Where do I get font panel components such as audio jacks or usb ports?

FuturDreamz · Oct 21, 2012

For my custom computer I want it to have all of the proper parts in front (power, reset, LEDS, USB, audio), and I found how to do the switched and LEDs, but not usb ports and audio jacks. where do I get these? I can dissect a USB hub and wire it to a header, but a premade solution would be better.

also i'd like to install a SD (and maybe MicroSD) card reader without using a drive bay (and ideally using the same header as the usb ports). Can i find this?

thanks.

Andreas W · Oct 21, 2012

MountainMods.com-Power/Reset Switches
Switches - FrozenCPU.com
Fighter Pilot Military Toggle Safety Switches

Those links are for power and reset buttons, no idea if its possible to get front usb and audio if you dont take it from a different computer but I can be wrong, I havent looked for it since I use a usb extender so I have it laying on my desk and my headset goes into my sound card. But I hope the power switches is a start atleast

FuturDreamz · Oct 21, 2012

Andreas W said:
MountainMods.com-Power/Reset Switches
Switches - FrozenCPU.com *
Fighter Pilot Military Toggle Safety Switches

Those links are for power and reset buttons, no idea if its possible to get front usb and audio if you dont take it from a different computer but I can be wrong, I havent looked for it since I use a usb extender so I have it laying on my desk and my headset goes into my sound card. But I hope the power switches is a start atleast

Thanks, but I already have switches.
Vandal Resistant Illuminated Switch 16mm Black - Green Ring (power)
Delrin Vandal Resistant Illuminated Switch 16mm Black - Orange Dot (HDD activity and reset)

I don't really want to dissect another computer to get parts for this computer...

Wordsworth · Oct 21, 2012

If you're looking for these for the case in your system specs, it looks like you already have them, or at least the cutouts for them. If the cutouts are empty of the headers and wires then perhaps something like this from FrontX would be a start. If you have the front connectors in place but need to wire them to the motherboard you'll need a wiring diagram like what FrontX has here, and then the wire itself. They also have a DIY page.

Hope this is a start.

FuturDreamz · Oct 21, 2012

It's for this system: http://www.sevenforums.com/overcloc...-does-such-htpc-case-exist-2.html#post2143880

The audio ports work fine: http://www.frontx.com/cpx110.html
But I had to get the USB 3.0 ports form here: http://www.performance-pcs.com/cata...roduct_info&cPath=34_81_250&products_id=31449

and the card reader was a little trickier, but I think I got everything I need: http://www.performance-pcs.com/cata...product_info&cPath=34_81_250&products_id=1275 http://www.performance-pcs.com/cata...=product_info&cPath=34_81_250&products_id=282 http://www.performance-pcs.com/cata...e=product_info&cPath=66_148&products_id=29712
I have this exact model of card reader (well, same board different casing), and it will mount into my case perfectly fine.

Wordsworth · Oct 21, 2012

Glad to see you're perhaps getting what you need to make it work. I like Performance PCs and have gotten a lot of stuff from them in the past, they and FrozenCPU as well.

Good luck with your project.

Andreas W · Oct 21, 2012

Awesome that you seem to have found everything you need but it seems like its going to be a lot of cables, would love to see pictures later on when its finnished

FuturDreamz · Oct 21, 2012

yeah I found pretty much everything, but there are still all the little bits that I need to find that work in acrylic cases (standoffs, screws), and I still need to finish the cutouts.

Probably going to be a little while before i make this, however. I did a price estimate and it's just over $1,100 without tax or shipping (and the case costs $104 to be shipped from Germany). This isn't too bad compared to other setups, but I still have to work it into my budget.

Andreas W · Oct 21, 2012

Shipping is a pain I know, I live in Sweden and most of these DIY items dont exist here so have to order them from USA/UK so sometimes shipping varies from 5-15 dollars which I hate but if I want that single item its better to pay and be happy I guess

FuturDreamz · Oct 21, 2012

Yeah, though I'm not going to buy anything until I completely figure out the case.

On my first system I didn't plan things too well and ended up having to relace my case with a smaller one and get a better CPU. and I bought everything in batches so shipping was a lot more.

I plan to get everything at once this time.

FuturDreamz · Oct 21, 2012

One last thing: Is it possible to get a IR remote reciever to intergrate into your case? I'd like to put one in if possible, so i don't have that great big dongle.

Layback Bear · Oct 21, 2012

This might help. Being inside the case might diminish the signal strength.
Amazon.com: sata to usb adapter

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