Size does matter!

Iateronmly · 19-September-03, 11:26 PM

And exact dimensions help. I am hoping someone can point me in the direction of where to get the specs for standard sizes of PC parts. I need to know the exact spacing for the risers for a standard ATX mobo (and mATX), screw placement and outside dimensions of standard CD Rom drive, exterior dimensions and yet again, screw locations of a standard ATX power supply. It's going to be a long winter here in Alaska, and I'm gonna start designing my custom case.

Also, anyone know of a good company to have custom metal working farmed out to? If not, it isn't a big deal, I still have contacts from my old systems design days, but if anyone knows a shop with a good laser or water cutting machine would be great.

C'mon folks, serious question which is getting rare on the forums. I darn well expect to see 2 pages of useful replys by the end of the night.

j-dogg · 19-September-03, 11:36 PM

well you know what they say, it's not the size of the boat in the storm it's the motion of the ocean

I'll strap some calipers on a motherboard at work tomorrow and let you know, does it have to be metric or standard?

Iateronmly · 19-September-03, 11:37 PM

I work in both metric and standard - I use AutoCAD so I can switch between measurement systems on the fly.

j-dogg · 19-September-03, 11:54 PM

d00d ur an AutoCAD hoe? I never knew you used that program. Of course I am an AutoCAD Thug because Pimps are PR staff lol

yeah ill give it a whack on distances between mounting holes tomorrow and draw up a 2D AutoCAD model of wat it should look like.

Sportbilly · 20-September-03, 12:19 AM

Formfactors.org may have some of the info you're looking for...

Iateronmly · 20-September-03, 12:30 AM

I'm so much of an AutoCAD God, AutoDesk used to give me free licensed software before I was 18 (and he ain't talkin' dat educational use BS). Okay, enough narcism. Actually anymore I'm rather rusty. Haven't used my copy of AutoCAD in over 2 years really.

Attached: A simplified lay out design of mounting holes for a standard ATX mobo just incase someone else needs em. Zipped dwg file.

Iateronmly · 05-October-03, 03:57 AM

Okay, I'm having problems finding dimensions again for slim form factor CD roms.

If anyone can help me search it'd be great.

Sportbilly · 05-October-03, 01:45 PM

I have one right here I can take some digipics and some measurements for ya if you like...

19-September-03, 11:26 PM		#1 (permalink)
Iateronmly Smooth Operator	Size does matter! And exact dimensions help. I am hoping someone can point me in the direction of where to get the specs for standard sizes of PC parts. I need to know the exact spacing for the risers for a standard ATX mobo (and mATX), screw placement and outside dimensions of standard CD Rom drive, exterior dimensions and yet again, screw locations of a standard ATX power supply. It's going to be a long winter here in Alaska, and I'm gonna start designing my custom case. Also, anyone know of a good company to have custom metal working farmed out to? If not, it isn't a big deal, I still have contacts from my old systems design days, but if anyone knows a shop with a good laser or water cutting machine would be great. C'mon folks, serious question which is getting rare on the forums. I darn well expect to see 2 pages of useful replys by the end of the night.

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19-September-03, 11:36 PM		#2 (permalink)
j-dogg Mystical Schwinn Guru	well you know what they say, it's not the size of the boat in the storm it's the motion of the ocean I'll strap some calipers on a motherboard at work tomorrow and let you know, does it have to be metric or standard?

19-September-03, 11:37 PM		#3 (permalink)
Iateronmly Smooth Operator	I work in both metric and standard - I use AutoCAD so I can switch between measurement systems on the fly.

19-September-03, 11:54 PM		#4 (permalink)
j-dogg Mystical Schwinn Guru	d00d ur an AutoCAD hoe? I never knew you used that program. Of course I am an AutoCAD Thug because Pimps are PR staff lol yeah ill give it a whack on distances between mounting holes tomorrow and draw up a 2D AutoCAD model of wat it should look like.

20-September-03, 12:19 AM		#5 (permalink)
Sportbilly Apex Tech Maniac	Formfactors.org may have some of the info you're looking for...

05-October-03, 03:57 AM		#7 (permalink)
Iateronmly Smooth Operator	Okay, I'm having problems finding dimensions again for slim form factor CD roms. If anyone can help me search it'd be great.

05-October-03, 01:45 PM		#8 (permalink)
Sportbilly Apex Tech Maniac	I have one right here I can take some digipics and some measurements for ya if you like...