HTPC Size Questions...

Rysjimmy1994 · 01-26-06, 08:06 PM

I am going to make a HTPC case out of Aluminum. Any suggestions as to what the dimensions should be? I want it to be a cube or cube shaped.

Bios24 · 01-26-06, 08:26 PM

Depends on motherboard and components. ATX? mATX? going for SFF?

Rysjimmy1994 · 01-26-06, 08:27 PM

Its going to be a mATX board... It doesnt really have to be SFF but it would be nice.

Captain Slug · 01-26-06, 11:09 PM

Use a simple 3D program to mock-up a configuration with the parts.
http://www.ocforums.com/showthread.php?t=173336

10-inch or 12-inch cube for micro-ATX. I have a 12-inch acrylic semi-cube (one open side) container that I never got around to using.

Rysjimmy1994 · 01-27-06, 07:57 AM

Thanks for the help.

Rysjimmy1994 · 01-28-06, 09:44 AM

How thick of aluminum should I buy?

Rysjimmy1994 · 01-28-06, 03:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captain Slug

Use a simple 3D program to mock-up a configuration with the parts.
http://www.ocforums.com/showthread.php?t=173336

10-inch or 12-inch cube for micro-ATX. I have a 12-inch acrylic semi-cube (one open side) container that I never got around to using.

Also what kind of simple 3D program... I have a copy of AUTOCAD 2006, but its wicked confusing to use?

01-26-06, 08:06 PM	Thread Starter #1
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01-26-06, 08:27 PM	Thread Starter #3
Rysjimmy1994 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Yorkville, IL	Its going to be a mATX board... It doesnt really have to be SFF but it would be nice. __________________ Lian Li V1000 eVGA 680i SLI LT ; Intel E2180 @ 3.18; OCZ DDR2 800 Plat. Rev 2.; ATI X1800XL Dell Studio 1555 T6500; 4 GIG Ram ; 500 Gig Hard drive Heatware
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Captain Slug Helpful Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Asteroid B-612	Use a simple 3D program to mock-up a configuration with the parts. http://www.ocforums.com/showthread.php?t=173336 10-inch or 12-inch cube for micro-ATX. I have a 12-inch acrylic semi-cube (one open side) container that I never got around to using. __________________ \|\|[ Oni is a bot! ]-[ My Heatware]-[ Project: Metal Slug ]-[ In the event of an emergency, the nearest senior member may be used as a floatation device. ]\|\| \|\|[ OC Forums Apparel is now available through cafepress ]-[ If you want a particular item with a particular image just PM me ]\|\|
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01-27-06, 07:57 AM	Thread Starter #5
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01-28-06, 09:44 AM	Thread Starter #6
Rysjimmy1994 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Yorkville, IL	How thick of aluminum should I buy? __________________ Lian Li V1000 eVGA 680i SLI LT ; Intel E2180 @ 3.18; OCZ DDR2 800 Plat. Rev 2.; ATI X1800XL Dell Studio 1555 T6500; 4 GIG Ram ; 500 Gig Hard drive Heatware
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