my tech station build

[ericFX1984]

this tech station is actually a combo of 2 existing cases... when done it will house (4) 5 1/4 bays and between (6) and (10) 3 1/2" bays.

The Motherboard will be externally mounted with a set of hinges on the tray allowing for easy access to the internals...

it will have provisions for at least (3) 120mm fans on the bottom level

I am debating weather this should be a vertical or horizontal case...

[ericFX1984]

also planning to have cmos reset provision

this is the front, I will be cutting out the marked space for a 120mm fan

I will also mount a 120mm or (2) on the top tray to aid in cooling the video card and the motherboard components






the top tray will be hinged at the back and will lock in place with the use of 2 small magnetic clasps




the rear will allows mounting for (2) more 120mm fans

[Sorrow13]

Looks good so far- personally i love horizontal setups, but that is just me. *subbed.

[ericFX1984]

Looks good so far- personally i love horizontal setups, but that is just me. *subbed.

I think that is the way I will be going

[Computurd]

I like the idea behind it, great way to use the case creatively! The psu bay, drive bays, etc...are all already there. just a creative mounting of the motherboard plate up top! excellent idea. cant wait to see the end results!

[ericFX1984]

so horizontal or vertical?

[ericFX1984]

well its almost done, just needs more paint and some edge molding

it hold 11 3 1/2 drives iirc



front




Motherboard tray opened up





back, note the 3 hard drive holder with external access

[ericFX1984]