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Building A Really Personal Computer

Have finally decided to do a detailed step-by-step setting up of my computer since I'm in the process of migrating it to another casing. I expect this to go on for a couple of months...

Latest update (13th Feb '05) -
Almost done! Top and insides are practically up.
Will have to start thinking of the front panel as well as how I wanna control my fans and lights...
By the way, I love my new PC! (Pics at the very last)


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Smallest I can find, Perfect for hdds!
Smallest I can find, Perfect for hdds!		 No clean room, so the bathroom will be my operation theatre. Water Heater On.
No clean room, so the bathroom will be my operation theatre. Water Heater On.		 Operating 'table' set up.
Operating 'table' set up.		 Shower is on, bathroom misting up nicely
Shower is on, bathroom misting up nicely
Presto! Operation completed! I won't say it's a success until I have the hdds fixed into a PC and fully tested
Presto! Operation completed! I won't say it's a success until I have the hdds fixed into a PC and fully tested		 The 'casualities'
The 'casualities'		 That's the Seagate, First time I see this kinda cover
That's the Seagate, First time I see this kinda cover		 One of the 2 Quantums; they are more conventional looking
One of the 2 Quantums; they are more conventional looking
Decided to cut up the Quantum first, shuould have gotten myself a fully blocky shaped drive
Decided to cut up the Quantum first, shuould have gotten myself a fully blocky shaped drive		 so as to have a simple rectangular window
so as to have a simple rectangular window		 That's the rubber gasket
That's the rubber gasket		 1 mm tinted acrylic I got from ArtFriend @ Bras Basah Complex. They don't have clear 1mm...
1 mm tinted acrylic I got from ArtFriend @ Bras Basah Complex. They don't have clear 1mm...
Couldn't really be bothered for more filing since the acrylic will attach to the bottom... I HATE FILING!
Couldn't really be bothered for more filing since the acrylic will attach to the bottom... I HATE FILING!		 First attemp on the right, 2nd attemp on the way
First attemp on the right, 2nd attemp on the way		 This time around, I'm sticking to plain rectangles.
This time around, I'm sticking to plain rectangles.		 I simply love the RTX rotary tool. Doing the same thing with my jigsaw will be real messy
I simply love the RTX rotary tool. Doing the same thing with my jigsaw will be real messy
Will be attaching the window at the top this time around. Gives more space for the hdd head to move about.
Will be attaching the window at the top this time around. Gives more space for the hdd head to move about.		 Top views. Window @ the bottom still look nicer eh?
Top views. Window @ the bottom still look nicer eh?		 Bottom views. Am thinking of applying some silicon to make absolute sure no dust can get in. Should I? Hmm...
Bottom views. Am thinking of applying some silicon to make absolute sure no dust can get in. Should I? Hmm...		 This is my 2nd attempt model. PC is off. By the way, 1st with the window inside was a flop due to insufficient clearance.
This is my 2nd attempt model. PC is off. By the way, 1st with the window inside was a flop due to insufficient clearance.
Woohoo! It works!
Woohoo! It works!		 More pics
More pics		 Can see the head moving
Can see the head moving		 ;) Can't wait to get my hands on another hdd. Still thinking of how to get some lights inside the hdd. Any ideas anybody?
;) Can't wait to get my hands on another hdd. Still thinking of how to get some lights inside the hdd. Any ideas anybody?
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Guest 16-Mar-2008 08:23
Now this isn't something you see everyday...such an indepth visual walk-through to building your own personal computer!!! I simply love the entire concept and have truely enjoyed your journey which I know my son will also find interesting and fascinating!!! He didn't build his from scratch but someone else did so now he can see through your gallery just how too maybe do the same one day!!! Thanks again for sharing your work with us!!! :o)
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