SuitCase PC. :/

[Phaihn]

Heres something i am working on.
Any advice?
I am trying to figure out how to organize everything.

[c_hegge]

Re: SuitCase PC. :/

Nice Idea. You'll need some ventilation in that, both for the PSU and maybe an additional fan as it will probably get a bit stuffy in there. Also, you might want to make a hole for the rear ports on the motherboard so you don't have to open it up every time you want to plug something in.

[Phaihn]

Re: SuitCase PC. :/

Nice Idea. You'll need some ventilation in that, both for the PSU and maybe an additional fan as it will probably get a bit stuffy in there. Also, you might want to make a hole for the rear ports on the motherboard so you don't have to open it up every time you want to plug something in.

Just picked up the case today i am still trying to get all the foam crap out
Working on prep dont want to cut any holes till i know whare i am putting all the stuff.

[Phaihn]

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Update.

[PlainBill]

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I hate to interrupt someone who is having fun, but they make these things called 'notebook computers'. Even have an LCD display.

PlainBill

[momaka]

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This has more style, though . Definitely unique.

My only concern is the CPU heatsink - not sure how well those brackets will hold it should the suitcase be moved around a lot.
But other than that, it looks good. Maybe have a display in the other half of the suitcase. Then it would be just like a laptop (only somewhat bigger ).

[Phaihn]

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I hate to interrupt someone who is having fun, but they make these things called 'notebook computers'. Even have an LCD display.

PlainBill

yeah but that would cost me 600$ for something desent versus this is going to cost me almost nothing.

[Phaihn]

Re: SuitCase PC. :/

This has more style, though . Definitely unique.

My only concern is the CPU heatsink - not sure how well those brackets will hold it should the suitcase be moved around a lot.
But other than that, it looks good. Maybe have a display in the other half of the suitcase. Then it would be just like a laptop (only somewhat bigger ).

i dont intend to move it around that much pretty much just when i go somewhare. saves me the effert of packing my computer and monitor and all the stuff i need

[Phaihn]

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Update working on the layout.

[pentium]

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You reminded me that I have to get around to building a portable server in a meduim sized ammo box some time. I got the SCSI disk array to boot.

[golemmaster]

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yeah but that would cost me 600$ for something desent versus this is going to cost me almost nothing.

I probably don't need to say this, but....
It may not be costing you money but it is costing you time and effort.
Remember to assess your own value. You might be "paying" yourself with fun, amusement and experience. Try to make sure you "profit" from it.

It's a curious project. Best of luck.

[Phaihn]

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You reminded me that I have to get around to building a portable server in a meduim sized ammo box some time. I got the SCSI disk array to boot.

I seen something like that on mini-itx.com http://www.mini-itx.com/projects/ammobox/

[Phaihn]

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I probably don't need to say this, but....
It may not be costing you money but it is costing you time and effort.
Remember to assess your own value. You might be "paying" yourself with fun, amusement and experience. Try to make sure you "profit" from it.

It's a curious project. Best of luck.

[c_hegge]

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I just got a new suitcase, so I am thinking of trying a similar thing with my old one.

[Phaihn]

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I just got a new suitcase, so I am thinking of trying a similar thing with my old one.

Sweet i might want to get a Mini itx board and see if i cant fit it in to something really small small briefcase.

[PCBONEZ]

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I've been wanting to get my hands on a dead [or at least cheap] but complete one of these for years.
[Just for a fun project mind you.]
http://oldcomputers.net/compaqi.html
or
http://oldcomputers.net/ibm5155.html
-
I wanna gut it and mod with an LCD screen and modern mobo.
Never had time to get serious about finding one but I keep my eyes open for them when I'm doing the yard sale circuit or hitting the good-wills.
.

[Phaihn]

Re: SuitCase PC. :/

I've been wanting to get my hands on a dead [or at least cheap] but complete one of these for years.
[Just for a fun project mind you.]
http://oldcomputers.net/compaqi.html
or
http://oldcomputers.net/ibm5155.html
-
I wanna gut it and mod with an LCD screen and modern mobo.
Never had time to get serious about finding one but I keep my eyes open for them when I'm doing the yard sale circuit or hitting the good-wills.
.

theres a portable computer like that in one of the computer stores here in chilliwack.

[370forlife]

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Maybe an old osborne.

[Phaihn]

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Maybe an old osborne.

maybe i am not sure what it is.

[c_hegge]

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Phaihn, How are you going with your suitcase so far? I've nearly got mine done. I just need some RAM and a small enough monitor to fit in the top (about 15" square for 16" Widescreen)