Shielding in DIY htpc case

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Posted on November 5, 2009 at 10:04:45

Dexter3D
Audiophile

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Location: Amsterdam
Joined: November 3, 2009

Hello,

Currently I am constructing low power pc case for stereo playback, using CD player metal case as the basis. I am using micro ITX (17x17cm) motherboard with the PCI riser card pointing away from the motherboard, therefore the sound card can have its own 'space' in the case. I was wondering if it would make any sense shielding the soundcard area, e.g. separating it from the motherboard area with a copper plate, or even making it completely isolated in a copper box? I could also do the same with the PSU section of the case, dividing the case into three spaces (sound card, motherboard, psu).

Any thoughts on this?

RE: Shielding in DIY htpc case

John Swenson

11:00:20 11/06/09

RE: Shielding in DIY htpc case

fmak

11:44:24 11/05/09

RE: Shielding in DIY htpc case, posted on November 6, 2009 at 11:00:20
John Swenson Audiophile Posts: 2013 Location: No. California Joined: October 13, 2002	I would say yes, go for the shielding if you can. As Fred says at least provide room for it if you don't want to implement it up front. Another advantage of the system is by using a PCI riser card its fairly easy to use a separate linear supply for the PCI card. This has a good probability of improving the sound significantly. John S.

RE: Shielding in DIY htpc case, posted on November 5, 2009 at 11:44:24
fmak Audiophile Posts: 4099 Joined: June 1, 2002	I'd try out the configuration before implementing the shield. Allow for them to be fitted later. One needs to have some skills for RF shielding v magnetic shielding re power supply. For what it is worth, I use an overlarge case for a mini itx board. This way, I can do all kinds of things to power supplies and components.

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