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Arcade in a box, is a PC safe on wood?

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LGC:
Might want to consider using SSD (if you hadn't already) -> less heat & shock resistant!
And then in laying out the parts, keep in mind you don't block airflow by trying to cram everything into the smallest possible configuration.

yotsuya:

--- Quote from: chopperthedog on February 13, 2013, 09:11:39 pm ---Is there enough room to put the whole computer in there? I've always failed to see the reason why peeps will spend a bunch of time figuring how to mount the components of a computer system in a large upright.


good day.

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Because it seems more authentic that way. That's why I do it.  :cheers:

danny_galaga:

--- Quote from: yotsuya on February 14, 2013, 01:23:21 am ---
--- Quote from: chopperthedog on February 13, 2013, 09:11:39 pm ---Is there enough room to put the whole computer in there? I've always failed to see the reason why peeps will spend a bunch of time figuring how to mount the components of a computer system in a large upright.


good day.

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Because it seems more authentic that way. That's why I do it.  :cheers:

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Agreed, it just looks nicer (",)

matsadona:
I have been running this setup for years, without any issues.
One note though, consider how to damp vibrations caused by the fan(s) and drive(s). Vibrations multiply in the wood and can be really annoying.
There are plenty good reasons to go SSD, and this is certainly one. It also would reduce heating and thus also reduce the need for cooling which will reduce the need for fans and so on...

sdweim85:
In my upright arcade I just left all the parts in the PC case and shoved it in there.  No one was going to see it anyways, and I wired the power button to the front anyways.

Regardless I'm not putting it in a upright, Its going in the control panel box, which won't be large enough to hold the case also.

The SSD is a good idea, that will cut down the heat, allow it to boot faster, and shut down faster.  Looks like I'll be heading to Home Depot this weekend.

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