Guest Jester Posted April 26, 2003 Share Posted April 26, 2003 1st off if you can't show off your computer then you shouldn't have one. What you need first is a new desk! Okay, let's take it a step further.....if you call yourself a GR player and can't show off your ammo can case, then you shouldn't have a computer! Hmmm.....now, I could see something like this for the server....maybe I'll pick up a .50 cal case and do this. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TeXaN 0 Posted April 26, 2003 Share Posted April 26, 2003 i saw that on the screen savers the other day and was just amazed at what yoshi can do lol . yoshi has done some pretty kick ass computars mods this one is just kool as hell lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Jester Posted April 26, 2003 Share Posted April 26, 2003 Yeah, he does. I missed this one, but I get the newsletter in case that happens. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stinger 0 Posted April 26, 2003 Share Posted April 26, 2003 http://www.techtv.com/graphics/thescreensavers/3425971.jpg I would NEVER use that case, the air flow would be horibble! I would lose my precious precious low temps Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Jester Posted April 26, 2003 Share Posted April 26, 2003 Not if you did it right -- use a .50 cal case and get one of the larger ones and put fans on three sides. Still not for a high-performance PC. I'm still going with a basic case for my new rig, but I could see putting the server in that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stinger 0 Posted April 26, 2003 Share Posted April 26, 2003 Given I dont know the exact size of an Army ammo box that is Large, the wires etc are pressed up very tight to all the components and would still not allow for good airflow. Still not for a high-performance PC Exactly... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Jester Posted April 26, 2003 Share Posted April 26, 2003 there are .50 cal cans that are 12.5" x 8.5" x 7.25". That's almost big enough for an ATX board. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Jester Posted April 26, 2003 Share Posted April 26, 2003 Still not for a high-performance PC Exactly... Which is exactly why I'm not talking about doing it for a game rig, I'm talking about doing it for a file server. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TeXaN 0 Posted April 26, 2003 Share Posted April 26, 2003 which is what is was mainly designed for a file server 120 gigs i belive lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dark Ranger 0 Posted April 26, 2003 Share Posted April 26, 2003 @Stinger, You're worried about cooling? In this particular case, one round of Buckshot to the side of the panel is all ya need... That way, you can still secure a 60 or 80mm fan for exhaust. @Jester, I should really start watching TechTV. Usually don't watch any TV during the week, cause of work and the like... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stinger 0 Posted April 26, 2003 Share Posted April 26, 2003 Which is exactly why I'm not talking about doing it for a game rig, I'm talking about doing it for a file server. But all pc's must be cool. Servers, Gaming Rigs, even bloody word proccessing oreinted PC's! THEY MUST ALL BE COOL YES YES YES! This server is a Dedicated GR Server? Specs please...mmm server which is what is was mainly designed for a file server 120 gigs i belive lol 120 GB is measly, I have more than that on my rig that is for gaming... I don't get TechTV with Comcast Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Jester Posted April 27, 2003 Share Posted April 27, 2003 Yeah, it needs to be cool. Of course. Remember me mentioning putting fans on three sides of it? ^ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stinger 0 Posted April 27, 2003 Share Posted April 27, 2003 (edited) Yeah, but remember me saying that with all the clutter and the wires pushed up against everything how the airflow to many components would be restricted? Whats the server for? Though I strongly believe in cooling to the extreme, its your computer and as long as you like it thats what matters. *Hugs computer* Edited April 27, 2003 by Stinger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RooK 0 Posted April 27, 2003 Share Posted April 27, 2003 Stinger, clutter or not , if the components that make heat are exposed with a line from one to the other, you can install a working windtunnel with 2 fans, no problem. Also, the smaller the space the fewer the fans needed. As to the .50 cal can: I have one about the deminions you listed, loaded full of 7.62x39 rounds (for the SKS). I just don't see how you could fit everything inside it. That 7.62 can he used is quite a bit bigger and a much better choice imo. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stinger 0 Posted April 27, 2003 Share Posted April 27, 2003 Stinger, clutter or not , if the components that make heat are exposed with a line from one to the other, you can install a working windtunnel with 2 fans, no problem. Also, the smaller the space the fewer the fans needed. Thats the bloody point, there is no place to put any tunnel nor a good area for air to move around, the components are covered in wire! Im not dumb man Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RooK 0 Posted April 27, 2003 Share Posted April 27, 2003 Well, I lack your reasoning, even with how crowed that case is, put a fan blowing out on one side and a hole on the other, it will circulate air through the components. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stinger 0 Posted April 27, 2003 Share Posted April 27, 2003 The mess of wiring will still prevent decent airflow. RooK & Jester if I was ritcher I would fly you 2 down here and show ya. But Im poor Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Jester Posted April 27, 2003 Share Posted April 27, 2003 Thanks, kid, I've seen the guts of more than one computer. I'm not going to draw you any diagrams and I'm certainly not going to fly you here in order to show you. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TeXaN 0 Posted April 27, 2003 Share Posted April 27, 2003 well the whole point in the mod was as portable file server it wasnt meant to have decent air flow or look kool.just another deal for yoshi to see what he can do which is pretty damn awsome all the time lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stinger 0 Posted April 27, 2003 Share Posted April 27, 2003 I think he was trying to make it look "kool." In fact Im sure he was. Most people dont believe this but I believe all computers should look cool and have great airflow no matter what. Most people aren't enthusiasts so they don't care. But if you run intense programs then its needed. And there's no need not to run intense programs therefore brings back to cooling. Thats just my opinion though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TeXaN 0 Posted April 27, 2003 Share Posted April 27, 2003 course if ya did see the show there was very lil room to play around with and he had to use a mini mobo so ya . yes cooling can be important but its not in this case . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Jester Posted April 27, 2003 Share Posted April 27, 2003 I think he was trying to make it look "kool." In fact Im sure he was. Most people dont believe this but I believe all computers should look cool and have great airflow no matter what. Most people aren't enthusiasts so they don't care. But if you run intense programs then its needed. And there's no need not to run intense programs therefore brings back to cooling. Thats just my opinion though. That is just a ridiculous statement. Think about that for a minute, please. Do you use a computer for every single possible thing that people can use a computer for? How can you make such a broad, sweeping, generalistic statement like that? "There's no need not to run intense programs"?!? Maybe there's no need for you, but what about for the person that only uses their computer to send email and surf the web for recipes? What about for a small server -- which this is perfect for, btw (mobo has onboard NIC, sound, and graphics -- all you need is a HD and a power supply and you're there)? The ammo can that I described above has several extra inches of space in each dimension compared to the one Yoshi used. Did you not notice that? Can you not just admit that this does not meet your needs but that maybe, just maybe, it meets somebody else's? What's so hard about that? Why do you have to continually argue your point without paying attention to what all the facts are? I'm not trying to push your buttons, I am just genuinely curious about this. Heck, I read dozens and dozens of posts every day that I just ignore because they really don't apply to me. Why couldn't you just let this one drop the same way? Again, I'm not attacking you, I'm just really curious why you kept making such a point of arguing against this when it obviously isn't even something you would ever have a need to use -- therefore you have no interest whatsoever in the concept. I'd like to think that most reasonable people just wouldn't have posted if that were the case. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stinger 0 Posted April 27, 2003 Share Posted April 27, 2003 (edited) Maybe there's no need for you, but what about for the person that only uses their computer to send email and surf the web for recipes? What about for a small server -- which this is perfect for, btw (mobo has onboard NIC, sound, and graphics -- all you need is a HD and a power supply and you're there)? The ammo can that I described above has several extra inches of space in each dimension compared to the one Yoshi used. Did you not notice that? I was unaware of your onboard everything so thats my bad. Can you not just admit that this does not meet your needs but that maybe, just maybe, it meets somebody else's? What's so hard about that? Why do you have to continually argue your point without paying attention to what all the facts are? I will admit that it could meet somebody elses needs. Im just saying if I were to use it I wouldn't. Its just my personal preference. Heck, I read dozens and dozens of posts every day that I just ignore because they really don't apply to me. Why couldn't you just let this one drop the same way? Again, I'm not attacking you, I'm just really curious why you kept making such a point of arguing against this when it obviously isn't even something you would ever have a need to use -- therefore you have no interest whatsoever in the concept. I have interest in it, that makes no sense. I don't need donuts, pizza, a computer, a Prometia cooling system, tv etc Yet I have interest in them. I have no need or desire to have a case, yet I find topics on mods etc. very interesting. If we only posted on stuff that we needed and such I wouldn't post except for 2 times a week or less. I post in arstechnica about stuff that I think is stupid like Linux yet I still help people to get it running. I'd like to think that most reasonable people just wouldn't have posted if that were the case. I'm not a normal person when it comes to modding and cases. You can ask RooK, Dark Ranger or Whiteknight about that. I carry cooling to as extreme as my wallet allows me to. I sure dont need it but I love cold computers. I have a cooling fettish and I spose you never learned that bout me. I'll stop posting here so guren derfuchnt (bye now) Wanted to say I'm not bitter about any of this either. Edited April 27, 2003 by Stinger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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