DIY Wooden PC Case! - ITX | Woodworking | 3D Printing

In this video I go through the process of desigining and building my own wooden ITX case.
Overall dimensions are:
(L x W x H) 336 x 196 x 305 mm /13.2" x 7.7" x 12"
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[@YeahNoTellTheTruth]

No special tools, no fancy presses, no expensive machines. Thank you.

[@mxcbuilds6633]

Thanks for watching! :)

[@jokalee]

*_And here I am complaining about not having enough room in my garage for my projects and this guy is in his living room creating a Masterpiece! Excellent!_*

[@mxcbuilds6633]

Thanks! This was a pretty small project tho haha

[@x240strongx]

Truly admirable work of art you've created here! Would love to make a wooden case like this myself one day, and I'd be proud if I could achieve something even a fraction as clean and professional looking as this. 👍

[@mxcbuilds6633]

Thank you! Just give it a go, this isnt my first custom case, definitely learned alot from making my first one which made this iteration possible.

[@x240strongx]

@@mxcbuilds6633 I hear ya! I really should! But alas, life has thrown so many curve balls my way lately, I don't even have time to get on my PC anymore. Actually just sold my GPU for a nice profit.... Needed the money severely. I'll just live vicariously through you and share in your joy of the beauty of this thing haha

[@mandallmasterson9448]

Legend mate thank you I will give fusion a whirl

[@thejman713]

Why does this only have 1.4k views? This is amazing! And all done without a tablesaw nor a router!

[@mxcbuilds6633]

Thanks mate, its one of the few videos on my very new channel so the KZbin algorithm is unlikely to pick it up anytime soon. Time will tell :)

[@bra1nc417d]

Better question, why less than 100K+ subscribers? MXC Builds, is going to be popular.

[@CrapE_DM]

Nice. This is the most polished DIY wooden case I've seen so far. Good craftsmanship, and the 3D printed parts add some real style to the build.

[@BiffMcCloud]

I cant believe I've never thought of using masking tape to keep my joint glue ups clean, I'll be using that technique for the rest of my life now 😂 Absolutely loved watching the build process, I hope to build my own custom case someday

[@ueibex]

Trabalho espetacular. Vou fazer um desse. Obrigado pelas medidas.

[@tk72231968]

Excellent wood working skills you have. I can only imagine what you could have done with a router and scroll saw. 👌

[@mxcbuilds6633]

Thank you very much! I've gone ahead and bought myself a circular saw to use on the next case! :D

[@TechByMattB]

Awesome job, the design on this is great.

[@mxcbuilds6633]

Thanks mate! I hope to be able to produce videos of your quality one day :)

[@TechByMattB]

@@mxcbuilds6633 The quality of this video for only being your second one is really good. One thing to consider is adding more voice over explanations during the parts where you are just showing the process and playing music. If you ever want to talk about video production or if you have any questions you are welcome to DM me on twitter. Hopefully one day we can collab on a project/video.

[@mxcbuilds6633]

Thanks for the offer man, really appreciate it. I might hit you up one day

[@mstchiefa7892]

love the meticulous work and patience that went into creating this, final product was great

[@mxcbuilds6633]

Thank you very much!

[@vonwolfeo]

Looks absolutely fantastic. Very inspiring, I would love to create a custom case one day!

[@mxcbuilds6633]

Thank you! I wanted to make a case that didn't involve very complex tools/techniques so that people would be able to give it a go themselves :)

[@y0utubeu5ername]

Fantastic result! Looks absolutely fabulous!

[@mxcbuilds6633]

Thank you very much! Consider a sub so you won't miss my upcoming build :)

[@rwhite9994]

Tip: some great dust filtration screens that is easy and cheap... are easily found at home box store or online, like a Lowes or Home Depot ... is shop vac bags and filters. Do not get tight hepa filters, but shallower micron screen or bags that you then cut with scissors and use either paste glue or double sided tape or even set up a velcro mesh holder. Or like I do, take the fans off and put the screen in between the fans and case. Check air flows after, to make sure you have enough air pressure. Some fans are highflow, some high pressure and some materials are just too dense to blow enough air through. You can buy really cheap screens online as well, but these are so much more customizable.

[@mxcbuilds6633]

I used some nylon mesh I found for 4 dollars per metre in the fabric store as dust filtration. Works pretty well!

[@nomadgamer168]

This is such a nice build. And I really like how you make do with limited tools as well. Cheers and thanks for sharing.

[@mxcbuilds6633]

Thank you!

[@MihaiPetrescuSydney]

Really nice work. I think I used the same power button on mine. What I did with my wood case is that I made the fan holes square. That allowed me to put the fans inside the wood frame. The fans are 25mm, the wood is 18mm. I also went all wood, no ply wood. Nice idea regarding the attaching of the glass, what I did for mine is that I slide it in in some groves made in the wood. My case definetly looks worse :) but it is mine.

[@mxcbuilds6633]

That sounds great! How did you mount the fans to the wood?

[@appleapple3855]

Outstanding!

[@PuleenPatel]

This is gorgeous. Very well done! :)

[@mxcbuilds6633]

Thank you :)

[@user-vb3vb8el2p]

Looks absolutely fantastic. Amazing Work~!!!

[@mxcbuilds6633]

Thank you! Please consider subbing if you haven't already :))

[@all_nonsense]

Круто получилось, Красавчик!

[@emanueldumea8217]

Gorgeous

[@Alphahydro]

One of the most interesting videos I've seen in some time. Beautiful.

[@mxcbuilds6633]

Thank you! Glad you found it interesting :)

[@OldspeedMFG]

Great vid and nice planted tank!

[@cheeying8573]

Great work!!

[@user-in4ij8iq4c]

Very nice. Straight forward to the building process and the result is awesome

[@mxcbuilds6633]

Thanks for watching :)

[@oliverwitt260]

I love it!!! 😍 Great work... 🤗👌👌👌

[@FredPalmerJr1]

Beautifully done my friend. And an awesome video. Can't wait to see what you create next. Subbed in. And will be watching your build video next.

[@mxcbuilds6633]

Thanks for the support mate :)

[@antypanag1]

best diy pc case ever seen !!!!!!!! would love to have 1 like this !!!!

[@mxcbuilds6633]

Thanks! There are many better ones out there for sure. Still improving :))

[@antypanag1]

@@mxcbuilds6633 yours is not the 1st one i see. i have seen many. i insist in my opinion ;)

[@Erowens98]

Just a pointer for anyone interested in doing this themselves. Make sure you use a high quality plywood for the motherboard tray and seal it well. Normal wood, especially when left untreated, will expand and contract significantly with room humidity levels. Up to 10mm over the length of a motherboard. That repetitive stress is likely to break the board over time. Plywood has significantly less moisture shrinkage, so it's less of an issue for it. And you can further reduce it by sealing the plywood with a lacquer (on all sides/edges). Feel free to use any kind of wood for the rest of the case. Unless you're doing a hard line custom loop. If you do a custom loop the shrinkage/expansion could make fittings become loose.

[@mxcbuilds6633]

Thank you for your detailed insight! I was worried about my mounting method for the side glass panels. Do you think the expansion along the grain of wood would be significant? I've read that it's the expansion across the grain that's the real issue.

[@Erowens98]

@@mxcbuilds6633 Yeah, expansion is negligible radially (along the grain), Unless you live in a tropical climate, generally less than 1% from season to season. So I wouldn't worry about it. At worst, you might have to expand the holes a little bit to allow a little slack when the slight expansion/contraction has occurred. As you said, it's the tangential (across the grain) expansion you have to worry about when it comes to wood.

[@mxcbuilds6633]

Alright thanks for that sanity check :))

[@cooljaybz]

Brilliant! Teach me master!

[@Alphahydro]

Beautiful

[@sauletto1]

I am thoroughly impressed with everything about this video. Wow. Subscribed !

[@mxcbuilds6633]

Thank you for your support, I really appreciate it :)

[@robertchamberlin2362]

Awesome !!!!!

[@mxcbuilds6633]

Thank you! Consider subscribing for my upcoming build (it's going to be a vertical ITX) 😉

[@MrPurpleOfficial]

Great craftsmanship!

[@mxcbuilds6633]

Thanks Mr. Purple 😎

[@eugenefeder4880]

Masterpiece's guy!

[@mxcbuilds6633]

Thank you! :)

[@zmzjm]

Omg dude, that’s amazing

[@mxcbuilds6633]

Thank you! How did you find this video? :o

[@kraftycarper]

i would pay to have a case like that great job keep up the fantastic work your doing

[@mxcbuilds6633]

Thanks!

[@kraftycarper]

@@mxcbuilds6633 not a worrry lad i recognise quality when i see it

[@Sokol10]

Beautiful work.

[@mxcbuilds6633]

Thank you :))

[@RCzan13]

that is beautiful!!! great job :D

[@mxcbuilds6633]

Thank you very much :)

[@marksadventures3889]

Pure quality - well done sir. Would you be doing templated sections for builds? I think they'd have a market. did I miss something? USB fittings? Other connectors? I'll go back - see if I missed them. Sorry, I missed it.

[@hy0chan]

very satisfying!

[@mxcbuilds6633]

Thanks for watching! :)

[@CHITUS]

Amazing build. Could you provide the files for the 3d printed brackets for the pci slot and the riser cable bracket by chance?

[@kell7689]

Amazing man. Just awesome. You should have a website with guides! Wouldn't mind donating.

[@3rutu5]

love the work, looks like you got most of that gear from bunnings :) One thing i did was get a hole saw attached for my drill that could cut out those holes a little easier, but might be difficult with that particular cordless drill. I always wanted to try a SFF unit so might get me going again, great work

[@mxcbuilds6633]

Haha yep, spot on! If I were to make this more I would definitely get a hole Saw as well.

[@3rutu5]

@@mxcbuilds6633 where did you get the threaded inserts and magnets?

[@mxcbuilds6633]

I order most of the hardware from AliExpress

[@viejito]

Amazing !

[@mxcbuilds6633]

Thanks!

[@D3M1N1]

I love it, I would have acetone washed the 3d printed fan grills to remove the print lines

[@mxcbuilds6633]

Thanks! Yeah would have done that if I printed with ABS but I printed in PLA

[@MahmoudAlkabar]

Like 🔥

[@zhenyalesnoy]

Симпатичный под ретро корпус. Главное - противопожарный ))

[@mxcbuilds6633]

Все должно быть в порядке. Спасибо за просмотр :)

[@handcraftedbynate]

Great work, and truly inspiring! I think I need to do something similar one day - how did you decide on the actual dimensions of the case?

[@mxcbuilds6633]

I played around in 3d modelling to come out with the dimensions and layouts

[@BaliPortalNewsTV]

Nice bro

[@dadangpermana5292]

good job.. awesome...

[@mxcbuilds6633]

Thanks!

[@MilesHimself241]

Noice!

[@mxcbuilds6633]

Thanks!

[@mayhemmodz]

congrats!!

[@mxcbuilds6633]

Thanks!

[@adenb76]

Very well, congratulations 👏🏾 Can you please share the complete measurements of the components ?!

[@mxcbuilds6633]

Thanks! At the moment, the CAD models have some dimensions that are not exact, maybe when I clean up the model I will release it.

[@FreekHoekstra]

@@mxcbuilds6633 would love this :)

[@danarrib]

@@mxcbuilds6633 Hey man... Please don't forget us... Share this project with us!

[@DonPedro-dy1ly]

Клёвая работа. Правда дороже выйдет чем купить готовый из металла

[@planespottermp.4906]

so cool broo

[@gianlucaluisi8695]

amazing

[@mxcbuilds6633]

Thanks brother

[@weltelesandrade]

Good morning, could you make the project available as a whole, the measurements of all the pieces, even the 3D ones, it was wonderful to have the case in varnished wood, in short it was a work of art, that's why you share the whole project 100%, it would allow and encourage even more people build wooden computer case.

[@mxcbuilds6633]

Thank you for your interest in the design, I am planning to publish the 3D files on Etsy for purchase but haven't upload yet.

[@TechiesUnofficial]

Besides having a unique looking case, are there any other advantages? How much does it weigh empty? Nice work, very precise.

[@mxcbuilds6633]

Thank you. I don't see other advantages, I just enjoy building it as a hobby and proud to have a completely unique PC case. I did not weigh the empty case but it's quite light as I used pine for this build. The next build will be significantly heavier as I'm using hardwood. Sub so you don't miss that!

[@ruyvieira104]

Nice thermally insulated case

[@mxcbuilds6633]

Thanks for watching.

[@omersalihgencdal3394]

Bilgisayar kasası efsane olmuş

[@mxcbuilds6633]

Thanks!

[@MrQueenReal]

wow cool bro 😯👍

[@mxcbuilds6633]

Thanks mate!

[@ijelic1604]

Mate, this is awesome, you really have sick talent! Great work!!! I really am amazed by this project and how you made everything perfect! Keep up the good work :)

[@mxcbuilds6633]

Thank you very much! :)

[@janetgan6365]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@mxcbuilds6633]

Hahaha thanks mom! ❤️❤️❤️

[@ornn6177]

this might be a big request but is there anyway you could make an itx case (even a digital design) that has the motherboard on the opposite side of where you had yours with the gpu fans facing the bottom with room for intakes under the gpu

[@mxcbuilds6633]

I've done a quick concept of this lay out before. Might put more work into it after my other projects

[@onogrirwin]

Better than most!

[@mxcbuilds6633]

Thank you! :)

[@dunknow9486]

Look great. Will be nicer for me if side panel is wood too

[@adamlabrecque8474]

You got the .stls for the 3D printed parts

[@mrcmark1]

very nice

[@mxcbuilds6633]

Thank you.

[@bigbraintime8632]

bro i also want to build this case can you pls share the thickness of the wood you used . And are those the outer dimensions that you have mentioned in the description

[@mxcbuilds6633]

Hi, I've used 19mm boards. Yeah the dimensions listed in the description are outer dimensions

[@bigbraintime8632]

@@mxcbuilds6633 thanks brother 🙏😀

[@musabjunaidi]

Your work is great, I love every single one of your builds. Have watched it multiple times. Can you make something similar to Dr Zaber Sentry or Node 202. Please make a patreon page, where we can buy your plans.

[@mxcbuilds6633]

Thanks for you interest in my designs. I plan to publish on Etsy but haven't gotten to it yet!

[@LOlLelek]

Hi, unfortunately, I don’t know if you’ll still see this on such an old video, but when you create your objects in Fusion 360, how do you know how large and where the holes need to be so that the GPU, motherboard, screws and other components fit?

[@mxcbuilds6633]

I use a combination of GrabCad models, real life parts and trial and error to get the dimensions right

[@kravenschneiderstroheim2594]

Please be kind enough to upload and post how to design and build a CRT (Analog) monitor case or chassis. I thank you in advance for your kind attention, help and prompt response.

[@mxcbuilds6633]

Hi, sorry but I don't think I would know how to design something like that.

[@jmun3688]

7:40 sheeeesh that drip

[@mxcbuilds6633]

Hahaha 🤣

[@mandallmasterson9448]

Hey mate I want to make one like this but a touch smaller but still MATX. What was the 3d modelling program you used

[@mxcbuilds6633]

I used fusion 360. This is an itx case and it barely has any spare room. I think building a matx one that's smaller than this would be close to impossible? Just my thoughts

[@matiasyoyo5022]

ariflow goes brrrrr

[@mxcbuilds6633]

The air flow is great! :D

[@garethsnaim8174]

very good

[@mxcbuilds6633]

Thank you :)

[@DrLIRAAAAAAA]

What kind of wood did you use? It looks like pinus.

[@mxcbuilds6633]

I have used pine wood in this project

[@johnstancliff7328]

heres a challenge for you.... Take a 32" flatscreen TV and make an old style console cabinet for it and make the button work from the from of the unit... talk about custom...

[@mxcbuilds6633]

That's oddly specific haha

[@johnstancliff7328]

I saw a video of a guy who took a 19" Flatscreen and made a tabletop set... looked nice but he never really caught the idea of dismantling the TV and actually mounting the guts inside the cabinet... he just set the TV inside the cabinet and secured it... to actually integrate the electronics with the cabinet like they used to do would be cool to see... it can be done... I think its time to bring back some classic style TV's... I'm tired of all this plastic stuff....

[@andreas_aqua]

what design tool you used for that project is there a free solution or a better free recommendation ?

[@mxcbuilds6633]

I use fusion360. It's free and I like it alot, highly recommend!

[@andreas_aqua]

@@mxcbuilds6633 thank you

[@alexandrec212]

ficou lindo, manda os desenhos das peças.....

[@talha21333]

@MXC Builds , I would like to build this pc case where can i find the design files for this

[@TheRMUPs]

Does this fit 120mm or 140mm fans?

[@mxcbuilds6633]

This case uses 4x 140mm Arctic P14 fans. Check them out in my Build video :D

[@cruzslns769]

Can you make a regular atx case next itx mobo are expensive lol

[@IPXXDE2K8PH]

i will make the atx ones

[@JoshuaAllgaier]

would you be willing to send me the pdf of the blueprints? i would love to make this but have no idea

[@mxcbuilds6633]

Sorry I didn't get around to finishing up the files so its actually abit wrong. Don't have time to commit to fixing it at the moment.

[@user-dc9cg1um5v]

Its AMAZING! Like, sub!

[@andrewvirtue5048]

Thermals or it didn't happen... Looks great!

[@mxcbuilds6633]

At the end

[@djcarluru8565]

hola ,no tenéis las medidas de este proyecto ????? me gustaría hacerlo para mi ??????? un saludo

[@MrWaterproofsoap]

Do you post the CAD files anywhere?

[@Hdtjdjbszh]

do you sell the files for this? I would love to make a few edits and try something on a cnc router

[@jonnywondr]

Dude this is amazing. But instead of gluing and screwing all the panels together, why not just use wooden/metal insert and have embedded magnets alongside, for the sake of modularity. so it wont bond permanently.

[@mxcbuilds6633]

Thanks for watching. Cool idea, but I prefer a more solid construction. It's not like I plan to change the panels anytime soon anyway.

[@cuongnguyenviet]

what's software which you use?

[@mxcbuilds6633]

I used Fusion360

[@joemama8243]

You should open up the front panel so you will have intake

[@mxcbuilds6633]

I have full intakes for the 2 bottom fans. I wanted to keep the front panel as clean as possible to show off the wood look. Thanks for watching.

[@TheRMUPs]

Is there any chance we could get all the files for this? For the cutouts and also the 3D prints. I'd be willing to pay for them

[@mxcbuilds6633]

Thank you for your interest, I'm working towards releasing them on Etsy but haven't gotten to it yet

[@sabyasacheebanik6018]

I am interested to build my own system like You can You pls list all the screws You used

[@mxcbuilds6633]

The lengths will all vary with our own design, but I mostly used m3x 12 mm screws

[@Spikyzzzz]

Gaming babushka approves this

[@mxcbuilds6633]

Haha I dont know what gaming babushka is,but thanks!

[@lukesylvester2022]

1,000th like

[@mxcbuilds6633]

Thank you :)

[@flasha29]

Needs some top I/O but other than that very classy

[@mxcbuilds6633]

Thanks! Decided not to have I/O to keep the clean look. Using a USB hub instead.

[@iCHN1949]

Draw with what software?

[@mxcbuilds6633]

Fusion360

[@minh10huy]

Awesome, could you please share me a designed source 3D?

[@mxcbuilds6633]

Thanks, the 3d file I have for the case is not that accurate as I made mistakes on the fan holes and not accounting for 27mm fans. Had to modify the wood after I cut them. I may release a full CAD file when I get the time to correct these errors.