Compact Briefcase PC

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Jsun
Jonathan Sun
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Compact Briefcase PC

This is essentially a normal PC build but in a small briefcase. Most of the parts are mounted with 3D printed parts, screws, nuts, stand-offs, and a laser cut board. I designed this so that it would be as compact and easy to carry as possible. I designed everything in this except for the briefcase, metal bits, and the pc parts. I am still in middle school so this build took me a while and isn't perfect, but I'm still pretty happy with it.

Part List:
(PC PARTS ARE LISTED BELOW)
Nuts (~30x): https://www.pitsco.com/Competitions-Clubs-and-Programs/FIRST-Tech-Challenge/Robotics-Elements/Structural-Elements/Kep-Nuts
Screws (4x 1.5in, ~50x 0.5in): https://www.pitsco.com/Competitions-Clubs-and-Programs/FIRST-Tech-Challenge/Robotics-Elements/Structural-Elements/Socket-Head-Cap-Screws
Stand-offs (4x 1in): https://www.pitsco.com/Competitions-Clubs-and-Programs/FIRST-Tech-Challenge/Robotics-Elements/Structural-Elements/TETRIX-Stand-off-Posts
Acrylic Board (1x 24"x24") (You need access to a laser cutter to cut this to the size and shape you need): https://www.amazon.com/MIFFLIN-Plexiglass-Opaque-Acrylic-Plastic/dp/B072LKMFL8/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=acrylic+sheet+black&qid=1551922992&s=gateway&sr=8-3
USB Extension Cables (4x): https://www.amazon.com/USB-3-0-Extension-Cable-Blue-Left/dp/B079GVC2KZ/ref=asc_df_B079GVC2KZ/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=242124331408&hvpos=1o3&hvnetw=g&hvrand=11410850134283598821&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9033281&hvtargid=pla-450282446812&psc=1
Headphone Jack to USB Connectors (1x Optional): https://www.amazon.com/UGREEN-External-Headphone-Microphone-Desktops/dp/B01N905VOY/ref=sr_1_3?hvadid=214157707103&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9060230&hvnetw=g&hvpos=1t1&hvqmt=e&hvrand=13334791037274849250&hvtargid=kwd-315099853813&keywords=headphone+and+microphone+to+usb&qid=1551925113&s=gateway&sr=8-3&tag=googhydr-20
(I also rigged up a switch to the front panel connectors, but any switch will do.)
3D Printed Parts and Laser Cutting File:
Email me at jsun@eastsideprep.org if you would like the files for these parts bc I don't know how to attach them here.
Color(s): Gray
RGB Lighting? No
Theme: Military
Cooling: Air Cooling
Size: Mini-ITX
Type: General Build

Contests

This build participated in 2 contests.

Build Updates

Re-oriented the monitor so that it is straight and painted the backplate black so it looks nice

Hardware

CPU
$ 178.00
Intel - Core i7-8700K
Socket: LGA 1151
Cores: 6
Integrated Graphics: Yes
Motherboard
$ 187.60
ASRock - Z370M-ITX/ac
Chipset: Z370
CPU Socket: LGA 1151
Size: Mini-ITX
Memory
Crucial - Ballistix Sport LT (2666MHz) (White)
Type: DDR4
Capacity: 8 GB
Memory
Crucial - Ballistix Sport LT (2666MHz) (White)
Type: DDR4
Capacity: 8 GB
Graphics
$ 369.00
EVGA - GTX 1060 3GB
Chip Manufacturer: NVIDIA
Chip: GTX 1060
Storage
$ 87.39
Samsung - 970 EVO Plus
Form Factor: M.2
Interface: M.2 (M)
Capacity: 1 TB
PSU
$ 179.98
Corsair - SF450
Wattage: 450
Form Factor: SFX
Efficiency: 80+ Gold
Monitor
$ 99.99
AOC - E1659FWU Portable Monitor
Size: 16 Inch
Panel: TN
Refresh Rate: 60 Hz
Keyboard
$ 145.00
DAREU - EK820
Interface: Wireless
Type: Tenkeyless
Mouse
Redragon - Mirage
Interface: Wireless
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