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I'm looking for a solid desktop (either pizza-box or mini-tower)
computer case that has an all-metal exterior for shielding RFI. This
is for use around radios etc. I realize that SVGA monitors, mice, and
keyboard leak too, but right now I'm looking mainly at the PC box.

I know this is an old thread, but I have a related question:

Quite a few people are building their own PC cases these days--
for example, http://www.mini-itx.com (follow the links on the right side
of the page).

As far as I can see, none of these has *any* RF shielding at all. And I
have yet to hear of them causing any problems (these are not ham radio
operators). The only RF problems I've heard of recently (with consumer
electronics) are microwave ovens interfering with some kinds of cordless
phones.

I'm thinking maybe the only kind of RFI "the masses" are worried about
is TV, and they all have cable...

So I'm thinking of building a computer case for a specific use, and
I'm wondering if I should bother to worry about shielding (evidence
suggests maybe not).

My first thought was aluminum foil, but aluminum forms a non-conductive
oxide, and I don't know if it would ground reliably (not to mention the
"tinfoil hat" jokes). My second thought was copper foil from
http://www.onlinemetals.com (around $.98/sq ft, but shipping adds quite
a bit).

Any comments?

PS:
I like this one:
http://www.mini-itx.com/projects/cardboardcube/