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I know a woodworker...
That can make a case for me out of solid cherry or walnut. It would look awesome. He is using an old mid-tower case as a template. A couple of questions...
1.) Would it work? 2.) I know I would have to accomidate for fans and such (it is still in the design phase.. but would i need more or less airflow than a aluminum case?
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If you use wood just for the outside it's okay, but if you make a wooden HDD rack it won't fit because the screws are not long enough.
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It would be about the same I'm guessing. You need air flow if you are going to be going air cooling. If you go Phase or W/C I don't see it being much of a factor. Just make sure you add some holes for at least 2 intakes and 2 exhaust.
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More airflow than aluminum, i'm pretty sure aluminum is a little more heat conductive than wood.
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wood can be used, and can look very nice. danger den now makes a bunch of custom cases using some very high quality wood work that they were showing off at the last PDXLAN. i'd say go for it if you can.
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I say dont make it anymore than 1/4" thick. And, have a metal back-plate for the mobo so it will stay grounded.
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Yeah, I was going to say use a metal from in the center for the mobo and hardrives and PSU.......
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err i have a wood case and i just use the ground cable from the psu to ground it
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