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Outsider
Apr 1st, 2007, 01:36 PM
Where can I find a mechanical drawing of a computer case?

I'd like to design my own plexyglass case, and would like to have a reference from which to make my own drawings from.
I will be first drawing it up in 3D (wchich is why I want some drawings to start off with), to make sure everything will fit as I want it, then making it later this summer.

toujours
Apr 1st, 2007, 02:06 PM
Google, noobs (http://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-a&rls=org.mozilla%3Aen-US%3Aofficial&channel=s&hl=en&q=atx+standard&btnG=Google+Search)

The formfactors website looks like it has lots of useful information...

Outsider
Apr 1st, 2007, 05:22 PM
Google, noobs (http://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-a&rls=org.mozilla%3Aen-US%3Aofficial&channel=s&hl=en&q=atx+standard&btnG=Google+Search)

The formfactors website looks like it has lots of useful information...
And that's the first place I looked before I posted. Yes, it has a lot of information, but didn't find things like CDROM/HD mounting holes spacing, cutout size for fans, drive bay size... stuff I'd easily find on a drawing.
I did spend time googling this before posting... I was hoping that someone had (or had come accross) some case drawings...

toujours
Apr 1st, 2007, 05:36 PM
My apologies...

How about grabbing specs for CD drives from Samsung, Sony, etc ?
For fans it depends on the model you will be buying I suppose

I think you will have trouble finding all the info in one place though. Have you tried the case modders' websites ?

forthman
Apr 1st, 2007, 10:28 PM
Long shot here but I've seen homebuilt custom cases in gaming magazines,maybe you could try the gaming magazine websites for more info.

Spor 13
Apr 1st, 2007, 10:37 PM
I think I remember Antec putting drawings on their product descriptions...