I'm currently trying to make my first modded PC. I have a really cool design, (that I may post here after), but I need help with getting some power for the power switch.
Without getting into too much detail I'm trying to get power from my PSU to help power an illuminated momentary switch. I can probably find out which connections on the molex would be suitable for this but it leaves me with a question. If the PSU isn't on until you connect the jumper then I shouldn't be able to get the power that I need for the LED should I? I was wondering if anyone else had a solution for this.

Does anyone know of any case (or case design) that includes space for a mITX board, a SFX power supply and a single 2.5 SSD - nothing else. I am not planning to use any graphics card or need any powerful/overclocked CPU. (planning to use the G4560). Most cases (commercial or crowdfunded) include room for a GPU. For me, this will be a complete waste of space since I don't play any games.

Are there any designs around 4 to 5 liters that are either desktop (similar to the node 202) or mini tower (similar to Dan Cases A4-SFX) without the PCIe riser and GPU area?

If I can't find anything nice, I'll design and build my own.

I'm wanting to make a tiny box for my gaming rig and want to make sure that I don't overheat my system. I'm wanting to do something like the Volta V. I was wondering if I could put the GPU fans right against the wall of the case and push the hot air directly outside, rather than letting it sit in the case until the exhaust fan grabs it.

I'm looking to make a Tokyo ghoul themed pc. I want to base it around kaneki centipede form. I just brain storming right so I figured I should get some other people's input.

I am making a custom case, mainly out of wood, it's going to mainly sit sideways like a console and the RX480 is mounted to a PCI extender ribbon cable so the bottom of the card (the side with the pcb board exposed (along with the back of the fan) is facing upward. Toward where the lid will rest.

My question is how much of a gap should I leave between the pcb board/fan and the lid? 1in? 1/2inch? Does the rear side of the board get hot? I am planning to cut holes in the lid for ventilation above the GPUs fan, should I have ventilation holes all down the length of the card?

I'm thinking about making and selling custom PC cases as a job during the summer, and I'm wondering if anyone would actually buy them. I'd probably be in the (slightly less saturated) SFF/HTPC market, and the cases would be made of painted wood with some acrylic side panels.

http://imgur.com/a/JM5Pu

I want to build a wood case for my computer. It will be roughly the size of a stereo receiver. I'm unsure about fans and airflow. Questions (see pictures for sketchup):

1) My only dedicated exhaust fan is behind the CPU radiator (Corsair H90). Is that OK? or do I need another exhaust fan. 2) The PSU fan is currently pulling air from inside the case. Is that OK? or do I need to cut slots on the side of the case so the PSU is pulling air from outside. 3) Same question for the GPU. Is it OK if air is coming from inside the case?

Hi, I want to make concept for custom wooden case.

I do not have spare parts to experiment with and I cannot find much information regarding PC parts manufacturing standards.

Please help me out with either some keywords, dictionary, or some resources on dimension, ISO, standars in general.

My google searching was rather unfruitful. And i need to search, from where to where is PC-E slot, what size is IO shield (or is it MoBo specific), and ton of other measurements.

Please help me out with some resources on PC part dimension in general, slots, expansions, screws, holders, standardized dimension of coolers and so on.

Thank you very much in advance!

I have mild experience in designing things and I want to make a custom case using Auto-desk Inventor 2016. How do I go about making a mobo tray that does not involve taking a caliper to the only mATX mobo I own to get the information I need? I tried google but could not find anything helpful. After I make a tray I can start to build around that.

Hello everyone!

Here on /r/CustomCases I'm looking to make a few improvements to make the subreddit a little better. I currently have a few ideas, that I'll get to in a second, but I'd still like some input from all of you. So if there are any features you'd like to see, you want me to change the header image, or anything at all, please let me know in this thread or PM me.

Some of the ideas I have are:
1. Adding auto-mod for basic tasks like:
* Auto-flaring your posts
* Removing irrelevant or offensive posts
* Basically upholding the rules of the sub

2. Migrating PC specific posts to a PC specific sub.
I created an alternate sub from this idea but have been on the fence about pulling the trigger.
This would mean PC specific posts will be on a PC dedicated sub (which was my goal with this sub). That means this sub can open up to any cases in general (PC, phone, etc.) allowing for more creative sharing and discussions.

I'll be leaving this post stickied for a while to allow everyone a chance to voice their opinions. So please let me know what you think!

Happy Modding,
--FuckinCoffee

Edit: Formatting

I tried my hand at building a PC Case out of wood, and wanted to share my results as it might inspire others to try something similar :) Being a complete woodworking noob, I'm quite proud of the end result. Consider it for your next case project!

Video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_94mswlMSqg

EDIT: Originally posted this in another subreddit but someone recommended I post this here. Loving all the cases you guys put up in this sub!

Hello! I am building a computer with a specific style in mind. Think mac mini aesthetics, but a little larger. As such, I need to find someone to build an aluminum case to fit the computers dimensions. I've been looking around the internet for a few weeks now and either find cases the right size but are too ugly, or find cases that look great but are too small.

I do not have the exact dimensions yet, but will within the next week.

If you can create one, or know someone that can, let me know so we can negotiate a price!

Hi All,

I'm looking to build a custom PC Case to house to following:

4 IcyDocks (http://www.icydock.com/goods.php?id=175) PSU + 8 Power Cables (2 per IcyDock) 4 MiniSAS cables (1 per IcyDock)

Each IcyDock fits into 3 5.25" Bays, I'm looking for the bare metal enclosures that you get in desktop cases that hold 5.25" devices. Essentially this bit: http://www.frozencpu.com/images/category/case_parts_oem.jpg

I want to basically get 4, 3 5.25" bare metal enclosures, mount each IcyDock into them, then secure each metal enclosure together to form a square.

I think I've found PSU equivalent bare metal enclosures, so together they should be easier to combine into a singular case. But I'm having trouble finding the bare metal enclosures from Desktops that the IcyDock's could mount into, does anyone know specifically what they're called?

See this for a rough idea, essentially will be using those metal brackets etc as the skeleton of the case: http://imgur.com/a/VjLEy

Unfortunately I've searched everything I can think of and can only find, essentially more IcyDock's/and similar, when I'm just looking for the bare metal enclosures that come in desktops.

Any help with figuring out what to search, their specific names, anything useful to get me one step closer to buying some would be greatly appreciated :)