TEST RIG ! (Not Oil)

I am thinking of putting together a 'Test Rig' computer, a rig that will easily allow me to switch HD's, PSU's and other componants. I spend a lot of time lately changing componants in an old PC to see what works. IT's tedious and time consuming.
Anyone made one up themselves ? and willing to devulge their details?
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Hi Steve, The PC's are a pretty mixed bag, bust most are under 6 years old.
Your comment also says "get one of these............." What are you refering to please.
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Steve, I have a couple of old PC's that could be used, one is a hinged case , like Dell, the other is a Tower that I have to take the sides off, I prefer the hinged case but the fixing of componants can be fiddly whereas the tower drives usually slot in with a a couple of screws, also the hinged case has a 'case open' switch that has to be taped down.
Will let you no my progress, and thanks.
Spanner.

 

FWIW - It's a lot easier to build/fiddle with 'em out on a desk/counter/table, (on a piece of cardboard or plywood). Once you get a particular combination working the way you like, then wrap a case around it.

 

Like the simple approach, SpywareDr, think I will get myself a chunk of plywood and anchor a few things down on that, be a bit easier than opening the case each time.
Thanks.
Spanner

 

If it's your computer, start ou by hanging the motherboard on the wall. Don't have to worry about heat buildup that way.

Oh, and tell the wife it's Art.

 

Now that's a thought, the son of one of our 'over 50 forum' members assembled, glued, tied,soldered, stuck, together a variety of computer parts, put a frame round it called it 'Computer Fantasy' and sold it for £100 to a computer shop,
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Gotta love it.