Your Thoughts/Recommendations on an In-Cabinet PC Case?

[shaker]

 

Hi All; 

 

I'm going to replace the PC in my VP Cab in the next month or so. 

 

This might sound weird, but I'm having a hard time selecting a case for the PC. 

 

What are your thoughts or recommendations?

 

I don't want an open-frame case, as I would probably drop a screw or a drop of solder on the exposed motherboard.

 

I'll probably get a Micro-ATX motherboard. 

 

I have 2 intake vents in the coinbox area, and 2 exhaust fans in the head, so air is drawn all the way through the cabinet. 

 

Thanks for your advice! 

 

   - Mark
 

[Thalamus]

I should not give you advice - because, I do actually run without a case. I just tripped apart an old ATX that was heavy and sturdy and tucked it in - far back with a couple of screw.

I agree, there is a higher chance for breaking something. But, I'm aware of this fact. Added benefit, easier to clean, and I believe at least it i running cooler this way.

 

As long as you are able to keep it separate from other stuff, you will be fine, and can make a square wooden frame around it. It would almost give it the same protection you're looking for. This machine is after all, most of the time inside a huge box in the first place.

 

[shaker]

@Thalamus: Thank you for your advice! 

 

True Confessions: A while ago I did get a drop of solder on my KL25Z. I thought it was DOA, but luckily I was able to pop the solder off the board. 

 

   - Mark