I need an audio and USB front panel "drive"

[Trio]

How to I make an on botton?

I'm not really sure what these are called, but they take the place of some bay (not sure what size). The one on my computer is really small, like 2"x2", and I could use one this size. Where can I buy one of these- a "drive" that has audio and usb inputs on them? I found something like this on newegg:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820132020

But all I really need is audio and usb. Thanks a lot.

How do I make an on botton for the computer? Lol. It does come with the motherboard, right? Is it a plain pushing switch that I have to cover?

 

[SRcobra]

2" by 2" i dont think exists.
The one you linked is a 5.25" drive bay, this is the same size as your CD/DVD drive.
The one you have is more likely to be 3.5" which is the same size as a floppy drive. If your unsure about the size you need measure it from left to right

If you look on newegg or tigerdirect they have loads of varieties of Card readers.

 

[Trio]

So they're just called card reader? I searched newegg like crazy for one with just usb's and audio, but I can't find one. Actually, when I took a look inside my PC, I didn't see a card reader drive. I'm not sure, I'll have to take a second look to see, but I think it was some sort of audio and usb extension?

I have another question, probably the dumbest asked. How do I make an on botton for the computer? Lol. It does come with the motherboard, right? Is it a plain pushing switch that I have to cover?

 

[SRcobra]

I dont think you can get 5.25" drive bays with just USB and Audio, i'd go with the one you linked in the first place comes with loads of stuff, you never know when you may need it...


The PC case itself will come with the Power switch, and inside the case there will be cables fed through which you plug onto the motherboard, these are called headers.

If you buy an Asus mobo (maybe others), you get a "Q-Connector" which allows you to plug everything that is on the front of the case, headphone, mic, usb, firewire, e-sata etc, into a small plug which easily plugs onto the mobo.

Sorry if this seems confusing, long short of your Q is, you dont need to "build£ one it comes with your case.

 

[Trio]

Oh, so the case comes with it? So I'm guessing I'll have to buy my own? I'm going to make a custom case, for an oil computer, lol. I read the manuel for the Gigabyte mobo I want to buy (GA-MA78G-DS3H) and I don't think it mentioned anything about Q-Connectors, so I'll have to plug the switch into an ordinary header? What's the name of the header and where's it usually located?

And I have another question. How should I go about making my own motherboard tray + I/O plates (for extension cards)? I was thinking of making a replica with foil paper (I don't have a spare) and taking it to a shop so they make one for me? (It needs to be like 12"x12", the I/O, less than 12" for the motherboard tray) I was thinking maybe I should just buy a replacement and add the extra metal parts? The problem is I can't find any replacements except the "Lian-Li", and I don't trust the sites they're sold on. And on that note, since the motherboard tray is conductive, I'll need risers, right?

And one last questions (sorry, lol). How should I go about making drive bays? Or is there a website I can buy a few from? Thanks a lot for answering so far.

 

[SRcobra]

Ah right, your going to build you own, in that case your going to have to buy your own switches. Q-Connectors only come with Asus motherboards, not gigabyte sorry.
The headers are usually located at the bottom of the right hand corner of a motherboard.

I can't help you with the case i dont know anything about that myself, you'll have to wait, see if any one else in the forum could help.
All i know is, if your building an oil pc, you can use a fish tank to put the stuff in, but you have to seal off some areas and keep some parts above the mineral oil, (HD and DVD Drive i think, becuase there moving parts).

Check this Oil Mineral PC video out for more info, sorry i can't be of more use, modding isn't my forte

 

[diduknowthat]

Oh, so the case comes with it? So I'm guessing I'll have to buy my own? I'm going to make a custom case, for an oil computer, lol. I read the manuel for the Gigabyte mobo I want to buy (GA-MA78G-DS3H) and I don't think it mentioned anything about Q-Connectors, so I'll have to plug the switch into an ordinary header? What's the name of the header and where's it usually located?

And I have another question. How should I go about making my own motherboard tray + I/O plates (for extension cards)? I was thinking of making a replica with foil paper (I don't have a spare) and taking it to a shop so they make one for me? (It needs to be like 12"x12", the I/O, less than 12" for the motherboard tray) I was thinking maybe I should just buy a replacement and add the extra metal parts? The problem is I can't find any replacements except the "Lian-Li", and I don't trust the sites they're sold on. And on that note, since the motherboard tray is conductive, I'll need risers, right?

And one last questions (sorry, lol). How should I go about making drive bays? Or is there a website I can buy a few from? Thanks a lot for answering so far.

Go to www.performance-pcs.com, they have a huge selection of custom parts and such. As for I/O plate, how is it 12" x 12"...they're like...1.5" by 6" or something.

 

[Trio]

Ah right, your going to build you own, in that case your going to have to buy your own switches. Q-Connectors only come with Asus motherboards, not gigabyte sorry.
The headers are usually located at the bottom of the right hand corner of a motherboard.

I can't help you with the case i dont know anything about that myself, you'll have to wait, see if any one else in the forum could help.
All i know is, if your building an oil pc, you can use a fish tank to put the stuff in, but you have to seal off some areas and keep some parts above the mineral oil, (HD and DVD Drive i think, becuase there moving parts).

Check this Oil Mineral PC video out for more info, sorry i can't be of more use, modding isn't my forte

Ooh, alright. Thanks for the help.

Go to www.performance-pcs.com, they have a huge selection of custom parts and such. As for I/O plate, how is it 12" x 12"...they're like...1.5" by 6" or something.

Well, I want the entire thing to cover the top of the tank. That way, I can screw it onto it so it won't move. I was thinking if I did that, how I'd add lights though. I have to put more thought into the tank :\. I think I might just buy an ordinary fish tank for the mean time, and add the drives ontop or something. I'll still need a motherboard tray though. Thanks for the site btw.