Building WITHOUT a Case

sup2jzgte · 09-06-2006, 04:31 AM

Now I know this is going to sound like its coming WAYYYYYY out of left field and all, but it is just an idea.

Is it possible to build a PC inside of something other than a PC case, like say a drawer, or will there be problems?

The reason why I ask is because I have no room on top of my desk for a PC, but I have 3 HUGE unused drawers.

Yasu · 09-06-2006, 04:36 AM

It's possible, but you'll have to do some heavy modding. You'll also have to think about cooling, static, dust, etc. You could always try building a PC with this "case"...

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811238001

TEKKA · 09-06-2006, 04:39 AM

why dont you build a shuttle.

sup2jzgte · 09-06-2006, 04:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yasu

It's possible, but you'll have to do some heavy modding. You'll also have to think about cooling, static, dust, etc. You could always try building a PC with this "case"...

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811238001

Thats a rather interesting Design

I was going to coat the drawer in Anti static Film and I was thinking about putting large rear exhaust fans in back and top. 2 big front intake fans , but the dust part I have not really figured out yet

sup2jzgte · 09-06-2006, 04:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TEKKA

why dont you build a shuttle.

Shuttle?

TEKKA · 09-06-2006, 04:41 AM

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811144162

Still pretty small.
well my dads says shuttle,anyway this is what i mean.

sup2jzgte · 09-06-2006, 04:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TEKKA

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811144162

Still pretty small.
well my dads says shuttle,anyway this is what i mean.

Thats not a bad Idea

bumblebee_tuna · 09-06-2006, 04:47 AM

I don't remember where I saw it, but I saw a computer built in a modded clear acrylic suitcase.....

34erd · 09-06-2006, 04:48 AM

If you really want to you could just stick all the parts ontop of your desk... it would run fine. Some people build a sort of open air workbench, but solutions like those are mostly meant for people who swap out compenents a couple of times per day.

In theory it'll work, people build computers in suitcases and such, you'll just have to figure out a way to get proper ventilation.

Ku-sama · 09-06-2006, 06:19 AM

running it without a case.... i do that often

, just clean out the settling dust every other day

09-06-2006, 04:31 AM	#1 (permalink)
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Yasu Diamond Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: TX Age: 20 Posts: 1,199	It's possible, but you'll have to do some heavy modding. You'll also have to think about cooling, static, dust, etc. You could always try building a PC with this "case"... http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811238001 __________________ CPU: Intel P4 3.0 HT Mobo: ASUS P5P800 RAM: 2x512 PC3200 VC: ATI Radeon X850PRO HDD: 160GB Seagate SATA PSU: 500watt Ultra X-connect

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