Have random parts, but no case that fits them perfectly, creative ideas wanted

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I've acquired quite a few random parts over the years, enough to probably build a system or two, but none of the spare cases I have quite match up or fit the spare motherboards I have (like can only secure motherboards with one screw, ports don't line up perfect on back, etc.).

Besides cutting chunks out of the existing cases to retrofit them at least for the ports as best as possible, any creative or cool ideas on what I should do to turn spare parts into usable systems in my scenario? I'm assuming no case with parts exposed isn't safe haha
 
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zoltan.boese
There are open cases and benches. You can also look for a spacious case with EATX compatibility like the Thermaltake Suppressor F51 or Phanteks Enthoo Pro
those have 5,25" bays as well.
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Well, you can always consider no case, it sounds like you have some OEM parts that only fit a specific case, I would build you system onto a piece of scrap wood and just screw everything in. The concept can be pretty cool although your going to need to put some time into your design before assembly.
 
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Yeah, a bit of OEM, bit of standard, all random from helping people upgrade systems over the years then them having no use for the replaced parts. Just seems like a waste to leave them collecting dust if I could cobble them together and use them for something, or give them to someone who needs a computer.
 
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Sounds cool, do you have a working FM2 motherboard? I need one and can't afford one right now. Also yeah you can just assemble the system on a box or on a board or something that's what I did with my old HP then I used it to test components like HDD's and GPU's, however if you want it in a case for resale you'll need to narrow down what case the motherboard came with and get one for cheap online.
 
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Yeah, well most OEM boards use custom mounting and don't follow the ATX standard so using anything ATX would most likely require heavy modifications.
 
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