Zondorf
Epic Member
So I built a Custom Desk for myself a couple of years ago.
It worked somewhat well but wasn't easy to work on, change components and ran slightly higher temps than a regular gaming chassis but hey it looks cool, right?
Anyways I decided it was time to build something new and push the build further than the last one.
After a couple of hours planning and drawing on autocad 3D I came up with this design.
Rendered.
I'm undecided on the color scheme that I will end up running but I rendered in those colors since I liked the look of it.
I decided to build the bin (major component compartment) out of alloy as I have never really worked with it before and thought it will make for an interesting challenge.
First thing was to cut the bin on the plasma.
Then finished the bending and test fitted the first 360 Rad to ensure everything lines up correctly.
Then I added some more components after cutting and bending the separator plate.
Then it was time to start the main standing structure which is to be built out of 50x1.6mm Square Tubing
Attached the bin to the legs to check the height and ensure there will be sufficient strength in the main structure.
I had to add some strengthening beams underside the bin as the Alloy is a LOT softer than I anticipated.
Next was to manufacture the false floors for both sides of the bins, the purpose of which is for cable management.
I added the cut outs for the standard fan connectors as to hide all fan cables.
No fan cable in sight.
Next up is to weld the bin and main structure up completely and then move on to component mounting, I still need to get my hands on a old PC case which I can strip for a donor case for the IO plate and Motherboard tray.
More to follow
It worked somewhat well but wasn't easy to work on, change components and ran slightly higher temps than a regular gaming chassis but hey it looks cool, right?
Anyways I decided it was time to build something new and push the build further than the last one.
After a couple of hours planning and drawing on autocad 3D I came up with this design.
Rendered.
I'm undecided on the color scheme that I will end up running but I rendered in those colors since I liked the look of it.
I decided to build the bin (major component compartment) out of alloy as I have never really worked with it before and thought it will make for an interesting challenge.
First thing was to cut the bin on the plasma.
Then finished the bending and test fitted the first 360 Rad to ensure everything lines up correctly.
Then I added some more components after cutting and bending the separator plate.
Then it was time to start the main standing structure which is to be built out of 50x1.6mm Square Tubing
Attached the bin to the legs to check the height and ensure there will be sufficient strength in the main structure.
I had to add some strengthening beams underside the bin as the Alloy is a LOT softer than I anticipated.
Next was to manufacture the false floors for both sides of the bins, the purpose of which is for cable management.
I added the cut outs for the standard fan connectors as to hide all fan cables.
No fan cable in sight.
Next up is to weld the bin and main structure up completely and then move on to component mounting, I still need to get my hands on a old PC case which I can strip for a donor case for the IO plate and Motherboard tray.
More to follow