Shoebox-pc

[shovenose]

would using either a 1u psu or atx psu (whichever fits better).
intel mini-itx mobo
512mb ram,
40gb ata 3.5" hdd
slim ide cd drive with adapter to normal ide...
and maybe a fan somwhere even though that may not be neccessary (cel 1.1ghz)

[weirdlookinguy]

Re: Shoebox-pc

That sounds like a fun project. Maybe build a frame out of balsa wood that fits inside a shoebox?

Computer components, some thin balsa wood, wood glue, maybe some hot glue. It sounds very doable.

The shoebox WILL BE a vans box, right? None of this etnies, DC, or converse shit.

[ratdude747]

Re: Shoebox-pc

i had that idea once... never got around to it...

[AudioCraZ]

Re: Shoebox-pc

Just make sure you have a good metal backplate, and ground it to the power supply. All those metal rings on the motherboard where you put the screws to mount the board down are grounding points.

[c_hegge]

Re: Shoebox-pc

Souds similar to something I did here: https://www.badcaps.net/forum/showthread.php?t=8275

Only, this will be smaller and have no monitor

[shovenose]

Re: Shoebox-pc

@c_hegge
i read that thats what inspired me

@audriocraz - do i HAVE to do that?

@WLG - itll be a LAKAI SKATE SHOE box and im gonna slap the LAKAI stickers that came with them on the components

[ratdude747]

Re: Shoebox-pc

you really should ground them... you do not NEED to, but you SHOULD.

[shovenose]

Re: Shoebox-pc

if its gonna be inside the bow what does it matter? will it catch on fire? what are the risks?

[c_hegge]

Re: Shoebox-pc

I didn't ground anything on my briefcase PCs. They work fine. The PSU's case and black wires connect directly to the earth pin on the power point. That grounding should be fine.

[shovenose]

Re: Shoebox-pc

ok. anything else i need to look out for?

[crepiduse]

Re: Shoebox-pc

Just use a 6" lcd and a cigar box with a 12v motherboard micro atx or pico board.

[nertia]

Re: Shoebox-pc

Hi, been lurking around here for a while...
This is my shoebox PC, Tyan motherboard running pfsense firewall for last 18 months or so, silver tape and a degree of origami were used in its construction.

[dood]

Re: Shoebox-pc

Nice job with the gaffer tape and bailing twine!

I'm about to build a PFSense box from a iDeq barebones cube. Board needs recapping first, though.

What are the specs on your shoebox?

Oh, and welcome to the forum!

[shovenose]

Re: Shoebox-pc

Oops...mine worked out for a while and worked pretty well...but I took it apart for the move and I needed the psu for something...also tried a toaster oven PC but that didn't work at all...

[dood]

Re: Shoebox-pc

also tried a toaster oven PC but that didn't work at all...

Problems overheating?

[delaware74b]

Re: Shoebox-pc

...also tried a toaster oven PC but that didn't work at all...

No worse than one of those Dell or HP Prescott-based SFF mini-ovens

[shovenose]

Re: Shoebox-pc

Problems overheating?

No just the shit didn't fit...

[NormanSaxon86]

Re: Shoebox-pc

I always like PC built into Ammo boxes I think that if you want a strong compact case you can't go wrong some are the same size at a shoe box.
My thoughts Make sure you look for a mobo that can be upgraded in to future I would go for a micro atx because they still have the same parts at the full atx just smaller.

[NormanSaxon86]

Re: Shoebox-pc

You will need to have good air flow a blow hole and at least 2 fans more if you OC.

[NormanSaxon86]

Re: Shoebox-pc

here is a cool idea a safe pc, right you could keep your parts all lock in your computer. In case you think you might get them jacked.