Best looking PC in a box challenge

[t77snapshot]

Well, here's my build in a box. It's not that nice looking, but it does work. Still installing XP at the moment...

(Forgive the bad photos, the lighting is poor and I'm too lazy to mess with my camera.)

http://img.techpowerup.org/100217/003.jpg

http://img.techpowerup.org/100217/005.jpg

http://img.techpowerup.org/100217/004.jpg

http://img.techpowerup.org/100217/010.jpg

More photos upon request.


Specs
Intel 2.0 ghz
20 GB HDD
165W ASUS PSU
Junker ASUS ITX motherboard
Old Lite-on DVD drive
1280MB of DDR RAM

Did you finish installing XP? I was wondering what your temps are like?

 

[Fourstaff]

I never expected this to work, but it seems that there are a lot of people in this forum with plenty of time in their hands.

 

[p_o_s_pc]

I am starting on my new box and i am going to try and make everything "hidden"
new specs
Intel 945G mobo
E1500(just to get it to run am going to put a PD 925 in soon)
2gb DDR2 800
ACF7 Pro
500w OCZ modX PSU

 

[cdawall]

lol? sounds like youre in need

there is no break... in war, you also cant decide, its time for a break now

why do you still post your old achievements,when everyone knows about them?

i also would recommend you, to not use dice to impress us, your air cooling achievements were far better than you dice stuff.

get you overkill water cooling, a nice proc, and start to fight

old achievements were mostly to answer a question. dice is fun and when i use it normally i can pull off some fune stuff as for the overkill water i really want it but i wont have it for a little bit money needs to be in other places right now so i will be saving up for it.

 

[Thrackan]

I haven't seen anybody stealth their DVD drives yet :shadedshu

 

[MKmods]

I never expected this to work, but it seems that there are a lot of people in this forum with plenty of time in their hands.

I would say a majority of forum users have quite a bit of extra time on their hands..

Now add to that that cardboard is almost free and can be cut with any sharp knife or scissors and held together with tape it allows just about anyone to participate.

Throw a few prizes their way and watch this thread explode..

One idea that may be cool is the winner gets his cardboard idea made by a pro in alum or material of his choice..

 

[Radical_Edward]

Did you finish installing XP? I was wondering what your temps are like?

Project got back-burnered because I'm busy with some other stuff on my main rig. (That and I do have to get SOME work done to get paid. )

 

[Steevo]

I have a new unassembled system in boxes.......X2 245 microATX....bet I could mount it in a box on the back of the monitor.

 

[p_o_s_pc]

I said fuck the hidden look and i am working on something not all that great but i think better then my other box...

 

[p_o_s_pc]

I would say a majority of forum users have quite a bit of extra time on their hands..

Now add to that that cardboard is almost free and can be cut with any sharp knife or scissors and held together with tape it allows just about anyone to participate.

Throw a few prizes their way and watch this thread explode..

One idea that may be cool is the winner gets his cardboard idea made by a pro in alum or material of his choice..

Anyone willing to donate prizes?

 

[Assassin48]

I think i win this

 

[p_o_s_pc]

I think i win this
http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/2326/p1010700vm.jpg

Do you have ALL of the parts to have a PC run in that box and working?

btw i am almost done with my box.I found a cool way to start it too lol Just need to put the fans in.

 

[Assassin48]

Do you have ALL of the parts to have a PC run in that box and working?

btw i am almost done with my box.I found a cool way to start it too lol Just need to put the fans in.

The rules don't say it has to be running

 

[p_o_s_pc]

The rules don't say it has to be running

It may not say it has to be running but hard to follow this rule if it isn't

must post temps of CPU,chipset and case temps(if your board doesn't have temps for chipset that rule doesn't apply)

 

[Assassin48]

It may not say it has to be running but hard to follow this rule if it isn't

after looking through all the submissions only 1 has posted those

but anyways i was doing it as a joke

 

[Velvet Wafer]

old achievements were mostly to answer a question. dice is fun and when i use it normally i can pull off some fune stuff as for the overkill water i really want it but i wont have it for a little bit money needs to be in other places right now so i will be saving up for it.

alright, im looking forward to this
what me ultimatively will bother, will be your choice of parts for that WC

 

[MKmods]

after looking through all the submissions only 1 has posted those

but anyways i was doing it as a joke

well it made me laugh

Anyone willing to donate prizes?

If you could get this accepted by TPU
http://forums.techpowerup.com/showthread.php?t=113424&highlight=tpu+contest

Im sure something could be worked out.

 

[t77snapshot]

I said fuck the hidden look and i am working on something not all that great but i think better then my other box...

Sweet, I will stay tuned!

I am thinking of building a 2nd box and this one will be 100% original, I promise.

 

[p_o_s_pc]

here is my box
Specs
Intel something 945
E1500
ACF7 pro
80gb WD HDD (SATA II)
2gb Patriot DDR2 800
500w OCZ ModX pro


now the way this turns on is kinda cool. My other box you shorted 2 wires to get it to turn on.well this one still uses the same wires but in a different way. You see the 2 thumb screws in the front..Well you short those to turn it on. IMO it looks better and is kinda cool. I haven't seen anyone do something like that before so i thought i would try it...this box can sit any way you want it too and still have support for everything even the big CPU cooler and PSU i made a little support for the the bottom of the PSU allowing the box to be laid down and not have to worry about the PSU falling on the mobo. CPU temp sits at a cool 18c idle in a real case cpu would idle ~25c so looks like temps are going to be fine. also to top it off and end the long post the box is almost silent too...Now here is what you all have been waiting for..I present to you the box v2

 

[MKmods]

LOL, Freezer FTW!, cool idea with the 2 screws

Just thinkin, we should get the USPS to be a sponsor....

 

[t77snapshot]

here is my box
Specs
Intel something 945
E1500
ACF7 pro
80gb WD HDD (SATA II)
2gb Patriot DDR2 800
500w OCZ ModX pro


now the way this turns on is kinda cool. My other box you shorted 2 wires to get it to turn on.well this one still uses the same wires but in a different way. You see the 2 thumb screws in the front..Well you short those to turn it on. IMO it looks better and is kinda cool. I haven't seen anyone do something like that before so i thought i would try it...this box can sit any way you want it too and still have support for everything even the big CPU cooler and PSU i made a little support for the the bottom of the PSU allowing the box to be laid down and not have to worry about the PSU falling on the mobo. CPU temp sits at a cool 18c idle in a real case cpu would idle ~25c so looks like temps are going to be fine. also to top it off and end the long post the box is almost silent too...Now here is what you all have been waiting for..I present to you the box v2

http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u88/p_o_s_pc/S5031123.jpg
http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u88/p_o_s_pc/S5031122.jpg
http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u88/p_o_s_pc/S5031121.jpg
http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u88/p_o_s_pc/S5031120.jpg
http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u88/p_o_s_pc/S5031119.jpg
http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u88/p_o_s_pc/S5031118.jpg

Awesome v2 box p o s! just like MK said, I love the power button, that is great idea. I also like how you flipped the psu and left it exposed. But.....it's not a "full" pc without the optical drive, lol...we can let that one slide though. amazing temps too!

 

[Chicken Patty]

Imma do UPS, uhhhhhhh!!! LOL

 

[p_o_s_pc]

Awesome v2 box p o s! just like MK said, I love the power button. That is great idea. I also like how you flipped the psu and left it exposed. But.....it's not a "full" pc without the optical drive, lol...we can let that one side though. amazing temps too!

thanks i thought having the PSU showing would look better and help the PSU stay cool.

 

[Chicken Patty]

Just saw your new one Tim, even better, good job

 

[t77snapshot]

Imma do UPS, uhhhhhhh!!! LOL

Hey that's right, everyone is using USPS boxes. No Fedex, UPS, or even DHL. I used then box from then ac unit in my window, I knew it would come in handy one day.