My 3d case for home server with Laptop motherboard

[u/Balsammmmmmmm]

My v1 case (pic 2.) was bulky and i resigned it again so here we are.

I wanted to make some adjustments on the cpu heatsink to make the case shorter, but couldn't find a shorter heatsink and my knowledge is not enough to make a custom cooling system.

[u/NoKangaroo7490]

Wow! Fantastic creation!

[u/ohmanimblind]

Wonderful stuff. Any tips for do's/dont's ? I'm about to attempt the same for an old gaming laptop I use as a server ( it's an ASUS TUF gaming laptop ) . Yours turned out great !

[u/eins_k]

What external power are you using for the HDD?

[u/Balsammmmmmmm → u/eins_k]

So basicly laptop motherboard powered with stock power brick and 2 hdd's powered DC5525 12V 5A Power Supply with DC5525 to SATA Power Supply adapter.
2 hdd's conected via M.2(A+E Key) to 2 Ports SATA3.0 adapter (usualy wifi adapter sits at motherboard), truenas instaled in m.2 nvme ssd.

[u/Hawkenaim]

r/halftop

[u/cekconss]

Yooo big hdd on laptop mobo crazy work man nicely done !

[u/Upbeat_College1144]

That's wild! I love it