Working on a new case mod project....

[dxkj]

Long story short, building a computer inside a very small old IBM case.


Current Dilemma: Power supply is fricking huge. How do i fit it in? I would like to use the one I have currently but its standard size and is just too large in its metal case.

Are there really small PS around for a decent price? Otherwise I might just have this box trailing along outside 🙁

 

[lchyi]

What is currently in your way? I saw some guy do this, which was pretty neat. He made an acrylic cage for his overly large PSU and then cut away the supports that were blocking his case. Then he attached them using L-brackets to his case. Not only did it look cool, he used UV dye on the Acrylic so it lit up when he powered his case. Of course, it required a lot of dremmeling and metal whacking.

 

[dxkj]

Originally posted by: lchyi
What is currently in your way? I saw some guy do this, which was pretty neat. He made an acrylic cage for his overly large PSU and then cut away the supports that were blocking his case. Then he attached them using L-brackets to his case. Not only did it look cool, he used UV dye on the Acrylic so it lit up when he powered his case. Of course, it required a lot of dremmeling and metal whacking.

Basically the case is large enough to hold the motherboard, HDD, and a fan, thats about it. :-/ Any link to what that guy did? 🙂

 

[lchyi]

Ugh sorry no, I forgot where I saw it. Hrmm maybe do the acrylic casing for your PSU but put it on top of your computer?

 

[dxkj]

Originally posted by: lchyi
Ugh sorry no, I forgot where I saw it. Hrmm maybe do the acrylic casing for your PSU but put it on top of your computer?

I suppose thats a possibility, but the PSU is probably 1/3 the size of the computer, and definitely taller.

 

[0roo0roo]

they do make tiny psu's. for micro atx?

be careful with psu's case off too, dangerous.