PVC Jr.
Fall 2000
 

9/29/2000 12:20:00 PM - Tada! Picture time

Hi Everyone,

Just wanted to share PVCJr's Pictures with you before I head out the door for Frag4. I have detailed measurements and instructions for constructing the frame and other stuff. I will post them once I return from Frag4.


PVC Jr. Parts List
Part ID Category Part Description Purchase Location QTY Part Price Extended Price
11
Case
PVC Male Adapter 1/2" to 3/4"
Home Depot
8
$0.3
$2.4
7
Case
4.7" SQ. 12VDC Case Fan
Altex Electronics
1
$9.95
$9.95
8
Case
PVC Pipe Sched. 40, 10'x3/4"
Home Depot
2
$1.49
$2.98
10
Case
PVC Elbow with Side Out 3/4"x3/4"x1/2"
Home Depot
8
$1.41
$11.28
12
Case
PVC Cross Adapter 3/4"
Home Depot
2
$1.47
$2.94
13
Case
MicroATX 145Watt Power Supply
STS Computers
1
$35
$35
14
Case
3/4" x 10' Hanger Strap
Home Depot
1
$1.74
$1.74
15
Case
white plastic finger guard for fan
Altex
1
$1.49
$1.49
16
Case
Small Hinge - 1" 2-pack
HomeDepot
1
$1.93
$1.93
9
Case
PVC 3/4" Tee Adapter (10-Pack)
Home Depot
1
$1.4
$1.4
17
Fan
Thermaltake Chrome Orb for Socket A
Microchip Computers
1
$19
$19
18
Floppy
1.44MB Mitsumi
Microchip Computers
1
$13
$13
19
Hard Drive
25GB IBM Deskstar ATA66 5400RPM
Online
1
$180
$180
2
Motherboard
Gigabyte GA-7ZM Socket A MicroATX
Online
1
$118.67
$118.67
6
Network
NetGear 10/100TX PCI -2
Microchip Computers
1
$30
$30
1
Processor
AMD 600MHz Duron
Online
1
$86
$86
3
RAM
PC133 Generic SDRAM 128MB
Online
1
$120
$120
5
Sound
Built into motherboard
Online
1
$0
$0
4
Video Card
Elsa TNT2 Vanta
Microchip Computers
1
$49
$49
Total: $686.78

Please email me with any questions, comments or suggestions!! I enjoy reading what you think about my ideas!


9/29/2000 11:28:00 AM - Pictures and Parts!
Hi Everyone!

I'm taking pictures of my case RIGHT now as you're reading this.

I'm driving up to Dallas for Frag4 today, so I'm kinda pressed for time :( PVC Jr. isn't as finished as I hoped him to be, but this'll have to do for now… among one of my few dissappointments, I can't fit my Prophet II video card in the case :(. I have an Elsa TNT2 Vanta in it right now. D'oh! And I haven't tried overclocking the computer either yet.

EnV =)


9/26/2000 3:25:00 AM - Full Steam Ahead!
Sorry, no pictures yet, but I can give you the approximate dimmensions of PVC Jr (measurements are without the casters, which I may put on later)

Height: 25cm (9.8in)
Width: 26cm (10.2in)
Depth: 32cm (12.6in)

The first thing my fiancee said when she saw the case take shape was "wow, that kinda looks cute!" Hehehe mission accomplished :) PVC Jr. is going to be one sweet LAN Box!!


9/22/2000 5:44:00 PM - PVC Jr. !!
When I get some more time, maybe I'll doctor this site up and make it prettier, but don't hold yer breath.

I'll have the parts list as promised, so hang tight!


9/22/2000 5:38:00 PM - Project Has Begun!
After calling just about EVERY computer store in town, I finally found a local store (www.stspc.com) that carried micro-ATX power supplies (and they had only 1 left!). Scott at STS was so friendly and helpful!

I'm starting a new webpage (expect something as eye-candy-less as this page:) for PVC Jr.

You guessed it! Head on over to http://www.envador.com/Photos/PVCJr for PVC Jr. Stuff. Not much will be on there for now, but I had better hurry because Frag 4 is next week.