Spotswood Custom Computer Cases
by Derek Wilson on August 27, 2008 12:00 AM EST- Posted in
- Cases/Cooling/PSUs
The L-24 Case
The hardware required to convert the C-24 to an L-24 is pictured here.
The process isn't difficult, but it is a little time consuming. First, remove the button screws around the outside of the case; then attach the lugs. Making sure they are vertical can be done by simply eyeballing things with a tension rod installed.
This isn't the most precise process, but we aren't actually building a musical instrument so we can sacrifice some of the accuracy we would otherwise want to maintain in putting this together. It's more about the way it looks in the end.
Going around one side and then the other, we attached all the lugs, set the drumheads on, and tightened down the rims. It actually really does look like a 24" kick drum. If you wanted to, just like with the C-24, you could have holes cut in the drumheads and mount fans in the sides of the case as well. Also, is it just me or is it a little odd to call the parts of this thing with the drumheads the sides?
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mediarx - Wednesday, August 27, 2008 - link
If you want to see some crazy designed cases hitting the shops next year check out :http://www.media-receive.co.uk/epages/es111379.sf/...">http://www.media-receive.co.uk/epages/e...h=/Shops...
bigboxes - Wednesday, August 27, 2008 - link
"Granted I don't use cases at all in my house, but even a standard monolith of a computer case wouldn't do much to impress."What's that supposed to mean? You don't use cases to house your pc components?
computerfarmer - Wednesday, August 27, 2008 - link
This looks like it could be used in the living room as part of a home entertainment system. Perhaps the new AMD 790GX/SB750 chipset motherboard. Looking forward to the review on the chipset.dawp - Wednesday, August 27, 2008 - link
Ya'll are missing the point of this case. it's for locations where a conventional case may not fit, looks wise. it'll fit in where a normal case would be out of place.That said, interesting, but for that size, I think it could have been better.
Davelo - Wednesday, August 27, 2008 - link
Huh? The only place this would fit better is on a soundstage and then some rocker will attempt to beat it with a stick!This thing is a goofy idea. Might as well buy an apple.
Clauzii - Wednesday, August 27, 2008 - link
"Oh, that was Your PC? Sorry mate!"Lars Ulrich (Metallica) after watching the inner stuff getting crashed to pieces :D
HOOfan 1 - Wednesday, August 27, 2008 - link
Yeah because a big bass drum fits into so many more decors than a conventional computer case.So what about the monitor, mouse and keyboard, how do those compliment that bass drum?
Polynikes - Wednesday, August 27, 2008 - link
Did you not even read the first page of the review? This case was purchased specifically to go into a room filled with musical equipment, including a drum set. A random bass drum off to the side with wires sticking out of it would look better than a beige computer case.HOOfan 1 - Wednesday, August 27, 2008 - link
I read it, I was replying to the person above who said the point of these specific cases was to fit into a place where a PC case might not look right. His respose was to those saying these cases looked ugly. Apparently this company only makes cases that look like drums...so that is rather esoteric, more so than an ordinary computer case.Since most people in this thread were refering specifically to the aesthetics of the drum case, and the poster I replied too was trying to defend the case by stating that it fits in aesthetically where a computer case does not, I am pointing out that a computer case will fit into more environments than a drum shaped case.
strikeback03 - Wednesday, August 27, 2008 - link
Could use an LCD TV mounted on the wall for a monitor, and have the keyboard/mouse (wireless obviously) stored somewhere out-of-sight when not in use.I don't mind HTPC/Shuttle style cases anywhere and I wouldn't go for a large bass drum either, but I can imagine them having somewhat more practical possibilities. For instance, if you have a single sub as part of your system, they could probably make a case that looks similar to go on the other side of the room. Someone mentioned a coffee table, I'd think that would be easy other than hiding the cable for whatever is used as a monitor.