How to build computer cabinet?

[hershberger]

Any ideas out there as to what is the best way to make a computer cabinet and something that has a good cooling system or maybe i should ask what is the best cooling system to have , i would love to have an air conditioned cabinet, is that possible? i have problems with my computer to over heat, note: i do have a computer fan installed in the cabinet.
Thanks
email: rayscraft@juno.com

[harryball]

Generally sufficient airflow is all that is required. You might try bringing air in from outside if your shop is hot or even from the office area if you have one. Use some of that 3" or 4" flexible dryer duct. If your cabinet is enclosed you can remove the cover from the PC to promote airflow around the unit.

If you do decide to get AC you can check out some of the smaller marine units designed to sit inside a boat, but I think that'd be overkill.

Robert

[olecrafty]

check the industrial electronic supply houses. there is a small a/c available for electronic enclosures. bring your pocket book, they are not cheap.