Milk crate computer project: Setting up the container for hardware

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Using a milk crate for a computer case has some complications, though with some creativity those issues can be overcome. I built stilts for the motherboard to rest on. Using some old peanut butter lids and some water bottle caps I build risers so the video card and other PCI-E components will fit into the slots.

I use a hot glue gun to attach the water bottle caps to the peanut butter lids. After cooling, I place them into the milk crate and try out the motherboard inside. Fits well though now I need to deal with the ports being blocked by the milk crate. I need to get to the video card slot, usb, audio and network ports. To do this I cut out some of the milk crate, its pretty messy but works. The milk crate tends to break apart as I cut it but it did not fall apart too much. Next time using a Dremel would make clean quick work of the cutting. But this time around I use wire cutters, a screw driver and my hands...lol

I had to go back and cut it more after putting the motherboard and video card in. Always a little more I need to cut that what I thought I needed. Though id rather not cut enough than cut too much and ruin the crate.

Before building a computer out of this milk crate, it was my Mason Bee cocoon drying crate. Where I would lay the cocoons with a fan blowing on them to dry. You can still see some of the debris on the crate thought I dont think a little mud and pollen will hurt this old motherboard.

In my previous post on this project I showed the two motherboards I was considering and I chose which one I wanted to go with on this project.

https://peakd.com/hive-163521/@solominer/milk-crate-computer-project-choosing-the-hardware

In the next part I connect the power supply, hard drive and boot it up for the first time. Going through the settings to make sure its operating correctly.

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@solominer, This sounds Unorthodox Combination.

It's always feel good when we come up with some Creative Solutions.

Have a pleasant time ahead and stay blessed.

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Milk crate for a computer case is totally new to me but makes sense. Creative!

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Hehe yeah it's pretty funny everything fits inside. I did not expect that until I saw others building them with these.

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Awesome Idea!
No Ventilation Problems!!!
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Haven't built a P.C. in a few years, but it still looks like fun!
Have a Great Weekend!
👍🏼😁🏝️😁👍🏼
P.S.
Good luck with the Cherry Bushes!
👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

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Hah yup, I did add a fan for the cpu and one for the mosfet. But besides that it's basically an open air case.

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I wish I would have thought if it,
even easier to clean,
Just blow it out with the compressor, You can get to everything!
Great idea & have a
Great Upcoming Week!!!
👍🏼😁🏝️😁👍🏼

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Hah so true it would be real easy to clean..

Thanks alot! You too

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Yes,
It's the computer techs dream!
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