Wanting to put two systems in one case...

[jtusa]

Just like the subject says, one of my next projects is to throw two systems in a single case. Just looking for some pictures for ideas and if anyone here has done it themselves let me know so I can pick your brain a bit.

 

[Mik3y]

you'll need a case that supports 2 psu's, like the cooler master stacker. then you'll need to mod the case so that it holds 2 motherboards. that's a pretty cool idea.

 

[LifeStealer]

I believe I saw one done in directrons mod gallery.

 

[SneakyStuff]

Ambient temps would be pretty hot depending on the CPUs you use, is this an underclocking project? or a normal computer?

 

[jtusa]

Originally posted by: SneakyStuff
Ambient temps would be pretty hot depending on the CPUs you use, is this an underclocking project? or a normal computer?

Two normal computers. A 1.7Ghz P4(server) and a pentium 200(smoothwall).

 

[Zap]

Haha, I've thought about stuff like this before. My thought was to use a large case and mod it so that the rear looked like a standard computer. In reality there would be an integrated KVM, hub and surge strip. Boards would need to be mATX or smaller. This is definately feasible.

Another idea I had would be to put a mITX style motherboard or perhaps a mobo from a Shuttle system into the 5¼" drive bays of a computer and put some dead components into the "normal" locations in a large case with side window. Have the computer be a dead Athlon without any heatsink or fan, maybe dangle a HSF off the motherboard headers and solder on a power lead from behind the motherboard. Solder on keyboard/mouse/monitor extension cables to the back of the motherboard so the cables can be plugged into the hidden motherboard. Then, go to a LAN party and complain about the high CPU temperatures you are experiencing. :laugh: Remember you heard it here first.