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<blockquote data-quote="kesar" data-source="post: 375230" data-attributes="member: 81117"><p>I just finished my new case. This is a long story <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big Grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" />, so number of pictures is adequate <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big Grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" /> I hope no one gets bored.</p><p>So here we go <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /></p><p></p><p>First the design. It started with <a href="https://forum.team-mediaportal.com/completed-htpc-projects-61/htpc-tickets-please-43852/" target="_blank">Ruud's HTPC</a>. I got obsessed with an idea of building my own case with touch screen. I wanted a new HTPC with a few requierments met:</p><p>- to have space to put all stuff that I need - all the hard drives, PCI cards, CAM, IR reader for RC, etc.</p><p>- easy to use, fully operational without turning the TV on;</p><p>- ergonoimical - I don't want to bend my knees to see the screen content;</p><p>- quiet - one fan only,</p><p>- matching my living room outlook.</p><p></p><p>I prepared some drawings and received feedback from forum users. Many thanks for all directions and great input Ruud, btw.</p><p></p><p>Then I prepared the next, final design and started to order all new components:</p><p>- touch screen - I ordered <a href="http://dynamixcomputers.com/dynamix_816_touch_screen_monitor.html" target="_blank">this one</a> in US - it's 8.4'', 16:9, accepts 1600:1200 signal,</p><p>- Technisat HD2 DVB-S2 & CI module,</p><p>- CAM Aston 2.19,</p><p>- additional hard drive - WD 1TB GreenPower, from previous case I have Samsung 500 and 750GB - this latter died during relocation (the only, but hard loss), so the replacement is on the way - <span style="color: Red"><strong>done</strong></span></p><p>- cables, screws, furniture accessories, etc.</p><p>- MDF 16mm.</p><p>All other stuff I took from my previous build (picture attached). You will find full HTPC specification in my profile.</p><p></p><p>All the rest is shown on the pictures, so I try to briefly describe the building process (it is depicted on the photos):</p><p>- first the case assembly - sawing, drilling, screwing, plastering, grinding, and so on,</p><p>- mounting the drawer rails,</p><p>- building hard drive rack from aluminium profiles;</p><p>- glue overlay, tropical wood beading, polishing, waxing,</p><p>- mounting all the hardware inside,</p><p>- finally software installation and configuration.</p><p></p><p>Software:</p><p>- Windows XP SP3</p><p>- Media Portal & TV Server 1.0.0.0</p><p>- lot of plugins;</p><p>- VNC</p><p>- codecs - ffdshow, Cyberlink PDVD 8</p><p></p><p>To do list:</p><p>- add 2 GB RAM - <span style="color: Red"><strong>done</strong></span></p><p>- fasten the CI slot;</p><p>- replace the PSU with fanless (one fan stays <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite6" alt=":cool:" title="Cool :cool:" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":cool:" />)</p><p>- do some cable management - this will be tough <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite4" alt=":mad:" title="Mad :mad:" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":mad:" /></p><p></p><p>All comments and opinions are welcome.</p><p></p><p>Regards,</p><p>kesar</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="kesar, post: 375230, member: 81117"] I just finished my new case. This is a long story :D, so number of pictures is adequate :D I hope no one gets bored. So here we go ;) First the design. It started with [URL="https://forum.team-mediaportal.com/completed-htpc-projects-61/htpc-tickets-please-43852/"]Ruud's HTPC[/URL]. I got obsessed with an idea of building my own case with touch screen. I wanted a new HTPC with a few requierments met: - to have space to put all stuff that I need - all the hard drives, PCI cards, CAM, IR reader for RC, etc. - easy to use, fully operational without turning the TV on; - ergonoimical - I don't want to bend my knees to see the screen content; - quiet - one fan only, - matching my living room outlook. I prepared some drawings and received feedback from forum users. Many thanks for all directions and great input Ruud, btw. Then I prepared the next, final design and started to order all new components: - touch screen - I ordered [URL="http://dynamixcomputers.com/dynamix_816_touch_screen_monitor.html"]this one[/URL] in US - it's 8.4'', 16:9, accepts 1600:1200 signal, - Technisat HD2 DVB-S2 & CI module, - CAM Aston 2.19, - additional hard drive - WD 1TB GreenPower, from previous case I have Samsung 500 and 750GB - this latter died during relocation (the only, but hard loss), so the replacement is on the way - [COLOR="Red"][B]done[/B][/COLOR] - cables, screws, furniture accessories, etc. - MDF 16mm. All other stuff I took from my previous build (picture attached). You will find full HTPC specification in my profile. All the rest is shown on the pictures, so I try to briefly describe the building process (it is depicted on the photos): - first the case assembly - sawing, drilling, screwing, plastering, grinding, and so on, - mounting the drawer rails, - building hard drive rack from aluminium profiles; - glue overlay, tropical wood beading, polishing, waxing, - mounting all the hardware inside, - finally software installation and configuration. Software: - Windows XP SP3 - Media Portal & TV Server 1.0.0.0 - lot of plugins; - VNC - codecs - ffdshow, Cyberlink PDVD 8 To do list: - add 2 GB RAM - [COLOR="Red"][B]done[/B][/COLOR] - fasten the CI slot; - replace the PSU with fanless (one fan stays :cool:) - do some cable management - this will be tough :wtf: All comments and opinions are welcome. Regards, kesar [/QUOTE]
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