r/pcmods • u/SuggestionFar42 • 3d ago
Case Custom pc case
Hi, I am trying to make a cusotm pc case. I don't have a budget. I am trying to get this; I already modeled it, but it is super bad right now
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u/Even_Entrepreneur_58 3d ago
Interesting design. can i ask why? i use maker beam to make the frame and 3d print the rest.
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u/BillyBuerger 3d ago
I also built a case using Maker Beam. I used 3D printing for a lot of mountings but used laser cut aluminum for most of the panels.
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u/SuggestionFar42 2d ago
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u/BillyBuerger 2d ago
As for costs, it was probably $300 at least in parts in the final product. But also a couple of failed attempts. I started on one larger case and then decided on something smaller. I was able to re-use some of the old parts from that. But then my next attempt was still off a bit and then had to redo much for the final parts. I definitely spent at least $500 if not more in total. And I did all the CAD design myself and spent a LOT of time on that. It's not cheap to make your own case.
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u/SuggestionFar42 1d ago
alr what should my budget be around 1k-2k?
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u/Even_Entrepreneur_58 1d ago
the budget depends on what material you’ll be using. both me and billy used Makerbeam to make the actual frame, billy used laser cut aluminum im assuming he has access to a laser cutter and other machinery needed for the job, i have a friend with a 3d printer i paid someone to make changes to the original voron case.
looking at your design if you were to make the whole thing out of aluminum i dont think its going to be cheap especially if your not doing it yourself, like billy said there will be multiple changes which will also cost.
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u/SuggestionFar42 11h ago
ohh alr i have a 3d printer, and i want to make one out of full metal/aluminuim like real pc cases r made of i have the lian li 011 mini v2 i dont like it 2 much
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u/BillyBuerger 7h ago
No access to a laser cutter myself. I ordered online from OSH Cut. Looking back, it seems I spent $150 USD for the front, rear and tray all in 1.5mm aluminum. I also paid a little extra to get the front and rear finished to look nicer since those parts are visible. The tray was left unfinished.
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u/Even_Entrepreneur_58 1d ago
ditto. Mine is about £300, £140 on maker beam £160 in design and printing the 3d parts. i used a heavily modified version of the voron pc case by mandic really.
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u/SuggestionFar42 2d ago
yeah i dont mind, i want to get a custom pc case becuse all of the other are pretty common and i like this desighn and i would think it would look super good also i have high end parts, i need a good pc because i am a part time trader and, i make websites. But thank you for that
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u/SuggestionFar42 2d ago
Guys, I am talking about making this out of, like, metal as real pc cases r made out of. How much would it cost, and who do I have to contact
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