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Navig · 09-22-07, 03:10 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, 03:24 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, 03:55 AM

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

Ben333 · 09-22-07, 10:28 PM

good stuff

I've thought about it also...

Sam__ · 09-23-07, 06:09 AM

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

shadin · 09-23-07, 12:53 PM

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, 01:05 PM

Quote:

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, 04:52 PM

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

Diggrr · 09-24-07, 05:14 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, 05:17 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, 10:45 PM

Quote:

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, 10:57 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 · 09-25-07, 12:44 AM

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, 02:02 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, 02:15 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, 02:22 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, 03:13 PM

you, sir, do some insane work.

firejunior88 · 09-25-07, 04:52 PM

That makes sense I guess.

Ben333 · 09-25-07, 05:06 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, 02:35 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

aja · 09-26-07, 03:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Navig

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

Absolutely amazing! I really like the layout! Just one thing, how viable is it to move around? Is it sturdy?

gangaskan · 09-26-07, 10:04 AM

hey navig you forgot the delta GFB's in the picture you drew

toddm27 · 09-26-07, 10:49 AM

some very nice designs

firejunior88 · 09-26-07, 11:12 AM

that is really cool.

Navig · 09-26-07, 01:03 PM

Aja - It's as sturdy as you want engineer it. As currently engineered with simple screws and 1/2in MDF, you'll probably be able to sit on it. If I were to bolt thru instead of screw, you could probably stand on it, altho the 1/2in MDF might break thru in the middle. If I were to go with 3/4in MDF, you could probably stand and jump on it all day long.

Gangaskan - they do make an appearance in the original thread to approximate the size of a radiator.

gangaskan · 09-26-07, 02:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Navig

Gangaskan - they do make an appearance in the original thread to approximate the size of a radiator.

yeah, i saw them after i said that hah! but it would be neat to see them in the paper drawing, but oh well

Navig · 10-05-07, 12:42 AM

Obviously, more details at the original thread, but here's the summary.

1. Make some plates:

2. Make some brackets:

3. Make some stations:

Diggrr · 10-05-07, 11:56 AM

Looks mahvelous.

Tell me though, what's all the extra room for? Setting meters and other various equipment up, or is that to set a dually rad/fan/pump? (even though the drawing shows air cooling being used).

Navig · 10-05-07, 07:29 PM

I originally spec'd 2 versions, one Grande and one Chiquito. The Grande was specifically designed to hold the very large Thermochill PA 120.3 radiator lengthwise (430mm in length). The Chiquito was designed for air cooling or to hold a PA 120.2 rad. However, as the project went on, there didn't seem to be any interest in the smaller version. Anyway, one quick trip to the table saw, and a Grande can be converted into a Chiquito.

navig

Diggrr · 10-06-07, 01:06 AM

Chiquito's....that's what Da Yoopers (band from Michigan's Upper Peninsula) call their ginormous mosquitoes.

Nice work though. I've been busy at the table saw for weeks, all the time wishing I had a nice router too.

Rock on!

09-22-07, 03:10 AM	#1
Navig Member 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 __________________ E8600 ~ Xeon 3110 ~ E6600 ~ Q6600 ~ E6300 ~ Abit IP35 Pro ~ Abit IN9 32x Max ~ Abit AW9D Max ~ Abit AN8 32x ~ Very Low Cost Benching Station ~ The Exoframe Project ~ TR Ultra Copper vs. X review ~ Jewel Box Project ~ DIY Benching Station ~ Console Project ~ Project Dark Side ~ Tower PC ~ Dual Tower PC ~ Bench Rig ~ My only standard case ~ TR IFX-14 review ~ TR Ultra 120 X review

09-22-07, 03:24 AM	#2
Moto7451 Senior Something Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: LA, CA	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 ). __________________ Intel C2D e6400 @ 375MHz x8 = 3Ghz 1.328v, Gigabyte EP43-UD3L, 3GB DDR2, Radeon HD2600XT, 73GB 15K SCSI HD on an Adaptec 29160 SCSI Card, 750GB SATA Drive, HDTV Tuner D5 Pump • Bonneville w/ AC Heater Core • Gemeni Cooling Maze 4 Style Water Block Poor Man's Mountain Mod UFO Project Difference Between D5 Revisions + flow mod Difference between NPSM & G1/4

09-22-07, 03:55 AM	#3
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09-22-07, 10:28 PM	#4
Ben333 Cases & Modding Content Editor Folding for Team 32! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: New Hampshire	good stuff I've thought about it also... __________________ ************************************************************************************************** ************************************************************************************************ ************************************************************************************************ ************************************************************************************************ ************************************************************************************************ **************************************************************************************************

09-23-07, 06:09 AM	#5
Sam__ Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: UK	Yeah its a very tempting idea.....bookmarked __________________ "Computers in the future may weigh no more than 1.5 tons." - Popular Mechanics, 1949 "I think there is a world market for maybe five computers." - Thomas Watson, chairman of IBM, 1943 Heat Last edited by Sam__; 09-23-07 at 06:16 AM.

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09-23-07, 12:53 PM	#6
shadin Team 32 Folding Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Minneapolis	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. __________________ Intel Q9550 2.83GHz @ 3.40GHz (Work in Progress) ASUS P5Q PRO LGA 775 Intel P45 Motherboard Corsair XMS 4GB (2GBx2) DDR2 800 Western Digital Black 500GB (OS) and 1TB (Storage) Sapphire HD4870 512MB Video Card Creative X-Fi XtremeMusic PCI Sound Card Corsair TX650W Power Supply Windows 7 Home Premium x64- ArchLinux I know there's no grand plan here. This is just the way it goes. Heatware

09-24-07, 04:52 PM	#8
firejunior88 Member Join Date: Aug 2007	Why is it called a bench marking machine? Its just a computer sitting without a case.

09-24-07, 05:14 PM	#9
Diggrr 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.

09-24-07, 10:57 PM	#12
Ben333 Cases & Modding Content Editor 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. __________________ ************************************************************************************************** ************************************************************************************************ ************************************************************************************************ ************************************************************************************************ ************************************************************************************************ **************************************************************************************************

09-25-07, 12:44 AM	#13
Navig Member 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 __________________ E8600 ~ Xeon 3110 ~ E6600 ~ Q6600 ~ E6300 ~ Abit IP35 Pro ~ Abit IN9 32x Max ~ Abit AW9D Max ~ Abit AN8 32x ~ Very Low Cost Benching Station ~ The Exoframe Project ~ TR Ultra Copper vs. X review ~ Jewel Box Project ~ DIY Benching Station ~ Console Project ~ Project Dark Side ~ Tower PC ~ Dual Tower PC ~ Bench Rig ~ My only standard case ~ TR IFX-14 review ~ TR Ultra 120 X review

09-25-07, 02:02 AM	#14
Sleepy_Steve Team 32 Folding Member 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. __________________ Main Box: CPU Q9550 @ 3.4 Cooling Ultra 120 w/ 2x108 CFM fan RAM Corsair 4x 1GB DDR2 800 Video Saphire X1950XT Jet Black: Linux Box / Never ending case mod experiment. Runs an old P4. "This one goes to ELEVEN"

09-25-07, 02:15 AM	#15
Navig Member 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. __________________ E8600 ~ Xeon 3110 ~ E6600 ~ Q6600 ~ E6300 ~ Abit IP35 Pro ~ Abit IN9 32x Max ~ Abit AW9D Max ~ Abit AN8 32x ~ Very Low Cost Benching Station ~ The Exoframe Project ~ TR Ultra Copper vs. X review ~ Jewel Box Project ~ DIY Benching Station ~ Console Project ~ Project Dark Side ~ Tower PC ~ Dual Tower PC ~ Bench Rig ~ My only standard case ~ TR IFX-14 review ~ TR Ultra 120 X review

09-25-07, 02:22 AM	#16
squashfx Benching Team Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Kentucky	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:)

09-25-07, 03:13 PM	#17
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09-25-07, 04:52 PM	#18
firejunior88 Member Join Date: Aug 2007	That makes sense I guess.

09-25-07, 05:06 PM	#19
Ben333 Cases & Modding Content Editor 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 = __________________ ************************************************************************************************** ************************************************************************************************ ************************************************************************************************ ************************************************************************************************ ************************************************************************************************ **************************************************************************************************

09-26-07, 02:35 AM	#20
Navig Member 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 __________________ E8600 ~ Xeon 3110 ~ E6600 ~ Q6600 ~ E6300 ~ Abit IP35 Pro ~ Abit IN9 32x Max ~ Abit AW9D Max ~ Abit AN8 32x ~ Very Low Cost Benching Station ~ The Exoframe Project ~ TR Ultra Copper vs. X review ~ Jewel Box Project ~ DIY Benching Station ~ Console Project ~ Project Dark Side ~ Tower PC ~ Dual Tower PC ~ Bench Rig ~ My only standard case ~ TR IFX-14 review ~ TR Ultra 120 X review

09-26-07, 10:04 AM	#22
gangaskan Team 32 Folding Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Lorain, ohio	hey navig you forgot the delta GFB's in the picture you drew __________________ Main Rig: [Silverstone TJ06 painted hammer black] [Intel E6550 3.2 ghz 1.35v ] [4 gigs Gskil] [Asus P5k Premium Wifi/ap] [Soundblaster Audiguy ZS platinum] [ATI 3560 pro] [enhiem 1250 pump, Swiftech Storm, primoflex tubing, mcres micro, maze 4 gpu block][ Windows Vista x64 Ultimate sp1] HTPC: [LianLI V300B] [Opty 165 1.88 ghz] [Thermalright XP90] [2 gb OCZ Platinum DDR400] [Soundblaster X-FI Xtreme Music] [8600GT Stock] [Windows Vista Home Premium sp1] Server: [Rocketfish Tower] [c2d E6600][Scythe Ninja Jr] [4 gigs Gskil ddr2 800][ATI X850XT ] [Windows Vista B] Network: Cisco 851W uptime: forever Heatware

09-26-07, 10:49 AM	#23
toddm27 Benching Team Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Smyrna, TN	some very nice designs __________________ heatware

09-26-07, 11:12 AM	#24
firejunior88 Member Join Date: Aug 2007	that is really cool.

09-26-07, 01:03 PM	#25
Navig Member Join Date: Dec 2003	Aja - It's as sturdy as you want engineer it. As currently engineered with simple screws and 1/2in MDF, you'll probably be able to sit on it. If I were to bolt thru instead of screw, you could probably stand on it, altho the 1/2in MDF might break thru in the middle. If I were to go with 3/4in MDF, you could probably stand and jump on it all day long. Gangaskan - they do make an appearance in the original thread to approximate the size of a radiator. __________________ E8600 ~ Xeon 3110 ~ E6600 ~ Q6600 ~ E6300 ~ Abit IP35 Pro ~ Abit IN9 32x Max ~ Abit AW9D Max ~ Abit AN8 32x ~ Very Low Cost Benching Station ~ The Exoframe Project ~ TR Ultra Copper vs. X review ~ Jewel Box Project ~ DIY Benching Station ~ Console Project ~ Project Dark Side ~ Tower PC ~ Dual Tower PC ~ Bench Rig ~ My only standard case ~ TR IFX-14 review ~ TR Ultra 120 X review

10-05-07, 12:42 AM	#27
Navig Member Join Date: Dec 2003	Obviously, more details at the original thread, but here's the summary. 1. Make some plates: 2. Make some brackets: 3. Make some stations: __________________ E8600 ~ Xeon 3110 ~ E6600 ~ Q6600 ~ E6300 ~ Abit IP35 Pro ~ Abit IN9 32x Max ~ Abit AW9D Max ~ Abit AN8 32x ~ Very Low Cost Benching Station ~ The Exoframe Project ~ TR Ultra Copper vs. X review ~ Jewel Box Project ~ DIY Benching Station ~ Console Project ~ Project Dark Side ~ Tower PC ~ Dual Tower PC ~ Bench Rig ~ My only standard case ~ TR IFX-14 review ~ TR Ultra 120 X review

10-05-07, 11:56 AM	#28
Diggrr Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Gun Lake, MI. USA	Looks mahvelous. Tell me though, what's all the extra room for? Setting meters and other various equipment up, or is that to set a dually rad/fan/pump? (even though the drawing shows air cooling being used).

10-05-07, 07:29 PM	#29
Navig Member Join Date: Dec 2003	I originally spec'd 2 versions, one Grande and one Chiquito. The Grande was specifically designed to hold the very large Thermochill PA 120.3 radiator lengthwise (430mm in length). The Chiquito was designed for air cooling or to hold a PA 120.2 rad. However, as the project went on, there didn't seem to be any interest in the smaller version. Anyway, one quick trip to the table saw, and a Grande can be converted into a Chiquito. navig __________________ E8600 ~ Xeon 3110 ~ E6600 ~ Q6600 ~ E6300 ~ Abit IP35 Pro ~ Abit IN9 32x Max ~ Abit AW9D Max ~ Abit AN8 32x ~ Very Low Cost Benching Station ~ The Exoframe Project ~ TR Ultra Copper vs. X review ~ Jewel Box Project ~ DIY Benching Station ~ Console Project ~ Project Dark Side ~ Tower PC ~ Dual Tower PC ~ Bench Rig ~ My only standard case ~ TR IFX-14 review ~ TR Ultra 120 X review

10-06-07, 01:06 AM	#30
Diggrr Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Gun Lake, MI. USA	Chiquito's....that's what Da Yoopers (band from Michigan's Upper Peninsula) call their ginormous mosquitoes. Nice work though. I've been busy at the table saw for weeks, all the time wishing I had a nice router too. Rock on!