[mythtv-users] OT: Anyone have a spare mini-itx case for an SP13000 (UK)?

[Andrew Close]

On Wed, Jan 20, 2010 at 9:21 AM, Tom Lichti <redpepperracing at gmail.com> wrote:
> On Wed, Jan 20, 2010 at 10:03 AM, Andrew Close <aclose at gmail.com> wrote:
>> On Tue, Jan 19, 2010 at 4:11 PM, Greg Cope <gregcope at gmail.com> wrote:
>>> Hi,
>>>
>>> Way OT I know, but some myth people might have an old mini-itx case
>>> for a via SP13000?
>>>
>>> I want to recycle my old myth host into a front end without spending
>>> too much - ebay cases seem to be £50 plus.
>>>
>>> Yes I am being cheap!
>>
>> i'm currently using the box my Zotac ION came in as its case.  mine is
>> cheaper. ;)
>
> If you have some sheet metal skills, you can modify other things to
> work as a case. I used an old Tivo that I got for $20 and put my Zotac
> ION in it with loads of room to spare. You could also use an old set
> top box, satellite receiver, or even a VCR...sometimes you need to
> think outside the box, pun intended... :)

that's exactly my plan Tom.  i have a busted Sony CD changer that
should be perfect once i gut it.  i just have to find it, we recently
moved and it's packed away somewhere...

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Andrew Close