My ghetto mini-ITX mod in an SN41G2 case

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I have not posted this el-cheapo mod I did before,but thought it might amuse some of you. Here is a work log of sorts:
http://forums.hexus.net/pc-hardware/201093-decisions-decisions.html

Basically,I had an SN41G2 case lying around with the PF16 mesh cover and an HX520W.

Motherboard



Cooler



The cooler is only 5CM in height.

Final Result

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Anyway,a few days ago I was considering getting a new case so I could use the HD5850 and the Core i3 together. However,the cases I wanted were either too large or too expensive.

Then,I realised why not mod my current case some more??

I have added some pictures to show the new changes.

I replaced the Corsair HX520W with a Shuttle PC63J 500W PSU. The existing Corsair Vengeance  DDR3 was replaced by a some Corsair Vengeance LP DDR3 and an 80MM fan was inserted as a system exhaust.

I had to cut some more of the case so I could insert the HD5850 1GB.

The 5.25" drive is only occupied by an SSD ATM. I am thinking of adding a card reader or VFD display. I will also need to get some shorter SATA cables too.









The new system is smaller than the Shuttle P2 chassis.



It also smaller than the current H3 and H7 chassis too.

[tino]

You could probably put some mesh around that, something like the following.

http://www.mnpctech.com/moddersmesh.html , it is sold in the UK, although I can't find the place atm.

That would look nice as a 'cage' around the graphics card.