In wall jukebox questions

[jclausing]

I am about ready to start building an in-wall jukebox. Looking at a 15" ELO touch screen monitor and a cheap Dell to run it.  I will either need to mount the PC in the wall (which doesn't sound like a good option given the heat, etc) or run a very long monitor and audio cable. Are there any issues in having the PC 25" from the monitor other than just having to find extra long cables?  Anyone run into this issue?

[Damage_Jack]

I assume you mean 25 feet and not inches...

If that's the case, may I recommend
http://www.monoprice.com/

They have almost every cable you could need in all kinds of lengths for great prices.
I have bought quite a bit of cables from them and always been happy with them.

Damage-Jack

[jclausing]

Yes, I meant feet, thanks for the link. Looks like I will also need a couple other long cables as well.

[orion]

I am an AV tech / videographer by profession, and I use 100ft VGA cables quite regularly without any problems. I find that most modern video cards can push a signal that far with out issue. When I run anything longer than that I use an amp. I can second Monoprice as being a good source for cables.

[jclausing]

Any thoughts on mounting the PC in the wall? It is an inside wall so there is no insulation but I am still not sure about the heat issue. Anyone attempt this?

[richms]

If you put vents on both sides to allow it to breathe and its a low power one you should be right.

If you plan on sealing it up, then hell no. Would you put a 60-100 watt lightbulb in the wall?

[Fordman]

Any thoughts on mounting the PC in the wall? It is an inside wall so there is no insulation but I am still not sure about the heat issue. Anyone attempt this?

Take an 'in-wall' medicine cabinet, mount the PC internals inside the 'in wall' medicine cabinet. Route the cables to where they need to go. Put some sort of ventilation on the cabinet door for air flow. Maybe some case fans, one at the top of the door and one at the bottom for decet air flow (top pulling air in, the bottom blowing out). DONT put fans on the top or bottom of the cabinet in the wall. That will cause moisture in the walls and could lead to mold.

Just some food or thought!

 

Fordman

[dbeeks1]

If your looking for a long VGA cable, check out pchcables.com

http://www.pchcables.com/ps2andvgacab.html

Good prices and fast shipping.  I've ordered from there a number of times with no problems.

[Barry Barcrest]

Any thoughts on mounting the PC in the wall? It is an inside wall so there is no insulation but I am still not sure about the heat issue. Anyone attempt this?

Take an 'in-wall' medicine cabinet, mount the PC internals inside the 'in wall' medicine cabinet. Route the cables to where they need to go. Put some sort of ventilation on the cabinet door for air flow. Maybe some case fans, one at the top of the door and one at the bottom for decet air flow (top pulling air in, the bottom blowing out). DONT put fans on the top or bottom of the cabinet in the wall. That will cause moisture in the walls and could lead to mold.

Just some food or thought!

 

Fordman

If yuou do this don't forget you want the fans set up to draw air in at the bottom and blow it out of the top. Usually just a fan blowing the air out will be enough as long as there is a way for air to get in at the bottom.