Coffee table Case

blundaruss · 11 Nov 2015 at 13:32

Guys

Im looking to custom build a case which doubles as a coffee table. Its just in the early research stages at the moment so I haven't got any concrete plans as yet. I really like the sliding draw of this product:

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/lian-li-dk-q1-aluminium-desk-chassis-black-ca-717-ll.html

Any ideas how the airflow be affected? as the fans are actually inside the draw and obstructed by the table when the draw is closed. Trying to limit the amount of holes in the side of the case so if I could get away with setting up the fans like they are in the dk-q1 above that would be great! Obviously the other option would be to build the side of the table using mesh?

blundaruss · 11 Nov 2015 at 14:06

lol, apologies for my abhorrent illiteracy!

I was talking about the intake and outlet fans on either side of the DRAWER

If you look at the images the sides of the desk are solid but the sides of the drawer are mesh. So when the drawer is closed the mesh will be obscured by the solid sides of the desk. Which makes me question the effectiveness of the fans?

blundaruss · 12 Nov 2015 at 12:26

Im not going to buy the desk. Just trying to get ideas about cooling and the draw idea would work well in my build.

Ok, so aslong as there is space around the draw the fans will do their job? I just cant help thinking that the hot air which the outlet fans eject from the draw will only be recycled by the intake fans on the other side if there is nowhere for the hot air to go?

Also it looks like the fractal case does have holes in the side of the case for the fan?

blundaruss · 12 Nov 2015 at 12:33

sorry, just re read your post Baboonanza. I see what you mean about the front intake

blundaruss · 12 Nov 2015 at 14:09

I like the idea but im looking at making it a little less obvious when it is not in use as it will double as a coffee table in the middle of my living room.

Will get a sketchup plan drawn up at some point