plexi divx box

[ross89]

Here is my custom plexi divx box

http://www.uidaho.edu/~mark2216/plexi2.jpg

http://www.uidaho.edu/~mark2216/plexi.jpg

http://www.uidaho.edu/~mark2216/open.jpg


Specs:
Athlon 1.33 Ghz
FIC AT31 motherboard
256MB generic DDR PC2100
80 GB Western Digital 7200RPM HD
Pioneer slot loading DVD

Many thanks go out to Dilbert on the Hardforums for design ideas.

[jtroutma]

Very very nice! I like how the unit opens up and everything is quite organized.

One suggestion though....you might want to replace the fan on the CPU HSF with a quieter fan so you can enjoy your movies a lot more :)

[ross89]

Thanks a lot, i had to throw this together over xmas break where i had access to tools. I have a lot of plans of updating much of it and a complete rebuild this summer.

[BrianW]

I am planning on building something out of plexi as well: http://forums.procooling.com/vbb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=5543 . I was wondering what was your source for the clear material you used?

Brian W

[ross89]

I bought my Plexiglass at the home depot. I got a 30"X36" sheet for $25, i don't know if this is a good price or not, i think for my next case i'm going to shop around more. Any other question or comments about design/constrction are welcome

[bigben2k]

I think the price maybe a bit high, but fair.

I especially like your hinge work: nice, simple, elegant and functional. Some people use a "piano" hinge (brass), but it's just not the same. There's clear plastic "piano" hinge out there, but it's pricey.

Excellent work. Worthy of an article.

[BrianW]

I am interested in that rounded top... What kinda measurements do they sell that in?

Thanks

[ross89]

The rounded top I made myself by heating the plexiglass with a heat gun and then bending it over a form (two 2X6's nailed perpendicular to each other). I hope that answers your question BrianW.

[PaperPlate]

Just get a dreamcast for divx....blah!

;)

Looks nice