If you want to go the extra mile, then you can also use multiple baseboards to spread your components across the wall. However, keep in mind that it requires extra cables and adjustments. Baseboard Material Baseboard material Thermaltake’s Core P8 is a wall-mountable case for extreme setups, with room for multiple radiators and large motherboards It’s also unique among the other cases on our list for being a convertible case that you can use as an open-air or closed case, the latter of which opens up all of the Core P8’s cooling options.

In a normal PC build, the first step everyone seems to take is to choose their motherboard, processor, and graphics card. However, for a custom wall-mounted PC, the first step should be choosing the case (or base material), so you can ensure component size & weight compatibility and mountability.

When laying out your PC components, make sure to consider cable management. You’ll need a riser cable for the GPU, and for other cables, you can hide them behind the baseboard. You can also attach a second baseboard for those cables. Most buyers have been quite satisfied with this unit. They have said that the overall design and feel of the case are very much what they were expecting. Some, however, had quite some difficulty assembling the overall case together. Once they got that out of the way, they loved it! After following our guide, you might have noticed that building a custom wall-mounted setup is no way near as easy as building a normal PC. It requires extra effort, time, and money. On top of all that, it also requires significant expertise.

Run the power button all the way to your desk. Yes, it’s another cable running down your wall to your desk, but it will save you the reaching up constantly. One of the easiest models to use is the SoundOriginal Refit Desktop Button Switch . It is a well-built stainless steel unit with a 6U cabinet with vented sides to keep your equipment cool. It has fully adjustable rails and comes with built-in square holes for easy mounting of equipment. It is also one of the few cases with removable top and bottom panels for a streamlined and stylish appearance, which makes it stand out. That’s the best option for computers mounted on walls, but not ideal for gamers when lag can mean life or death in online matches. There’s no getting around the monitor cable unless it’s mounted on the wall. You’ll still need to manage that cable and the power cord for the PC itself. It is an excellent case due to which it comes close to the best product. Its affordability makes it a perfect buy for anyone with a computer looking to make it look amazing. It is not that good with cooling as compared to other cases, making it unsuitable for heavier computer users. However, the average computer user should definitely get this heavy and sturdy case due to its many other great features.

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You can begin by drawing sketches on paper. Take measurements of your components, and draw how every component should be placed to fit perfectly on the baseboard. Make sure to consider cable management. There are several ways to cable manage your wall-mounted rig. Most commonly, you can put everything behind the baseboard. This can be done by leaving extra space between the baseboard and the wall.

Thermaltake is another fan favorite with builders, and the Thermaltake Core P90 ATX Mid-Tower Case is the best alternative to our top choice. This wall-mount PC case will look amazing from any angle, and the modular design makes settings your system up a breeze. While this mount isn’t the best way to highlight components inside a case, it’s versatile and easy to use. That’s due in part to the design, which allows users to adjust the height and width in seconds. It will hold PC cases up to 21 inches in size, along with minis, as long as they are above 12 inches. That covers a wide range of PCs, although full towers and mid-towers may be tight, with a maximum width of 7.5 inches.Recent buyers have all reported that this is a one-of-a-kind PC case that is fantastically built. It is incredibly spacious and has a high water cooling loop. They also noted that the assembly was no big deal, and the instruction manual was very easy. When designing your own wall-mounted PC you not only have to manually do this yourself, but also consider the number of wires you want going up to your computer on the wall. Use a wireless starter for your computer . Definitely the sleekest option in my mind, w wireless starter handles the reaching and cord issues – just don’t loose the remote.