old_geekster Posted December 13, 2007 Posted December 13, 2007 Hey gang, My son-in-law, who is a civil/electrical engineer, always thinks out of the "box" (Pun intended). Here is his latest. He has been researching acrylic cases. He wants to build a computer where his 3 year old daughter can see all of the parts; colored led's and all. His new idea, build a computer that mounts on the wall. No case, just a mobo and all of the components hanging there like a piece of art. Crazy? This is what I want to know. The major drawback that I can see is no way to filter the dust. Is there a way to do this? I know you guys all search for new ways to push the envelope. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
radodrill Posted December 13, 2007 Posted December 13, 2007 Interesting idea motherboard tray and rear IO bracket is the easy part; mounting the PSU, drives is where it starts getting tricky Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
s1ick Posted December 14, 2007 Posted December 14, 2007 sounds like a nightmare, 3yr old and sensitive electronic equptment with no case! Dont know if mixing these is wise. Drives is easy get a raptor x and use the screws on the bottom that would be awesome on the wall, you would definatly need some kind of protection though for the mobo etc. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shatteredsteel Posted December 14, 2007 Posted December 14, 2007 he could build an acrylic case around it kind of like a trophy case, just leave an opening above the processor fan if its a top mounted fan. then add some vents around the outside you could probably use some cheesecloth on any vents to keep dust down. That way the shiny touchy syndrome that many people seem to suffer from and the static charges that are associated with it shouldn't be an issue. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LookBackX2 Posted December 14, 2007 Posted December 14, 2007 sounds like a nightmare, 3yr old and sensitive electronic equptment with no case! Dont know if mixing these is wise. Drives is easy get a raptor x and use the screws on the bottom that would be awesome on the wall, you would definatly need some kind of protection though for the mobo etc. A nightmare for most people. For me definitely, but if his daughter shows interest already in computers, she might also understand "delicate" and "don't touch." By the time she is four he might teach her to change a video card safely! At 18 she's a computer engineer!!!! Maybe a wall mounted acrylic display case? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
old_geekster Posted December 14, 2007 Posted December 14, 2007 A nightmare for most people. For me definitely, but if his daughter shows interest already in computers, she might also understand "delicate" and "don't touch." By the time she is four he might teach her to change a video card safely! At 18 she's a computer engineer!!!! Maybe a wall mounted acrylic display case? This little girl is absolutely amazing. She can do things with computers that you wouldn't expect until at least 10. By the time she is 4, she will be teaching me things about the computer. Thanks for all of your answers. I know that I will hear much more. This is the type of out-of-the-box thinking that keeps me coming back to the forum. I knew that I wouldn't just get answers, such as, it can't be done. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Blooz1 Posted December 14, 2007 Posted December 14, 2007 It's actually been done a couple of times before, that I've seen. If I remember correctly, MNPCTech built one about a year ago when they first opened their studio. I can also remember seeing one about 3 years ago, but I can't remember what site it was. All I remember is that it was somewhere in Europe! EDIT: Here's an "industrial" version: LINK Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
radodrill Posted December 14, 2007 Posted December 14, 2007 I don't think it's such a crazy idea; computers are becoming works of art so why not hang them on the wall Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
momoceio Posted December 14, 2007 Posted December 14, 2007 I think you could mount most of the components on a single sheet of plexi. For the CD-Rom and HDD you could use some angle brackets (one side screwed to plexi;other side sticking up). Most HDDs have screws mounts on the bottom so you could actually mount it right to the plexi. For the PSU you could use angle brackets or open it up and screw the bottom of the casing straight to the plexi. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Neezer Posted December 14, 2007 Posted December 14, 2007 Are you talking about something that is sunk into the actual wall? when you first described it, I was thinking something like a computer put into a hole that has been cut into the wall. then placing a piece of acrylic over it that is set even with the wall. so it is just a viewing window into the computer....if that makes any sense... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
momoceio Posted December 14, 2007 Posted December 14, 2007 I think that would look pretty slick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
radodrill Posted December 14, 2007 Posted December 14, 2007 Very true momoceio; then hide the under that plexi sheet. Just needs another plexi sheet to make the backplate to support the PCI cards. Add some H2O cooling and it's really look good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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