PC in a hifi2000 rack case

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Hello all .. just noticed some of the picture links are no longer in use .. I will update these this week

I've been thinking about doing something similar, as even the best pc cases I've found still look a bit too much like a pc case for my taste.

I'm interested to see the original pictures, as well as your new version build pictures.

The blu-ray player case is a nice idea, looks like it works well with the aesthetic of your other gear as well.
 
PC in a Rack case from scratch

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Ok .. I have uploaded the pc in order of how I built the pc through the various stages of construction, so should be self explanatory .. so starts off with a custom chassis plate made from 3mm aluminium (this is laser cut to size) to the final stages. Please remember that this my 1st PC in a blank rack case so have learned a lot. Since this build I have made a 2nd pc with some learnings from the 1st build. I have a 3rd PC being planned ... so hope you like the pictures from the 1st PC
 

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I can upload some of the 2nd PC if people are interested ? .. watch this space for the 3rd build which will be a special audio PC ... the 1st 2 units where mainly general purpose good quality PC and for blue ray film playback at 1080p
 
Very nicely done! This is great inspiration for me if I decide to go the same route.

I like the Neutrik panel connectors for just the connections needed. Instead of cutouts for all the motherboard connections at the back, like a standard pc.
 
Hello

I have completed a 2nd PC for my music and movies .. for some reason I thought I had posted them .. so had a couple of requests to repost my second build .. very pleased with this one, but the rear panel did take some time
 
some pictures of the 2nd pc build
 

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some more .. only SSD drives used in this example
 

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