doghills Partial Forum Addict
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Post Subject: The Desktop Mod
Posted on: Dec 24, 2008
The idea for this mod is simple. My mom (Who I am doing this mod for) has a desk that has a center section that would be very convenient for putting a computer under, so I might as well use it for what it should have been designed for. Here is a rough sketchup of what the desk is going to look like.
Obviously that is really rough. The side panels are going to be scratch board behind plexi and backlit.
I started work by making the center section. I cut up a piece from and old case and then cut away with my Dremel.
I made a "Custom" switch for it. (this was the best way I could figure out to make a larger power switch.)
I just got back from Lowe's with plexi, quarter-round, and screws, so here I go. Paradoxal n.
1. A mythical creature that exists only if you don't believe in it.
I'm not too concerned about the screws. The motherboard is on a tray so I think that is fine. The power supply shouldn't have any problem and the hard drive is on a bracket that is mounted with screws.
I think I am just going to make a new front panel because the current one has a bunch of problems. This mod has been a learning experience for me mainly. This is the first time I have also done any extensive work with metal.
Paradoxal n.
1. A mythical creature that exists only if you don't believe in it.
yeah your right, i didn't think the mobo was on a tray...
this is real nice i too have a corner desk, and the pc never seems to work correctly aesthetically, no matter where i put it. i too built5 a little riser for the monitor as yours apparently came with, and its sweet. kudos for a very intuitive design!
as for 1st time with metal, for a learning experience, those ports look rather pro. keep it up its looking great =]
**safety note**
try not to think of the price of the part your cutting in half.
