Building A Case

Encrypto · 01-16-02, 10:53 AM

I plan on building my own case as a special project in school. What materials would be best to use for cooling purposes, ventilation, etc.

flounder43 · 01-16-02, 11:12 AM

Could you be a little more specific?

Most cases are made out of steel, but more and more of them are made from aluminum because it is light, and it supposedly helps with cooling.

BigRed · 01-16-02, 11:29 AM

or you could make a clear one out of arcylic or lexian

Ridenow · 01-16-02, 03:10 PM

Or wood.

Metal cases conduct heat, so they are best for cooling, but the effect is minimal. I have even seen cardboard cases.

f155mph · 01-16-02, 03:20 PM

Steel or Alum is best for cooling. It also depend on how much you want to spend and if you have the right tools for the job.

Athlonman · 01-16-02, 03:21 PM

Make one out of copper it may cost a bit and turn green but it would be cool.

Voodoo Rufus · 01-17-02, 12:38 AM

A titanium case would be pretty neat, but way too expensive.

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01-16-02, 11:12 AM	#2
flounder43 Senior Lawyer-clocker Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Minneapolis	Could you be a little more specific? Most cases are made out of steel, but more and more of them are made from aluminum because it is light, and it supposedly helps with cooling.
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Ridenow Sneaky Moderator Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Springfield, IL	Or wood. Metal cases conduct heat, so they are best for cooling, but the effect is minimal. I have even seen cardboard cases. __________________ Forum Moderator
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01-16-02, 03:20 PM	#5
f155mph Member Join Date: Feb 2001	Steel or Alum is best for cooling. It also depend on how much you want to spend and if you have the right tools for the job.
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Athlonman Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: !!!!!!!Canada!!!!!!	Make one out of copper it may cost a bit and turn green but it would be cool.
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Voodoo Rufus Powder Junkie Moderator Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bakersfield, CA	A titanium case would be pretty neat, but way too expensive. __________________ "I am a leaf on the wind, watch how I soar!" Serious Gamers Halo Custom Edition Green Leaves!
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