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The Large Half-Deck open-air PC workbench fits mITX,
mATX, ATX and EATX motherboards
Lower cost, lighter weight, full functionality...
The single-level raised motherboard platform has all the benefits and features of our 'regular' two-level benches. It gently but securely cradles your motherboard, CPU/cooler, RAM, GPUs, etc., and 3.5" hard drives/SSD's are stored underneath in the Drive Rails and cooled by the dual-purpose 120mm fan, which also blows across passively cooled motherboard components. Below the motherboard platform you can stow away the PSU, optical drives, additional hard drives/SSD's, etc. on a custom cut Neoprene ant-static, anti-slip work mat. Or use the mat separately as a cushioned surface for working on your sensitive electronic hardware!
- The
Half-Deck Tech Station keeps the motherboard at the top level for easy access
- The lower bench is eliminated resulting in a lower cost bench and cheaper shipping fees
- Neoprene for the lower storage area makes for a great removable static-free work mat and non-slip storage for your optical drives, PSU, etc.
- Convenient, easy access Drive Storage for either two 3.5" hard drives or up to 3 SSD's hard drives in a slide-in rail system under the upper deck. (Optional 2nd set available!)
- 120mm cooling fan pushes air over both motherboard and hard drives.
- Add-in card support brace keeps cards firmly planted.
- Rubberized non-slip pads under the feet keep the bench where you want it.
- Non-conductive materials for static-free/ESD compliant environment.
- Sturdy, stable, and safe for storing and testing your gear.
- Very efficient footprint -
Large Tech Station size:
14"w x 13"d x 10.5"h
- Height below deck is 5" with stock legs
- Longer legs available! (See Options above and/or Accessories)
- Allow 1.25" for Hard Drive Rails under bench surface
- ATX PSU width is approx. 3.5"
- Neoprene mat thickness: 1/8"
A good home for your hardware: Based
on EATX form factor motherboard specifications. It has a surface area
of 14x13” on each bench which keeps the footprint small yet will support
hardware for a complete computer system! The motherboard is perfectly
secure on the upper shelf with a high friction rubberized standoff
system that supports the motherboard 1/4" off the bench surface
(accommodates CPU cooler back plates and increases air circulation).
Nylon guide posts position the motherboard perfectly on the Tech
Station. Add-in cards are securely locked in place with thumbscrews so
the motherboard is safe yet available for hands-on work and is easily
removed.
Hard Drive Storage/Cooling Rail System: Slide the HDD's in/out on smooth non-conductive acrylic rails. Two standard
3.5" hard drives or three SSD's can be easily inserted, protected and
cooled by rails suspended under the top shelf. One end of the HDD Rails
open to catch air from the 120mm cooling fan, a nylon stopper keeps the
drive from making contact with the fan. An optional second set of Drive
Rails are also available for the Large models.
No loose Add-in cards! The Add-In Card support brace solves the problem of loose motherboard add-in cards, loose cards can damage circuitry. The
brace offers universal support for all add-in cards - blocking no
cables or connections, and has some lateral flexibility to make
adding/removing cards easy. Nylon thumb screws twist into the top of the
brace and are positioned at ATX form factor spec locations so up to 7
add-in cards can be locked in place.
Save weight and cost without the lower bench shelf: The lower shelf is removed with the Half Deck! The result is a lower cost product, and lighter shipping weight also saving you money! Included is a custom cut neoprene mat to make the entire area a non-slip and non-conductive stowage/work surface. There is plenty of real estate here to hold the power supply, optical, extra hard disks and SSD's.
Power the PC On/Off and monitor HDD activity: Plugging directly onto the motherboard, The ATX Control Kit takes
the place of the computer case power and reset switches, power and hard
disk drive activity lights, and system warning speaker so that PC
hardware can operate totally independent of a standard computer case.
Non-conductive materials: The Tech Station is made of non-electrically conductive, scratch-resistant, high grade polymers and has tested ESD compliant both in-house and at AMD's labs in Austin TX. Metal
screws and brackets are not exposed in sensitive areas, the motherboard
rests on protective rubber standoffs, stow away the PSU and drives on a
non-slip anti-static neoprene work mat, and the test bench sits on
thermoplastic feet and rubber non-slip pads. No worries of frying your hardware like with a metal bench or cheap acrylic knockoff.
Keep things cool: A
120mm or 140mm 12v fan positioned on the left side forcing air over
heat sensitive components on the motherboard and the Hard Disk Drive(s) mounted under the top shelf. A finger guard is included but the fan can accommodate one on both sides.
Lots of room to work: With
the motherboard on the top shelf there are no height restrictions for
CPU heatsinks and all the motherboard components can be changed very
easily! The
height under the shelf is 5” offering enough room for all your optical
drives, power supply, and even more hard drives if needed. Taller legs
are available... see Options above...sky's the limit! (well, realistically more like a couple feet :)
Notes:
All
Tech Stations come with a lifetime warranty against manufacturing
defects!
Satisfaction Guarantee: We realize the Tech Station is not for everybody, returns will be accepted
for 30 days after purchase date, even if assembled. Please see our
Sales Terms for details on returns.
Interested in becoming a reseller? See our Reseller
page for details.| More info |
Assemble your own with our easy-to-build kit version, or have us build it for you -
we'll ship it to you ready to use right out of the box! Either way you
can finally have a professional grade computer hardware testing station
ready to work for you in no time.
Traditional alternatives would
include leaving components installed in the computer case, which is an
awkward and cramped environment for accessing hardware, an ill-fitting
frame assembly made of conductive metal, or just having parts scattered
around an open work area which is dangerous because components are
exposed and vulnerable to impact, shorting and electrostatic discharge. And how is the motherboard switched on/off without the PC case? Our test bench and ATX Control Switches solve all these problems. Now you can easily configure your hardware exactly how you want it before installing it in your permanent case!
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Custom designs available!
We can custom build units to your size requirements... Visit our custom quote form for details. |
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