Introduction
In 2018 and into 2019, I took inspiration from something @kewldude007 built inside a briefcase. The progression and result of that can be seen here.
That system is (still) alive and well, and a bit dusty.
Lessons learned in that project:
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The clothes-chest formfactor is difficult to move alone, especially with the side mounted handles
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Too many screws between components that may need to be serviced
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Keyboard & Mouse being inside the box is good
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24" Monitor is on the large side, makes the computer section easy to lay out and build though
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The “front panel” looks cool, gets in the way when having keyboard and mouse in front of the box
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20x20 aluminium profiles worked well
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Airflow is excellent
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The lid is anxiety inducing
The Plan
Copy this thing, with some tweaks:
I had the above image saved as “field workstation” for quiet some time. And there are some companies making similar products, none of which are gaming oriented though.
The monitor has to be in landscape format and not flat on its face (duh!), so… why not mount the PC-parts on the other side of some dividing wall?
Put two handles on the top. Compartment for keyboard and mouse below the monitor in a drawer, maybe? Job done!
The CPU and GPU (and maybe PSU) will get to breath directly through cutouts in the acrylic side panel.
Draft 1:
- Blue is the “static” part of the case including the monitor which is VESA-mounted to one of the alu-profiles.
- Green is the PC, including GPU and PCIe-Riser cable
- Pink is power
- Orange is the “transport cover”, which is a big maybe right now
- Yellow is some acrylic sheet (smoked acrylic?) to show off the goods
Questions, Issues, Considerations
Yes, I have a Steamdeck. I could just tear down the clothes-chest, set up the monitor and take the docking station with me for the next LAN or so.
HOWEVER, consider: This would be so cool to have.
I will take apart, as in, completely tear down, Version 1. The width will stay the same, probably, due to the monitor being what it is. So, cost saving there and on some of the aluminium profiles.
The GPU is also fine for 1080p gaming.
CPU, Mainboard, RAM, eh? 2nd Gen Ryzen to 7th, maybe? 
Community Feedback
GPU mounting will be, difficult 
I will overlook things, I will be dumb and blind. So, if you see something obvious, PLEASE, ask! You are saving me money with every question.
) for consideration and perhaps even purchase.
