how to... computer case in one room, keyboard etc. in another

  • Thread starter Thread starter richkev
  • Start date Start date
R

richkev

I'm currently having a closet in my home turned into a small office. This
room really is small and I'm having a desk built into one wall (which is
sloped). My computer is rather large as I enjoy gaming and I frequently
upgrade my components. My builder suggested that I have my computer case in
one room and only have my monitor, keyboard, mouse, and speakers in my
office area. I like this idea, but wonder about the logistics of acutally
making it work. Has anyone here done this?
 
I'm currently having a closet in my home turned into a small office. This
room really is small and I'm having a desk built into one wall (which is
sloped). My computer is rather large as I enjoy gaming and I frequently
upgrade my components. My builder suggested that I have my computer case in
one room and only have my monitor, keyboard, mouse, and speakers in my
office area. I like this idea, but wonder about the logistics of acutally
making it work. Has anyone here done this?
Click to expand...

Perhaps the builder does not understand that when you " frequently
upgrade components" testing is more convenient with all hardware
in the same room. This is a challenge to his skill as a designer, to
find a place where you can tuck the PC box out of the way while
playing games yet conveniently get access to its side and back
panels when you want to tinker. E.g. two small drawers nearby,
one for tools and the other for screws and components, seem
a good idea.
 
| I'm currently having a closet in my home turned into a small office. This
| room really is small and I'm having a desk built into one wall (which is
| sloped). My computer is rather large as I enjoy gaming and I frequently
| upgrade my components. My builder suggested that I have my computer case in
| one room and only have my monitor, keyboard, mouse, and speakers in my
| office area. I like this idea, but wonder about the logistics of acutally
| making it work. Has anyone here done this?

That depends on how far away you want to get.  Video and USB extension cables
are readily available in 15' lengths.  Also, you might be able to find a
wireless keyboard/mouse combo that would work at the distance you want.

Larc
Click to expand...

If you are a true gamer you will know that using a Wireless anything
is not good. Your response times will go down and wired devices have
more precision. Also what if you need to access your drives for
burning something. That could be a pain in the butt to go to another
room and stick a disk in. I think your builders Idea is not logical if
you are a "true gamer" or above average computer user.
 
| I'm currently having a closet in my home turned into a small office.
This
| room really is small and I'm having a desk built into one wall (which is
| sloped). My computer is rather large as I enjoy gaming and I frequently
| upgrade my components. My builder suggested that I have my computer case
in
| one room and only have my monitor, keyboard, mouse, and speakers in my
| office area. I like this idea, but wonder about the logistics of
acutally
| making it work. Has anyone here done this?

That depends on how far away you want to get. Video and USB extension
cables
are readily available in 15' lengths. Also, you might be able to find a
wireless keyboard/mouse combo that would work at the distance you want.

Larc
Click to expand...

If you are a true gamer you will know that using a Wireless anything
is not good. Your response times will go down and wired devices have
more precision. Also what if you need to access your drives for
burning something. That could be a pain in the butt to go to another
room and stick a disk in. I think your builders Idea is not logical if
you are a "true gamer" or above average computer user.

I appreciate the response. I've gotten a lot of responses, most of them
telling me to go wireless, etc. I'm really wanting to stay hard wired. The
distance between the built in desk and the computer case is literally about
10-15'. Plus, with the room being unfinished, it will be easy enough to
wire. So far, the best advice I've gotten has been to use GOOD quality
VGA/mouse/keyboard extender cables (thanks, Don T!). I believe it will work
fine. I don't know about being a "true" gamer, but I enjoy the games I play
(mostly online with some old college buddies), and I do appreciate the
better response times when I'm hard wired. Also, I'm an active person. The
day I can't get my big butt up, walk in the next room, and place a DVD in
the computer case, I think I'll just check into the old folks home and ask
for my bowl of pabulum.

Kevin
 
richkev said:
I'm currently having a closet in my home turned into a small office.
This room really is small and I'm having a desk built into one wall
(which is sloped). My computer is rather large as I enjoy gaming and I
frequently upgrade my components. My builder suggested that I have my
computer case in one room and only have my monitor, keyboard, mouse,
and speakers in my office area. I like this idea, but wonder about the
logistics of acutally making it work. Has anyone here done this?
Click to expand...

Get a 'cpu stand' - bad terminology calling the case a 'cpu' - wheels
under the case so that it can be under the desktop and turned sideways --
or a 'cpu holder' which costs more but attaches to the underside of the
desk, holds up the case/tower and can be rotated facing out or sideways.

If you put the cable passing hole in the desktop right behind the monitor
instead of back next to the wall (in the usual fashion) then you can
bring/roll the tower out from under the desktop without disconnecting all
of the cables.

Pics at one merchant http://snipr.com/cxqi3 Office > Computer
Accessories > CPU Stands
 
I'm currently having a closet in my home turned into a small office. This
room really is small and I'm having a desk built into one wall (which is
sloped). My computer is rather large as I enjoy gaming and I frequently
upgrade my components. My builder suggested that I have my computer case in
one room and only have my monitor, keyboard, mouse, and speakers in my
office area. I like this idea, but wonder about the logistics of acutally
making it work. Has anyone here done this?
Click to expand...

You can get fiber optic extensions but these are seriously expensive.
I extended a USB keyboard 30 ft and it worked OK. A USB hardrive didnt
work on the same extension.
I have my PC hanging on a wall. I mounted the board on a metal covered
piece of plywood and placed a shelf below it to place power supply and
disk drives upon. I covered the plywood with metal because I thought
that the proximity of a groundplane may be important. Anyway the PC
takes up very little space and most people who see it think its very
cool. I t goeos along well with the rest of the decor which is metal
shelves full of test equipment parts and projects in various stages of
completion.

This arrangement makes hardware changes and maintenance to the
equipment very easy not to mention it is really cheap. I am currently
working on a variation of this for part of my entertainment system.
Mother board and power supply mounted on a board with a home made
front pannel that fits a 19" rack panel that will hold CD drive, power
switch, front panel jacks etc...Wife says I have to make this one look
pretty.

Jimmie
 
I'm currently having a closet in my home turned into a small office. This
room really is small and I'm having a desk built into one wall (which is
sloped). My computer is rather large as I enjoy gaming and I frequently
upgrade my components. My builder suggested that I have my computer case
in
one room and only have my monitor, keyboard, mouse, and speakers in my
office area. I like this idea, but wonder about the logistics of acutally
making it work. Has anyone here done this?
Click to expand...

You can get fiber optic extensions but these are seriously expensive.
I extended a USB keyboard 30 ft and it worked OK. A USB hardrive didnt
work on the same extension.
I have my PC hanging on a wall. I mounted the board on a metal covered
piece of plywood and placed a shelf below it to place power supply and
disk drives upon. I covered the plywood with metal because I thought
that the proximity of a groundplane may be important. Anyway the PC
takes up very little space and most people who see it think its very
cool. I t goeos along well with the rest of the decor which is metal
shelves full of test equipment parts and projects in various stages of
completion.

This arrangement makes hardware changes and maintenance to the
equipment very easy not to mention it is really cheap. I am currently
working on a variation of this for part of my entertainment system.
Mother board and power supply mounted on a board with a home made
front pannel that fits a 19" rack panel that will hold CD drive, power
switch, front panel jacks etc...Wife says I have to make this one look
pretty.

Jimmie

I'd like to see what that looks like. Let us know if you get around to
taking and posting any pics.

Kevin
 
Back
Top