CBC - cardboard box computer

SkyKast · Nov 8, 2008

In my process of creating a new case for an old computer (my other case mod), my friend came up with a crazy idea to put a computer in a USPS shipping box. Since i am so loyal to my first project i decided to use a separate computer to do this one. Using 5 extra fans and a normal shipping box I will create the CBC!! (cardboard box computer)

SkyKast · Nov 8, 2008

here are the cutouts for the case lol:

Wozzer · Nov 8, 2008

Another good project. Subscribed !

SkyKast · Nov 8, 2008

thanks!

SkyKast · Nov 8, 2008

ok so this is a pict update where I show you the mobo and PSU in the base box with the wires sticking out an the I/O ports

wires:

I/O ports:

power supply:

ShadowFold · Nov 8, 2008

What is it with the awesome mods and tpu lately

cant wait to see the end product!

SkyKast · Nov 8, 2008

thanks, should be done soon

panchoman · Nov 8, 2008

this will be interesting

SkyKast · Nov 8, 2008

panchoman said:
this will be interesting

that's what I'm going for !!!!! thanks for the reply

SkyKast · Nov 9, 2008

here is the cd drive in:

and the fan in the back:

3870x2 · Nov 9, 2008

Cheap bastard, you could have just told us you couldnt afford a real case! lol
i was thinking about doing this also, ill see how it works out for you. You might want to use something to strengthen the inside of the box, also helping with static resistance, like plastic or rubber lining.

Binge · Nov 9, 2008

Make sure nothing can get too hot... I've burnt stuff with much greater thermal resistance by accident with computer components

This is awesome though!

SkyKast · Nov 9, 2008

Binge said:
Make sure nothing can get too hot... I've burnt stuff with much greater thermal resistance by accident with computer components

This is awesome though!

thanks for the comment. I set it up so the Mobo is not touching the cardboard and installed 6 fans!!

AKlass · Nov 9, 2008

sweet mod. You should try to mount an lcd screen on the box.

SkyKast · Nov 9, 2008

AKlass said:
sweet mod. You should try to mount an lcd screen on the box.

hah nice If I had a smaller one then my 22" monitor

CyberDruid · Nov 9, 2008

I wonder if the USPS would ship that

SkyKast · Nov 9, 2008

LOL I would have to tell them to ignore all the wires and holes in the box!

SkyKast · Nov 9, 2008

Ok so it is finally finished. After a full day of work it is finito!

Here are some pics of the final project:

IT WORKS WOHOOOO!!! IT POWERED UP!

So there ya go, hope I didn't overload you with picts! It was fun, but I probably wont leave it together for more than a couple days.

Hope you guys enjoyed this project log!

POST AWAY! I love hearing what you guys have to say!

Binge · Nov 9, 2008

That is freakin sexy. I LOVE how you did the fans xD

SkyKast · Nov 9, 2008

thanks a lot! it was fun but time consuming and tedious, its not like working with metal, in a way its harder

ShadowFold · Nov 9, 2008

Yea nice work with the fans!

DrunkenMafia · Nov 9, 2008

lol, thats awesome. Can you somehow hide all the cables inside the box, it would make it look even more like a .... uuummmm. well a box!!! :laugh:

Binge · Nov 9, 2008

I just figured this is probably the lightest possible LAN-box ever :laugh:

SkyKast · Nov 9, 2008

yah lol

95Viper · Nov 9, 2008

That is sweet, nicest one I've on the web to date.
And love the color.

And the GET it on EBay on top of box...LOL

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