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kelemvor:
Just wondering what most people have done with their cabients.  Do you have an entire PC (case and everything) inside your cabinet or do you just mount the system board to the wall and things like that.

Just Curious.
javeryh:
I've got just the components I need inside my cocktail but I'm stuffing an old computer into my mini when it's ready.
johnm160:
I have just the componants, but sometimes wonder if bolting the entire computer down in there wouldn't be faster and easier.

What I think it comes down to for me is it just looks cooler with the componants when you look in rather then seeing a computer. JMHO :cheers:
AlanS17:
Some people who have just mounted the motherboard directly and not used a PC case have reported heat issues. This is for a couple of reasons. First, most of these people don't put a fan across their motherboard like it would be if it were still in the case. Secondly, you don't get channeled airflow like you would in a PC case. That being said, if you supply enough fans, it shouldn't be a problem.

For what it's worth, I've done it both ways.
sealslayer:
Bare bones for me, I really don't like the look of PC sitting inside a cab it takes away the essence of the machine and makes it look cheap.
I've got two fans sitting across the MOBO but neither are connected as so far I've got no issues with it getting hot, maybe in the summer they may need connecting.
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