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Willypants
Limp Gawd
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I wanted to get my hands dirty with a DIY project, so I gave this a go. I was attempting to build an AIO with an integrated lcd, speakers, and so on.
PC Specs:
Case:
Picture:
The system actually works very well. Screen is really nice quality, speakers have good volume and range(bass including), and gaming is quite smooth on here(for an APU). It stays cool, and it has a very faint hum from the fan, but otherwise almost silent. Everything gets power from the Seasonic PSU except for the amplifier(too much noise leaking through from other components).
Having built this, I really understand how much of an amateur I really am. I seriously have a newfound respect for case designers. There's all sorts of mistakes I've made in building it, but it was really educational about how to plan things out and doing your research. It was really fun building it, and I look forward to having more fun with it in the future.
PC Specs:
- AMD A8-7650K - $90
- ECS A55F2-M3 - $20
- Patriot 2133 2 x 4GB DDR3 1.35V - $40
- WD 320GB 7200 - Ebay $10
- Seasonic 400w bronze server PSU - Ebay $20
- Scythe Kotetsu(collecting dust in closet after getting Arctic Liquid Freezer 240) - $0
- Toshiba/Samsung slot loading dvd drive - Ebay $8
- Tontec 10.1" IPS LCD 1280x800 w/ controller board - $85
- Drok 15w x 2 channel amplifier - $12
- 2 x Drok 15w speakers - $20
- 12v/2a wall wort power supply - $4
- Momentary push button switch - $4
- USB wireless N adapter - $10
- 140mm Xigmatech (Exhaust)
Case:
- 11" cube
- 24/24" 1/8" Lexan - $16 (This makes up the four sides)
- 4 Peavey Rubber Feet - $3
- 2 x 11" plywood squares - Free
Picture:
The system actually works very well. Screen is really nice quality, speakers have good volume and range(bass including), and gaming is quite smooth on here(for an APU). It stays cool, and it has a very faint hum from the fan, but otherwise almost silent. Everything gets power from the Seasonic PSU except for the amplifier(too much noise leaking through from other components).
Having built this, I really understand how much of an amateur I really am. I seriously have a newfound respect for case designers. There's all sorts of mistakes I've made in building it, but it was really educational about how to plan things out and doing your research. It was really fun building it, and I look forward to having more fun with it in the future.
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