Finally, My Cube Case is Done!

Well, I finally finished my cube computer case and it turned out really good I think. There's always a few things you wish you would have done differently, but it's all good! Temperatures are running pretty good for a SLI setup, about 35-40 degrees celcius. Having two video cards put out alot of heat but the front fans are doing a nice job. I love the fact that everything is open and easy to work on. My old mid-tower case was just so cramped and cluttered. This cube case is almost like have 2 mid-towers side by side. It's pretty good size, but worth it! Cya later!!

A Work in Progress- Part 2

Still working on my cube case and it is starting to look really good.
I decided to make it a 16 inch X 16 inch (inside measurement) cube, in order to fit everything and have good airflow.
I have a few parts on the way to finish the front & back .
I still have some to do but I'll keep everyone posted and submit my final pics and specs.

A Work in Progress!

I recently started building my own computer case. It's called a PC Cube because it is shaped like one, as in square, haha. A typical tower computer can only hold a certain amount of fans to keep it cool, unless you spend alot for a special one. A cube case is divided up into 2 sections so that the half that holds the motherboard stays cooler. The other side holds the drives and power supply. I will post more pictures as I do moew work on it. I decided to use some plywood and wood pieces that I had laying around. I still have the sides and top to make and fill in all the imperfections. Once done, I will let dry and sand it smooth. Then I am going to paint it a High Gloss Black. The side facing the motherboard will have a window showing the motherboard and all it's goodness. Why not show it off right??

Whenever you build your own, you either have to use parts from another case or you can buy the parts online at a case parts supplier. I bought my aluminum motherboard tray at a play called Performance-PCs.com. It was about $25.00 which is a really good price. I also got some other supplies at mnpctech.com. They offer some really interesting case modding supplies. If you do a search for case modding supplies, you can find a number of sites with what you need. A site called Mountain Mods has some cases similar to what I am making, but they are all aluminum and the cost between $250 and $500!! That's why I am making my own, alot cheaper! Besides, I can say that I made it, so that adds alot to the coolness factor!

I'll keep you posted on my progress. Cya!

My New Computer

My wife's computer kept locking up on her and getting hot, so I ordered the parts for a new computer and gave her the one I was using. She had an old Intel Pentium 4 running at 2Ghz. That's not a bad CPU for office stuff, but it was getting some age to it. I upgraded her to an AMD X2-3800, which is an AMD Dual Core CPU running at 2.4Ghz. Dual Core means that there are actually 2 CPU's running on the same chip. It allows you to do alot more things at one time and it doesn't slow your computer down. Usually, I have found AMD to be far better than Intel in alot of ways. Intel has their good points, but in my opinion, AMD is hands down the way to go. My new system is an AMD X2-6000 Dual Core, running at 3.0Ghz. It may not look alot faster, but it really is. It has 2Gig of memory, 2-160Gig Hard Drives. One hard drive is for Windows XP and the other is my backup drive for my music and movies. I am current using an Nvidia 7900GS video card which does a good job with most graphics applications like games and photo editing. I am looking at getting a second one for about $30 which will give me a SLI graphics computer. SLI means the 2 video cards are actually linked together to really help with games and graphics intensive applications, as long as they support SLI. I'll see how they work together. My main computer board is an Asus M2N32-SLI Deluxe. I usually buy all of my computer parts at Newegg.com as they usually have the best prices and they have the shortest shipping times. Whenever you are building your own computer, just make sure everything is compatible with each other and take your time doing it. Do plenty of research and just have fun. Always remember that computer components are sensitive to static, so always touch something metal BEFORE touching them. I am posting a pic of my main board so you can see what I got.

Experience is Key

I have done alot of things in my life and I am only 35.  Hopefully, I will live many more years and add to my knowledge of things. I started out after High School working for a construction company in Manchester, TN and one day they decided they needed to let some people go. So, once again I was looking for a job. Next I found myself working at a plumbing and electrical supply store/wharehouse. I did the deliveries and all of the shipping/receiving of the merchandise there. Needless to say, I was really busy there! I gained alot of experience from working construction and working with plumbing/electrical supplies. Eventually I ended up building houses for a living. Ever since I was in my teens, my Dad has been working with computers and I would help him alot, so I have also been working with computers (hardware and software), since then and still do. Of course, we also like to build things for around the home, like tables, desks, entertainment centers, kitchen cabinets, etc. I have gained alot of knowledge from doing things like this. One thing that has helped me is knowing that if you really want to learn how to do something, just keep trying until you are good at it. Never say you CAN"T do something, it's just because you don't know how. YOU have the power to change that.