Mini ITX Computer and Case: DIY Custom Wooden PC Making the Frame, Aluminum

This video shows how to build an aluminum frame for a custom wooden DIY PC Case made from wood and aluminum.
Watch my full build that shows all the computer components I used and how the woodworking was completed.
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Watch how the frame rails are measured, marked, cut, drilled and formed to make a fun and cool custom computer case for a mini ITX motherboard. I go through many steps including how to drill and tap a threaded hole. The different screws needed for the build. How to custom fit the frame to your power supply.
I chose the Mini ITX motherboard because I like the compact nature. It is the smallest motherboard format that allows you to install a full featured CPU, Graphics Card, 2 sticks of ram and either 1 or 2 SSD Solid State Drives.
Another key component to minimize the sizes is the SFX power supply. This form factor also reduces the foot print of your machine.

[@YRTi]

It's impressive you did everything with hand tools and I'm also impressed with your camera angle. It's spot on!

[@paulchurchill5598]

I really like seeing what I can do with simple tools. Thanks for the kind words.

[@sagarhp2350]

That's nice and compact ., 👍👍 I would like to include RGB and more ventilation for ., @4:55 that's dangerous., Please use vice

[@paulchurchill5598]

Thanks! The case is compact and fits nicely on my desk.

[@digitalkel83]

I love this build, the possibilities with this frame are endless, I think a complete acrylic version would be amazing looking or maybe even a carbon fiber version :D

[@paulchurchill5598]

Let your imagination run wild! Have you seen my Custom Fan install? I use an acrylic panel to mount a 140mm RGB fan. Thank You

[@Str8look]

what camera you use bro?

[@albertwesker3165]

Good work!! 👍👍 The axial compressive strength of commercially available aluminum frames can reach 3 to 5 tons!! Such a case is much tougher than those cases made of cold rolled galvanized steel sheet. Building a computer case by aluminum frames is really an enjoyable thing for DIY.

[@paulchurchill5598]

Glad you like the concept. I enjoyed puzzling this project altogether.

[@fara_dika]

sir any compact disgn for micro atx mobo and bracket vga?

[@brananandreu4086]

i think i’m going to try to do something similar to this with thinner aluminum that i got off of a broken tent/pavilion thing at a festival, but what i’m thinking is putting the back panel of an oem pc case onto the metal so i won’t have to buy standoffs, and have some wood on another side to mount fans and other things, or just have them mounted to the metal

[@paulchurchill5598]

Let me know how the build goes. I have a new one in the works. Thanks for watching.

[@donmccormick615]

Could you make a version of this that’s all metal, the wood kinda hurts the aesthetic

[@paulchurchill5598]

Glad you watched the video. All metal wood look cool!!!

[@noname-cp8ki]

thank YOU for such detail video - you did EXACTLY about what i think. (except that I would not put 4 legs - there is no need for them ...) 1-very simply construction. 2-everybody can repeat after you and receive exactly same result. this is very important - accessibility to everyoune. 3-minimal used space inside case exactly hwat needed and nothing esle. 4-And even under mainboard are space and if just move aside PSU on 2-3cm we can put low profile GPU!

[@paulchurchill5598]

Wow! Glad you liked the build. Check out my latest video... Open Frame Mini-ITX Computer - DIY PC aluminum Extrusion ...and it has a GPU.

[@RohitBanerjee]

Can you please provide link for the 3-in-1 drill bit (drill, tap, counter-sink) used in this video?

[@SuperFredAZ]

machine-head? I think you mean Phillips ( "crosshead" )machine screw

[@paulchurchill5598]

Here's the product description. "Machine Screws, Flat Head, Phillips Drive, #6-32 X 3/8 in, Grade 18-8 Stainless Steel."

[@SectorZeroGP]

I have a question… wouldnt this have a risk of electricity if the case is made of aluminum 😢?

[@paulchurchill5598]

So far so good! A normal metal case is conductive too. The motherboard mounting holes metal linings to allow grounding to the case. I definitely though about this before I built it and glad it's not a problem.

[@SectorZeroGP]

@@paulchurchill5598 Ohhh i see :D In that case very nice work bro ^^

[@givenfirstnamefamilyfirstn3935]

PCIe x16 graphics card support and aperture?

[@paulchurchill5598]

Great idea! You should check my open frame build. Complete with riser cable and graphics card.

[@ultrabot3699]

What is the highest temperature?

[@paulchurchill5598]

Love all the SUBS! Stay tuned for ventilation upgrade video...

[@ryanchow32]

How the size back panel (mother board)..

[@paulchurchill5598]

I built this with a Mini-ITX motherboard. It measures 6.7 × 6.7 in (17 × 17 cm)

[@parkerazz4385]

Will definitely adapt this method to make a opean frame design. Will use revits to hold all the pieces together.

[@mert4504]

fostum merhaba türkiyeden yazıyorum sana böyle bit atx kasa yapıp gönderirmisin ne kadar fiyatı tutarsa ?

[@paulchurchill5598]

Thanks for watching!

[@Doobie3010]

Smart,sharp build.

[@paulchurchill5598]

Appreciate it!

[@marciopaulo1708]

Unpainted aluminum does not short out components

[@hhkk6155]

It can, but in a good case parts don't touch metal

[@DjLundbladh]

the wood :/

[@paulchurchill5598]

Thanks for watching! Checkout my all aluminum Open Frame build...

[@asmongoldsmouth9839]

Plywood has never been a wood I like to work with. It nearly never looks good. HOWEVER!! the aluminum frame looks awesome. 👍