Custom homemade Test bench

[jbombo34]

Just want something easy and cheap but useful. Is it possible? lol and what should I shoot for and avoid?

 

[MagnusTheBrewer]

I like the haf xb. http://www.coolermaster-usa.com/product.php?product_id=10020

 

[Essence_of_War]

Yeah, 2nd'ing that, the HAF XB looks like it's designed to be an out-of-the-box test bench.

 

[Dahak]

antec had one as well called the skeleton I think. when i seen it initially I thought that it would be prefect for an open test bench. but when they released it I was not working retail anymore and did not need it.

Plus now it looks like antec does not sell it any more

 

[krnmastersgt]

The HAF is nice, but if you wanted a more accessible test bench type case then I always thought of the Aerocool Strike-X Air when I thought of pre-built test bench/open air case.

 

[Ranulf]

Not what I remembered it looked like but http://www.lian-li.com/en/dt_portfolio/pc-t60/

Just checked, $80 at Newegg.

 

[jbombo34]

Was thinking more along the lines of building something

 

[WoodButcher]

Was thinking more along the lines of building something

Start with something like this.
http://www.performance-pcs.com/cata..._info&cPath=130_210_750_753&products_id=36415
How are your fab skills? myself I'd use hardwood to elevate this to have a disc burner, power supply and hard drives secured underneath. It is big enough to attach fan mounts, vid card support or any other hardware as needed.

 

[coffeejunkee]

Easiest and cheapest is to use the box your motherboard came in.

 

[Tweakin]

Easiest and cheapest is to use the box your motherboard came in.

Yep, that's what I use. Very easy to setup and breakdown!

 

[Rinaun]

I'd go with the Lian Li offering. It really does look great in person and just looks overall much more professional than using a plastic or acrylic case.

Another plus is the Lian Li case is made of gorgeous aluminum; when you are done with the case, you can use the aluminum like I did on other PC projects. I used a few panels to do some cool hobby projects.