Custom Cases

mancity · 22 June 2012, 09:16

Hi Guys,

Having seen a re-make of the C64 here - http://www.commodoreusa.net/CUSA_C64.aspx

I was thinking about how hard it would be to make a modern, Windows 7 PC, using a mini-ITX motherboard and fit into something similar to the AMIGA 1200 (not an actual 1200 case, but a modern-looking, sleek all-in-one, PC under the keyboard design), and have two partitions. One for Windows 7, and a small, say 5GB partition with Amiga Forever.

I could easily get a mini-ITX motherboard and fill it with the appropriate CPU, RAM etc etc as I have and can build-up PC's. I know how to make a PC dual-boot and I think it's easy enough to make Amiga Forever bootable (?), but the problem would be getting a mini-ITX form factored design casing.

I think it would be awesome to have a modern PC with a 1200 design to it!

So, my question is -

A). Do, by any chance, these mini-ITX (or similar form factor really) cases, which look similar to the AMIGA 1200, already exist? Im guessing definitely not, but you never know.

B). Does anybody know of any people, companies etc, who create custom PC cases?

Thanks alot guys

Methanoid · 22 June 2012, 14:01

There is one being made.. X500 case if memory serves.. Loriano Pagni... Google it

mancity · 22 June 2012, 19:51

That is perfect!

I need to find this guy.

rkauer · 22 June 2012, 22:56

http://www.loriano.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/X500PLUS.html

mancity · 23 June 2012, 12:23

Contacted the guy and im on the waiting list

Seems a real nice guy too from his e-mails to me.

rampartsagain · 23 June 2012, 12:26

maybe price is not so nice

mancity · 23 June 2012, 13:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by rampartsagain

maybe price is not so nice

He said he would be asking for a nominal amount, so here's hoping!

johnim · 23 June 2012, 13:16

would be nice to have somthing like this for a 1200 too to expand on

mancity · 23 June 2012, 13:21

Well he says there's room inside for 3 HDD's, so you could have 3 OS's installed each on their own disk.

rampartsagain · 23 June 2012, 13:48

but in that case is built for a500 model only right?
could a a1200 motherboard fit too?

mancity · 23 June 2012, 14:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by rampartsagain

but in that case is built for a500 model only right?
could a a1200 motherboard fit too?

He says it's not based exactly on a 500, but has taken influences from afew 80's computers, including the ST, but primarily (as you can see), from the 500.

Based on that, im not really sure if a 1200 mobo would fit inside

rampartsagain · 23 June 2012, 14:31

well it is indeed a beautifull case i had moded a a500 something like that i am also moding my a1200 custom tower

also other projects like pera putnik for my moded zx spectrum
ao many things so little time fortunatly july i am on vacations

Methanoid · 24 June 2012, 00:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by mancity

He said he would be asking for a nominal amount, so here's hoping!

I think his definition and mine might differ!!

spanner · 25 June 2012, 21:43

It looks a lot like the Acorn Archimedes I love Acorn machines too..

ImmortalA1000 · 17 July 2012, 23:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by mancity

He says it's not based exactly on a 500, but has taken influences from afew 80's computers, including the ST, but primarily (as you can see), from the 500.

Based on that, im not really sure if a 1200 mobo would fit inside

BBC Micro case with Oric-1 keys methinks

Omolungo · 06 January 2013, 10:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by rkauer

http://www.loriano.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/X500PLUS.html

This is how I would customize the X500Plus once I'll have acquired one and put inside my 460ex

Arnie · 06 January 2013, 11:34

I would sooner have an A1200 Laptop or a CD player sized case mod with wireless mouse & keyboard.

Mrs Beanbag · 06 January 2013, 13:46

Looks nice in black! I mean to paint my A1200 black one day... or maybe blue...

lesta_smsc · 06 January 2013, 14:15

Shame about the logos being removed. I would think Amiga should be working to support such development, rather than hinder it.

robinsonb5 · 06 January 2013, 14:39

That blue LED would have to go - other than that, nice!

22 June 2012, 09:16	#1
mancity Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Manchester Posts: 288	Custom Cases Hi Guys, Having seen a re-make of the C64 here - http://www.commodoreusa.net/CUSA_C64.aspx I was thinking about how hard it would be to make a modern, Windows 7 PC, using a mini-ITX motherboard and fit into something similar to the AMIGA 1200 (not an actual 1200 case, but a modern-looking, sleek all-in-one, PC under the keyboard design), and have two partitions. One for Windows 7, and a small, say 5GB partition with Amiga Forever. I could easily get a mini-ITX motherboard and fill it with the appropriate CPU, RAM etc etc as I have and can build-up PC's. I know how to make a PC dual-boot and I think it's easy enough to make Amiga Forever bootable (?), but the problem would be getting a mini-ITX form factored design casing. I think it would be awesome to have a modern PC with a 1200 design to it! So, my question is - A). Do, by any chance, these mini-ITX (or similar form factor really) cases, which look similar to the AMIGA 1200, already exist? Im guessing definitely not, but you never know. B). Does anybody know of any people, companies etc, who create custom PC cases? Thanks alot guys

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22 June 2012, 14:01	#2
Methanoid Retired Quartex Sysop Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Roman Verulamium Age: 58 Posts: 1,873	There is one being made.. X500 case if memory serves.. Loriano Pagni... Google it

22 June 2012, 19:51	#3
mancity Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Manchester Posts: 288	That is perfect! I need to find this guy.

22 June 2012, 22:56	#4
rkauer I hate potatos and shirts Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sao Leopoldo / Brazil Age: 58 Posts: 3,482	http://www.loriano.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/X500PLUS.html

23 June 2012, 12:23	#5
mancity Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Manchester Posts: 288	Contacted the guy and im on the waiting list Seems a real nice guy too from his e-mails to me.

23 June 2012, 12:26	#6
rampartsagain Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Porto/Portugal Posts: 385	maybe price is not so nice

23 June 2012, 13:16	#8
johnim Amibay Mod/Staff Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: birmingham uk Age: 48 Posts: 1,019	would be nice to have somthing like this for a 1200 too to expand on

23 June 2012, 13:21	#9
mancity Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Manchester Posts: 288	Well he says there's room inside for 3 HDD's, so you could have 3 OS's installed each on their own disk.

23 June 2012, 13:48	#10
rampartsagain Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Porto/Portugal Posts: 385	but in that case is built for a500 model only right? could a a1200 motherboard fit too?

23 June 2012, 14:31	#12
rampartsagain Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Porto/Portugal Posts: 385	well it is indeed a beautifull case i had moded a a500 something like that i am also moding my a1200 custom tower also other projects like pera putnik for my moded zx spectrum ao many things so little time fortunatly july i am on vacations

25 June 2012, 21:43	#14
spanner none Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: None Posts: 322	It looks a lot like the Acorn Archimedes I love Acorn machines too..

06 January 2013, 11:34	#17
Arnie R.I.P Smudge 18-08-16 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Leicester/UK Age: 66 Posts: 3,968	I would sooner have an A1200 Laptop or a CD player sized case mod with wireless mouse & keyboard.

06 January 2013, 13:46	#18
Mrs Beanbag Glastonbridge Software Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Edinburgh/Scotland Posts: 2,243	Looks nice in black! I mean to paint my A1200 black one day... or maybe blue...

06 January 2013, 14:15	#19
lesta_smsc Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 3,173	Shame about the logos being removed. I would think Amiga should be working to support such development, rather than hinder it.

06 January 2013, 14:39	#20
robinsonb5 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Norfolk, UK Posts: 1,153	That blue LED would have to go - other than that, nice!

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