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I would lay it out in a 3d cad application for best results. That way you can see how everything is going to mount and more importantly, if it will fit, the way you intend to mount. In my experiences your dimensions are more than enough room to work with.
From a fabrication P.O.V. I would probably mount all components on a solid sheet of aluminum with 1/4" standoffs. Then mount the sheet inside your box. A computer system likes to be grounded to the other components its communicating with. Thats why virtually all mass produced computer cases are made of metal and even the mass produced acrylic cases come with grounding straps. I'm not saying its impossible or bad to run the system on all plastic ungrounded, but I have found using a metal chassis to be very successful in my builds.
Last edited by blk02si : 07-07-2007 at 12:02 PM.
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