DIY Low Cost Benching Station

Navig · 09-22-07, 02:10 AM

Hi all,

Ever look at a HSPC benching station, and think to yourself, "I could make one of those!"

Well, I've decided to try and tackle this problem.

Navig's shot at the Do It Yourself Low Cost Benching Station.

navig

Moto7451 · 09-22-07, 02:24 AM

Very nice, I like it. I'll be doing something similar once I retire my first attempt at a custom case (the 2 foot tall thing

).

Twigglish · 09-22-07, 02:55 AM

Awesome! I should definitely build myself one one day...

Ben333 · 09-22-07, 09:28 PM

good stuff

I've thought about it also...

Sam__ · 09-23-07, 05:09 AM

Yeah its a very tempting idea.....bookmarked

shadin · 09-23-07, 11:53 AM

This is perfect timing, as I've just recently sat down to start working on something like this. Your skills far surpass mine though, going to keep an eye on this closely for pointers.

Diggrr · 09-23-07, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Navig

Hi all,

Ever look at a HSPC benching station, and think to yourself, "I could make one of those!"

Yes, I have.

http://home.wmis.net/~jberg/NewPutr3.jpg
Copper pipe soldered together is also sturdier than theirs is (and for $25 in materials, it's far cheaper).

firejunior88 · 09-24-07, 03:52 PM

Why is it called a bench marking machine? Its just a computer sitting without a case.

Diggrr · 09-24-07, 04:14 PM

It's not "benchmarking station", but benching station.
A benching station is a machine you use to bench test computer hardware as would a review writer or repair person. It's ideal for plugging in a Joe Sixpack hardrive for removing virus' or recovering data.
It's also nice if you happen to change things a lot.
The open design is so that you don't have to balance a flashlight/screwdriver/harddrive/cables all with only 2 hands.

My current system is an open (case-less) design, but made entirely of fiberglass panels I laid in the garage. It's a µATX size,but holds all my hardware compactly.

Some people (like myself) get more fun from playing with the computer instead of on the computer.

Trap05 · 09-24-07, 04:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Diggrr

It's not "benchmarking station", but benching station.
A benching station is a machine you use to bench test computer hardware as would a review writer or repair person. It's ideal for plugging in a Joe Sixpack hardrive for removing virus' or recovering data.
It's also nice if you happen to change things a lot.

My current system is an open (case-less) design, but made entirely of fiberglass panels I laid in the garage. It's a µATX size,but holds all my hardware compactly.

Some people (like myself) get more fun from playing with the computer instead of on the computer.

Agreed

shadin · 09-24-07, 09:45 PM

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Some people (like myself) get more fun from playing with the computer instead of on the computer.

Isn't that the damn truth... I should find a cheaper hobby.

Ben333 · 09-24-07, 09:57 PM

I think any case (open or not) is a pain in the ass. Anything I mess with goes on my desk or on the shelf above my desk... But I have done things that look what you guys are doing... better than a case I guess.

Navig · 09-24-07, 11:44 PM

Its about convenience/access to components vs. structure.

I've run computers on my desktop too. But if you look at it, one accidental elbow and the powersupply falls off the desk....there goes thousands of dollars. Or with the size of heatsinks these days.... Or running watercooling on a desk...

Anyways, the original thread has been updated:

1) Minor Metal Working

2) PCI slot brackets

navig

Sleepy_Steve · 09-25-07, 01:02 AM

LOL, this IS my cheap hobby... Well, ok, its my middle hobby in terms of costs.

Model Rockets... cheap
PC's... not that bad
CAR........... wait? why is all my money gone?

Not to thread jack... But this was my version of a cheap benching station. It might still be running, but I may have turned it off a month or two ago when I went back to school and left it in my basement. -- Low cost? how about free w/ a small scrap of wood.

I think I made a thread on it... Will edit link in soon.

Navig · 09-25-07, 01:15 AM

For those unfamiliar with my work, this is my HI END Expensive Benching Station.

Trying to strike a balance here between!

I'm shooting for maybe a total cost of $50 on this bench.

squashfx · 09-25-07, 01:22 AM

to be (corey)( --> )"quite" honest with you i dont like the design of it because you dont have much acess to your main components.. if you were to use extreme cooling for an example seems to me it would be rather hard to put ln2 into a pot
on the other hand the last one you posted looks awesome and has all the components accessible
nice work!

djrussell · 09-25-07, 02:13 PM

you, sir, do some insane work.

firejunior88 · 09-25-07, 03:52 PM

That makes sense I guess.

Ben333 · 09-25-07, 04:06 PM

Navig... thats insane

If you were to sell a case like this, how much would it cost? btw: for my easy acess system: big long thick board, screws =

Navig · 09-26-07, 01:35 AM

Obviously, I can't really talk about cost, this not being the for sale section. If anyone is interested, I can be contacted by pm. If no one claims what I make by the time I'm done, I'll put them for sale on in the classifieds.

navig

09-22-07, 02:10 AM	Thread Starter #1
Navig Senior Case Master Join Date: Dec 2003	DIY Low Cost Benching Station Hi all, Ever look at a HSPC benching station, and think to yourself, "I could make one of those!" Well, I've decided to try and tackle this problem. Navig's shot at the Do It Yourself Low Cost Benching Station. navig __________________ Navig's list of mod links ~ Vertical Benching Station ~ Brass Tacks ~ Exoframe 2.0 ~ Project Vitis ~ Project Resilience ~ Very Low Cost Benching Station ~ The Exoframe Project ~ Jewel Box Project ~ DIY Benching Station ~ Console Project ~ Project Dark Side ~ Tower PC ~ Dual Tower PC ~ Bench Rig ~ My only standard case
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Ben333 Folding for Team 32! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: New Hampshire	good stuff I've thought about it also...
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09-23-07, 11:53 AM	#6
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09-24-07, 03:52 PM	#8
firejunior88 Member Join Date: Aug 2007	Why is it called a bench marking machine? Its just a computer sitting without a case.
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09-24-07, 04:14 PM	#9
Diggrr Underwater Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Gun Lake, MI. USA	It's not "benchmarking station", but benching station. A benching station is a machine you use to bench test computer hardware as would a review writer or repair person. It's ideal for plugging in a Joe Sixpack hardrive for removing virus' or recovering data. It's also nice if you happen to change things a lot. The open design is so that you don't have to balance a flashlight/screwdriver/harddrive/cables all with only 2 hands. My current system is an open (case-less) design, but made entirely of fiberglass panels I laid in the garage. It's a µATX size,but holds all my hardware compactly. Some people (like myself) get more fun from playing with the computer instead of on the computer.
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09-24-07, 09:57 PM	#12
Ben333 Folding for Team 32! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: New Hampshire	I think any case (open or not) is a pain in the ass. Anything I mess with goes on my desk or on the shelf above my desk... But I have done things that look what you guys are doing... better than a case I guess.
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09-24-07, 11:44 PM	Thread Starter #13
Navig Senior Case Master Join Date: Dec 2003	Its about convenience/access to components vs. structure. I've run computers on my desktop too. But if you look at it, one accidental elbow and the powersupply falls off the desk....there goes thousands of dollars. Or with the size of heatsinks these days.... Or running watercooling on a desk... Anyways, the original thread has been updated: 1) Minor Metal Working 2) PCI slot brackets navig __________________ Navig's list of mod links ~ Vertical Benching Station ~ Brass Tacks ~ Exoframe 2.0 ~ Project Vitis ~ Project Resilience ~ Very Low Cost Benching Station ~ The Exoframe Project ~ Jewel Box Project ~ DIY Benching Station ~ Console Project ~ Project Dark Side ~ Tower PC ~ Dual Tower PC ~ Bench Rig ~ My only standard case
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09-25-07, 01:02 AM	#14
Sleepy_Steve Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: VT... or MD	LOL, this IS my cheap hobby... Well, ok, its my middle hobby in terms of costs. Model Rockets... cheap PC's... not that bad CAR........... wait? why is all my money gone? Not to thread jack... But this was my version of a cheap benching station. It might still be running, but I may have turned it off a month or two ago when I went back to school and left it in my basement. -- Low cost? how about free w/ a small scrap of wood. I think I made a thread on it... Will edit link in soon. __________________ CPU i7-2600 Cooling CM 212+ w/ 2 fans RAM 4x4gb G.Skill DDR3 1333 Video 9800GT & 8600GT Storage 1TB Raid0 system & 2TB storage HEAT
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09-25-07, 01:15 AM	Thread Starter #15
Navig Senior Case Master Join Date: Dec 2003	For those unfamiliar with my work, this is my HI END Expensive Benching Station. Trying to strike a balance here between! I'm shooting for maybe a total cost of $50 on this bench. __________________ Navig's list of mod links ~ Vertical Benching Station ~ Brass Tacks ~ Exoframe 2.0 ~ Project Vitis ~ Project Resilience ~ Very Low Cost Benching Station ~ The Exoframe Project ~ Jewel Box Project ~ DIY Benching Station ~ Console Project ~ Project Dark Side ~ Tower PC ~ Dual Tower PC ~ Bench Rig ~ My only standard case
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09-25-07, 01:22 AM	#16
squashfx Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Orlando, Florida	to be (corey)( --> )"quite" honest with you i dont like the design of it because you dont have much acess to your main components.. if you were to use extreme cooling for an example seems to me it would be rather hard to put ln2 into a pot on the other hand the last one you posted looks awesome and has all the components accessible nice work! __________________ Heat Want to be a Benching Team Member? - Join the fray! CM Stacker 830 \| ASUS P6T Deluxe X-58\| EVGA GTX 295 \|Intel Core i7 920 @ 4ghz\| Corsair HX1000 \| Corsair Dominators 6GB DDR3 1600 \| 2x Samsung Spinpoint F1 1TB \| RAZER Tarantula \| RAZER Lachesis \| DELL 3007 WFP-HC \| Vista Ultimate 64Bit \| SENNHEISER HD 280 PRO \| Vapochill LS is here:)
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firejunior88 Member Join Date: Aug 2007	That makes sense I guess.
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09-25-07, 04:06 PM	#19
Ben333 Folding for Team 32! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: New Hampshire	Navig... thats insane If you were to sell a case like this, how much would it cost? btw: for my easy acess system: big long thick board, screws =
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09-26-07, 01:35 AM	Thread Starter #20
Navig Senior Case Master Join Date: Dec 2003	Obviously, I can't really talk about cost, this not being the for sale section. If anyone is interested, I can be contacted by pm. If no one claims what I make by the time I'm done, I'll put them for sale on in the classifieds. navig __________________ Navig's list of mod links ~ Vertical Benching Station ~ Brass Tacks ~ Exoframe 2.0 ~ Project Vitis ~ Project Resilience ~ Very Low Cost Benching Station ~ The Exoframe Project ~ Jewel Box Project ~ DIY Benching Station ~ Console Project ~ Project Dark Side ~ Tower PC ~ Dual Tower PC ~ Bench Rig ~ My only standard case
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