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Title: How to mount CPU in Cab?
Post by: davidsz on November 26, 2003, 04:39:06 pm

I just completed the outside of my cab, got everything wired up.

I am now stumped a bit now.  How can I mount my CPU (in the case) inside my machine so it does not tip over.  I want to keep it in the case at this point but make it secure yet easy to remove.  I thought of trying something with bongie cords?

I have the same problem with sub woofer but I think I can use some angle irons to hold it in place.  Just have to be careful not to screw into the speaker.

How has this been done before?



David

Title: Re:How to mount CPU in Cab?
Post by: DeathMonk on November 26, 2003, 04:58:42 pm

Can it not sit on the bottom of your cabinet?  If not, can you make a shelf for everything to sit on?

My sub and my cpu are sitting at the bottom of my cab no problems.

Title: Re:How to mount CPU in Cab?
Post by: _Iz- on November 26, 2003, 05:33:17 pm

I removed one of the screws at the back of the computer case that holds the case side on and put it through one leg of an "L-bracket" before screwing it back into the case. I then screwed the other side of the "L-bracket" to the inside of the arcade cabinet with a wood screw.

Title: Re:How to mount CPU in Cab?
Post by: Tilzs on November 26, 2003, 05:52:52 pm

Any reason to have it standing up? Why not lay it on it's side, it'd be much more stable.

Title: Re:How to mount CPU in Cab?
Post by: JustMichael on November 27, 2003, 07:13:32 pm

I stood mine up between the coin drawer and the side of the cabinet.  It gets much better airflow that way (and fits in the cab).

Title: Re:How to mount CPU in Cab?
Post by: 1UP on November 27, 2003, 08:44:48 pm

Mounting the hardware is a good idea if you plan to move your cab.  If you want a cool way to mount, check this out:

(http://www.1uparcade.com/images/pcmount_panel.jpg)

I mounted the side panel of my new PC case to the inside of my cab's back access door using 6 wood screws (reinforced with finishing washers.)  Make sure the door is mounted so that the case won't hit any monitor shelf etc, and that there is enough room at the back for cables when the door is closed.

(http://www.1uparcade.com/images/pcmount_screw.jpg)

Now the PC case is easily attached/detached by sliding it onto the side panel hooks.  The PC is secured in place with a single brass case thumbscrew.

(http://www.1uparcade.com/images/pcmount_mounted.jpg)

This arrangement allows easy access to the front of the PC buttons, drives and the front panel USB by opening the back door just a few inches.  The height of the PC makes plugging/unplugging cables easier.  The only drawback is that the case must be unmounted and all cables unplugged if you want to get inside the case to upgrade hardware etc, but this is infrequent enough, and it only takes a few seconds to pull all the plugs and unmount the PC.  So far, I love the setup!  8)

BTW, this is called the "Neon Blue" case and is a common offering on custom PC sites found on pricewatch.  I got it from TufShop.com.  This case SUCKS!  It was supposed to come with a neon case light.  Uh-uh.  The light was missing, the case and side panel were heavily dented, the blue front panel is broken loose on one corner, and when I opened it, all the screws were pouring out of the ripped screw pack.  Despite this, there was no damage at all to the box it came in...  Worst is that I paid $60 for it!!  >:(

It is also made from the thinnest metal I've ever seen this side of a Pepsi can, and even the panel the motherboard mounts to is easily bent.  The upside of this is that it is very light and easy to mount.  Oh well...

Title: Re:How to mount CPU in Cab?
Post by: shumph on November 28, 2003, 12:03:14 am

i just used no case free mounted moutherboard on a sheetmetal plate that i attached motherboard standoffs to then mounted plate to side of case.

then i used small strips of wood and 51/2 inch adapter brackets to mount drives.

power supply got mounted to bottom of cab.

front of cab under cp has a four port usb hub mounted so i can plug in usb device if i need to or plug in a memory stick reader (i use memory sticks to add roms to machine)