room lol
look at his shadows at the table, you cant greenscreen that
@@Lectron1294 r/wooosh
@@w0lfy340 ?
@@w0lfy340 wrong application
@@Lectron1294 I said "looks" lol
this looks surprisingly clean
That looks amazing! the only other thing I would recommend to anyone trying to do this is to put filters over any openings where air will be moving to help keep the components clean!
At the very least on the air intake areas :)
Im not sure why anyone would down vote this video. I frequently have to design computers that fit into very tight spaces in industrial environments and I still found this video valuable. Great production quality, clearly spoken and tons of resources provided. One of the best videos for DIY projects I have watched. Thank you for this video.
I love this guy's voice! It has great cadence. All of his videos are well constructed, clear and contain hints and tips to make things less complicated.
This is a great concept, as you get endless customization and experimenting options. Like modifying a panel to support a particular piece of hardware or to improve cooling. If a modification doesn't work you just unbolt the panel and make a new one. You'd end up with the ideal case for your particular wants and needs AND learn about case design in general. Will definitely give this a go soon.
Creative and brilliant. Thanks for making a versatile kit that anyone can put together and make their own. We need more folks like you making it easy to get into computer modding. Cheers!
Watching this in 2019, I have taken this video as a foundation in terms of materials, and adapted it to my own design to build my very own case - much cheaper and better than spending 30 Euro on a bad quality case. Thanks!
He could add some aluminum mesh or grill on that gpu vent
Mr Krabs yes you could.
Mr Krabs , you can get stainless steel meshes for preventing spatter from frying pans. They're like a flat sieve, and cost £1 €$1.50 ish.
yea i wish him good luck with dust cleaning :D
@@thewhitepanda60 3 seconds with compressed air can, if you need luck to do that then you shouldn't be building your own pc case.
@@lazyh-online4839 lmao
Have you ever had dust build up in your Graphics Card?
The best CZcamsr hands down. I really wish you would upload more often.
i'd love to see more from here, i'm hugely enthralled by these modern looking diy projects.
and maybe we can see DIY power buttons and maybe more like that
You sir, were sent straight from heaven. Thank you so much for this tutorial
Instead of El-wire, you could use side glow fiber optic cable. It sends the light out to the sides, instead of forward. They use special LED fixtures on the ends to light them up. No noise, and no high voltage device required. El wire can also interfere with audio equipment.
Where would I get side glow fiber optic cable?? I can't seem to find any retailers online
IMHO: Making this out of clear acrylic would also be great.
acrylic is a complete pain in the butt to work with. Looks nice when finished but a pain nonetheless. The time it would take for him to make a case from acrylic would mean he would have to charge much more due to the increased effort.
Here's a fact about acryllic, it's virtually impossible to use any power tools on it because it is very brittle and will snap on you very quickly. For this reason, when making something from acrylic, the use of a coping saw in a slow manner in addition to manual filing and sanding is an absolute must. In fact, virtually the only machine you can use on acrylic is a buffer to smooth out the edges on the outside - something not available to most, if you even have the space to store it that is because proper buffing machines are huge.
so use poly carbonate, the stuff laminated to form bullet proof glass in most cases, and it can be CNC cut just about as easily as MDF albeit a little more pricey
or lexan, or you can buy a panel of tempered glass and create a nice window in the case.
lexan is polycarb...
Acrylic is a pain but also, it stores heat so...
Beautiful little case! Love the compact design!
I like everything with your channel. Love your voice, your nice accent and that you speak in a perfect speed and not scream and shout as so many youtubers do. You are clear and educational.
You really put so much effort into everything you do and youre so helpful. Man you are great!
This is a really cool build! Very unique and incredibly resoureful, as he just uses very cheap materials to build it but it looks very well done. It'd put what Linustech tips does for scrapyard wars to shame! As Matt truly is the MDF master!!
That looks absolutely fantastic. I love the blue cabling that is slightly protruded. Hopefully this summer I can take some to make one!
Looks great! You can always add grills and dust filtration...
Pro Tip: Always add center marks to your plans for hole locations. Like a crosshair for example.
please DIY slim mini itx case 😉😊
I really like all your projects, I want to start one like this on my own, but I need time and a bigger box, as I have a full ATX mainboard. :)
That looks better than any store bought pc case! Excellent job Matt!
My favorite video of all times. I dont need de cover btw, just the pieces to hold the components.
Genuinely loved this video, and the design was really great!
I like that he made sure to include the fire hazard part at the end... well thought video xD
I knew it was an NH-D15 right when I saw it! Got the same massive cooler on my FX processor. And it seems the best choice considering the size and air flow constraint of this particular build! Great job.
Wow, this is amazing!!! I might make one for my home theater build!!!!
I would love to see you make another case and pc build like this for 2022. This was a great video and I love to see stuff like this.
Very good project! But I prefer aluminum for the case instead of wood. And yes, it needs other fan at least
EdFred39 Do not compare the size of MacBook with this case...
It's ok, but I am only saying if I build this case I prefer to use plastic or metal. Wood can burn easy too
I like my wood stained
Greali it could but then again your plastic case would resamble a molten marshmallow by the time the it reaches the temperature for mdf to catch fire
Another issue is it doesn't support every motherboard like the standard ATX motherboard.
Yes haha not all the case made with plastic, just some parts like the one I have now
I would make it myself for my old PC (revival). I am looking for some small sized cabinet good for relocation and having good use of volume. Good tutorial !
That case looks awesome! I especially like the EL lighting.
WTF?! I almost missed this marvel... I swear I had notifications turned on... I've been wondering why I hadn't received notifications in a while...
Aw man, I just found this channel, and there’s no kits in stock anymore...
Thats Awesome! Wish I had the patients and the room to do something like this.
I'm actually really new to building so it's nice to see that there is a case this big all the ones I have now are really tight
Looks cool but over time it will slowly cook your CPU and motherboard, putting a hole at the back wont help. You need front ventilation to blow over the board and CPU, you got a fan sucking out hot air but nothing blowing cold air. Those temps were fine for now on CPU but the board is the most worrying part for me. I feel it will fail rather quickly.
And its wood which means not as thermal conductive as metal
Wow, awesome! This is also very timely for me. Over the past couple weeks I've been toying with designing my own Mini-ITX case. My goal is 4, 5, 6 or 8 tool-less, tray-less 3.5" drive bays with front access...basically DYI NAS with possible options of also being HTPC/media server and maybe even ~console gaming machine. :D
I would absolutely love to see more of ur projects in kit form.
I thought about making my own case and now i'm making it thank you very much!
What a stylish piece of furniture!
+hole - 1st
100%
+captinprocat did your parents beat you or something? why are you salty?
+Mutum Parent didn't beat him enough.
Captinprocat , turn the case upside-down, sit on it, and tell us it's not furniture :)
If he would sell i would buy it
Lot's of people commenting on the lack of heat dissipation. Most of them are right for the wrong reasons. The difference in temperature of your components caused by the difference in thermal conductivity between steel and MDF is going to be no more than 1C. The real culprit would be airflow, this case needs slots cut in it toward the front for the CPU fan to draw from - easy work with a Dremel.
However, they're missing the bigger issue, noise. Steel and aluminum are fairly acoustically transparent, which may not seem ideal, but MDF will act as an echo box, and if your fans create vibrations in the wrong frequency range, it's going to be super loud.
Agreed.To be fair to him he did state the same and suggested another opening could be included in front of the CPU cooler with an intake fan to reduce the CPU temps under load.
There are people in my country that mess with their car's exhaust to make more sound... so why not pcs too? behold the first noise amp case! xD
it would probably be easier if he just reversed the air flow on the fan, since its sucking hot air through the psu making the cpu hotter. And having a positive air pressure is better is a computer case anyway
I probably would use pasive cooling :D I hate noisy pc's.
Passive cooling in an mitx case? Keep dreaming, bro.
amazing stuff! also eco friendly! i so wish i had the tools and the room space to work on projects like this
Mdf is NOT typically eco friendly.
This is what I have been looking for. I had a similar idea long time ago. Thank you so much for sharing this.
It was very beautiful
Hey, i like your post on "At Doom's Gate"
Would be great to see an update version of this project
brilliant kit mate love the custom options and possibilities
passively cooled. You're the man!
0:36 when you say that you are playing on a toaster
**Pulls out faux carbon fiber**
What is this, 2009?
**Pulls out motherboard with PS/2 port**
Yep. It has to be.
Edit: I made this comment in December of 2016, if I recall correctly. It wasn't long after that I learned PS/2 is still used to support full N-key rollover. I figured that USB had come far enough to render PS/2 practically useless, but it turns out you can only use a meager six keys at once
Almost every mainboard has still a ps2 plug for whatever reason. I have a b450-e from asus rog strix and aside from 8 usb ports of 4 different standards, this thing also has a ps/2 port because they still have a lot of fans overall
@@Igor_servant_of_Philemon Yeah, I've learned since that it's because PS2 supports full n-key rollover.
I mean that vinyl looks pretty damn clean tho
@@benjaminchen4367 i'm using it myself and while I am not really used to working with vinyl foil, the outcome is still acceptable. Not perfect but the bad spots are not something you'd see on first glance. So it is easy to work with. Way easier than shiny metallic vinyl foil which I am also using.
@@zoomer2965 Thankfully modern USB keyboards picked up support for n-key rollover a few years ago. Some people still swear by PS2 claiming things like lower latency, so some gamers still can't live without it. In reality, I don't think there's any real difference except that USB is more versatile and is still evolving.
This is truly something to be proud of :)
Really awesome! Can't wait to do this with my computer! Kits would be very helpful. Anything that can make building a little easier would be fantastic!
Do you have any updated links for the kits and files? They all say there's an error or that they don't exist anymore :(
I think they don't exist anymore, because the video is 5 years or so old.
@@BattleChickenHD didnt answer the question just gave obvious information...
Rip
did you guys get the pdf?
Get ready for dusty case. BTW, where does the CPU cooler get its fresh air?
Aurimas Knieža The air most likely comes through the powersupply. It's probably why the CPU got so warm.
its a fanless psu
Kentstin the PSU is pulling the air from inside , Noctua fan is also exhaust... how doesnt it suffocate?
Aurimas Knieža The PSU is passive, therefore fanless, and open on all sides. The PSU doesn't pull any air. The air would be pulled through the PSU into the case. The CPU temperatures could likely be fixed with an active PSU and and changing the exhaust fan into an intake.
My guess would be negative pressure sucking air trough gaps + hot air from the inside exhausting gpu.
this looks insane! love it
Simply the best DIY Channel that i've seen so far. Great Job man, really made me excited to do it by my own!
you built a mac pro 2019 case before the mac pro 2019 case
Icraft Crafts Apple got the idea from this video.
Without any grills or dust filtration, the interior of that case is one giant dust bunny breeding grounds.
Yea was missing the dust filters on that whie watching. I hope somebody sponsors him high end gfx cards (my gpu nevers runs to 72° cels, would love to see temps on a 1080 or something) and stuff would love to see a build with them and including a soundcard, optical drive etc. not the onboard crap :D
probably wouldnt be very difficult to add some magnetic strips on the inside to attach a mesh filter to. that is assuming you want it to be removable. you could easily glue a mesh filter from the inside and just use compressed air any time you want to clean it off.
Not really an issue. We were running PC for years with no dust filters. It just means you need to dust them more often.
Not an issue for you maybe. Don't make general statements based on personal experience.
Mosquito Nets are your friend as custom dust-filters. Cheap and easy.
This is the best home made PC production I came across.
I love all your DIY vids mostly the pc ones please keep showing us your new ideas
Mine would be a HOT MESS
This one is a hot mess... =]
Got glue mess? :P
Just to be clear, every GPU and CPU generation will have different "optimal" operating temperatures.
My 2012 Intel i5 CPU running at 4GHz under load never goes above 50C. But my graphics card, a Radeon 280x from about the same period sits between 70-75C under load. Then my newest component, a GTX 1070 mini graphics card from 2016 never goes above 60C under load.
Yup. My 2011 i5's easily get to 55, 60. But my more modern i3 barely touches 50. My old GPU would hit 80 and get loud. My newer RX 570 can stick to 70 and stay relatively inaudible.
I'm glad he was there at the end for scale, otherwise I would've thought it was HUGE! :P
It's nice. I'm thinking of doing one of my own. So, I'm watching all the PC Case DIY vidoes I can find. I've simulated the build in Sketchup, just looking for smart ways to put it all together. Thanks.
I know I’m commenting 6 years after this video came out, but where is the air flow? There are zero fans in this build, which would mean the inside of the computer will only have hot air. That can overheat your parts. Also, I would recommend putting in some dust filters to avoid having to clean it out all the time.
Love woodworking? Try woodprix.
I have to try it :)
your voice is sooo great to listen to, and the content is always super creative!! you're truly a one of a kind DIY channel
wooooooow, This is what I call it innovative art. I am really blown away with your videos.
keep up!
Trending!!!
Hi want to confirm about how el wires work. So I'm planning to get a fully non modular psu. I'm not 100% sure about soldering.
Do I simply snip off an un used sata cable like u have? I honestly have no clue, anyone can reply to me if they now how I can use my non modular psu to power the el wire, I'm planning to build my own case by June or July 2018 (I have college to worry about right now) so I need an answer before that time.
Another question, on eBay I found something called conductive glue and in the description it says no soldering is required, just glue wires together. Is this glue actually conductive and have u heard of this concept before?
I'm mainly more worried about how to connect the psu to the el wire so an answer about that is absolutely necessary
Well... I would suggest soldering. It's not difficult. But if you really REALLY don't want to solder, you can always just strip the ends off those wires and twist them together tightly, then proceed to cover them up with electrical tape. It's not neat, but it will work for some time. If you don't pull on the joint too much. Just make sure you actually connect the correct wires.
@@Electroblud cable extensions work and do something like the video
Bombastically Awesome I really wanna start doing this 😱, I used buy computer parts and put them together like every body else but only in your channel I saw it done from scratch well done Matt your a genius, and soon enough I will be a diyER as well 😁
Love the channel, great stuff! So many great ideas I just built a mini-itx pc and now I want to do this one instead!
Instead of that EL wire, I'd probably try LED strips. Nice build though!
Personally I like both, el wire is good if you want a smooth bar of light since led doesn't always diffuse along it's length very well.
I'm using a amazon box.
LMAO
Man your smile throughout the video is standout. I wish I could do stuff like you.
You are a pro ultra rare.
Great job man. Looks amazing!
10:25 I'll believe it when I see it
lol, shame on you XD
It cant stop me saying
Fabulous
Awesome
Epic
Legendary
Any other complications you suggest ❤❤🇮🇳
Great job !!!! and awesome presentation. keep up the good work mate.
BTW the case looks beautiful too, i think it would be more appreciated in person as one can truly reflect on the size.
Cool project! PC case with LED wire - such a beautiful thing!
Could you post temperatures after at least 1 hour use?The thing looks like it could boil an egg after couple of hours doing Anything.
Don't worrry too much about that, this is mini ITX so basically it would be running hotter than normal case, but with Noctua heatsink like that would be fine. Or if the temperature too high you can delid the cpu and apply liquid metal on both CPU and GPU die. That would be so significantly different
@@colbyboucher6391 ok fine, so where to put the fan in those tiny space huh?
does the EL wire lights while your pc is in sleep mode?
No, the EL is not lit when PC is in standby. The EL driver here is connected to +12V supply, which floats to 0V when PSU is in standby mode. In standby, only +5VSB line is available and it's low power, generally about 2W. Some power supplies offer beefier +5VSB lines, and you can probably get a low-voltage driver for your ELs and check their power requirements, I think it will work fine, EL does pretty well in battery powered devices after all.
Something else that could be interesting, would be to use the logic level output of the power LED from the mainboard, and drive a 3V or 5V input EL driver through a power transistor, so the EL could pulse or blink when the PC is in standby, but I wonder if PWM LED signal interferes with the EL transformer. Another thing to try would be to use a couple LEDs connected to +5VSB or firing into a polymer fiber optic cable, that you can sand or notch on one side to emit light. I haven't tried it though.
Now feel free to skip the following, it's probably more than you wanted to know. The power button is connected to PS_ON logic of the mainboard, powered by +5VSB. It floats the ~PS_ON line high on the PSU when the PC needs to be powered off or in standby and actively grounds it when the PC needs to be powered on. After turning the power supply on, the same mainboard power logic waits for the power supply to give the PWR_OK signal and then everything else is turned on. +5VSB is also used to keep RAM from fading while computer is in Suspend-to-RAM (ACPI S3) mode.
psu turns off on a part(GPU,Drivers,CPU), but on the other part(Motherboard,USB connections) stay put, so they are on, but consume less power. Stand by mode. Kinda
thank you man
only if you pc is in sleep state s1 or s2
in hibernate?
You've outdone yourself once again, this is a fantastic build !!
Yes! Please more!!!! Great project! Amazing content! Congrats!
anyone notice the kit is the price of a decent case?
The decent cases would have better airflow too.
Vibe Sensational but this is different. This is diy and stuff. Also it's the same as usual cases but looks better!
Design a better ventilation system. It's meant to be a custom design that no one but you has.
If you want a generic case WTF are you doing here? People pay more for custom. This isn't a save money situation.
@Alvarez Metal Works: and I thought people did DIY stuff to save money...
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CCP.
Well I know by my mandarin lessons in school that the first symbol is the number 5
Five-body cast! so amazing.
-Google translate
I love the design of this build. The only change I would make is simply adding magnetic strips to the openings where the GPU and rear exhaust are and then attaching some magnetic mesh covers for them. This would restrict the airflow slightly, but it would prevent the system from gathering quite as much dust. The mesh would be magnetic so it could be removed, cleaned, and placed back on quickly and easily.
I'd cut out a little intake channel on the front bottom edge, it would allow air to flow over the motherboard helping overall cooling. Also, dust filters are a must. Wonderful build, though, I like the use of the EL wire. :)
I wish I was handy enough to not ruin every DIY kit I've bought. :c
Just keep on doing, no one gets born with that abilities, people who can just can't or don't want to remember how often they hurt themselves, ruined materials and tools, golden hands have always scars on them. I recommend you not to buy kits but try it yourself from scratch, again and again and again... you can't imagine how satisfying it is to see a final product, especially when you had a lot of downs while building it, seriosuly, I've tried some drugs and had times when I had a lot of money, but nothing is as satisfying as to be creative, to create things, especially if you're male.
I've built one made of Legos! I have a vid uploaded
Such an amazing channel! Keep up the awesome work Matt,good luck!!!