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[Case Mod] Ubuntu PC

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#1 ·
Hello everyone, i'm making a PC based on Ubuntu. I'm a developer, tester and translator for ubuntu.

Update 1: Introduction
Update 2: Pick a case
Update 3: The case + plans
Update 4: DVD Stealthing
Update 5: Powdercoating
Update 6: The Mac Mini
Update 7: SPONSORSHIP!
Update 8: The handle

The build will contain three complete PCs.

Specs (assuming i don't get sponsorship).
CPU: core 2 quad
RAM: 8GB DDR2
Mobo: random 775 ATX + VIA AIO mITX motherboard w DDR RAM
GPU: Geforce GTS 250 + others
PSU: 2xAntec (sleeved)

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Subbed for interest.
 
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after a quick look at your "sponsored" thread on the other site I noticed that you will be putting three MoBos in a single case. 1 for main 2 for server and the 3rd one is a "mini mac"? save your self the time money and hassle and duel boot the main as a hackntosh and use this case http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811139022 not that ugly lian li. it is practically a double wide. and with some crafty modding you could easily fit two full sized mobos in it. and even 2 PSUs if you do it right.

Just my two cents

Happy modding!
 
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Originally Posted by Springerr View Post

after a quick look at your "sponsored" thread on the other site I noticed that you will be putting three MoBos in a single case. 1 for main 2 for server and the 3rd one is a "mini mac"? save your self the time money and hassle and duel boot the main as a hackntosh and use this case http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811139022 not that ugly lian li. it is practically a double wide. and with some crafty modding you could easily fit two full sized mobos in it. and even 2 PSUs if you do it right.

Just my two cents

Happy modding!
You've not read everything have you.
1. I'm 14 and have no money. The parents hate computers so they won't give me any. nearly everything is stuff from cbne or crowdfunding(eventually). That rules out the case.
2. I'm an Ubuntu tester. The whole point of the Mac mini (or other old hardware), is to test on. i don't want to re-install on the main machine(which will run VMs)
 
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You've not read everything have you.
1. I'm 14 and have no money. The parents hate computers so they won't give me any. nearly everything is stuff from cbne or crowdfunding(eventually). That rules out the case.
2. I'm an Ubuntu tester. The whole point of the Mac mini (or other old hardware), is to test on. i don't want to re-install on the main machine(which will run VMs)
you don't have to re install your current os all you have to do is get another Storage drive such as a ssd or hdd. hell you can even just get a bootable thumb drive. anything to make it so you dont need three mobos in your case. and without getting a case labs (which are stupidly expensive) that air 540 is your best bet. trust me finding a case that fits 2 mobos while keeping a good temp is hard. and about your parents hating computers im actually in that same boat. every time i get a shipment from newegg and my dad finds out he yells at me and calls me a *** and a loser.... it sucks but what are you gonna do. and the fact that your only 14 with assuming no income i think you may have bitten off more then you can chew on this one.... but i hope im wrong on this one. i love it when people do stuff like this. when they push the boundary. so please prove me wrong.

and always, happy modding
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#22 ·
Hey OP, just wanted to say good luck and I also want you to drop me a PM and let me know more details on what all you need to complete this after reading your comment about having no support at home/ testing everything you do. I may be able to help you out some.
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#23 ·
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Hey OP, just wanted to say good luck and I also want you to drop me a PM and let me know more details on what all you need to complete this after reading your comment about having no support at home/ testing everything you do. I may be able to help you out some.
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thanks

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