Hey, I'm currently doing my AS levels and I've decided I would like to build myself a case for my design technology project. The only majorly dificult part I see if the back plate and the motherboard tray as they need to have all the holes in exactly the right places.
I was planning to either salvage one from an old case, I have a cheapo steel case which would need some angle grinding to remove the bits I need, and I have a Cooler Master ATC 201 which would be perfect but I'm not sure I want to use it.
The other route would be to buy one but I can't find anywhere in the UK that stock ATX motherboard trays. KustomPCs.co.uk have this: http://www.kustompcs.co.uk/acatalog/info_2010.html Which would be great, if it was in stock.
Which is my best option? And if it's to buy one, where can I get it?
Any other problems I'll encounter? I'll be doing most of the manufacturing with 1mm aluminium due to cost. Will that be thick enough? And how much will I need for a full tower sized case?
I will also be attempting an engraved acrylic side window for which I'll probably use a CNC mill.
So please, I'm after tips, pointers and ideas.
Thanks
Matt


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It had an ABIT AB9 attached so I didn't think to look very closely and I'd forgotten I had it. That solves one problem then!

I told them to get one and they are considering it now. We do however have 2 CNC machines for some reason even though we hardly ever even use one of them.

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