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crazydrve
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27. February 2006 @ 04:41 |
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ok people i am looking into possibilities of having 2 systems in 1 case.
does anyone think its possible?
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SypherTek
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27. February 2006 @ 04:51 |
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sure its possible... youd need a rather large case 2 power supplys a dremel and some very strong glue.... (sounds like im havin a blue peter moment :S)
what exactly is it you want to achieve by having 2 pcs in one case though... youd still need 2 keyboards 2 mice and 2 monitors... unless you have a KVM switch but the you could only use 1 PC at a time anyway
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crazydrve
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27. February 2006 @ 04:58 |
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thanks for the quick reply.
my thinking is i have been running 2 computers. 1 linux 1 windows.
i want to keep both but have it only in 1 case.
i dont care if there seperate cuz i use a kvm switch.
i am just trying an experiment and clean up my closet.
i do have a dremel but i cant seem to picutre how i would go about it.
right now i have a full tower lian - li.
that i am not afraid of cutting.
any ideas?
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27. February 2006 @ 05:17 |
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I have no clue what-so-ever as to where glue would come into play, but if you're looking into doing a dual board case, just think of it in terms of a mirror. The case, should have enough space for the drives, which most do, so separation there isn't going to be an issue. However, you will of course need to make room for the second power supply. To mount the second motherboard on the other side, simply copy the hole pattern of the motherboard to the door. Drill your holes, then you could either use the mounting screws same as the original, or, you could use regular nuts/bolts with rubber grommets to mount it.
It isn't going to be very hard, just don't get caught up thinking that it would be. Whatever you do for one system, just mirror it for the other.
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crazydrve
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27. February 2006 @ 05:34 |
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thanks for the replay.
i get what your saying but i cant seem to get it to work.
my case has room for another power supply but trying to fit the
motherboard is the issue.
http://www.xoxide.com/sunbeam-wherever-pci-rack.html edited by ddp
i saw this and it says u can put in another motherboard but i cant
picture how evertying would fit.
the sad part is i can almost fit 1 of those super small cases in the top of my case. but it wont fit.
i am even willing to get a larger case but i dont want 2 cases anymore.
mainly a stupid experiment. i mean if someone can put 3 gaming systems in 1 case then y am i havging trouble with 2 motherboards.
arrggggg!!
thanks for any help
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SypherTek
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27. February 2006 @ 05:53 |
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well the glue comes into play when you cant be bothered to buy a case thats meant to have 2 motherboards so you modify your 1 board case to have 2 in.
you take the side panel thats usually board free and cut away at the case so as the panel comes forward to take it off. next you get your motherboard and mardk out where the screw holes go (now this is where you extra storng glue (evostick) comes in) once youve marked out where the screws go you need some of these screws (the brass one that is) take your dremel and cut the thread off completely leaving only the top part that you screw into. cut up as many as you need and evostick them onto the side panel you modified. (make sure that the devices on the board dont collide with devices on the opposing board)
now you can fasten you mobo into your case, youll need to cut out a rectangle at the back of the case so as you can plug in your devices and youll probably have to sacrifice some drive spaces for your 2nd power supply but it beats spending money on a dual board case
you could drill the holes for the screws but it wont look too nice on the outside of the case if you do which is why im saying use evostick
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crazydrve
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27. February 2006 @ 06:04 |
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thanks for the reply
if there is a dual board case i would rather do that
i am not good at modding and i dont understand your instructions.
now if your saying using the side panel as a make shift board
holder how do u fit that into the case or would i have to leave
it open.
i dont see how it would fit.
thanks for the help.
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27. February 2006 @ 06:16 |
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Here's my take on it.
Convert a Small Frig into a case for more room and network the two or use Scsi card to share the lazer devices..use a KVM switch.
Or just get Ubuntu (linux) which allows partitioning and extra operating system on the same hard drive. You can even get Ubuntu Live CD and operate your operating system of your CDRom
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crazydrve
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27. February 2006 @ 06:27 |
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i thougth about the frig idea but i dont think i could do it safely
and i want 2 seperate running systems.
windows and linux at same time.
but thanks for the reply
but now i think i can see what SypherTek is saying. put the motherboard on the side panel u would take off to replace items. but i dont see how i can ground it properly but it does give me a starting point.
and i ordered this part to help in the process first.
http://www.xoxide.com/sunbeam-wherever-pci-rack.html edited by ddp
luckily linux doesnt take much to run so that motherboard doesnt need to be powerfull.
thanks for the all the replys and i think i can at least start on it.
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27. February 2006 @ 07:23 |
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Just as a side issue I would be careful of blocking the airflow, If I understand the set-up your trying to get then you are going to have two motherboards facing each other...and therefore fans blowing hot air at each other. Make sure you'v got plenty of ventilation and case fans to prevent overheating.
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crazydrve
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27. February 2006 @ 14:15 |
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yeah thats what will probably stop me from doing this.
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28. February 2006 @ 01:14 |
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crazydrve
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28. February 2006 @ 07:11 |
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yeah i was looking into just turning them sideways but main server has 12 hd so it has to be a big case ohwell
thanks for the help
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28. February 2006 @ 08:31 |
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best idea yet!, easy!, just strip all the parts from your pc, stick it in a fridge and use the switch, you'll have enough space!
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28. February 2006 @ 08:35 |
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Put it in the fridge, huh? That's good. Think I'll give that idea a try one day!
2 computers in one case is a new concept to me. Never really thought about that. good luck!
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28. February 2006 @ 09:48 |
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Nice one with the PC in the fridge, it's about time someone did it.
Next stop, PC in a freezer!
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28. February 2006 @ 14:20 |
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ok ok let me fix you jokers up
PC in a very small frig has been done ... no not like the picture above
they gutted the coolant equipment and mounted things really nice inside it
they dont use the coolant because of condensation
the old bachalor frig makes a great larger than normal PC case
http://www.envador.com/
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28. February 2006 @ 16:21 |
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PC in a freezer, huh? Guess you don't have to worry it getting to hot in there.
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28. February 2006 @ 17:42 |
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Nice Rig Mystro, there's plenty of room for upgrades in that joker.. That's cool as hell!!! Literally cool as hell!!! Nice one man.... The hell with food in the fridge, beer and computer parts I say...Amen Brother
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28. February 2006 @ 19:02 |
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To me the idea of doing that sounds realy cool. Looking at my case, I am really cramped for room. So is my room in general. If you put the PC's componets in an actual working fridge, there's be plenty of space and you'd think it'd be cool enough...maybe to cool.
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1. March 2006 @ 05:37 |
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LOL, theres more!
im glad people liked it, thanks
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crazydrve
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2. March 2006 @ 03:27 |
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is any one out there metal fabricators
i was wondering bout building the experimental system
with 2 motherboards and the seperate components.
then i thought i would measure how much room it would need.
does anyone knwo how hard it would be to make a case.
i dont care bout looks. just want to make sure there is airflow
and proper grounding.
any ideas?????
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2. March 2006 @ 03:30 |
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a vacuum former
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2. March 2006 @ 03:54 |
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It would be dead easy to make a case out of mild steel or aluminium, the problem is making it look nice. In order to get nice bends you need the proper sheet steel bending equipment. To join the bits together you would need captive nuts (quite tricky), or had a TIG or MIG welder to hand. All in all, if you know little about metallurgy/engineering/fabrication, I would forget it! Perhaps a local steel fabrication business could help you out. Don't forget that a job like this is quite labour intensive, with a skilled person, that can be expensive.
I was a mech engineer for 17 odd years, I could do it, but it would take time (to do a good job & make it look nice), materials & a workshop to do it in. To do this PROPERLY will take time.
I would consider getting 2 cases & joining them together. It is quite a challenging project!
You just cannot do a nice job like this without the necessary skills & equipment.
I'm sure someone will come along & contradict my every word, that is their prerogative, someone always knows someone who knows better. I am not saying that I am correct, but as I was an apprentice trained Engineer & college trained to boot, I think I may have an inkling of what I am talking about! Personally I would prefer to use aluminium & have a brushed stainless steel frontage (I love stainless steel, but it is a biatch to work with!)
Aluminium has its probs too, it is soft & is easily marked/damaged - depends on the magnesium & manganese content to have a compromise on its strength. Oh & if you have aluminium & steel touching, you get a minute electrolytic reaction, causing oxidisation (aluminium rivets & mild steel do not get along!)
Don't forget, if you want quality, you have to pay for it!
All the best in your quest!
I do believe in if you are going to do something, do it properly, I read that you are unconcerned with its' looks, I think that is a shame! You have a great opportunity to make something a little different, then you spoil it by not wanting it to look nice. Oh well.
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crazydrve
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2. March 2006 @ 04:35 |
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thanks for the advice.
i am not too worreid bout looks cuz its in the closet.
i am just trying to save space and to see how feasible it is.
but i will probably just go with stacking type cases. and stack them
i wish i new how to mod like the pros cuz its got to be possible.
if someone can put 3 gaming systems in one computer than maybe it can be done with some special moddifying.
thanks again
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