Builder squeezes a complete Windows XP PC into an actual Windows XP box

The "Windows XP Box" (2003)

A modder fits a Mini-ITX motherboard, internal CD drive, hard drive, and power supply into a 243×200×48mm cardboard Windows XP box. Using Wonderboard plastic, he creates a custom inner case with zero tolerance, adds ducted cooling, and meets every requirement—even ensuring it doesn't burst into flames.

The challenge was to arrange the components into a 3D jigsaw, then decide how to build enough of an internal support case to get everything to stay in place.
  1. projektfu

    This was my favorite build from that site: https://www.mini-itx.com/projects/psu-pc/

  2. 101008

    Sounds like a fun project and very cool for the nostalgic people (like me).

    A bit off topic, but I also loved the fact that the website remains like an antique website from that era (I know the article is from 2003 but the design is clearly not "modern"). I am going to say something probably stupid, but I feel there is a correlation between old/vintage design = good content.

  3. Terr_

    The final embellishment of making it automatically "dual boot" between XP and Red Hat Linux is a very nice touch.

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