NCASE 9 litres SteamBox case - from the makers of the M1

[MrSuperb]

Update [02/03/2015]:

"The LRPC project is on hold for the foreseeable future."

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The makers of the legendary M1 plan their next case

 

head over to HardForum for more info

 

Preliminary specifications:

    Model: unnamed Steam Machine-style case by NCASE (referred to internally as the LRPC)

    Dimensions (HxWxD): 330 x 80 x 334mm (case only; stand adds 20mm to height with a footprint of 120x334mm)

    Motherboard: Mini-ITX

    GPU: Dual-slot, ~12" max

    CPU cooler: 60mm max

    PSU: SFX

    Drives: 2x 2.5"

    Front ports: 2x USB

 

[AnnoyedShelf]

The makers of the legendary M1 plan their next case

 

head over to [H]ardForum for more info

 

Preliminary specifications:

    Model: unnamed Steam Machine-style case by NCASE (referred to internally as the LRPC)

    Dimensions (HxWxD): 330 x 80 x 334mm (case only; stand adds 20mm to height with a footprint of 120x334mm)

    Motherboard: Mini-ITX

    GPU: Dual-slot, ~12" max

    CPU cooler: 60mm max

    PSU: SFX

    Drives: 2x 2.5"

    Front ports: 2x USB

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I like the minimalist look. Very sexy.

[Shd0w2]

Think of the htpc you could put in that.. never mind the steam box.

[kuddlesworth9419]

They should have put in an integrated SFX PSU. They are expensive as hell and they are difficult to find a good one. EVGA had the right idea when it brought out it's Hardon line.

[Toddwjp]

why do they have to go and make it look like a settop box

[Misanthrope]

Raiser pcie? Dayum dat case

[MrSuperb]

They should have put in an integrated SFX PSU. They are expensive as hell and they are difficult to find a good one. EVGA had the right idea when it brought out it's Hardon line.

 

Silverstone ST45SF , ST45SF-G and SST-SX600G are all good ones and aren't to difficult to find?

[geogga]

If executed well this could be the real steambox.

Ncase: "Oh hi there xbox and ps, got any room left?"

[MrSuperb]

why do they have to go and make it look like a settop box

 

you have a settop box made out of brushed aluminium o_O

[The Crazed Child]

NCASE, you geniuses. Your quality is on par with products from Caselabs or Fractal Design.

I really want this case. I found the RVZ01 to be dissapointing since it had those weird corrugated edges and wasn't exactly a small case either. This is just...I'm speechless.

[JAKEBAB]

why do they have to go and make it look like a settop box

It's a steam machine it goes in your living room a lot of people don't want some tacky flashy pc case in there lounge room this will fit in a tv cabinet nice and won't stand out will just look like a set top box very clean.

[Trik'Stari]

Am I the only one that want's a giant impressive looking ridiculous steam machine in my living room? I want it so that if a console gamer see's it, his eyes bug out.

[Toddwjp]

It's a steam machine it goes in your living room a lot of people don't want some tacky flashy pc case in there lounge room this will fit in a tv cabinet nice and won't stand out will just look like a set top box very clean.

 

its the silver feet that bug me, if they came it black it could at least be stealth

[MrSuperb]

its the silver feet that bug me, if they came it black it could at least be stealth

 

Those feet are like $5 and can be changed quiet easily

 

Also nothing is finished yet ... (different design sketch)

 

[Trik'Stari]

Just saying, I bought a PC because a larger case offers the room to run better hardware than the small form factor consoles (which is why they suck, because of the small form factor) so why would anyone be interested in building their own console?

[JAKEBAB]

its the silver feet that bug me, if they came it black it could at least be stealth

agreed they look like cheap plastic but as @MrSuperb said its not final yet.

[MrSuperb]

agreed they look like cheap plastic but as @MrSuperb said its not final yet.

 

they will most likely use aluminium feet

[MEC-777]

Am I the only one that want's a giant impressive looking ridiculous steam machine in my living room? I want it so that if a console gamer see's it, his eyes bug out.

 

 

I purposely built my gaming rig small because I didn't want a huge, obnoxious glitter tower taking up half the room. Also, to prove that gaming PCs need not be massive sky scrapers. (and I really love the Node 304 )

 

To each, his/her own.

 

Tis part of the greatness of the PCmasterrace - we can build our PCs how ever we want them to be.  

[Trik'Stari]

I purposely built my gaming rig small because I didn't want a huge, obnoxious glitter tower taking up half the room. Also, to prove that gaming PCs need not be massive sky scrapers. (and I really love the Node 304 )

 

To each, his/her own.

 

Tis part of the greatness of the PCmasterrace - we can build our PCs how ever we want them to be.

I guess. I just like the massive powerful system look.

[MEC-777]

I guess. I just like the massive powerful system look.

So does a friend of mine. I could probably fit 3 of my PC's inside his tower, it's that big (some monstrous thing from Antec). And the funny thing is, my little rig is just as fast as his but cost about $600 less including full water cooling.

[Trik'Stari]

So does a friend of mine. I could probably fit 3 of my PC's inside his tower, it's that big (some monstrous thing from Antec). And the funny thing is, my little rig is just as fast as his but cost about $600 less including full water cooling.

I'll admit, I've looked at a few smaller cases. I just dont want something that's "as small as possible". Small is ok, but it needs to look good. I'm looking at the phanteks mini xl or this thing

Deepcool steam castle. I just think it looks awesome.

[kuddlesworth9419]

Silverstone ST45SF , ST45SF-G and SST-SX600G are all good ones and aren't to difficult to find?

Yea all from Silverstone. What if I want a different brand and their prices are absurd. It would be nice if another company came in and made some. EVGA, Corsair someone like theme along with Silverstone. 

[MEC-777]

I'll admit, I've looked at a few smaller cases. I just dont want something that's "as small as possible". Small is ok, but it needs to look good. I'm looking at the phanteks mini xl or this thing

Deepcool steam castle. I just think it looks awesome.

Hardware Canucks do a really good job with their case reviews on youtube. You should take a look at their review of the Steam Castle as they found some issues with it you may not be aware of. It is certainly an interesting case, to say the least. 

 

But I know what you mean about not going "as small as possible". One key feature I HAD to have, regardless of which case I chose, was that it must support/have room for a full sized 2+ slot GPU. 

[Trik'Stari]

Hardware Canucks do a really good job with their case reviews on youtube. You should take a look at their review of the Steam Castle as they found some issues with it you may not be aware of. It is certainly an interesting case, to say the least. 

 

But I know what you mean about not going "as small as possible". One key feature I HAD to have, regardless of which case I chose, was that it must support/have room for a full sized 2+ slot GPU. 

Yeah I've watched it, still hoping for a review from Linus as well. I think modded it could be an excellent case. The side panel having the headers is a bit of an issue though.

[ShadowCaptain]

Its nice

 

but my favourite HTPC case aesthetically is the Moneual 300