Project "Easy Bake Oven"

[anonysrom]

Project “Easy Bake Oven”: A Mini-ITX Gaming Build.

 

The project name arose from initial tests with components I already had on hand. While under load the GPU would reach 80c and the case would be hot to the touch. In addition to the case initially acting like an oven, the motherboard's LEDs and plans to increase ventilation will make the case look like an oven as well. Thus the odd project name I decided to give to this tiny build. Enjoy!

 

Parts List:

Raijintek Metis Mini-ITX Case

Gigabyte GA-Z170N-Wifi Mobo

Intel i5-6600K 3.5GHz CPU
16GB (2 x 8GB) HyperX Fury DDR4 2133MHz RAM
EVGA GTX 950
Samsung 850 EVO 250GB 500GB SSD

Silverstone ST45SF-G 450W PSU

Corsair H50 CPU Cooler

Noctua NH-D9L CPU Cooler
(3) Noctua NF-F12 Case Fans

 

 

[anonysrom]

The Aluminium case in all its tiny glory, and where the build begins.

 

[Dackzy]

eeyyy I am getting the big brother of that case (the Styx also in silver). The 480 and your i5 should make a very nice and balanced system.

[anonysrom]

7 hours ago, Dackzy said:

eeyyy I am getting the big brother of that case (the Styx also in silver). The 480 and your i5 should make a very nice and balanced system.

I didn't know it had an older brother. Nice! It has ventilation on the top, and much sexier than my DIY top ventilation.

[Dackzy]

6 minutes ago, anonysrom said:

I didn't know it had an older brother. Nice! It has ventilation on the top, and much sexier than my DIY top ventilation.

well it is kinda just a bigger version and I love the look of the metis, but it would just not work for me sadly. I am sure that you can get the top to look nice.

[anonysrom]

Components: Round 1

 

[handymanshandle]

I was kinda expecting it to actually be in a real easy bake oven. So disappointed. 

[anonysrom]

I installed the Motherboard, CPU, CPU Cooler, RAM and SSD. The USB 3.0/Audio PCB was removed, but will be reincorporated later on.

 

[AlienALX]

Do you just set it and forget it (tm) ?

[Dackzy]

The cable management is going to be interesting to see

[anonysrom]

Drilling and cutting the top plate for additional ventilation (2 120mm intake fans). The plate was then filed and sanded to remove sharp edges. The cuts were less than perfect cosmetically, but the fit of my place holder fans was flawless. Even though it was an accident lets all just say from now on that the worn look was intentional, because I'm actually really beginning to like the look.

 

[Dackzy]

The top mod does not look that bad

[anonysrom]

Components: Round 2

 

[anonysrom]

I decided to go with a Noctua NH-D9L instead of the Corsair H50. As a result, I got three Noctua NF-F12 case fans instead of the three Fractal Design fans in my original plan. The PSU was Installed, moved the SSD forward and removed the RAM heat spreaders. I just used my current EVGA GTX 950 GPU for this build, but I will likely be updating it after I'm done with custom cabling/cable management which will be next.

 

[NoobCase]

Hahaha that last picture is epic! 

[Heesleemer]

haha that's funny. 
 

In all reality, the GPU absolutely cooks in that case without mods or a blower design. 

[AlienALX]

Haha proper student stove

[Mikedin]

This is an awesome little build! That last pic is great haha, great job in the top plate mod it looks great

[anonysrom]

10 hours ago, Heesleemer said:

haha that's funny. 
 

In all reality, the GPU absolutely cooks in that case without mods or a blower design. 

Can confirm, as my GPU was reaching 75-80c while under load before the case modifications. Now it reaches a maximum of 65c without the top fans blowing on it. However, having my motherboard's orange LEDs resemble an oven's heating element is the icing on the cake and continuously makes me grin.

 

7 hours ago, Mikedin said:

This is an awesome little build! That last pic is great haha, great job in the top plate mod it looks great

Thanks!

[AlienALX]

Dude could you do me a huge favour and measure the power button size please? I am expecting one of these tomorrow, but could do with a head start so I can get the order in for a replacement quicker as they take a while to arrive from HK.

 

Cheers !

[anonysrom]

2 hours ago, AlienALX said:

Dude could you do me a huge favour and measure the power button size please? I am expecting one of these tomorrow, but could do with a head start so I can get the order in for a replacement quicker as they take a while to arrive from HK.

 

Cheers !

The diameter of power button on the outside is 1.25 cm or 0.5 inch

[AlienALX]

Thanks I appreciate that