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Looking for advice on transferring Intel NUC internals to a 1U short (20-in) rack mount – any tips or pitfalls to be aware of? (alien.top)

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Hey fellow tech enthusiasts! 👋 I'm currently planning to transfer the internals of my trusty Intel NUC computer to a 1U short (20-in) rack mount for better organization and space management. Has anyone here tackled a similar project before? I'd love to hear your experiences, tips, and any pitfalls to avoid during the process. Specifically, are there any compatibility issues or unexpected challenges I should be aware of? Thanks in advance for your help! 🖥️🔧 #TechHelp #RackMount #IntelNUC #DIYProject

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Haven't done it myself, but I'd say the most important thing is to not short anything out. A lot of 1u cases already come with a plastic sheet on the bottom.

Maybe see if you can get some sort of stand you could tape or screw into the case and then the NUC onto that. Maybe NUC board to itx screw holes adapters exist, don't know.

That's where I'd start, next thing is getting the ports accessible. Most stuff is available as keystones, at least USB and such. If you can 3D print, an adapter for the io shield to hold some keystones shouldn't be too hard to make.

Add some case fans as well and that's about it I'd say.