<img alt="" src="http://watchmythreat.com/pix/desk/finished/desk%20056.jpg" style="border:0px solid;"><br><br><b>Quick Links:</b><br><i>Pre-Build</i><br><a href="http://www.overclock.net/6066597-post1.html" target="_blank">Initial Design</a><br><a href="http://www.overclock.net/6115809-post8.html" target="_blank">Re-Imagining</a><br><a href="http://www.overclock.net/6116813-post15.html" target="_blank">The Wood</a><br><a href="http://www.overclock.net/6127312-post22.html" target="_blank">The Computer Components</a><br><a href="http://www.overclock.net/6129814-post24.html" target="_blank">Redesign with Metal Legs</a><br>

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Aspects that had to be cut:

<ul><li>The Monitor Stand is going to have to wait until I can figure out a good way to measure out the screw holes. I mangled the MDF trying. I also need a wider drill bit to cut to the screw size, screwing through MDF is bad mkay.</li>

<li>I need a new Power Supply, something that will push ~1000, I think. I had to steal the PSU from my old system.</li>

<li>I'm currently using the 8800 from old system in place of my 260. I believe it's because the PSU can't handle it - I had the same problem when I plugged it into the old system. Once I upgrade the PSU I'm going to try the 260 again. Or I might return it or exchange it for a 285 or even 295 <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="/images/smilies/biggrin.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="Big Grin"></li>

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I just finished detailing the more difficult part of this project and wanted to whet everyone's appetite.<br><br>

I'm getting ready to build a nice, happy new desk for my computer. This isn't a rebirth, since I'm also building a brand new computer into the desk. As you can see from the state of mine, I need it:<br><br><img alt="" src="http://www.watchmythreat.com/pix/desk.jpg" style="border:0px solid;"><br><br>

Parts list:<br><br>

Wood(Cherrywood preferrably, need to do some research on strong woods before decision and purchase)<br>

Plexiglass<br><br>

XFX GeForce GTX 260<br>

ASUS M4A78T-E AM2+ /w DDR3 1333 Support<br>

Phenom II x3<br>

8gb G.SKILL DDR3 1333<br>

COOLMAX 950w PSU<br>

3x 120mm Case Fan<br>

2x 250mm Case Fan<br>

2x 4-port Mini USB 2.0 Hub<br>

Samsung 1TB HDD<br>

WD 360gb HDD<br>

WD 120gb HDD<br>

Cable Ties<br>

ZALMAN 9500A 92mm 2 Ball CPU Cooler<br>

Matrox TripleHead2Go DE<br>

3x Acer 20" Widescreen Monitors<br><br>

plus a wall mount and fourth monitor above the three, but don't have the monitor yet<br><br>

Below are pictures of the Rough Draft<br><br><img alt="" src="http://www.watchmythreat.com/pix/desk/deskfinal.jpg" style="border:0px solid;"><br>

This is a view of what I picture the finished product to look like. Nice, clean, and the only visible cables are the ones from the peripherals which go into holes drilled explicitly for them. To the left of the keyboard you'll notice a 4-port USB hub built into the desktop, for easy access for non-peripheral USB devices<br><img alt="" src="http://www.watchmythreat.com/pix/desk/underDeskCableManagement.jpg" style="border:0px solid;"><br>

This is where those cables come out and are lead along the underside of the desk. Built into the side is a 4-port USB hub for peripherals<br><img alt="" src="http://www.watchmythreat.com/pix/desk/behindDeskCableManagement.jpg" style="border:0px solid;"><br>

Here you'll see how I plan to tie the cables behind the desk, and also have a sort of hook to hold the TripleHead2Go. This keeps the monitor cables conveniently out of sight(out of mind) and lets us run just one cable to the video card for all three monitors.<br><img alt="" src="http://www.watchmythreat.com/pix/desk/internalCableManagement.jpg" style="border:0px solid;"><br>

Inside, I have two main 'sections' of cable. One on the PSU side and one between the mobo and HDDs. I can add more hard drives later, as I'll simply be using a thin, pliable aluminum to hold the drives in place. I'll likely also use the same aluminum to give a left-side wall to the optical drives and hold them level and steady.<br><img alt="" src="http://www.watchmythreat.com/pix/desk/internalLayout.jpg" style="border:0px solid;"><br>

This is the layout, in the end, of the components. the two 250mm fans will do the majority of the cooling. Both the heatsink/fan assembly(ignore the fan pictured, this is different) will blow their heat straight into the exhaust, moving with the flow of the 250s. I added a couple 120s on the left and in the rear to give some air to the PSU as well.<br><br>

Additionally, I plan to elevate the board more than is shown in that picture. I hope to have the project finished by the weekend, but we'll see. I also want to stain and varnish the wood.