What about dust? Wasn't that a main criteria of the original post?
Correction: that was added by 'cnd'. But it is my main concern.

I doubt that the 'exhaust fan' would work unless there was also an air inlet somewhere (sucking dust in) as without it there would then be a vacume.

fans aren't powerful enought to create a vucuum

dust would only land in the fridge so if the components are in a case which is pretty much sealed with only air being blown out by the PSU i doubt there would be much if any in it, also you can get dust filters so that would stop any from going in

As a matter of fact if you read all the posts diligently you'll see that I spoke about this. I actualy recomended one or dual 120mm exaust fans and a screened inlet. As a matter of fact, we could even use a K&N car filter.... they are rated as the worlds best filter for both ability to trap dirt and promote exelent air flow,and are fully rechargeable. Or just a regular pc dust filter. And I feel that 2 exaust fans will create the minimal vacume that we are seeking. We only need enough to keep the door sealed.

And the orignal idea* was a very cold, quiet pc that we could fit a few beers in. Then we expanded to say it would be 'sexy' too is we used a wine case. But all in all I feel we have done a very good job in facilitating every factor in... exept for one---- WILL IT WORK?? We really won't know until we try.

AND I'VE got a great idea for keeping the beer cold!!!!! We know now that if we use a medium sized fridge we shold be able to fit the pc components and the six pack. But we were upset because we don't feel we can run the actual fridge portion of the case just the freezer with the the water kit. But what if we expanded on the kit to make it cool the beer too. You could hook up something simple to like a water wing. You know, the little air filled floates that childredn use to swim. If that was hookd up to the kit and our freezing cold water were to run through that, and it was fitted snuggle onto the beer then voila, cold beer. Maybe we could only cool 1 beer at a time, but then again, I only drink 1 beer at a time.

you know what Raje thats a great idea, but i think we can go better than using an old water wing to cool one can

how about a copper tube maybe 1/4" or 3/8" in diameter which could be bent into a shape to fit all 6 cans in , i'll try to explain this

the pipe is wound round the can once or twice then it goes to the next one and goes round that then the next and so on untill there is room for all 6 cans, i think that should work although there would probably be a lot of condensation

I understand exaclty what you mean, I used something like a water wing for a couple of reasons. First the mass of surface area contact to the can. Second the amount of water the water wing could hold, this would aid cooling, though the copper pipes will accomodate more can, the single sleeve will cool one can faster and keep it colder.

But condensation is a problem in both designs , the rest of the internal fridge would be no where close as cold as our can/s.
That is, unless the water wing design was actually out side of the case. Though this would defeat the whole idea.

Lets go PC-Review make this 'beer cooler work' we just need to use the basicas idea, we already have flowing cold water, how can we use it to cool out beer and not have the condensation factor.

if we really wanted to be clever we could use the water wing as the resevoir and as a beer cooler, we just need somewhere to place it so condensation doesn't build up, or you could just stick the cans in the freezer you just need to remember they're in ther or you'll have a beer ice cube

Well the resovior is going to be in the freezer with some antifreeze that way we get that subzero liquid. So the water wing could be the resovior but I'd raher it be in the extra space of the fridge portion. Plus I'd assume the beer/water would be in the fridge for a little while. Kinda there for when you need it, that hardcore gaming session, in the awsome party and just can't get up to walk to the fridge..... BAMN open your sweet pc pull out your liquid and level up.

And from experience, never drink beer after its been frozen.... just terrible taste..... bad headache next day.

Hey everyone, I'm joining this a little late, but this is by far the best forum I've seen for this idea, and I want to try it too.
First off, I was thinking of using a larger, normal sized fridge, because i want to put a linux server, and my pc in here. Second, I was thinking of putting a small air cooling system, if the fridge should die, all of which would only turn on if the temps get too high, and then have an alarm go off. Third, since moisture seems to be such a huge problem (I agree) why not get a smaller dehumidifier, much like the ones used in basements that get too damp (or at least that's what I use them for) to suck the humidity out of the air. I need some way to be able to open it up alot, because I am always messing around with stuff. I also needed alot more room, because I want alot of space and alot of parts, in fact my current design has 40 harddrives between the two. You guys (and girls?) have been a great help!

Good luck....... Ha a full sized fridge will definately allow the room for all those hardrives and the dehumidifier and I'd say a case of beer.........wooooot! Good luck and of course send us pics when your done.

I thought of something else. If you had fans in the fridge, blowing on the computer, even without an exhaust and intake fan, wouldnt the circulated air be a little bit colder than the rest of the air?
I'll post pictures as soons as I get started, and probably the plans so everyone can comment, if you want.