Mini-ITX Open Chassis

Mini-ITX open test rig constructed, then fitted with a Corsair CX550 power supply and tested.

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Chapters:
00:00 Titles & Intro
01:18 Unboxing
04:53 Construction
10:02 Power Supply
13:13 24 Hours Later (final test)
15:46 Wrap

#openchassis #mini-ITX #ITX #frame #open

[P.J.McLaughlin]

Many people mistakenly attribute "Assembling things using 2020 is one of the most satisfying things you can do on the midsummer afternoon." to Shakespeare but it was actually Homer that wrote this.

Originally Homer included it in the Iliad, describing how Achilles, when taking a break from building the Trojan Horse would "Assemble things using 2020 as a way of passing the time in a most satisfying way on the midsummer afternoon." Unfortunately a scribe got drunk the previous night, hung over he skipped five pages of the Iliad. Thus forever losing this prose and all reference of the Trojan Horse. It's a common mistake and only very recently was it discovered.

[mwolfer]

Your concerns about the acrylic brackets are absolutely justified. I just broke one on a very similar mini ATX test bench, by what I would consider minimal oblique stress when mounting the power supply. I'm replacing it with a sturdy aluminum plate. Good luck with yours, and safe travels!

[springbay]

Christopher is such a rebel when it comes to following instruction manuals

[ThomasBrisco]

One should *always* use technologies that are well-endorsed by 15th century playwrights! Love your sense of humor!

[sbc_soc_tinkerer]

Hilarious episode where Billy Shakespeare and the floor take part.

[seatecastronomy]

As mentioned, the advantage with this kit is the inexpensive entry point to a 20/20 frame and the handy mobo mounts. Sure, if you have experience with 20/20 extrusions you could easily build it, but it's convenient that it all comes in one box for the less mechanically inclined.
I run this set up mounted upside down bolted to the underside of my desk, which makes for a nice clutter-free workspace and nearly silent running, albeit with a fair amount extra added 3d printed brackets for strength and piece of mind.

[ObsidianMercian]

This is such a wonderful and classic Explaining Computers video! Thank you Chris! The close up camera work is superb and the humour throughout made me chuckle! Looking forward to seeing more of this rig and it's evolution!

[jpmyers]

It's amazing to me that some very smart person designed this rig and is selling it. Very cool and solid looking unit. Great video as usual Chris.

[johnybitmap]

Being in 8:28 in the timeline... "Hold on there, buddy.. I'm not quite certain Shakespeare would say such a thing..." 🤣🤣🤣

[filip_sedlak]

The anodised aluminium profiles are very pretty indeed.

[BWGPEI]

My Dad, who built composite aircraft (See Burt Rutan) always said 'If all else fails, read the destructions!" After the fifth aircraft built, I did catch him perusing the video assembly manual most carefully, grin.

[thimirawishvajith]

Please do a video about how to block ads with raspberry pi on router. Love your videos because you don't do promoting nonsense and very easy to understand. Grate work btw❤

[janvangorp]

That open computer is a nice idea if you are in a hot environment, it's 2.30 pm and 39.6C. Also, easy cleaning. When we receive some old computers, I can see directly with one comes from a smoker!! Greetings from Togo

[mryon]

A while back I built a brand new BBC Micro from a reproduction PCB. Turns out that Beeb cases are rather difficult to come by so I used one of these to house my brand new BBC. It worked out very well.

[Grandwigg]

It's always nice when we encounter a problem that has a good and relatively simple solution close at hand

Chris' running commentary as he opened the box and removing the parts to a nicely staged array for assembly.

I wasn't expecting him to be such a rebel with his assembly with regard to the instructions and "proper" component usage.

I was inspired by the recitation is the Bard's words. It was as if I'd been transported through time to a perfect view of the stage at the Globe Theatre.

[briankleinschmidt]

How one man brought civilization to it's knees by using the drive mounts for the support bracket. You rebel.

[Bassotronics]

Great little aluminum “test bench”.
Matches perfectly a 3D printer.

[BleughBleugh]

Thanks for this, almost pulled the trigger on one, to mount upside down under a desk!, will research a little more now to make sure i have a solution to keep the power supply sturdy!

[waydegutman]

I could not understand the interest in the open frame approach, but with this video, I see how useful it can be. Very good video overall.

[BartFlossom]

This gave me flashbacks to an Erector set my parents gave me for my 9th Christmas.