Fire-Flare
Experienced Member
While upgrading my system I thought I'd take it apart and show you how I did it.
Step 1: Find yourself an empty PC case. (Or empty yourself a found PC case. )
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v602/FIRE-FLARE/IMG_20160825_1828467012_zpsqmbhzq78.jpg
Step 2: Make an adapter to secure your motherboard to the AT mounting holes. I made this one from a clipboard. (Forgive the fans, they're glued in place)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v602/FIRE-FLARE/IMG_20160825_1837134782_zpsroxt752v.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v602/FIRE-FLARE/IMG_20160825_1844593932_zpswsbl5ngp.jpg
Step 3: Install your power supply. For powering the last build, I used a mATX PSU inside a clone PSU shell, with the power leads wired to the Big Red Switch and the motherboard configured to boot when power was restored. This time I'll be using an ATX PSU in an expansion unit.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v602/FIRE-FLARE/IMG_20160825_1850027192_zpsgcvkmpfm.jpg
Step 4: Install your drives. I've opted to make mine look stock with more modern equipment in the expansion unit. The hard drive bezel has green and red LEDs I'll be using for the power and drive activity status.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v602/FIRE-FLARE/IMG_20160825_1957074571_zpskx2dyzbd.jpg
Step 5: Once everything's connected do a test boot and make sure everything's working correctly.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v602/FIRE-FLARE/IMG_20160825_2025408402_zpsrck7gefa.jpg
Step 6: If everything went as expected in the last step, put the case(s) back together and enjoy your vintage-appearing machine.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v602/FIRE-FLARE/IMG_20160828_1333088361_zpso2ivrw0b.jpg
Step 1: Find yourself an empty PC case. (Or empty yourself a found PC case. )
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v602/FIRE-FLARE/IMG_20160825_1828467012_zpsqmbhzq78.jpg
Step 2: Make an adapter to secure your motherboard to the AT mounting holes. I made this one from a clipboard. (Forgive the fans, they're glued in place)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v602/FIRE-FLARE/IMG_20160825_1837134782_zpsroxt752v.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v602/FIRE-FLARE/IMG_20160825_1844593932_zpswsbl5ngp.jpg
Step 3: Install your power supply. For powering the last build, I used a mATX PSU inside a clone PSU shell, with the power leads wired to the Big Red Switch and the motherboard configured to boot when power was restored. This time I'll be using an ATX PSU in an expansion unit.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v602/FIRE-FLARE/IMG_20160825_1850027192_zpsgcvkmpfm.jpg
Step 4: Install your drives. I've opted to make mine look stock with more modern equipment in the expansion unit. The hard drive bezel has green and red LEDs I'll be using for the power and drive activity status.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v602/FIRE-FLARE/IMG_20160825_1957074571_zpskx2dyzbd.jpg
Step 5: Once everything's connected do a test boot and make sure everything's working correctly.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v602/FIRE-FLARE/IMG_20160825_2025408402_zpsrck7gefa.jpg
Step 6: If everything went as expected in the last step, put the case(s) back together and enjoy your vintage-appearing machine.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v602/FIRE-FLARE/IMG_20160828_1333088361_zpso2ivrw0b.jpg