The Smith Posted July 22, 2008 Posted July 22, 2008 (edited) Wow !!! I should have seen this thread before !!! I'm currently building my own techstation too. It's almost finished. I tested it yesterday and I was into Windows when it freezed. Then I tried to restart it, but the LEDs on the motherboard were staying lit, and no other thing was happening. I think maybe the PC was grounded on the techstation, because I then removed it from the tech station, put it on the mobo box and it was fine. But I didn't think to use nylon screws lol... I'll post pictures very soon, but I warn you, mine is not a standard techstation like all of you guys. It is huge and it can carry up to two BTX PCs, and it is also on wheels. Well I'm anxious to fix my problem and send you pics... Edited August 26, 2008 by The Smith Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Smith Posted August 26, 2008 Posted August 26, 2008 (edited) Here are some quick pictures of my techstation: The left bracket can me moved from left to right to support bigger motherboards: One problem so far: As I said, it is huge. Only one ATX mobo on it seems very small. With wheels it is very useful. I can drive it anywhere in the house. The other side is not ready yet for another motherboard. I also need to install screws for PCI cards. Any suggestions are welcome Edited August 26, 2008 by The Smith Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zertz Posted August 26, 2008 Posted August 26, 2008 If you can double everything and put a KVM somewhere in there it would make a really nice platform Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Smith Posted August 26, 2008 Posted August 26, 2008 If you can double everything and put a KVM somewhere in there it would make a really nice platform Yup. I definitely need a KVM. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hardnrg Posted August 26, 2008 Posted August 26, 2008 looks pretty cool so far... I'd love something like that for testing on two platforms, switching hardware between the two etc... so, why is it not wide enough for the ATX mobo, did you just have the base laying around somewhere? I guess it's pretty easy to notch out a section for PS/2 access, but I suppose it's not vital really as long as you have USB keyboards... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_bowtie Posted August 27, 2008 Posted August 27, 2008 I still use the heck out of mine....works very well for a 1st time try...and cheap to build...lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Smith Posted August 27, 2008 Posted August 27, 2008 looks pretty cool so far... I'd love something like that for testing on two platforms, switching hardware between the two etc... so, why is it not wide enough for the ATX mobo, did you just have the base laying around somewhere? I guess it's pretty easy to notch out a section for PS/2 access, but I it's not vital really as long as you have USB keyboards... No it's wide enough. I just didn't think that the angle aluminum pieces would block a part of the I/O panel... So I guess th I/O panel of a BTX mobo would be even more hidden... I'd also like to install power switches and LEDs on the side. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hardnrg Posted August 27, 2008 Posted August 27, 2008 I meant, the gap isn't wide enough Didn't think, or didn't measure? I would have thought you'd have every type of measuring device ever made in that aladdin's cave you call "chez moi" I like your idea for switches and LEDs... did you bend the cross-beam part that supports the front edge of the motherboard? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Smith Posted August 27, 2008 Posted August 27, 2008 I meant, the gap isn't wide enough Didn't think, or didn't measure? I would have thought you'd have every type of measuring device ever made in that aladdin's cave you call "chez moi" I like your idea for switches and LEDs... did you bend the cross-beam part that supports the front edge of the motherboard? I didn't think And yes I bended and welded the rectangle of aluminum of the size of two BXT mobos. Then I installed the vertical pieces. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
reho1990 Posted August 27, 2008 Posted August 27, 2008 Have you guys ever seen the Techstations on HighSpeedPC.com? http://www.highspeedpc.com/Merchant2/merch...Code=TopTechSTD I think they're pretty darn cool, and they come in handy, but I don't have $80 plus shipping to lay down on one. So what's a guy to do? Build one, of course! I went to my Home Depot and bought some 5/8" square stock (2 x 36"), some rubber feet, a 4-pack of angle brackets and some nylon screws. I then popped over to my local Ace Hardware and picked up three packages of plastic bumpers. I used the assembly instructions from the HighSpeedPC site to figure out how big to make everything. With about 3 hours of work (including planning) I ended up with this: I had the rest of the parts laying around the shop. I even put a screw in to hold the PCIe card in place :beer Aside from the parts I already had, I spent about $12. I can't wait until I start getting some parts in to test it out. wow pretty kwl that iam goona make one my self got loads of spares i need testing thx for the idea i will post some pics off my one when it is done Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_bowtie Posted August 27, 2008 Posted August 27, 2008 re-hosted a couple of my pictures.... http://forums.overclockersclub.com/index.p...t&p=1524935 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
terminator Posted November 1, 2008 Posted November 1, 2008 (edited) Hi Guys I've seen quite a few 'benchies', and sincere respect, and hat's-off to all you guy's who've made your own :thumbs-up: But I came across this the other day : http://www.vr-zone.com/articles/Micr...ts/5980-2.html That freakin' thing, (with it's twin Radeons) should be in an Art Gallery ! Drool !!! The only let down I can see is: it's astronomical price! I was wondering if any of you lads could make it cheaper ? <_< Modulok_merged's cool looking one, for instance, with clear polycarbonate and m/b location re-sited above, would certainly 'give it a run for it's money' ! I know it's a lot harder to support your graphics cards and wotnot, but let's face it, you paid a lot of good 'brass' for them. Show 'em off ! Show 'em off ! Cheers terminator Edited November 1, 2008 by terminator Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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