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First post, by Panties

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Hi,

I'm gonna get myself an P3/Celeron Slot1 Board.

I'm building myself a retro computer.

My concern now is the casing. I do not want too big nor too small, preferbaly Tower.

Here are my few research:-
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32888968498.h … rchweb201603_52

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/33054101611.h … rchweb201603_52

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32966644442.h … rchweb201603_52

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32894454214.h … 4d-7da552b5ac93

These casing seems nice, open concept, and will collect dust eventually.

Can you guys help me to make the right pick please? Is there a better option? I wanted smaller, able to stack/hold multiple Motherbaords (say 3-5 motherboards) at the same time.

I was thinking of having 2-5 of..-
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32889926836.h … 61-4fb8ec819c7f

Bare-Metal, and use wood to build up a custom casing,.. that could hold multiple boards. Something like a rasberry pi, like this:-
https://www.amazon.com/Raspberry-Pi-Complete- … e/dp/B01LVUVVOQ

But this isn't raspberry, this is 3-5 ATX motherboard, stacking up together..... Where can I find such case? or Test bench stacking up? Any thoughts? 😕 😕 😕 😕

P/s: I try googling a lot for this, and to avail....any advice/help?

Reply 2 of 6, by MKT_Gundam

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Just cut a generic case + paint job and you will have a similar one and cheaper.

Retro rig 1: Asus CUV4X, VIA c3 800, Voodoo Banshee (Diamond fusion) and SB32 ct3670.
Retro rig 2: Intel DX2 66, SB16 Ct1740 and Cirrus Logic VLB.

Reply 4 of 6, by piatd

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I haven't seen any case that houses 3 or more ATX systems. Many people settle for using a server rack/cabinet to house multiple systems. Yet depending on which ATX cases this solution replaces, the server rack may actually be a less efficient use of space and a detriment to thermal performance.

How often are you looking to swap parts and systems? Are you choosing open-air cases because you need ready frequent access to the hardware?

Reply 6 of 6, by Panties

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Well... The reason why I ask for that kind of casing that could stack on top of each other, is because I wanted to play with the hardware in real time.

thus The screenshot you provided is overkill! HAHAHAH! 😀

Anyway, I decided to just stick with Test Bench, and stack them up together.

Thanks for your inputs on this. 😀