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so should i even bother removing the components if i just put the tower in a suitcase?

not sure they'd let me carry on all those pieces of electronics.

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Originally posted by nefardec so should i even bother removing the components if i just put the tower in a suitcase? not sure they'd let me carry on all those pieces of electronics.

i wouldn't leave your HD in there, and I would pick up a hard drive enclosure from an electronics store. Good for storage/travel and if shit goes down and your pc stops working you can always access your files from another PC.

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Originally posted by Allied Nations damn you and your... melons!

all I been eating for like a week straight has been mostly watermelon


and yeah we rule

alright cool guys

thanks for the great responses

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Originally posted by Allied Nations damn you and your... melons!

they're famous

have a safe trip, nefardec, and enjoy rome! *insane jealousy*

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Originally posted by iclone they're famous have a safe trip, nefardec, and enjoy rome! *insane jealousy*

they can't be famous if I haven't met them.

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Originally posted by Allied Nations they can't be famous if I haven't met them.

lies.
they're real...and they're FANTASTIC.





















see you at mojo?

yes

call me

just take it on the plane.

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Originally posted by nefardec So I don't know the first thing about building a computer. Are the parts all standard sizes? Do I need a new powersupply and does it come with a case? I guess Also I would be worried about the fan unit fitting or the computer overheating if anyone can point me to the direction of a recommended guide to swapping cases that'd be cool i guess then all i need to take with me are: motherboard disk drives hard drive graphics card sound card fan unit? do all cases have proper housings for these?

If you do decide to end up going with pulling the important components out - Yes, All cases will suit your motherboard. You can pickup a fairly cheap mid tower case with PSU and power cable from most known computer stores. If you do it this way you also wont have to worry about the power adapter differences.

Catch is you have to build your machine when you get there. So just use the instructions 'Allied Nations' posted and you should be right. Take your motherboard manuel to..You'll need it. Worst case scenario - PM me. I'm a computer technician when im not a dj so i should be able to help.

As for the fan fitting, All you need is the cpu fan (and yeah.. you might also want to take the cpu) .. Personally i left the cpu cooler on and stuck the motherboard in the motherboard box and it all fitted fine.

It all comes down to how much confidence you have i guess, If you think you'll be fine to build your computer then go for it.. It worked fine for me and i got lazy and didn't follow a lot of common sense rules. Otherwise its going to cost you money/space but hey.. Less work more Producing/DJing!

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Originally posted by iclone they're real...and they're FANTASTIC.

if your computer was manufactured/built in the last 10 years you have no need to worry about power. as mentioned earlier they are all "switching" power supplies.

also you CAN have your computer put in the cargo hold (as long as you take all the cards out so they dont have any unecessary stresses put on them and also remove the cpu cooler) you wont have much to worry about. and i think at most its like $100 (iclone?) for an extra piece of luggage. i personally would do it. cheaper, better, faster, hassle-free.

so what is exactly the problem with just putting the computer as is in the cargo hold, as long as it's in a suitcase with a ton of packing material?

computer equipment gets shipped all the time by airplane no?

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Originally posted by nefardec so what is exactly the problem with just putting the computer as is in the cargo hold, as long as it's in a suitcase with a ton of packing material?

I don't see a problem

Re: travel dilemma

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Originally posted by nefardec hey i'm moving to rome in 6 days and I need to bring my enormous desktop computer (20"x18"x8") and more reasonably sized monitor with me for music production and freelance design work. I don't have a laptop. To ship this at UPS they told me it would cost $462.00, which is definitely far beyond what I would be happy paying. I just calculated it on the united states post office website and it's like 235.00. Has anyone ever travelled with or shipped a desktop computer? any tips on packaging? thanks adam

What I suggest is calling the airline(s) you are flying with and asking, first, what the weight restriction is on your checked baggage, and second, whether they have any type of restriction on checked electronics, as well as carry-on electronics.

Once this is covered, I suggest calling an insurance company and get baggage insurance for your flight. You of course should pack it properly such that it shouldn't get damaged, however, to cover your ass just in case, you should insure it as well.

Make sure to ask the insurance rep that they will cover DAMAGE to items in your baggage, and get a clear and concise, detailed explanation of what will and will not qualify you for a claim. Also, get the persons name, their agent ID, and their location. Document what they told you and who they were, and if you were to have any issues later when making a claim, you have that to back you up.

Baggage insurance is usually not that expensive (80-100CAD), so it would be less than the S&H you would have to pay otherwise.

Then shove it in a suitcase with proper packaging, and pad it with clothes.

This should help solve your problem, and cover all your bases.

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Originally posted by Allied Nations I don't see a problem

There may be a problem.

A lot of airlines have dimension restrictions.

If the PC does not fit into those restrictions when packed, they will deny it, and it will have to be checked for an extra charge.

It is different for different airlines.

what airline? i might be able to help

Re: travel dilemma

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Originally posted by nefardec hey i'm moving to rome in 6 days and I need to bring my enormous desktop computer (20"x18"x8") and more reasonably sized monitor with me for music production and freelance design work. I don't have a laptop. To ship this at UPS they told me it would cost $462.00, which is definitely far beyond what I would be happy paying. I just calculated it on the united states post office website and it's like 235.00. Has anyone ever travelled with or shipped a desktop computer? any tips on packaging? thanks adam

check your airline's website

continental airlines

thanks again guys, this is very helpful

theresa, thank you for the good advice

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Originally posted by nefardec continental airlines thanks again guys, this is very helpful theresa, thank you for the good advice

I'm a travel agent... that's what I do 50 hours a week. LOL!

Good luck

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Originally posted by Theresa I'm a travel agent... that's what I do 50 hours a week. LOL! Good luck

You're my new best friend

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