briefcase super computer

sneakyn8 · Post by **sneakyn8** » Sun Aug 24, 2008 4:31 pm

OK so i have decided to make a computer case out of a briefcase and i need suggestions of parts and prices and i mean the best parts and configurations as possibble

xbox · Post by **xbox** » Sun Aug 24, 2008 4:32 pm

Easy, just stick a laptop in a briefcase, screw it down, and put sliders on the top that opens the computer with the briefcase.

sneakyn8 · Post by **sneakyn8** » Sun Aug 24, 2008 4:44 pm

xbox wrote:Easy, just stick a laptop in a briefcase, screw it down, and put sliders on the top that opens the computer with the briefcase.

actually that dosnt even make sense to do im looking for a desktop computer in a briefcase

guysullavin · Post by **guysullavin** » Sun Aug 24, 2008 4:49 pm

sneakyn8 wrote:
xbox wrote:Easy, just stick a laptop in a briefcase, screw it down, and put sliders on the top that opens the computer with the briefcase.
actually that dosnt even make sense to do im looking for a desktop computer in a briefcase

how big a breifcase?
and damn that will be heavy

xbox · Post by **xbox** » Sun Aug 24, 2008 4:51 pm

I don't think you'll be able to take that on planes.
But sorry I don't know much about building computers.

sneakyn8 · Post by **sneakyn8** » Sun Aug 24, 2008 4:54 pm

guysullavin wrote:
sneakyn8 wrote:
xbox wrote:Easy, just stick a laptop in a briefcase, screw it down, and put sliders on the top that opens the computer with the briefcase.
actually that dosnt even make sense to do im looking for a desktop computer in a briefcase
how big a breifcase?
and damn that will be heavy

it will certainly be lighter than your standard desktop computer case and it will be standard size with an lcd moniter that just barely fits in the lid

WaeV · Post by **WaeV** » Sun Aug 24, 2008 5:32 pm

You'll need fan holes. Also, check that a standard size motherboard will fit.

sneakyn8 · Post by **sneakyn8** » Sun Aug 24, 2008 5:35 pm

WaeV wrote:You'll need fan holes. Also, check that a standard size motherboard will fit.

i have everything worked out but i just need suggestions on parts

WaeV · Post by **WaeV** » Sun Aug 24, 2008 6:35 pm

So a regular sized motherboard will fit? What kind of worked out do you mean? Different parts are different sizes and have different power requirements.

To actually buy the parts, I highly recommend http://www.newegg.com/ . They have pretty good prices and tons of reviews.

-Legendary- · Post by **-Legendary-** » Sun Aug 24, 2008 6:50 pm

I think it will all fit.. My grandmas CPU is REAL small.. and she has a LCD screen. xD.

TomClancey · Post by **TomClancey** » Sun Aug 24, 2008 7:20 pm

Have you put into consideration adequate cooling?

MoDFox · Post by **MoDFox** » Sun Aug 24, 2008 7:51 pm

Like this?
http://techrepublic.com.com/2346-10877_11-1184.html

Yamagushi · Post by **Yamagushi** » Sun Aug 24, 2008 8:28 pm

I have a spare laptop monitor sitting around from an old dead laptop and ive always wondered how to wire it to a pc/xbox1 etc, anyone have any helpful links?

sneakyn8 · Post by **sneakyn8** » Sun Aug 24, 2008 9:26 pm

MoDFox wrote:Like this?
http://techrepublic.com.com/2346-10877_11-1184.html

o wow my idea was stolen o no

but yeah basically but bigger

Xeno2 · Post by **Xeno2** » Mon Aug 25, 2008 5:05 am

WaeV wrote:You'll need fan holes. Also, check that a standard size motherboard will fit.

Which standard though?
ATX or MATX?
ATX would be a little too big in my personal opinion a MATX would be better as those are designed for media centers although may not support crossfire/sli i dont think it would matter as long as you had a decent set of components and adequate cooling.

CompKronos · Post by **CompKronos** » Mon Aug 25, 2008 9:52 pm

technically stolen again.

also recommendations are to use a micro atx board one that supports at least on on board Ethernet port. probably using intel chipset considering some of there newer chips have been able to have lower power needs and decent functionality.another recommendations would be get two laptop drive and then you can slap them into and raid 0 array for up to 500 gb(s) storage. (my lappy lapz has 320 total). other then that probably a power supply that is under 750 watts because they get large at that size to much smaller of course at lower wattages.

Cuda · Post by **Cuda** » Mon Aug 25, 2008 11:17 pm

Mini ATX and/or Liquid Cooling mb? You'll have to add a lot of shock protection if you still want to make the PC Portable.

Cobain · Post by **Cobain** » Fri Aug 29, 2008 4:11 pm

a brief case sound slike it will insolate it and keep it hot....
thats not good of course

will it be open when in use? or will it be closed?

will your monitor be in it?
or are you just going to use it like any other tower?

sneakyn8 · Post by **sneakyn8** » Fri Aug 29, 2008 4:20 pm

monitor in top internal stuff in bottom fans and psu and stuff in back i dont know if i will cover everything with the keyboard or not

mr_penguin · Post by **mr_penguin** » Fri Aug 29, 2008 9:02 pm

If your briefcase is about the size of an xbox then your going to need a mini ITX motherboard, laptop hardrive, a small power supply, and a slimline cd/dvd drive and a dremel to cut the briefcase.

Just a few questions.

Is this going to be a main computer or more for show?

Is there a price limit you at or not really? Don't worry, it shouldn't be over $600.

And what do you mean by super computer, something just fast or are you going to need it for specific things?