Case mod: Need header cables

[Shez]

Hey guys,

I'm halfway through a custom case mod where I'll be using a miniITX board. However, the board comes with 0 header cables and I was wondering if anyone knew where I might be able to purchase just the header cables I need. I know that I could cannibalize an old case but that just seems wasteful... plus I'd have to purchase an old case just to take out a few wires and then toss it.

Can anyone suggest and online (or physical) retailer who might be able to supply the header cables I'll need?

 

[rockbyter]

you thinking power/reset or USB/audio, or what.

 

[Shez]

I'd like a power (maybe reset) and a HDD LED. Thats about it but for the life of me, I can't find the HDD LED. I've found power buttons, its the other headers that I can't seem to locate. At least not several in one location.

 

[Shadow703793]

Grab a cheap case or just solder the LED leads on to the motherboard.

 

[rockbyter]

http://www.xoxide.com/hspc-atx-control-kit.html

 

[Shadow703793]

^Would work if it was on stock .

 

[Shez]

Thanks rockbyter. That kit would work perfectly... if the cables were longer. I'm not even sure I could desolder/resolder longer wires on, with the leads being as short as they are.

 

[nukemaster]

Check the local computer shops(small shops), they tend to have stuff they are just tossing anyway(old dead machines and such). I get little things that way.

 

[Zorg]

Check the local computer shops(small shops), they tend to have stuff they are just tossing anyway(old dead machines and such). I get little things that way.

That's the answer. There are so many junk computers out there it should be extremely easy to find a junk case. You should be able to get it for free or maybe $5-$10.

 

[Shez]

Alright, I'll see if I can't find a junker case. Thanks for the heads up.