Thread: mdf or plywood pc case?

MDF is denser than plywood. If you use screws with MDF there's a finite number of times you can remove and reinstall them. If you work with MDF make sure you use a dust mask, you don't want to breath in that crap.

It doesn't really matter though, either should work fine.

mdf is denser but..

is it more rigid than plywood?

and wich is better for humidity and moisiture?

Depends on the thickness. I don't know first hand, but I don't think you can get MDF as thin as plywood.

ok so plywood would be more rigid than mdf in a 3/8 thick case


ha...and i'm concerning about sound level in the case...so looking for a good compromise between the two

thanks for your help

I just checked you can get MDF as thin as 1/4". As far as sound level, the denser MDF will deaden the sound more than plywood.

tthanks

maybe a could put aluminium tape in the casing for interference...and cooling

The "R" value of MDF is pretty high, so keeping it cool wouldn't be a problem with a small fan pulling air in and push air out [or just a clear aperture to let hot air out]. Also do a Google search for T Nut. You can use these to mount the board so as to be able to mount, unmount, and remount multiple times. You can get these at Homedepot or Lowes. I couldn't find them on they're websites but I know their stores carry them.

Originally Posted by djvillar

The "R" value of MDF is pretty high, so keeping it cool wouldn't be a problem with a small fan pulling air in and push air out [or just a clear aperture to let hot air out]. Also do a Google search for T Nut. You can use these to mount the board so as to be able to mount, unmount, and remount multiple times. You can get these at Homedepot or Lowes. I couldn't find them on they're websites but I know their stores carry them.

thanks very helpful