A revolution in mid-tower cases - the Defcon One

[Maslofski]

the name doesnt fit, its too cute

[NicolaZanarini]

the name doesnt fit, its too cute

LOL! well, the very first version was very industrial-like; this one is much more refined

[ansauri]

Interesting idea and very good design, but having the cooler u3, which does the same in 21l, I don't see the point in such complex distribution.

Even less when a few tweaks in the u3 can make it the smallest dual gpu in the world.

[NicolaZanarini]

Interesting idea and very good design, but having the cooler u3, which does the same in 21l, I don't see the point in such complex distribution.

Even less when a few tweaks in the u3 can make it the smallest dual gpu in the world.

Well, for one the U3 doesn't let the graphic cards take in air from outside - all they can get is the air from inside the case, which results in much less efficient cooling - plus, since the motheboard and GPUs have separated air flows, the overall temp is much lower (the U3 has all crammed up in those 21liters and all the hot air from components is partially recirculated)

then there is the design aspect - here you have your GPUs and Motherboard all on display - the U3 is an elongated cube 

[Trik'Stari]

I was expecting something more boring.

 

 

Well done.

[NicolaZanarini]

I was expecting something more boring.

 

 

Well done.

Thanks! Glad you like it! if you want to help us out spread the word! and if you reallyreally wanna help out, contribute

[Trik'Stari]

Thanks! Glad you like it! if you want to help us out spread the word! and if you reallyreally wanna help out, contribute

I would but I'm broke as well as boycotting facebook lol

 

Just a thought, that side panel where the GPU's go could use a bit more ventilation, looks fairly tight in there. Maybe do half window half mesh for ventilation?

 

Still, better looking top vents than 90% of the rest of the market.

[NicolaZanarini]

I would but I'm broke as well as boycotting facebook lol

 

Just a thought, that side panel where the GPU's go could use a bit more ventilation, looks fairly tight in there. Maybe do half window half mesh for ventilation?

 

Still, better looking top vents than 90% of the rest of the market.

Thanks! spent quite a bit of time looking for a design for those! 

We'll make sure that the "grid" in the plexiglss for the GPU has the same intake section as x3 80mm fans, to ensure proper ventialtion

[ansauri]

Well, for one the U3 doesn't let the graphic cards take in air from outside - all they can get is the air from inside the case, which results in much less efficient cooling - plus, since the motheboard and GPUs have separated air flows, the overall temp is much lower (the U3 has all crammed up in those 21liters and all the hot air from components is partially recirculated)

then there is the design aspect - here you have your GPUs and Motherboard all on display - the U3 is an elongated cube

And that's why u said a few tweaks. In mine I've changed the stock fan (which kinda socks in terms of airflow) and elevated a little bit the floor distance.

I5 4690k oc to 4.4 1.27v and in occt doesn't go beyond 80c. R9 285 oc to 1100/1575 with +55mv and it doesn't go beyond 77c with fur mark with fans at 65%.

If i run both at the same time temps go 3/4c more in the cpu. All this at 27c ambient.

Also in this deacon, aftermarket gpu will suffer a little bit. There's no place for the hot air to naturally scape.

[Brainless906]

I fear for cable management and airflow on those gpus but dear god would it be sexy to have a window with the two gpus like that...

[NicolaZanarini]

And that's why u said a few tweaks. In mine I've changed the stock fan (which kinda socks in terms of airflow) and elevated a little bit the floor distance.

I5 4690k oc to 4.4 1.27v and in occt doesn't go beyond 80c. R9 285 oc to 1100/1575 with +55mv and it doesn't go beyond 77c with fur mark with fans at 65%.

If i run both at the same time temps go 3/4c more in the cpu. All this at 27c ambient.

Those temps aren't bed, but what about the motherboard and internal case temps?

[NicolaZanarini]

I fear for cable management and airflow on those gpus but dear god would it be sexy to have a window with the two gpus like that...

All the cables are fully hidden between the GPU and motherboard plates

And the GPUs are great airflow since they take in fresh air from outside and "kick" the hot air outside the case, thus avoiding the problem you have in all cases where the GPUs take in hotter-then-ambient air

(there is no real need for a big flow outside the GPU heatsink, we tested that - the thermal power dissipated on the back is a fraction of that dissipated by the heatsink )

[Brainless906]

All the cables are fully hidden between the GPU and motherboard plates

And the GPUs are great airflow since they take in fresh air from outside and "kick" the hot air outside the case, thus avoiding the problem you have in all cases where the GPUs take in hotter-then-ambient air

(there is no real need for a big flow outside the GPU heatsink, we tested that - the thermal power dissipated on the back is a fraction of that dissipated by the heatsink )

 

I'd love to see a version with a bottom bay for RADS (something like the bottom bay for the 900d) and somehow getting the GPUS hooked up in a custom loop. A big window with stacked GPUs with some nice water blocks...unf...

 

Hope this case turns out, looks like some awesome looking builds could be done in it.

[NicolaZanarini]

I'd love to see a version with a bottom bay for RADS (something like the bottom bay for the 900d) and somehow getting the GPUS hooked up in a custom loop. A big window with stacked GPUs with some nice water blocks...unf...

 

Hope this case turns out, looks like some awesome looking builds could be done in it.

We might certainly include all of the possible custom-water-loop features int he next project - being this small (for the components it has) really no way of fitting that rad and hard for the custom loop on GPUs.

Still, we think that GPU heastinks in plain sight are pretty sexy

If you like it give us a hand funding it! either contribute or spread the word, or both

[NicolaZanarini]

And that's why u said a few tweaks. In mine I've changed the stock fan (which kinda socks in terms of airflow) and elevated a little bit the floor distance.

I5 4690k oc to 4.4 1.27v and in occt doesn't go beyond 80c. R9 285 oc to 1100/1575 with +55mv and it doesn't go beyond 77c with fur mark with fans at 65%.

If i run both at the same time temps go 3/4c more in the cpu. All this at 27c ambient.

Also in this deacon, aftermarket gpu will suffer a little bit. There's no place for the hot air to naturally scape.

Didn't see that last part of your comment! 

Indeed there is - there is a grid in the front which functions as both an air escape path and a speed-breaker for the air - this way it can escape but will not be in the users face

[WilsonTheVBall]

Awesome looking case, unfortunately it doesn't sound like my R9 290 will fit.

[Exty]

change the name from defcon one to just one and you are good to go

[NicolaZanarini]

Awesome looking case, unfortunately it doesn't sound like my R9 290 will fit.

Thank you!

About the GPU - what model is it? the reference should definitely fit, and likely some custom ones too

[NicolaZanarini]

change the name from defcon one to just one and you are good to go

Interesting suggestion - why would you that fits better?

[Trik'Stari]

Thanks! spent quite a bit of time looking for a design for those! 

We'll make sure that the "grid" in the plexiglss for the GPU has the same intake section as x3 80mm fans, to ensure proper ventialtion

Oh so it's ventilated plexiglass? Well done indeed.

[Exty]

Interesting suggestion - why would you that fits better?

because one stands for first. Meaning you can name your 2nd case two , its simple to remember and easy on the tongue. 

[NicolaZanarini]

Oh so it's ventilated plexiglass? Well done indeed.

 

Yup, indeed so we wanted to make sure they stayed cool but well showcased

because one stands for first. Meaning you can name your 2nd case two , its simple to remember and easy on the tongue. 

Uhm, makes sense - we'll take it into consideration

[WilsonTheVBall]

Thank you!

About the GPU - what model is it? the reference should definitely fit, and likely some custom ones too

It's a power color pcs+, so it's a 2.5 slot card

[NicolaZanarini]

It's a power color pcs+, so it's a 2.5 slot card

Ah yes, very unfortunate! it doesn't fit by a tiny bit

if you liek the project you can still help by spreading the word, even if you won't directly help fund it

[Maverick87Shaka]

Hi Nicola,

Since I've a graphics card with "custom" design and not the "reference" which should blow out all the hot air from rear side, I'm little bit worried about the temperature that my graphics card could reach. In fact I've test my graphics card and the hot air goes in all directions, and not only backwards like the reference blow design.
For that reason I would be more secure if there will be an optional mounting for a front fan thats helps to restore the "normal" Front=>Back airflow, or the "extraction" of the hot air from the graphics card compartment. however I love the DefconOne and probably I'll buy one as soon as I can!
Thanks Nicola!