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SithMaster:
If you have a dell dimension series case you want to scrap you could easily drill out the rivets and just have the one side to mount a mobo, psu, optical drive, and hd depending on model of the case.

I'm somewhat positive that trying to cut a pc case somewhat fast with a jigsaw will cause edges like that.  Best to go slow and let the blade do its thing.

Drnick:

--- Quote from: monkeychunkuk on February 22, 2013, 07:49:43 pm ---Apart from the look what Are the draw backs on leaving them inside a stripped down cab?

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There are only a few things I have noticed. Noise from fans sounds louder with no case. Then there is Dust and Fluff in the fans.  To deal with that you can just put a filter over your cabinet fans.

Howard_Casto:
Honestly it's better to leave the pc cased.  That way when (not if) the pc dies, you can just swap it out instead of unmounting a pcb tray, power supply and ect.  Sometimes you have to de-case though.... there just isn't enough room in the machine. 

Gray_Area:

--- Quote from: BadMouth on February 22, 2013, 06:05:46 pm ---

Use something better than a jigsaw to cut it or you'll end up with edges like this. 
Angle grinder or dremel with heavy duty cut-off wheel would have been much better.

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Board and clamps make a handy fence.

edekoning:
If you already have the case and the space for it, than use it. If you still need to buy all the computer parts, than you can save a few bucks by not buying a case.

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