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Build your own PC case from scratch (how-to-guide)

2017-03-20

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In this video we'll be making a sweet-looking PC case from scratch, using cheap materials & basic hand tools! Also available in kit form! http://diyperks.com/product/custom_pc_case_kit/?currency=USD

Have access to a CNC already? You can purchase the source SVG files here: https://sellfy.com/p/4GO3/ (free PDF template for hand tools also available)

Parts links:

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Here's a link to that awesome glowing EL Wire: http://amzn.to/2mJKJDQ

And the awesome FLIR ONE thermal camera: http://amzn.to/2nThQFr

Thanks to Overclockers UK for the sweet Super Flower PSU: https://www.overclockers.co.uk/super-flower-golden-silent-500w-fanless-80-plus-platinum-power-supply-black-ca-000-sf.html

Here are the templates that you'll need to cut out the panels, if you don't want to use the kit version: http://bit.ly/2nB2cm0

Components used in the final build:

Motherboard: http://amzn.to/2nT1zQP

Processor: http://amzn.to/2nTc46z

RAM: http://amzn.to/2nb57AF

M.2 SSD: http://amzn.to/2mJZpT6

Processor cooler: http://amzn.to/2mFZoie

Graphics card: http://amzn.to/2nAO0Jz

Fanless PSU: http://amzn.to/2mJSOIp

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remove chunks bit by bit by taking the blade to the corners
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screws and mounting hardware
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add some 25 millimeter long pcb pillars for the motherboard
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add two more brackets to the size of the base plate
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seal the panels with a mix of pva
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installed the ram
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cut out various holes in the side panels
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finish off the divide between the two vinyl textures
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insert a piece of wire or elastic into the gap
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include an intake vent right next to the cpu cooler
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check the maximum temperature
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