testing motherboard outside of the case

**sauria** · 03-15-2004, 02:19 PM

How many of you do this? I was considering setting it up on a towel and testing everything before installing it in my case. Is this dangerous? Do I need to set it on the anti-static bag it shipped in?

I thought I once saw a picture of what looked like a motherboard mounting rig that was used for testing boards outside computers

**TheDogFather** · 03-16-2004, 02:01 AM

Set it up on anything that won't conduct, or make a mess on it.

I see lots of pics of people just sitting it on the box it came from, the anti static bag can't hurt.

Mine are just on a piece of cardboard.

TDF.

**sauria** · 03-16-2004, 05:03 AM

Ok, thanks TDF --- would they get too hot this way?

**Karnivore** · 03-16-2004, 05:33 AM

Originally posted by sauria
Ok, thanks TDF --- would they get too hot this way?

Well you still obviously need to cool the processor and your vid card unless its an antique

As for setting up on Anti-static bags, It would be ok unless they are the Silver metallic looking variety. If it is indeed the Silvery metallic bag don't do it, they are conductive and it could possibly cause damage. A soft Static-free cloth, cardboard (shipping box) or most anything else no-conductive works well.

Setting up for testing prior to install isn't a bad idea at all, just take your time, make sure cards are fully seated, nothing around to short anything etc.. Plenty of Xtreme folks around here don't even use cases

Here is a shot of what your probably referring to as a "motherboard mounting rig" This is a Senfu Tech Station, pretty nice setup, unfortunately I believe they have been discontinued by the manufacturer...

**TheDogFather** · 03-16-2004, 05:40 AM

No it doesn't seem to hurt them at all, I know many here run theres like that. Mine are flat out 24/7 like that.

TDF.

edit/ Hey I like that Karnivore, it sure puts my homemade wood attempt to shame.

**Karnivore** · 03-16-2004, 05:49 AM

Originally posted by TheDogFather
edit/ Hey I like that Karnivore, it sure puts my homemade wood attempt to shame.

Yeah they are pretty nice , around 40-50 USD. Have wiring, switches and all. Friend has two of them, one setup he uses, and another new in box.. Been trying to snag it from him for a while now, hopefully he'll get sick of my asking

**sauria** · 03-16-2004, 07:30 AM

Karnivore-- thanks, that's exactly what I saw. No place to get one?

I have a so-called anti-static computer mat. I wonder if that'a a good idea?

**Farbror** · 03-18-2004, 03:06 PM

I always have my MB in the case by Thats because it saves me some room for all the

on my desk...

**Karnivore** · 03-18-2004, 03:17 PM

Originally posted by sauria
Karnivore-- thanks, that's exactly what I saw. No place to get one?

Anything Nonconductive that won't promote static should work great, I've used, old books, cardboard, shiiping box, various pieces of cloth (no static cloth), wood, and anything else handy, long as it doesn't conduct electricity it should be fine...

And NO, unfortunately I don't know anywhere you can get Senfu Terch Stations

**sauria** · 03-18-2004, 04:19 PM

Thanks, I was thinking about a towel over a box but wondered if that would be a static magnet like carpet?

**Karnivore** · 03-18-2004, 04:28 PM

Originally posted by sauria
Thanks, I was thinking about a towel over a box but wondered if that would be a static magnet like carpet?

Towels in my house are treated with an anti-static additive, LOL, so mine are good, but I could see that being an issue in some cases

**sauria** · 03-19-2004, 11:37 AM

Originally posted by Karnivore
Towels in my house are treated with an anti-static additive, LOL, so mine are good, but I could see that being an issue in some cases

Ok, I live in a dry place but it's a humid spring day today. I'm doing all of this on a table that is NOT on carpet.

**LilGator** · 03-19-2004, 08:40 PM

it'sm always nice to set it up next to a window ac unit

chillier than water cooling ... about 15 mobo temp/25 C on a Tbred @ 1.7v 2300MHz

Dud3! · 03-21-2004, 09:54 AM

I wouldn't do the towel deal. A work bench or cardboard is what I use.

**sjohnson** · 03-21-2004, 10:05 AM

The Aerocool Lubic "case" is the closest thing to the Senfu, unless you get lucky at eBay or something and score a Senfu.

Not cheap, at around $100 though.

Reviews: http://www.viperlair.com/reviews/cas...ic/index.shtml
http://www.tweaknews.net/reviews/lubic/

**sauria** · 03-21-2004, 10:13 AM

Thanks all -- so far I've put it on a workbench on cardboard

Dud3! · 03-21-2004, 10:14 AM

You can make something like that Senfu deal, it's just a square frame!

**sauria** · 03-21-2004, 10:16 AM

That Lubic case looks like a project in itself -- I basically want a test bed.

**DEEF** · 03-21-2004, 11:06 AM

My rig when I didnt had a case.

**sauria** · 03-21-2004, 01:00 PM

Thanks DEEF. The lubic case looks like a way to run components out of a case permananetly. Anyone got pics of their lubic rig?

**sjohnson** · 03-21-2004, 02:34 PM

Originally posted by sauria
Thanks DEEF. The lubic case looks like a way to run components out of a case permananetly. Anyone got pics of their lubic rig?

Send me $100 and I'll take some pics for you

**sauria** · 03-21-2004, 03:49 PM

Looks like a permanent project rig. ATX, BTX, CTX.....

**Peckers** · 03-21-2004, 04:00 PM

If you want a more permanent solution like the "Lubic" etc. You could just get some aluminium L profiles and sheet metal, you probably have distances laying around. Not a big job to construct, glue it together will be strong enough and look clean. More fun(and cheaper) then getting something pre-manufactured.

**sauria** · 03-31-2004, 06:52 AM

Anyone know where to get the pwr & reset switches that attach to a board that is outside of the case? They come with the Senfu Tech Station

**kommando** · 04-01-2004, 03:05 AM

Get one from old cases.

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