SIP YEK NOD Posted January 15, 2007 Share Posted January 15, 2007 after searching for a decent tv stand/audio rack, i found there were none that suited my needs. there were nice, glass ones, but that left everything out in the open. there were nice cabinet style ones, but airflow? "we don't need no stinkin airflow." i don't understand why furniture manufacturers think that components should either be shown off or choked to death. i really didn't want my components burning up, so here is what i did: the start, and what it looks like from the outside now: his cabel-laden brother on the other side: now, this was an office cabinet, made to hold books and sh*t, but it was a great starting point. the process: installing a fan in the bottom shelf, it couldn't have turned out better ze back ze airflow keeps everything cool, quiet, and most importantly out of the way. (i know, i put the shelves backwards, but i f*cked up on both evenly so its symetrical ). i will be sure to get pictures of it when i have everything in. thoughts? personal tv stands/tv stand mods? Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/265336-project-gaming-cabinet/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forfit Posted January 15, 2007 Share Posted January 15, 2007 Very creative really...maybe you should go into business making furniture/cabinet stuff for the hardcore overclockers? Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/265336-project-gaming-cabinet/#findComment-4016802 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fox09 Posted January 15, 2007 Share Posted January 15, 2007 Very creative really...maybe you should go into business making furniture/cabinet stuff for the hardcore overclockers? Or get into cohorts with the Xbox 360 laptop guy, and make some kickass gear. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/265336-project-gaming-cabinet/#findComment-4016810 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sly_Madman Posted January 15, 2007 Share Posted January 15, 2007 yeah, that's pretty damn smart. Nice furniture mod! You should mod your sofa to make it a gaming sofa to go with the cabinet. Like make a compartment on it to hold wireless controllers and stuff. Anyway, keep up the awesome work! Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/265336-project-gaming-cabinet/#findComment-4016825 Share on other sites More sharing options...
E.A.B. Posted January 15, 2007 Share Posted January 15, 2007 I wish I had that sort of creativity. Looks very nice. I need to get me a stand. My gaming system, DVD player and a whole mess of wires are on top of a long table in front of my TV, very messy. If I had the tools (and time) I'd probably make something like that. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/265336-project-gaming-cabinet/#findComment-4016922 Share on other sites More sharing options...
beanmachine43 Posted January 15, 2007 Share Posted January 15, 2007 Wow, the closest thing I've done to that was way lazier and I just put the console next to an open window. Creative though, that definitely deserves a . Hell, have two. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/265336-project-gaming-cabinet/#findComment-4017104 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seddo Posted January 15, 2007 Share Posted January 15, 2007 Lol thats cool, nice work, looks pretty smart, the fan is a good idea Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/265336-project-gaming-cabinet/#findComment-4017148 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TenaciousD. Posted January 15, 2007 Share Posted January 15, 2007 Clever idea! I only have a PC and a PS2 to worry about so theres no need for a SIP cupboard yet. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/265336-project-gaming-cabinet/#findComment-4017286 Share on other sites More sharing options...
-/TNT\- Posted January 15, 2007 Share Posted January 15, 2007 Handiwork and DIY ftw! That is really neat and clever. I wouldn't mind one of those myself if I had a 360 Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/265336-project-gaming-cabinet/#findComment-4017405 Share on other sites More sharing options...
_-playero-_ Posted January 15, 2007 Share Posted January 15, 2007 Cool! What about the fan, is it too loud? Cause that is one of the main problems I have. I use XBMC on my Xbox to stream my music and videos, but the xbox fan is very loud and sometimes it keeps me from sleeping... Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/265336-project-gaming-cabinet/#findComment-4017474 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gangster_101 Posted January 15, 2007 Share Posted January 15, 2007 I know you were high when you thought of that. Only time such positive, creative ideas just flow out of me so natrualy. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/265336-project-gaming-cabinet/#findComment-4017769 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SIP YEK NOD Posted January 16, 2007 Author Share Posted January 16, 2007 Cool! What about the fan, is it too loud? Cause that is one of the main problems I have. I use XBMC on my Xbox to stream my music and videos, but the xbox fan is very loud and sometimes it keeps me from sleeping... it does have a low, dull hum, but the xbox 360 outside the cabinet is louder than the cabinet itself. any sort of tv noise or anything completely drowns it out, so unless i have anything muted, i can't hear it Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/265336-project-gaming-cabinet/#findComment-4017828 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brutuz Posted January 16, 2007 Share Posted January 16, 2007 I was going to do something like that for my PS2 for fun, but couldn't be bothered Also, heres a really good homemade computer case Linkeh. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/265336-project-gaming-cabinet/#findComment-4017880 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SIP YEK NOD Posted January 16, 2007 Author Share Posted January 16, 2007 quick mock-up(nothing plugged in). everything fits nicely, and you can still feel airflow at the exhaust holes even on the lowest fan setting. this cabinet is definately set for summer. in the interest of cleanliness, once i find my IR repeater, the cable box will be going behind the unit somewhere. as for controllers, the only non-wireless controller i have is the guitar for guitar hero, so i was thinking of simply hanging hooks on the inside of the doors for em. i will be putting my pc behind the unit with just a usb dvd drive/usb hub(it would be great to find a combo) for the image of a fully functional super-small pc with the acutal computer being out of sight, out of mind. i think i am actually going to take the original x-box out of there, its chipped, but there aren't really any xbox games i don't own that i want to play and aren't back-compat with the 360. (the second i get a wii, the gamecube goes out the window, the second guitar hero 2 for the 360 comes out, the ps2 goes out the window) Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/265336-project-gaming-cabinet/#findComment-4017945 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fox09 Posted January 16, 2007 Share Posted January 16, 2007 I wish I could magically sh*t money like you Sip. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/265336-project-gaming-cabinet/#findComment-4018021 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SIP YEK NOD Posted January 16, 2007 Author Share Posted January 16, 2007 I wish I could magically sh*t money like you Sip. lol, the total cost of this cabinet/mod was 12 bucks for the fan. as for everything in the case, i work 16 hours a day for that fun stuff Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/265336-project-gaming-cabinet/#findComment-4018028 Share on other sites More sharing options...
papanesta Posted January 16, 2007 Share Posted January 16, 2007 I like having my consoles on display, it says; "Look at me, I'm loaded!" As for the cupboard, for the amount of work you've done, I think it looks really tacky. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/265336-project-gaming-cabinet/#findComment-4018213 Share on other sites More sharing options...
_-playero-_ Posted January 16, 2007 Share Posted January 16, 2007 I was going to do something like that for my PS2 for fun, but couldn't be bothered Also, heres a really good homemade computer case Linkeh. Awesome. Something I always wanted: A keyboard made out of wood, fancy and sh*t. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/265336-project-gaming-cabinet/#findComment-4018606 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moth Posted January 16, 2007 Share Posted January 16, 2007 yo SIP YEK NOD can you make me the plans for this i would like to have something like that Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/265336-project-gaming-cabinet/#findComment-4018948 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SIP YEK NOD Posted January 17, 2007 Author Share Posted January 17, 2007 I like having my consoles on display, it says; "Look at me, I'm loaded!" As for the cupboard, for the amount of work you've done, I think it looks really tacky. thats not good. the only work it took was 10 minuites with a hole saw, 5 with a jigsaw, and 5 long screws lol. i like how it looks, a lot better than a white wii, white 360, black ps3 and black cable box. down the road i plan on building a entertainment unit, as its kinda hard finding one that supports 2 tvs. there is also a certain woman in my life who hates gaming. with these out of the way, out of sight, out of mind. as for the "look at me, i'm loaded" thing, 2 hdtvs does the job nicely yo SIP YEK NOD can you make me the plans for this i would like to have something like that there wasn't/isn't much planning involved, and this cabinet is pretty unique in that the bottom shelf actually comes out and and can be cut without compromizing the integrity. you don't have to be a genius to figure out where air is going to flow if you let it, so it should all come fairly naturally. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/265336-project-gaming-cabinet/#findComment-4019015 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTA3Rockstar Posted January 17, 2007 Share Posted January 17, 2007 I wish I could magically sh*t money like you Sip. lol, the total cost of this cabinet/mod was 12 bucks for the fan. as for everything in the case, i work 16 hours a day for that fun stuff Yeah, what is it you do and how much do you make!? Thats pretty good, but did you interpret putting holes in it for the wires!? Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/265336-project-gaming-cabinet/#findComment-4019033 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SIP YEK NOD Posted January 17, 2007 Author Share Posted January 17, 2007 I wish I could magically sh*t money like you Sip. lol, the total cost of this cabinet/mod was 12 bucks for the fan. as for everything in the case, i work 16 hours a day for that fun stuff Yeah, what is it you do and how much do you make!? Thats pretty good, but did you interpret putting holes in it for the wires!? i make maybe 3 grand a mo after tax after all is said and done. as for holes, the 360 and wii are going to be going into the ss, and i have a long component cable to reach the tv through the hole behind the ss unit which all teh speaker wire will go through. there is already a power ball installed through a hole in the bottom. the only thing going in/out of this cabinet will be: usb cable for computer dvd drive, component from ss unit, speaker wires, the ps3s hdmi cable, and 3 network cables, and there is a hole behind each shelf that can easily handle that. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/265336-project-gaming-cabinet/#findComment-4019040 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixdust Posted January 17, 2007 Share Posted January 17, 2007 there is also a certain woman in my life who hates gaming. with these out of the way, out of sight, out of mind. Mommy? Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/265336-project-gaming-cabinet/#findComment-4019045 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTA3Rockstar Posted January 25, 2007 Share Posted January 25, 2007 I wish I could magically sh*t money like you Sip. lol, the total cost of this cabinet/mod was 12 bucks for the fan. as for everything in the case, i work 16 hours a day for that fun stuff Yeah, what is it you do and how much do you make!? Thats pretty good, but did you interpret putting holes in it for the wires!? i make maybe 3 grand a mo after tax after all is said and done. Yeah but what is it that you do!? lol Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/265336-project-gaming-cabinet/#findComment-4028128 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SIP YEK NOD Posted January 26, 2007 Author Share Posted January 26, 2007 I wish I could magically sh*t money like you Sip. lol, the total cost of this cabinet/mod was 12 bucks for the fan. as for everything in the case, i work 16 hours a day for that fun stuff Yeah, what is it you do and how much do you make!? Thats pretty good, but did you interpret putting holes in it for the wires!? i make maybe 3 grand a mo after tax after all is said and done. Yeah but what is it that you do!? lol full time courier/after hours comp tech for a couple offices in town here. uber exciting work, i know. ps. what changed: Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/265336-project-gaming-cabinet/#findComment-4029186 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTA3Rockstar Posted January 26, 2007 Share Posted January 26, 2007 Ah no more white Xbox, kind of looks tacky because its not shiney! Awesome though Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/265336-project-gaming-cabinet/#findComment-4029195 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SIP YEK NOD Posted January 26, 2007 Author Share Posted January 26, 2007 Ah no more white Xbox, kind of looks tacky because its not shiney! Awesome though shiny collects dust, see: ps3. and its actually dyed, so its the strait plastic turned black. the dissapointing thing is it didn't take on the shiny peices of plastic, so the little tab on the battery case for the controller is white again(black permanent marker fixed that), so a dyed black wii is out of the question the black 360, however, is absolutley sweet, but the camera flash make it uber light and highlights white spots. black + 360 = match made in heaven Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/265336-project-gaming-cabinet/#findComment-4029368 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTA3Rockstar Posted January 26, 2007 Share Posted January 26, 2007 How many f*ckin tvs do you have!? I see like three in that one picture lol Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/265336-project-gaming-cabinet/#findComment-4029370 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SIP YEK NOD Posted January 26, 2007 Author Share Posted January 26, 2007 How many f*ckin tvs do you have!? I see like three in that one picture lol Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/265336-project-gaming-cabinet/#findComment-4029386 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fox09 Posted January 26, 2007 Share Posted January 26, 2007 I knew it. Sip is really a magical leprachaun that can sh*t money. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/265336-project-gaming-cabinet/#findComment-4029398 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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