Ive decided for my next computer build I will be using an ammo can for the base for my case. Ive done all the measurements and the can best suited for this build is a 20mm ammo can, So today I went down to the flea market and sure enough I found one. Today I started cleaning it up and tomorrow I will begin the sanding. I am still working on the layout. I will continue to update this thread as I progress.
I WILL UPDATE THE FIRST POST AS I PROGRESS
UPDATE: 11/14/07
Well I have most of the exterior sanding done, now to do the interior. I am currently working out how the main components plus the water cooling system, Any ideas? I was thinking a removable cage but I would like to here someone else's opinion and there are new pics below
UPDATE:11/15/07 I've just purchased the metal for the frame and I will be priming the can tonight, I have to wait till tomorrow to start building the frame cause I didnt have the money on me for the rivet tool
UPDATE:11/17/07 I have the frame about 50% completed and My progress is halted until i can get more L stock
UPDATE:11/17/07 Well, I just fucked up half the frame so I have to start over, so I just screwed up about $20 worth of metal, all because I don't have all the right tools
UPDATE: The frame is about 70% complete, I got a really good deal on a case so I picked it up and tore out the parts I needed. I need one more piece of L stock, I will start mocking up the internal lay out today.
UPDATE:12/09/07 sorry I have been busy with school, so I haven't been able to up date this much. My camera is MIA so I can show my progress but I have completed the basic frame and I'm working on mounting the motherboard tray and power supply now. My budget has been cut by $250 so water cooling this rig will have to come later, unless I want to switch from a 8800gtx to a 8800gt, (either way I will be stepping up to a 9800gtx upon their release in February) so I have to work out something for increased air flow. Tomorrow I intend on ordering my fans, power supply, and misc. hardware for the top panel.
UPDATE:12/16/07 I may have to put this project on the back burner if i cant get the right tools soon. If I put a hold on the project it would no longer be my main gaming pc, it would be a file server.
Can dimensions: 17.25"L x 7.25"W x 14"D
NEW PICS
I WILL UPDATE THE FIRST POST AS I PROGRESS
UPDATE: 11/14/07
Well I have most of the exterior sanding done, now to do the interior. I am currently working out how the main components plus the water cooling system, Any ideas? I was thinking a removable cage but I would like to here someone else's opinion and there are new pics below
UPDATE:11/15/07 I've just purchased the metal for the frame and I will be priming the can tonight, I have to wait till tomorrow to start building the frame cause I didnt have the money on me for the rivet tool
UPDATE:11/17/07 I have the frame about 50% completed and My progress is halted until i can get more L stock
UPDATE:11/17/07 Well, I just fucked up half the frame so I have to start over, so I just screwed up about $20 worth of metal, all because I don't have all the right tools
UPDATE: The frame is about 70% complete, I got a really good deal on a case so I picked it up and tore out the parts I needed. I need one more piece of L stock, I will start mocking up the internal lay out today.
UPDATE:12/09/07 sorry I have been busy with school, so I haven't been able to up date this much. My camera is MIA so I can show my progress but I have completed the basic frame and I'm working on mounting the motherboard tray and power supply now. My budget has been cut by $250 so water cooling this rig will have to come later, unless I want to switch from a 8800gtx to a 8800gt, (either way I will be stepping up to a 9800gtx upon their release in February) so I have to work out something for increased air flow. Tomorrow I intend on ordering my fans, power supply, and misc. hardware for the top panel.
UPDATE:12/16/07 I may have to put this project on the back burner if i cant get the right tools soon. If I put a hold on the project it would no longer be my main gaming pc, it would be a file server.
Can dimensions: 17.25"L x 7.25"W x 14"D
NEW PICS