DIY Open Air PC Case Transformation
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- čas přidán 17. 02. 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!
I love the build. Nice!
Thanks for the idea, now I know what I can do with my old case.
That tape is killing my OCD
+Cesar Maia You don't have OCD.....tool
+Br3ad *fool
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Nice Idea
That is a very well thought out, unique case, very nice!!!
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.
Excellent an extremely well done and illustrated video-Bravo!
Simple and functional. Great vid.
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.
Very interesting video. Have an old HAF case lying around. Been wondering what to do with it. Thanks great video as always.
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. ;(
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.
Hi Waj ! I just want to say that I really enjoy watching your videos !
That's amazing!
Appreciate your clear instructions and well thought out design !!! Now I have to make one for myself.
Thank you. this is exactly what I wanted.
i like what you did with the case system
i think thats really smart and very safe
Great! I will try this on my old case!
Building NAS from an old pc case, took notes from this video!
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
Man this is a realy good idea and well done, great job
dual color, red-black would look super cool
You done a really good job :)
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 :)
This was definitely a great idea xD really like the video...
neat case. interesting to see the process of creating this case.
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
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
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.
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
It looks like R2D2 and Darth Vader had a butt baby.
This is genius. Totally going to do that
wtf that was some amazing sketch up usage
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.
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.
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!
I like your intro it's really nice!
nice mate , i am a case modder myself and i plan to make an open case this month
In place of the foam, I'd use that car door edge guard material. You can get it in black or chrome.
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.
you are awesome!
Cool Idea!
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.
Well done Sir I might have put a rubber trim around instead of tape But GREAT JOB!!
Foam Tape ! The things you learn in the weirdest places.
Great man. Like n subscribed!
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
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!
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.
try to upload more specific instructions ex. how to make indicator for HHD or power buttons
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.
For your next one Mark II you should have a hard drive cage for 3-4 HD's and/or SSD.
Make everything black and get black PSU sleeves too.
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.
You are a cool dude man!
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.
Very smart !
Very cool!
very good idea!
Nice, I like it.
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.
Painting lever...EXPERT!!! :))))
WELL DONE SIR
That was COOL
Amazing Video Boss
What case did you use to make this?
Finally a decent and good looking DIY Open Air Case! Thank you Sir!
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
Like, great job. :D
the foam is just ugly
+almightyura I'd use car door edge guard instead.
Great suggestion.
Great one..
is the back pc fan blowing into the cpu cooler?
this is cool!
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.
What would you recommend? The Dell P2715Q (4K IPS), U2715H (QHD IPS) or U3415W (Ultrawide curved IPS) for web development and CZcams
4K. It is the standard format of 16:9, which prevents unused horizontal space. It is also the highest-resolution, which will last longer.
awesome
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
Can we wall mount this PC...i also have same pc cabinet
if i have that case i would build a sleeper pc :D
it's beautiful but please change that tape. thanks for the idea for drilling the rivers that is a great idea
Without color or just chrome
you should of use Grinding disc Smooth clean out the metal surfaces
cool, not bad!
Awsome!!!!!!!!
I'd like to do something like this but wouldn't know how to put together after i cut the parts lol.
Hmm...very interesting!
im building an entire pc case out of wood and salvaged stainless steel sheets.
wish me luck:)
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 CZcams, they're pretty decent :)
Wearing gloves when unsing saws or grinders can be dangerous. Doesn't make sense for most people but you have to remember: If your hand touches any moving parts you may hurt your skin or get a deeper wound, a glove can get stuck on a blade and pull your hand in, which can be way more dangerous. That's what anybody using power tools and machinery professionally learns.
how come u didn't paint the motherboard tray? otherwise, good first model. keep modding!
You could have built a sleeper PC :(
Old case with old badges outside, but badass new hardware on the inside.
That power supply tho
ikr lol
genius dude...
good idea... make more exrream custom please
Why do you not just grind the sharp edges?
Damn, I just sold my computer with that removable tray, can I have it back new owner? Love the idea...
Anytime an angle grinder is involved with PC cases, you have my thumbs up!
whats the name of this case?
benchtable