PC in the case, or gutted?

[eLR!C]

Moving components out of the case can help saving space
You can store everything in the top part of the cab, like in a barcade and keep the bottom for storage -> I was afraid it may put the cab out of balance but it is not the case

[jdbailey1206]

There is no real point in putting your computer inside a cab still mounted in a case.  Yes it is easier because everything is mounted but you begin to run into heat issues.  And I am finding these to be very useful in my cab.

Also.  Caparo how did you hack the DCCK to get you wireless?  I used to work for DTV and never heard of anyone reverse engineering the DCCK.

[ahofle]

There is no real point in putting your computer inside a cab still mounted in a case.  Yes it is easier because everything is mounted but you begin to run into heat issues. 

Do you have any reference for this?  Several people here have just stated the opposite based on experience.  I don't see how you would have any additional heat issues, in fact you probably get better and more consistent airflow over your components with a case on due to the fan configuration.

[Caparo8bit]

There is no real point in putting your computer inside a cab still mounted in a case.  Yes it is easier because everything is mounted but you begin to run into heat issues.  And I am finding these to be very useful in my cab.

Also.  Caparo how did you hack the DCCK to get you wireless?  I used to work for DTV and never heard of anyone reverse engineering the DCCK.

new DCCK cones with WPS ( WiFi protected setup) all you have to do is press WPS in your router then on the DCCK and your done  .. ( btw ima DTV TECH). Oohhh PRO.

[jdbailey1206]

There is no real point in putting your computer inside a cab still mounted in a case.  Yes it is easier because everything is mounted but you begin to run into heat issues.  And I am finding these to be very useful in my cab.

Also.  Caparo how did you hack the DCCK to get you wireless?  I used to work for DTV and never heard of anyone reverse engineering the DCCK.

new DCCK cones with WPS ( WiFi protected setup) all you have to do is press WPS in your router then on the DCCK and your done

So the PC just recognizes it as a WAP?  Interesting.  It makes perfect sense.

Aholfe.  I'm not saying I'm dead set against putting a computer in a cab is wrong I just think it, to me, is redundant.  It probably is the easy way to go.  I guess I just like the original look it gives when mounting straight to the cab.  And yes I agree air flow is fine but if you are blowing hot air out from the computer case directly into the confines of the cab then you would be pulling hot air in defeating the cooling process. 

[Malenko]

So the PC just recognizes it as a WAP?  Interesting.  It makes perfect sense.

Aholfe.  I'm not saying I'm dead set against putting a computer in a cab is wrong I just think it, to me, is redundant.  It probably is the easy way to go.  I guess I just like the original look it gives when mounting straight to the cab.  And yes I agree air flow is fine but if you are blowing hot air out from the computer case directly into the confines of the cab then you would be pulling hot air in defeating the cooling process.

instead of a giant direct TV box, I think I'd rather have a tiny USB wireless device to connect to a router, but that's off topic.

With the PC in a cab, if it is blowing hot air into the cab, that hot air is going to rise to the top of the cab and wouldn't really affect the PC unless the PC is up in the marquee area (not likely) or if the cabinet was completely sealed (also not likely)

As for "original look" most arcade games that are PC based keep the PC in the case.

[jdbailey1206]

Plus being a PC guy it seems odd to open a case then open another one just to trouble shoot.

[Caparo8bit]

So the PC just recognizes it as a WAP?  Interesting.  It makes perfect sense.

Aholfe.  I'm not saying I'm dead set against putting a computer in a cab is wrong I just think it, to me, is redundant.  It probably is the easy way to go.  I guess I just like the original look it gives when mounting straight to the cab.  And yes I agree air flow is fine but if you are blowing hot air out from the computer case directly into the confines of the cab then you would be pulling hot air in defeating the cooling process.

instead of a giant direct TV box, I think I'd rather have a tiny USB wireless device to connect to a router, but that's off topic.

With the PC in a cab, if it is blowing hot air into the cab, that hot air is going to rise to the top of the cab and wouldn't really affect the PC unless the PC is up in the marquee area (not likely) or if the cabinet was completely sealed (also not likely)

As for "original look" most arcade games that are PC based keep the PC in the case.

Thats good idea but not for me cus i have the space free DTV'S CCK  and I LIKE IT THAT WAY...! tanks for the advice ne ways..

[mamenewb100]

I've never dealt with running PC hardware outside of a case but looking at it from a logical standpoint.. I would think you'd need more fans or heatsinks in a bigger opening in order to get the same amount of cooling of a smaller case. I agree with others that say if you have the space, keep it in the case. If you don't make sure their is plenty of cooling and vacuum out the dust often.

Even if you keep your PC components cased you should install a fan or two near your PC that pushes the hot air out of the cabinet, that builds up outside of the PC case. It gets hot in there after an hour+ of play.

[nemesismachine]

If you run the PC naked, I'd have a case fan pulling cool air into the cabinet at a MINIMUM.  The case provides cooling to all the components, and last I checked the PCB's in arcades don't generate as much heat as a GPU and a CPU. I have one in the bottom back and one in the top JIC.

[Malenko]

Thats good idea but not for me cus i have the space free DTV'S CCK  and I LIKE IT THAT WAY...! tanks for the advice ne ways..

I like YOUR USE OF CAPITALS for no reason, its NOT WEIRD AT ALL. Honestly though, I appreciate the irony of a thread concerning heat, space in a cab, and cooling methods  and in your picture you have 2 heat generating power supplies  (arcade and PC) and a CCK that takes up a bunch of room and probably generates heat or uses an AC adapter that generates heat.

I mean hey, you get em for free and that works, but not every comment made on here is an attack, sometimes its just an observation. Even if I got those boxes for free, I'd still prefer a $20 USB wireless stick, less room, and less wiring. That's just me. There's nothing wrong with what you're doing , I am just presenting an alternative for you and others. I could also say that you could mount that on the back of the cab and run the wiring in to free up air space and increase cooling but I wouldnt want to offend you again 

[Caparo8bit]

Thats good idea but not for me cus i have the space free DTV'S CCK  and I LIKE IT THAT WAY...! tanks for the advice ne ways..

I like YOUR USE OF CAPITALS for no reason, its NOT WEIRD AT ALL. Honestly though, I appreciate the irony of a thread concerning heat, space in a cab, and cooling methods  and in your picture you have 2 heat generating power supplies  (arcade and PC) and a CCK that takes up a bunch of room and probably generates heat or uses an AC adapter that generates heat.

I mean hey, you get em for free and that works, but not every comment made on here is an attack, sometimes its just an observation. Even if I got those boxes for free, I'd still prefer a $20 USB wireless stick, less room, and less wiring. That's just me. There's nothing wrong with what you're doing , I am just presenting an alternative for you and others. I could also say that you could mount that on the back of the cab and run the wiring in to free up air space and increase cooling but I wouldnt want to offend you again 

lol its ok you just give me a good idea and you right de dcck gets hot plus is big  I'm moving the Cck on the top part of the cabinet behind the LCD . Thanks we still friend I'm just new in all this and I have to learn how to manage comments cuz thanks to you guys I'm going toward on my project 

[Caparo8bit]

Thats good idea but not for me cus i have the space free DTV'S CCK  and I LIKE IT THAT WAY...! tanks for the advice ne ways..

I like YOUR USE OF CAPITALS for no reason, its NOT WEIRD AT ALL. Honestly though, I appreciate the irony of a thread concerning heat, space in a cab, and cooling methods  and in your picture you have 2 heat generating power supplies  (arcade and PC) and a CCK that takes up a bunch of room and probably generates heat or uses an AC adapter that generates heat.

I mean hey, you get em for free and that works, but not every comment made on here is an attack, sometimes its just an observation. Even if I got those boxes for free, I'd still prefer a $20 USB wireless stick, less room, and less wiring. That's just me. There's nothing wrong with what you're doing , I am just presenting an alternative for you and others. I could also say that you could mount that on the back of the cab and run the wiring in to free up air space and increase cooling but I wouldnt want to offend you again 

I moved cck on the back/top of my cabinet. This cabinet has two access that r divided.