Crate Computer

pummer · Jun 19, 2003

I pieced this computer together from spare parts i had lying around and an old crate that was used to carry records (45s) back in the day. I love how ghetto it is. It is rig #2 in my sig, and it is net-connected. Pics:

Its my first mod, be nice

Meant to be functional, not fashionable.

rogerdugans · Jun 19, 2003

I like it

I am a big fan of ghetto computers and mods- some great creativity shown and Functionality is priority.

Only danger I see with that setup (besides the general "computer not in a case bit) is some of the wiring looks like it could easily be snagged by something......which might pull parts loose or break something. Wireloom or electrical tape can help control the wires and keep them saf(er).

Mico · Jun 19, 2003

Mm...very ghetto indeed. I kind of like it, but as rogerdugans said, watch out for those cables...would be horrible to rip one out of a card or something.

pummer · Jun 19, 2003

Yeah, the only loose cables are all the peripheral cables so it should be ok. I don't want any fixed stuff 'cause I want portability to be key.

EDIT: Yeah, the IDE cables and extra PSU cables are not great, I'm gonna clean them up with electrical tape and zip ties respectively.

FrozenFears · Jun 19, 2003

I like it

, I always think open components look cooler than a windowed case anyday, and long as you don't have kids/pets running around I don't think the wires are anything to worry about.

I'm looking to build my next mod inside some sort of plastic toy castle. kinda like inside this one, the PC would light up and dual function as a playset

for some reason the image won't show, but heres a link http://imagehost.vendio.com/bin/viewimage.x/00000000/norika1000/castle1.jpg

RyanK27 · Jun 19, 2003

I was planning on doing something along those lines an ITX computer in an old soda crate. nice Job.

Pixelpunk · Jun 19, 2003

Nice work. From the subject line I figured it was a plastic milk crate. I like the wood one better. I think you should have used an "apple" crate though : )

Skiing Squirrel · Jun 19, 2003

ha, nice mod man.

DarkNight · Jun 19, 2003

I like it! I would eventualy spill a beer on it and fry myself! If you don't drink you have a nice setup. btw Frozen fears I love the castle grey skull pc idea!

Please post pics when you build it.

Eclypsyr · Jun 20, 2003

pummer said:
Meant to be functional, not fashionable.

I'd say this is one of those times we know w/o you saying anything

Jon

pummer · Jun 20, 2003

hehe, i was worried some of you might think i was going for the stylin' approach

tio · Jun 20, 2003

I love it! At least you don't have to worry about case cooling now.

FrozenFears said:
I like it , I always think open components look cooler than a windowed case anyday, and long as you don't have kids/pets running around I don't think the wires are anything to worry about.

I'm looking to build my next mod inside some sort of plastic toy castle. kinda like inside this one, the PC would light up and dual function as a playset

for some reason the image won't show, but heres a link http://imagehost.vendio.com/bin/viewimage.x/00000000/norika1000/castle1.jpg

Hmm, that's quite the idea FrozenFears. I think I just may have to try my hand at building a Lego case...

Wiseass · Jun 20, 2003

movin to the country, gonna eat alot of peaches..

heh nice mod, I agrea an "apple" case would have been classic irony

blackhabit · Jun 20, 2003

PEACHES!!!!!

cooldrum3 · Jun 24, 2003

Mucho ghetto points :clap:

. Did you name it Peaches...lol!

athayer187 · Jun 24, 2003

just watch out for those pci cards. I set up something similar, and I had it on the floor one day, and I kicked the video card (yup, a pci one) and broke the pci slot. it still works, cause the connectors themselves were ok, the slot is really shaky now though

notasparagus · Jun 26, 2003

Wiseass said:
movin to the country, gonna eat alot of peaches..

LOL, I was just gonna say that should be the computers start up sound....

Looks really cool, I like it

SpaceRangerJoe · Jun 26, 2003

FrozenFears said:
I like it , I always think open components look cooler than a windowed case anyday, and long as you don't have kids/pets running around I don't think the wires are anything to worry about.

I'm looking to build my next mod inside some sort of plastic toy castle. kinda like inside this one, the PC would light up and dual function as a playset

for some reason the image won't show, but heres a link http://imagehost.vendio.com/bin/viewimage.x/00000000/norika1000/castle1.jpg

not to ruin the originality of the idea, but some friends of mine actually put a computer in side that exact playset before

, or maybe it was made out of legos. but it was castle gray skull. it was for the case mod contest at quakecon 2 years ago i believe. the towers were for the exhaust. the computer ran for like a year, then died. they said it ran really hot. ill try to find pics of it.

64Thunderbolt · Jun 26, 2003

one word "GHETTO!!
I love it... easy to build, functional, and just plain kool..

cheers
Charlie

AmdPopper · Jun 26, 2003

Is that a door bell power button?

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