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ed
Joined: 15 Jan 2003
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 Posted: Sun Feb 01, 2004 8:22 pm Post subject: taking a desktop comp home |
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I have a desktop computer that I would like to take back to Canada.
the problem is that it weighs a tonne.
is it possible to find a plastic lightweight computer case here?
the one I have now is solid steel and heavy!  |
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Bulsajo
Joined: 16 Jan 2003
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| Posted: Sun Feb 01, 2004 9:30 pm Post subject: |
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| An aluminum case is what you want- light, dissipates heat better than steel, and looks cool. Throw everything into an aluminum case and ditch the power supply and it'll be light as a feather. |
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The Lemon
Joined: 11 Jan 2003
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| Posted: Sun Feb 01, 2004 10:30 pm Post subject: |
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Bulsajo's advice, as always, is sound, but here's another option:
Take the components out of the case. Leave the case and power supply here to die. Wrap the hard drive *well* in bubble wrap (or, failing that, socks & underwear) and bring it in the carry-on. Pack the other components in the checked luggage. Shouldn't take up much space at all. Then buy a new case once back home for less than $40 Cdn, and put everything back in. A local computer store would probably do that for you for a small fee if you don't feel up to it.
Sure beats carrying the big case and power supply with you. |
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kangnamdragon
Joined: 17 Jan 2003
Location: Kangnam, Seoul, Korea
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| Posted: Sun Feb 01, 2004 11:19 pm Post subject: |
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| Can't you just take the harddrive and buy a new case in Canada? |
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