Introduction: $8 Wooden Box Computer Case Mod!!
I built a mainstream gaming computer and fit it all in a box I bought for $8 at the art store and you can do it too!
Step 1: Gather Your Components
The parts of my computer include:
Mother Board: I chose a mini Itx form factor because of it size. Zotac g45itx-b-e
A CPU: Core 2 duo E7500 2.93GHz
Ram: ddr3 2gb 1333mhz (any ram the is compatible with the motherboard is appropriate)
Graphics card: Nvidia gt240(needed little power so I could save space with a micro Itx power supply)
CPU Cooler: Zalman CNPS7000 ( looks fancy and works well)
power supply: 450watt micro ATX form factor
Hard Drive: I chose to use a laptop hard drive to maximize space (2.5" hard drive)
Computer Case Front Panel Wire Kit: This is very important as the computer would not turn on without one.
The Box: (30 x 15 x 10) or smaller should do not too small, you could even use a brief case(if you do please let me see!)
maybe some LEDs to brighten things up.
Step 2:
The Finished product...
14 Comments
8 years ago on Introduction
great job!!! I'm going to give it a try
12 years ago on Step 2
You have taste in CPU cooler's my friend! I have the same!
12 years ago on Step 2
yeah everything works fine i have been using for a couple of months. My original plan was a water cooled system, but money constraints and feasibility of the build changed my mind.
12 years ago on Step 2
Watch out your Serial ATA cables dont catch into your fan, that amazing fan, lucky person!
12 years ago on Introduction
Awesome Zotac Fan i REALLY wanna get one of thise but seeing as im building a liquid system (A PROPER one) i cant anymore!! :(
As a FYI, Laptop HDD are a lot smaller, and dont come in over something like 1tb! also Seagate would be stupid to change the connectors of HDD!!!
12 years ago on Introduction
Where can I get these parts?
Ok just the chest, all the chests i have come across are quiet expensive. Drop a bro a hint?
Reply 12 years ago on Introduction
check a local art store... i got mine from acmoore. I also finished it myself with some wood stain and lacquer.
12 years ago on Introduction
so... does the laptop sata drive use the same connectors as a normal sata drive?
Reply 12 years ago on Introduction
yeahh... surprisingly it does. there is little to no difference. just plug it in and it works. however this is only true for the *sata drives*
Reply 12 years ago on Introduction
good to know, in my city 2.5" sata's are pretty cheap.
Reply 12 years ago on Introduction
Lucky!... they are quieter and lighter.
Reply 12 years ago on Introduction
not to mention smaller.
12 years ago on Introduction
Blue lights always make your computer faster
Reply 12 years ago on Introduction
lool... they alway's... especially good for playing blueray movies ;] plus the look stylish lol