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<blockquote data-quote="Peter2" data-source="post: 1099677" data-attributes="member: 24945">I'm testing right now with the mobo on another tray that I had which has no upstanding sides so it's smaller then that part of the enclosure I had cut out.The TV card is only holding by the tension of the slot which seems to be OK.Right now, the PSU is on it's side because I still do not have enough space to put it horizontally.Next thing to do is search for something to replace the mobo tray because it is for a full size ATX mobo so it's to wide. I could cut it but I think it's better to have some rubber pads or washers to put the mobo on so I gain space on the bottom panel &amp; it's better to absorb vibrations/sound.[ATTACH]155573[/ATTACH] Temps are slightly higher since there is no real airflow.I think I will hang the PSU horizontally, to the top in the righthand corner at the back and open up to the back so the hot air from the PSU itself can at least leave that space.When the components are arranged and I'm sure about the needed height, I will create a wooden front panel to hold an air intake with filter, the power switch and power LED.Another thing I will do is to modify the whole back panel.Behind the HTPC is an opening for all the cables that was already there but I somehow want to close as much possible and put a fan at the back.Since the amplifier is generating quite some heat, I will foresee an opening just below the HTPC compartment for the whole width and might put some speaker fabric. That way I can also create an opening for the cables going to the amplifier and isolate both compartments from each-other, mainly to keep the HTPC cooler.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Peter2, post: 1099677, member: 24945"] I'm testing right now with the mobo on another tray that I had which has no upstanding sides so it's smaller then that part of the enclosure I had cut out. The TV card is only holding by the tension of the slot which seems to be OK. Right now, the PSU is on it's side because I still do not have enough space to put it horizontally. Next thing to do is search for something to replace the mobo tray because it is for a full size ATX mobo so it's to wide. I could cut it but I think it's better to have some rubber pads or washers to put the mobo on so I gain space on the bottom panel & it's better to absorb vibrations/sound. [ATTACH]155573[/ATTACH] Temps are slightly higher since there is no real airflow. I think I will hang the PSU horizontally, to the top in the righthand corner at the back and open up to the back so the hot air from the PSU itself can at least leave that space. When the components are arranged and I'm sure about the needed height, I will create a wooden front panel to hold an air intake with filter, the power switch and power LED. Another thing I will do is to modify the whole back panel. Behind the HTPC is an opening for all the cables that was already there but I somehow want to close as much possible and put a fan at the back. Since the amplifier is generating quite some heat, I will foresee an opening just below the HTPC compartment for the whole width and might put some speaker fabric. That way I can also create an opening for the cables going to the amplifier and isolate both compartments from each-other, mainly to keep the HTPC cooler. [/QUOTE]

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