i'd suggest treating the wood with some kind of oil based darkening agent or something else to make the wood parts slightly darker and shiny-er to make the cheap-ish wood higher quality looking than it is.
whats with the fabrication? with my building skill around zero, I found this usefull. Can you recommend diy pc case tutorials of with better fabrication recommendations which do not require special pricy equipment? ty
Maksim Konstantinov lots of videos, books and even classes you can do to teach you how to use tools. This will make your tools last longer, be safer to use and make your finished project look and work better. On the point about fabrication, yes you can drill holes here and there and hope for the best. But it is just best practice to measure, mark, centre punch and then drill. When you use a hacksaw, use the full length of the blade, in smooth even strokes. Not just a few centimetres in the middle. Google is your friend 'best way to ____'
Your aesthetic is really good here. I think you did those wood accents perfectly. Also, i wouldn't have thought that the mesh could make such a difference in how the pc looks. That was a good idea on you part. It's great and i love it.
This really is awesome, and the aesthetic is nice and unique. I really like how you used material from your wife's wedding skirt to make the mesh/filters.
That's gorgeous. A set of cablemods cables that are specifically chosen for the exact length would go a long way and you could definitely fit a higher end CPU with a low profile noctua cooler in there and have a very competent little machine for the size. Awesome stuff!
Glad to see there are still folks out there with individuality and the will to DIY. I mean how exciting can one get with your standard "box" enclosure anyways. Lots of work but well worth it for a 1-of-a-kind and not, oh ya you upgraded your case and the difference is? Only one thing, needs some kind of feet which shouldn't be too hard.
This looks awesome, rly nice idea. As someone said "yeah, great design just didn't put as much effort into it as i hoped he would've". What I would add is couple blue leds to make it look even better at night
Indeed as few construction flaws but end result still looked pretty stunning! I think it was especially aesthetically pleasing. And it could fit on any disk without taking up too much space.
This is so awesome! I wonder if you could make one similarly with just the aluminum frame and leave it open, and thus install a graphics card for an open display style case.
Where can someone find aluminum bars and the like? (I live in USA). Just wondering if I could find it at a hardware store, or if it would be more like a special metal fabrication workshop
Always nice to hear some of K?D's music. I also really love the design of that case. I made my own enclosure out of wood about a year ago and although it came out looking great I didn't have that many tools to work with so for this year i'm planning to revamp it and I can't wait. This video definitely inspired me to use different materials, now I just need to source some tools
i wish i had aluminum square stock when i was building my case's skeleton. I ended up making angle bars out of strips of coffee can and screwed them together with sheet metal screws xD Really elegant design dude.
You can download the design from SketchUp's warehouse - search for 'Prime element mini ITX or follow this link: 3dwarehouse.sketchup.com/model/aaf030a7-fca6-40ce-945e-d7fc2d5786a6/Prime-Element-DIY-mini-ITX-computer
It looks great, and airflow must be fantastic. I just hope it's dusted regularly by its new owners! If you ever feel like re-visiting this design I bet anodized black aluminum and a darker stained wood would look great together
I will be revisiting this design, but will be going for a little different looks... I already have it visualized in my head and came up with a perfect name :)
Hi, your video is an inspiration to me. Could you please advice the software you use? It has pictures of the case components too! Do you have a template for the cuto out and holes mesurement? I am looking for a template which tells the measurement i need to make the whole for motherboard screws
I like the simplicity. This is how what I would design a case for myself. Wood looks great but I'm kinda purist. I hope you revisit this with a more industrial look
I have too many somewhat fresh ideas and too little time to revisit old projects ;) Having said that, I will be making something similar in a not so distant future.
As an engineering student, I'm a bit worried about the bent aluminum frame creeping and going out of shape after a few years.. But eh, its not like you're putting a lot of load on it. Plus, it looks great! like the design :) I would defo substitute bending with mounting brackets if i am to attempt this :P
I'm a few years late, but I really like the look of this case. I'm torturing myself looking at these. I'm heavily invested(in more ways than one) with my CaseLabs case, and really like the room it provides when it's time to upgrade, but it's still just a basic rectangle(a ginormous rectangle, but still a rectangle). Since the company went tits up, I can't easily/affordably get replacement parts without going to a fabricator, so I'm very hesitant to do any modding to it.
Samuel Schuur He's using sketchup. There is a featute called Warehouse which let's people share their creation. There are some insanely detailed creations there including motherboards.
YetAnotherTechChannel if it could stick it would be awsome after sanding and painting it!! Let me know if it works out with other type of alloy! Also if i was doing such a thing i would consider cutting a ready made chassis from an other case for the motherboard including the io towers behind and mounting holes
Very well done. I have also built a mini ITX case, but I went with a bent plywood cover (admittedly restricting air flow, but making it look very clean). You exexuted your idea a lot more precisely though.
Going fanless would require a much beefier heatsink which would increase the footprint. But I do have an idea for a similar build with a single, low RPM 120mm fan :)
It's up. Search the Warehouse for 'Prime Element - DIY mini ITX computer'. Note that it differs a little from the final build as I was making adjustments as I progressed with fabrication.
Excellent job mate! Rub this to the face of all case manufacturers, producing really small mini-itx cases and charging 300+ Euros (yeah Streacom, I'm talking bout you..) Try a dark version of aluminium in G-sketch! I think it would look killer!
This particular one is used by my parents and unfortunately, I don't have to make computers for sale. I guess a bare minimum would be a hacksaw, angle miter, a riveter and a lot of time ;)
Really good ! Also nice reuse for a wedding dress material ; ) You should add a warning though : Consult the wife before extraction of the needed material if none is previously leftover ...
Wow, really nice-looking case! Love the simplicity of the design and the material palette and your approach to keeping it low-cost and efficient. The execution looks really well done for a DIY build, too. The way you varied the lengths and cuts of the wood pieces really helped keep all the inevitable human error stuff invisible and make everything feel intentional and clean. But I feel like you missed an opportunity to detail out the power button and make it a feature without breaking the aesthetic. It looks more like a cool box or cabinet and I think with just a little more detailing of the more "computery" parts, it could have been more easily identified as a case from a distance, but maybe that was your intention. Impressive work, sir!
I love the concepts, well constructed as seems nicely balanced. Too bad for the shield, have you tried to make a pannel for the connectors? anyway good work!
The coolest diy PC project I've seen. Great job! I'd love to see more like this on the channel. Cheers!
More is coming! :)
...just don't hate me if I post a regular tech review once a while ;)
YetAnotherTechChannel which program do you use in desing ?
"Linus'" no additional 's'
can you start your own company of tech stuff
That's cetainly an option :)
YetAnotherTechChannel very nice, can you show another custom tower with a full size graphics card?
I'd buy this!
you got that pagani zonda cinque my dude
Are you selling this case?
i'd suggest treating the wood with some kind of oil based darkening agent or something else to make the wood parts slightly darker and shiny-er to make the cheap-ish wood higher quality looking than it is.
vabese A good Varnish or lacquer would go a long way and make the computer a timeless work of art
Design skills 9/10 Fabrication skills 4/10
Российские хакеры не одобряют такое качество изготовления.
yeah, great design just didn't put as much effort into it as i hoped he would've
after just couple of hundreds handmade cases like this his fabrication skills would gain
whats with the fabrication? with my building skill around zero, I found this usefull. Can you recommend diy pc case tutorials of with better fabrication recommendations which do not require special pricy equipment? ty
Maksim Konstantinov lots of videos, books and even classes you can do to teach you how to use tools. This will make your tools last longer, be safer to use and make your finished project look and work better.
On the point about fabrication, yes you can drill holes here and there and hope for the best. But it is just best practice to measure, mark, centre punch and then drill.
When you use a hacksaw, use the full length of the blade, in smooth even strokes. Not just a few centimetres in the middle.
Google is your friend 'best way to ____'
Could you please provide a Sketchup file for the 3d model? :) Thanks
Your aesthetic is really good here. I think you did those wood accents perfectly.
Also, i wouldn't have thought that the mesh could make such a difference in how the pc looks. That was a good idea on you part.
It's great and i love it.
This really is awesome, and the aesthetic is nice and unique. I really like how you used material from your wife's wedding skirt to make the mesh/filters.
Thanks :) I try to be resourceful :D
I often wander the alleys at hardware store, looking for inspirations ;)
Designwise this is probably the prettiest PC i've ever seen.
Muito bom. Onde voce conseguiu o desenho 3d da placa-mãe?
That's gorgeous. A set of cablemods cables that are specifically chosen for the exact length would go a long way and you could definitely fit a higher end CPU with a low profile noctua cooler in there and have a very competent little machine for the size. Awesome stuff!
Glad to see there are still folks out there with individuality and the will to DIY. I mean how exciting can one get with your standard "box" enclosure anyways. Lots of work but well worth it for a 1-of-a-kind and not, oh ya you upgraded your case and the difference is? Only one thing, needs some kind of feet which shouldn't be too hard.
This looks awesome, rly nice idea. As someone said "yeah, great design just didn't put as much effort into it as i hoped he would've". What I would add is couple blue leds to make it look even better at night
Indeed as few construction flaws but end result still looked pretty stunning! I think it was especially aesthetically pleasing. And it could fit on any disk without taking up too much space.
Looks really good, I love the small form factor!
This would look ever better with the proper staining.
This is the most amazing diy mitx case i have ever seen
Thanks so much! Really appreciate it
You are the most underrated RUclipsr. Love your channel.
Thanks much :D
That little thing looks awesome!
I admire your ingenuity.
Why not just use a pico psu?
i think upgradability, as he mentioned in the beginning
Or a M-ITX with a round plug on it like a laptop takes and so doesnt need a PSU at all
Ka Rim but that makes no sense. You can even power a GTX 1070 with a Pico PSU, and components get more efficient every year.
I haven't seen a pico psu over 150w
phaelax there are Pico PSUs with 240W as well.
This is so awesome! I wonder if you could make one similarly with just the aluminum frame and leave it open, and thus install a graphics card for an open display style case.
Where can someone find aluminum bars and the like? (I live in USA). Just wondering if I could find it at a hardware store, or if it would be more like a special metal fabrication workshop
Always nice to hear some of K?D's music. I also really love the design of that case. I made my own enclosure out of wood about a year ago and although it came out looking great I didn't have that many tools to work with so for this year i'm planning to revamp it and I can't wait.
This video definitely inspired me to use different materials, now I just need to source some tools
@YetAnotherTechChannel could you please tell us the dimensions of the aluminum pipe?
Thank you!
What motherboard did you use and process
Nice work man. I made a couple PC cases out of wood, need to look into metal
That was beautiful. I couldn't find the power button on the glam shots of the finished product, but it sure does look beautiful.
as an architecture student... your case is architecturally pleasing. The tectonic tho...
Looks good! That's a marvelously unique case.
i wish i had aluminum square stock when i was building my case's skeleton. I ended up making angle bars out of strips of coffee can and screwed them together with sheet metal screws xD
Really elegant design dude.
Hello,did you maked any mini itx case with : B350M for Ryzen ?
Mobo in the middle with the PSU on the back , interesting , nice style !
Where do you source your component models from?
I want to one one from you, are you selling these??
My goodness, man!! I'm typing with my feet, as I clap with my hands!!! Very good looking and well done!
Lol, you got some skills! :)
I like the look, but I don't see it holding up over time, and I wonder about vibration noise over time.
what software are you using for the desighn
Hey, what kind of pen is that?
this is the most beautiful case i've ever seen
really nice design but where do you get the models, sizes and textures of your hardware for Sketchup?
I download them from SketchUp's warehouse.
What softwtware do you use?
nice! could you share some kind of blueprints? I want to make something like this but with a GPU
You can download the design from SketchUp's warehouse - search for 'Prime element mini ITX or follow this link: 3dwarehouse.sketchup.com/model/aaf030a7-fca6-40ce-945e-d7fc2d5786a6/Prime-Element-DIY-mini-ITX-computer
It looks great, and airflow must be fantastic. I just hope it's dusted regularly by its new owners!
If you ever feel like re-visiting this design I bet anodized black aluminum and a darker stained wood would look great together
I will be revisiting this design, but will be going for a little different looks... I already have it visualized in my head and came up with a perfect name :)
The best DIY video ever.. Period..
Thanks :)
...there's more coming!
The 3D images, did you make these yourself?
One of the sexiest case designs I've ever seen! I've jumped on board and subscribed, can't wait to see where you go in the future!
Thanks very much, I really appreciate it :D
Hi, your video is an inspiration to me. Could you please advice the software you use? It has pictures of the case components too! Do you have a template for the cuto out and holes mesurement?
I am looking for a template which tells the measurement i need to make the whole for motherboard screws
I model my projects in SketchUp. I used the motherboard as the template ;)
What design software is that?
I like the simplicity. This is how what I would design a case for myself. Wood looks great but I'm kinda purist. I hope you revisit this with a more industrial look
I have too many somewhat fresh ideas and too little time to revisit old projects ;)
Having said that, I will be making something similar in a not so distant future.
Wow that's a beautiful case, loved the wood patterns.
Thanks :) I really like how the wood pattern turned out :)
As an engineering student, I'm a bit worried about the bent aluminum frame creeping and going out of shape after a few years.. But eh, its not like you're putting a lot of load on it. Plus, it looks great! like the design :) I would defo substitute bending with mounting brackets if i am to attempt this :P
doesnt it have a on switch??
I'm a few years late, but I really like the look of this case. I'm torturing myself looking at these. I'm heavily invested(in more ways than one) with my CaseLabs case, and really like the room it provides when it's time to upgrade, but it's still just a basic rectangle(a ginormous rectangle, but still a rectangle). Since the company went tits up, I can't easily/affordably get replacement parts without going to a fabricator, so I'm very hesitant to do any modding to it.
How do u design ur motherboards in 3d
Samuel Schuur He's using sketchup. There is a featute called Warehouse which let's people share their creation. There are some insanely detailed creations there including motherboards.
Melting some solder on the corners where you cut your aluminum would make the structure more sturdy right? (If this is doable?!)
Regular solder doesn't really stick to aluminum. I'll try brazing aluminum next time.
YetAnotherTechChannel if it could stick it would be awsome after sanding and painting it!! Let me know if it works out with other type of alloy! Also if i was doing such a thing i would consider cutting a ready made chassis from an other case for the motherboard including the io towers behind and mounting holes
Can I order one of these?
you got some style dude! love the idea and the new design. I'd like case manufacturers to get some inspiration from this
Really creative and extremely aesthetic. Those who gave this a thumbs down just trolling.
Wow, it's the most beutyfull ITX case I have ever seen. You are genius!
Thanks very much :D
Very well done. I have also built a mini ITX case, but I went with a bent plywood cover (admittedly restricting air flow, but making it look very clean). You exexuted your idea a lot more precisely though.
Thanks :) Did you bend plywood yourself? I really want to learn how to do that :)
Very good job, you should go even crazier and modify it to a complete fanless build!
Going fanless would require a much beefier heatsink which would increase the footprint. But I do have an idea for a similar build with a single, low RPM 120mm fan :)
Awesome! It's definitely the best custom case I've ever seen and one that I'd proudly keep on display! subbed
Thanks! :)
¿Donde puedo comprarla ?
Hello ,,,
where are you found skp. block for GPU & CPU Fan , Etc ?
Thanks...
Best Regards...
They all are from the Warehouse - SketchUp's built-in repository of user-created objects.
Could you post the sketch up file for the finished product somewhere? That would be awesome!
It's up. Search the Warehouse for 'Prime Element - DIY mini ITX computer'. Note that it differs a little from the final build as I was making adjustments as I progressed with fabrication.
Where do you get the detailed CAD files for the motherboard, power supply, and etc.?
SketchUp Warehouse :)
Nice blend of metal, wood and plastic
Where did u get longer mounting bolts for the hard drive
At a local hardware store.
This is a nice design!
I am a bit worried about RF, you may be well served by replacing the nylon mesh with a metal screening.
Nice project!!! Where u find a 3D model of the pc component?
SketchUp has an online database of user created models that you can download to your project.
Thank you and compliments for your channel
Wow that looks amazing
Excellent project, really well made! Could you please provide a link to the sketchup warehouse model and/or some links to the materials?
Search the warehouse for 'Prime Element - DIY mini ITX computer' :)
You even modelled the motherboard? That's fking crazy! GJ!
Good video but I have a question. What Rivet Nut did you use? M3 / 4 / M5 / M6 / M8 / M10?
M3 :)
Thank you. :D
Now I can start planing a DIY Case because of you.
That could easily be a very cool Portal Companion Cube build
Excellent job mate! Rub this to the face of all case manufacturers, producing really small mini-itx cases and charging 300+ Euros (yeah Streacom, I'm talking bout you..)
Try a dark version of aluminium in G-sketch! I think it would look killer!
There will be another one like this with a bit different aesthetics :)
This is a great video! I was hoping if you could tell me how much you spent for the parts of the case in total. (Aluminum and Wood).
Thanks :)
I spend less than $25. I know it doesn't sound cheap at all, but mini ITX cases tailored for SFX PSUs are actually pretty pricey.
Where do you find those small power supplies? I have a hard time finding them, I’d like to use them for a project I’m working on.
This is an SFX power supply - this form factor is quite popular so you can easily get a hold of one of those :)
YetAnotherTechChannel cool, thanx so much!
Great project I like the way you do it. Where did you get the parts for your CAD drawings from? Would be very interesting to know!
SketchUp has a database with user created models.
Great Thank you
You are very creative sir! I just wanna grab my tools now
omg, I want this. what tools should I buy if I wanna try it out. Or could you sell me one ?
This particular one is used by my parents and unfortunately, I don't have to make computers for sale.
I guess a bare minimum would be a hacksaw, angle miter, a riveter and a lot of time ;)
@@YetAnotherTechChannel Thanks very much!
This isn't case building......no no no no.
This is art!
Rizwan Mashur ul Muttakin no its case building...
looks awesome! don't your parents need usb and audio ports on the case though?
They have a USB hub and the speakers are plugged in permanently so no need for front audio jacks.
gpu?
how did you model the mobo, PSU and stuff in sketch up? and get textures for them?
+Fox person SketchUp has a repository full of user created models.
i though that only had cars and houses XD, thanks, that'll make my life a bit easier.
Dammit, I've just bought a new case and now you've inspired me to build one myself :(
this is really cool, if only i could make something like this
Which software are you using for the initial 3D design?
Sketchup
Beautiful case. I tried making a case out of aluminum frames but couldn't figure out how to stick them together. Now I know. Great work!
Glad I could help :)
Hey buddy really appreciate your work can you attach the cad file in description...?
You can search for it in Sketchup Warehouse - look for ‚Prime Element - mini ITX’ or something along that...
Amazing design man. Nowdays you can use a smaller psu to make it even smaller with the new amd apus
Thanks :)
I have another one of those small cube PCs in the works ;)
Hi good day!!! may i ask a permission to know what is the measurement of your aluminum cube?
It's about 18x18x20 cm.
What is the application that you used in make the cabinet?
SketchUp
Where did you get the 3D models for the Stuff inside (mainboard...)?
You can find a bunch of user created models in SketchUp Warehouse.
Thank you
Really good ! Also nice reuse for a wedding dress material ; ) You should add a warning though : Consult the wife before extraction of the needed material if none is previously leftover ...
Wow, really nice-looking case! Love the simplicity of the design and the material palette and your approach to keeping it low-cost and efficient. The execution looks really well done for a DIY build, too. The way you varied the lengths and cuts of the wood pieces really helped keep all the inevitable human error stuff invisible and make everything feel intentional and clean. But I feel like you missed an opportunity to detail out the power button and make it a feature without breaking the aesthetic. It looks more like a cool box or cabinet and I think with just a little more detailing of the more "computery" parts, it could have been more easily identified as a case from a distance, but maybe that was your intention. Impressive work, sir!
Very good design conceived and fabricated!
What about the GPU?
You forgot the I/O shield!!!!11! :P
No GPU ?
The application name pls?
I love the concepts, well constructed as seems nicely balanced. Too bad for the shield, have you tried to make a pannel for the connectors? anyway good work!