Building a system completely from scratch

[THEK]

Hi,

I've built a few normal machines now and want to try custom pc's. I've bought the buttons, led's etc for the case but now I need to find a case that has nothing already built into it (e.g. no power button holes etc).

Where would I get something like that? Failing that where could I get one made?

 

[THEK]

Ok, I guess I'm barking up the wrong tree here.

Would anyone be able to recommend a case that is perfect for modding?

 

[MonsterMoshi]

Budget?

If your building completely from scratch, surely you want to start with some sheet metal?

 

[THEK]

Well the budget at the moment is about £600.

I could start with sheet metal but I don't have many tools, nor do i have much space and I also have little experience with making stuff from scratch.

 

[olivier renault]

There are custom case builders, it's rather expensive. CaseLabs does some nifty cases. I know there are a few others in europe. Again, expensive, and I can't remember the names.

As for modding pre-made cases, I think it would be best to scout the web and look for something you like, because you can pretty much mod any case you want. Lian Li's are popular, they are understated, full aluminium and spacious.

 

[lewism]

Im sure there will be some fabricators in your area that could knock together something with some rough ideas/plans you have.

 

[nalla]

do a search for mountain mods they do some excellent custom cases

 

[HatMan]

Thek, I have an unfinished Antec 1200 case with no holes at all for switches. I have not had the time to sell it etc as yet.

 

[almostgfx]

corsair or bitfenix?

 

[THEK]

Thek, I have an unfinished Antec 1200 case with no holes at all for switches. I have not had the time to sell it etc as yet.

Hmm, how do you get hold of unfinished cases like that?

How much are you selling it for?

 

[Stinger53]

Thek, I have an unfinished Antec 1200 case with no holes at all for switches. I have not had the time to sell it etc as yet.

No selling or trading outside the MM

 

[THEK]

Geez, I'm surprised we're allowed to even view these forums.

 

[T345]

Geez, I'm surprised we're allowed to even view these forums.

Have you read the rules???

 

[THEK]

Indeed I have, but a conversation can easily turn into selling something as is has just done.

I tell you what, if I do decide to actually buy it I'll create a new thread elsewhere.

 

[T345]

Indeed I have, but a conversation can easily turn into selling something as is has just done.

I tell you what, if I do decide to actually buy it I'll create a new thread elsewhere.

There is no sales talk outside the members market
1000 posts and 6 months membership

 

[jellybeard999]

Check out Little Devil cases.

 

[HatMan]

Well let's hope this thread stays within reg's. I customized it myself, then abandoned it to switch to my new TJ08-e system. Anyways my apologies but it's gone.