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Old 01-16-02, 10:53 AM Thread Starter   #1
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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.

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

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Or wood.

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

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Old 01-16-02, 03:20 PM   #5
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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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Old 01-16-02, 03:21 PM   #6
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Make one out of copper it may cost a bit and turn green but it would be cool.
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A titanium case would be pretty neat, but way too expensive.

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