Recent content by Nivram

Of course, if it's a constant on keyed switch, there's nothing that says you couldn't just turn it to the on position, then right back to the off position, so it acts like a momentary switch. Of course, that sort of defeats the cool factor of having it, doesn't it? :cool:

Thumb screws are usually reserved for screwing the case sides onto the back (so you can remove them again, quickly, should you need to access the inside of the case). Generally speaking, I do like xDezor said. Use whatever phillips head screw will fit the standoffs.

Well, someone already sorta did the whole "motherboard on top" idea, didn't they? ;)

This one's a bit cheaper than the one on Newegg. You can fit the slot load DVD drive and one 3.5 (or 2x 2.5) inch drive(s). http://www.coolerguys.com/840556093855.html Didn't look at the link for the drive you mentioned, OP, but if it doesn't come with a combination SATA power-data cord...

I've recently been shopping around for mini-itx cases (darn my stupidity, for not picking one up on Black Friday, when there were some good deals!!), and would suggest you lean more toward the larger itx cases, or a micro-atx case. The core i5 cpu is going to need a pretty decent power supply...

Here's a place that might give you ideas: http://www.xoxide.com/ca.html

Bryank930, I have the fan brackets. How many do you need? Also can part with the hard drive cages, if you're in need. I saved my old full tower (steel, weighs about 10-15 pounds! :eek: ), that I replaced about 4.5 years ago. There's 2 rear fan brackets, and 2 hard drive cages. Shoot...

Yup, drill thru and put a 6-32 nut on the back side. Or mount something thicker, that you can tap (1/16 to 1/8 aluminum plate, that you could epoxy to the bottom of the case, would work).

Mid-tower, so it has the space (expansion slot-wise). From the case link: So long as your motherboard will take 2 cards, you should be good to go, IMHO.

Thus, why I have "harvested" parts from every old computer or computer case I have gotten rid of. I have a small box, full of LED's and switches, just for this sort of situation. :cool:

Nice work, DarthRay! If you're worried about the gap between your adapter plate & PSU, you can always pick up some foam weather strip, similar to this, and tape it along the edge of the PSU. Should blend right in, and close up the gap nicely, without costing a fortune. :)

From the rebate form fine print area: That means you get one rebate EACH for any of the items on that form. If you want one of each fan, you can get a rebate for each one. They're just not going to give you two rebates for one fan, or two people at your address each a rebate. :D

This gives a better perspective, for us old guys with bad eyes: http://www.heartlandcomputers.com/product_images/f/259/3__89828_zoom.jpg My guess would be that they didn't think about the PSU when designing the enclosure, or stopped making the PSU that was supposed to fit it......but with...

Large and Medium?? When's the last time you ever saw a geek that small?? ;)

And, of course, you could cheat (a little), let your fingers do the walking, and find someone local who does metal cutting with a laser or water jet rig. Pretty much guaranteed a VERY clean cut, with minimal sanding/filing required afterward (if any). :cool: