Cerberus: The 18L, mATX, USA-made enclosure

[Aibohphobia]

Cerberus has landed, friends.

Starting today, and lasting until March 31st, enthusiasts [removed] to read up on the case, our work, and the myriad tiers available to backers.

 

 

...And yes, that's right, we're on [removed]- after hearing feedback from you all, we realized that many people felt that it was the better platform to be on, compared to Indiegogo. As such, we've spent the past few weeks recreating our renders in photographs, and producing a video in collaboration with Alexandra Zanca, so that we could refactor our crowdfunding page and launch on the original crowdfunding platform! It's been a grind, to be sure, but we're very happy with the result, and think you all will be too.

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I'd encourage everyone to look at the page itself to see all the tiers and stretch goals available, and the details for each, but a summary of them is below (excerpted from the Kickstarter page):

 

Our Tiers:

For the crowdfunding campaign, we have a variety of tiers available that provide backers with Cerberus as a reward. However, for those who are interested in supporting our community-empowered work, but aren't interested in receiving an enclosure, we've partnered with local artist Carissa Reynolds, and commissioned a beautiful original watercolor that we'll be emblazoning on a limited run of products.

 

For as little as $5 (plus shipping), you can support our work, while receiving a high-quality US-made item depicting Reynolds' stunning illustration. You can even pledge to a tier whereby you can commission a piece of custom Cerberus artwork by Carissa, just for you!

 

All of these options include the following, and provide healthy commissions to the artist:

• A pair of stickers, for just $5.
• A vivid poster, for $20.
• A comfy t-shirt, for $30.
• A Cerberus Art Pack containing all of the above, for $50.
• A Signature Cerberus Art Pack, that contains all of the above and is signed, for $100.
• A Cerberus Art Commission —which enables backers to receive a 6" x 6" watercolor rendering of a Cerberus, made by Carissa Reynolds and customized to reflect your preferred breed, pose, action, and expression — for just $175.
• Finally, you can even pledge to receive the watercolor itself, which we'll custom frame and have signed by Carissa, for $499.‌‌

 

 

 

 

For backers that want an enclosure, we have a few tiers available, all of which let you choose between white or black panels, and SFX or ATX PSU-compatible internal frames. Starting at $249 (plus shipping):

• The base Cerberus, available for a pledge of $249.
• Cerberus Plus ‌‌— an enclosure with your choice of a carrying handle upgrade, or an integrated side window upgrade — for $279.
• Cerberus Pro — an enclosure with both a carrying handle and a side window upgrade — for $299.
• Cerberus Signature Edition — a Pro version of Cerberus complete with a Signature Cerberus Art Pack — for $399.
• And finally, Cerberus Limited Edition: A Signature Edition Cerberus, with the ultimate in customizability: the ability to paint the exterior any color you'd like (that's available to our manufacturer) — for $999.

Our Stretch Goals
Our funding goal is $150,000, which roughly translates into 500 cases ordered, and at that quantity Cerberus is available in white or black as a default. However, we've also been able to work with our manufacturer in order to provide additional colors as stretch goals, if we reach higher quantities of cases sold.

 

If we reach $225,000 (roughly 750 cases), we can offer Cerberus in a handsome Carmine Red:

 

And if we reach $300,000 (roughly 1000 cases), we can also offer Cerberus in a deep Azurite Blue, similar to our very first prototype:

Reaching those stretch goals won't be easy, but if we do, all backers will be able to enjoy an even greater level of customization, and pick their favorite color following the conclusion of the crowdfunding campaign.
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James and I have been looking forward to this day for well over a year, and it's simply crazy to us that the crowdfunding campaign has finally arrived. And although it's been a big push to properly prepare for today, we'll be working throughout the length of the Kickstarter campaign to do all that we can to promote our work, and give the campaign the best possible chance of success. Look forward to some appearances of our prototype with a few channels/publications - as well as some newfound press attention, if we're lucky!

 

Of course, there's much that you all can do to support our work, too, from pledging to receive a case (of course), to pledging to receive one of the art tiers, to even simply posting on social media and letting others know about Cerberus. This project has been a community-based one from the beginning, and as such, every dollar and every mention makes a tangible difference. Furthermore, even awareness that doesn't directly translate into pledges accomplishes one of our most important aspirations: so preach the philosophy behind our work, and show the industry what's possible with the right amount of passion and purpose.

 

Anyways, there's one more section I'd like to except from the Kickstarter page:

 

Finally, our thanks to everyone who made Cerberus possible

Cerberus is a passion product fueled by the enthusiast community we call home, but it’s just one of many ideas and designs we’ve worked on in the past year and a half. Even so, to get Cerberus to this point required that we stand on the shoulders of giants, and utilize a trove of community feedback throughout the development process. As such, we'd like to recognize those who got us here:

 

Finally, our thanks to everyone who made Cerberus possible
Cerberus is a passion product fueled by the enthusiast community we call home, but it’s just one of many ideas and designs we’ve worked on in the past year and a half. Even so, to get Cerberus to this point required that we stand on the shoulders of giants, and utilize a trove of community feedback throughout the development process. As such, we'd like to recognize those who got us here:

• The HardForum, LTT, and SFF Forum communities, which have contributed an unfathomable amount of commentary, criticism and praise over the past year.
• The NCASE team, and many other creators, for inspiring us and trailblazing the way community-designed products like Cerberus can be made.
• Protocase and Sliger Designs, for working with us endlessly to develop prototypes and the final design.
• Rick Trilling, for his superb pro bono legal counsel.
• Paul Lazarovich, for his assistance with editing our website copy, as well as for all of his advice on promoting and sharing our work.
• Jeffery Weber, for creating many of the digital assets used on our website.
• Carissa Reynolds, for offering to do a commissioned work in support of Kimera Industries.
• Alexandra Zanca, for filming & editing our Kickstarter video.
• Anyone and everyone that has assisted or contributed to us, in ways big or small — whatever contribution you've made, know that we wouldn't have gotten here without it!

It's through all of our hard work, and the assistance of everyone above, that this project will be successful. Thank you!

 

It's you all that have made our efforts meaningful, and you all that will make production of Cerberus a reality. Thanks again for the feedback, the enthusiasm, and support.

 

Quote

I was at once sent to the underworld to fetch away the hound of Hades, for it was thought that no task could be more fearsome for me than that. But I brought the hound out of Hades’ house, and up to the Earth.

— Hercules in Homer's Odyssey

 

We are so excited, and so incredibly proud, to be able to introduce Project Nova's final form: a product that's the result of nearly two years of work, three generations of prototypes, hundreds of thermal and performance tests, and ongoing community discussion throughout. When James and I [to be clear, I'm James but I'm just copying what Joshua wrote] first began to work together, I don't know that either of us knew where Project Nova would ultimately take us - and yet, as we look at the final version of our project, everything about it seems completely logical, and beautifully inevitable. Our patience has been mightily tested over the past few months, but we are now able, at long last, to reap the rewards.

 

Friends, followers, and newcomers: the wait is finally over. Say hello to Cerberus.

 

 

The last substantive update we've provided on Cerberus, in terms of features and functionality, was all the way back in Fall 2015, and although we've mentioned or alluded to some of the changes we've incorporated since, their sum vastly exceeds the individual value of each one. The final version of Cerberus, even with its clear lineage with past prototypes, is very much distinct in both form and function. It is the essence of Project Nova, but refined in a manner only possible with experimentation and the passage of time.

 

Of course, our work has hardly been limited to design: everything from our manufacturing pipeline, to our crowdfunding campaign, has been in active development for months, and some of our most substantial (and late-breaking) developments will come from those fronts as well. A good design is merely half of the equation when it comes down to delivering quality enclosures to you all - a capable manufacturing pipeline, strong crowdfunding campaign and robust fulfillment plan all carry just as much weight, and therefore took up just as much of our time and energy to perfect.

 

In any case, the updated product page on our website details the fundamental features of Cerberus at a high level, but for our followers I wanted to provide a write-up that focuses on the specific changes we've introduced into this final version - as well as some more words spent on how Cerberus will be built and sold in the months ahead.

We've waited long enough! So let us begin to explore, starting with the newest features we've incorporated into Cerberus's design.

 

Part I: Features

Dimensions
Cerberus's final dimensions are 303 x 170 x 354mm, leading to an overall volume of 18.2L. Though this is a tad bit larger than the last prototype, the benefits of the minor space increase are substantial (and to which I'll elaborate on in a moment), and the increase itself constitutes a mere 5% difference that's imperceptible to the eye.

 

Portability and space efficiency were among the original tenets of Project Nova's design, and they remain in full force within Cerberus. For portable workstations, multi-GPU rigs and VR-focused contexts, Cerberus's combination of component flexibility and size make it a revelation, and a substantial leap forward, for enthusiasts and for the industry as a whole.

 

Aesthetics
Cerberus sees a dramatic refinement in appearances for its final iteration, and its facelift is undoubtedly one of the most exiting updates we've made. Our last prototype embraced an industrial look to match the utilitarian focus of the design, but Cerberus strikes a much better balance, finding a way to retain that practicality and marry it with a refined, minimalist, and distinctive look.

 

Much of this evolution is a direct consequence of the materials and manufacturing methods made available to us through our manufacturer. For example, through them, we've been able to secure industrial-grade powder coatings that will be available in Obsidian Black and Pearl White as standard - with a rich Carmine Red available as a stretch goal for our crowdfunding campaign. And across all the coatings, we've selected a fine-textured matte finish that imparts an ultra-premium feel, exudes vivid color, and provides exceptional durability. For the black powder coat in particular, the texture and color lends Cerberus a particular sheen that catches the light in an interesting and eye-catching manner, shifting the hue ever so slightly as you shift your perspective.

 

 

 

Of course, changes weren't limited to our selection of coatings. Cerberus's panels have also seen a complete redesign: gone are the sliding hooks, and all the seams and bends they introduce; all panels on Cerberus are now uniform flat sheets of metal, with sharp edges that complement the enclosure's minimalist design. The face of Cerberus has eliminated several bends along the edges, embracing a simplified gull-wing-like profile. The I/O for the enclosure has been moved to the top, lending the front a cleaner and more understated look. And, best of all, we've adopted an industrial-grade pin-and-clip system to secure all panels to the chassis, relying on 100% steel hardware to provide convenient toolless removal, without the fragility of the plastic clips commonly used in industry.

 

Finally, the external vents themselves have been adjusted, with smaller cutouts, minor adjustments to positioning, and the elimination of the non-functional vents behind the motherboard tray.

 

Infinite Vents
Speaking of vents, perhaps the most impressive single feature we're introducing with Cerberus is an original and innovative mounting system, that we've decided to call "Infinite Vents". For past prototypes, we relied on traditional static mount points that essentially pre-determined where and what kind of hardware could be installed - but for Cerberus, we wanted a solution that could more effectively use the limited internal space of a SFF enclosure.

 

 

 

After considerable experimentation, we've developed a low-restriction vent pattern of tessellated slats, which freely allow air through whilst providing a continuous plane upon which hardware can be mounted. This means that, wherever there are Infinite Vents, anything from storage to fans to radiators can be secured to the enclosure, at precisely the desired location, with nearly infinite adjustability.

 

 

Another benefit of this vent design, coupled with the alterations in Cerberus's dimensions, is greatly increased component compatibility. 92mm, 120mm, and now 140mm fans can be mounted on the front or bottom of the enclosure. Pairs of 2.5" and 3.5" drives can be secured anywhere along the Infinite Vents by use of the included brackets. 120mm and 240mm radiators can be installed. Pumps and reservoirs are now more easily and readily installed, for the adventurous. And we've even put in place two additional 2.5" mount points on the motherboard tray itself, adjacent to the motherboard, for users who have many drives, or who otherwise want to keep the vents free to hold additional hardware.

 

With Project Nova, options for internal hardware were numerous. But with Cerberus, they are seemingly infinite, achieving a level of customizability that few enclosures of any size have been able to provide to date.

 

ATX PSUs
Cerberus's default configuration is that of mounting a SFX or SFX-L power supply at the front of the chassis, and we recommend this method for the great majority of enthusiasts and builds, even across most dual-GPU rigs. However, given the desire by some to use standard ATX power supplies, our most recent prototype included a (clumsy but functional) optional bracket that allowed for such units to be installed on the back, above the motherboard.

 

 

With the final version, however, we've been able to work with our manufacturer to provide a much more elegant solution: enthusiasts can now decide at the time of purchase whether they want SFX or ATX support, and they'll receive an enclosure that was designed and built specifically for that form factor. In this way, we're able to do away with brackets entirely, provide a clean and more rigid frame, and eliminate the extra cost of a bracket for those who choose to go the ATX route.

 

Options
Finally, throughout Project Nova's evolution, we've been working on the option to add an integrated handle, in order to provide the absolute best possible portability to those who desire easy travel above all else. With Cerberus, we're now able to provide this solution as an upgrade that's custom-made for the enclosure, rather than as an off-the-shelf add on.

 

Each handle we make is custom-designed and carved from solid billets of aluminum, with chamfers and a powder coat finish offering superior ergonomics and just the right amount of friction to provide a confident grip. And the handle itself integrates directly into the internal chassis of Cerberus, with a pre-installed bracket providing the strength necessary to support carrying even the heaviest of rigs around.

 

 

 

Another popular (and frequently requested) option was that of adding a plexiglass window to the bottom of Cerberus, for those who desire to showcase their meticulously-built desktops from the outside, and we're very happy to say that this too will be available as an upgrade option for enthusiasts. With the recent attention that AMD, nVidia and component manufacturers alike have given to the aesthetics of GPU shrouds, the window is a simple yet powerful way to personalize your build, and show off the potent hardware that powers it.

 

Part II: Manufacturing

Now that the picture of what Cerberus will be like is complete, we should take a step back and explain how Cerberus will be made. As we've stated on numerous occasions throughout the past year, a considerable amount of our work and development on Cerberus involved us finding a manufacturer that would meet our exacting standards of quality and reliability.

 

 

 

During this search, we quickly realized that domestic manufacturing of Cerberus - compared to relying on third parties in China or Taiwan - would yield impressive benefits that lined up well with our biggest concerns and priorities. A US-based manufacturer would enable faster and more constant communication between us and engineers on the floor, for example, expediting production and enabling any issues to be resolved quickly. A local factory could produce enclosures rapidly, and get them to many of our campaign backers weeks or even months faster. And quality controls and engineering inspections could remain airtight, and follow our exact criteria.

 

Knowing all of this, James and I set forth on a multi-month odyssey, reaching out to a laundry list of manufacturers of all sizes, located throughout the United States. And every time we combed through our options, made calls, and sent out emails to potential partners, one firm stood out above the rest: Sliger Designs, a manufacturer based out of Sparks, Nevada.

 

Our manufacturing pipeline is so important that we've actually made a page on the website detailing what it looks like, and why it matters, so I won't elaborate too much on those points here. But to summarize: As we've worked with Sliger for the past six-or-so months, making the last run of prototypes and finalizing our design, their communication and craftsmanship alike have been superb, and we've been thoroughly impressed with the level of transparency and access we've been given into their production processes - all of which fulfill our primary concerns of ensuring timely delivery of quality cases to our backers. Furthermore, the facilities, capacity, and talent they have at their disposal is impressive, and builds significant confidence in their ability to deliver what we - and you all! - are looking for in a case.

 

Simply put, we are stoked to be able to work with them on Cerberus, and the prototypes they've provided to us already are a testament to the quality they can deliver, and that we've been looking to provide, come time for production. As a luxury enclosure, Cerberus is meant to be crafted, not made, and Sliger's engineers genuinely fulfill that title of being "craftsman" within their discipline.

Part III: The crowdfunding campaign

Finally, we end with perhaps the most important announcement of all: the timing of our crowdfunding campaign. Kimera Industries will be launching a Indiegogo campaign in support of production for Cerberus on March 1st, just over a few weeks from today.

 

Throughout the campaign, enthusiasts will be able to pledge to tiers that provide the default Cerberus configuration, as well as units that come with the optional handle and/or side window. For the campaign as a whole, we'll also have an additional stretch goal (beyond the standard funding goal) for enabling Carmine Red as a color option for backers.

 

We're not keeping our tiers to enclosures alone, however, and I'm excited to share that we'll also have a variety of tiers available to those who would like to support us, but aren't interested in receiving an enclosure themselves. Many crowdfunding campaigns will typically provide rudimentary tiers that have logo-emblazoned stickers or shirts as the reward, but for Cerberus, we wanted to do something a little more unique, and more special. As such, we've partnered with an incredibly talented local artist, and commissioned an original work in watercolor in celebration of the campaign.

 

Rather than slap our logo on some cheaply-made swag and shove it out the door, we've worked with Carissa Reynolds to have this beautiful illustration produced, and will instead be putting her work on limited edition stickers, prints, and shirts - all made by domestic manufacturers, using the highest possible quality materials. In addition, the artist-signed print itself will also be available as a tier, with custom framing at the backer's discretion included (assuming I don't buy the print myself)!

And finally... our thanks

To be honest, we weren't sure how to wrap up this announcement, other than to repeat over and over and over again how humbled and thankful we are for all of the dialogue, engagment, and support we've received over the past two years in connection to this project. So I'm just going to go ahead and do that:

 

Thank you to our first followers, and those who provided critical feedback and insight during the earliest stages of Cerberus's development.

 

Thank you to the professors, industry insiders, fellow project creators, and other community members that contributed their time and expertise (often pro bono) in order to realize our vision.

 

Thank you to the manufacturers and other third parties we've worked with, building prototypes, iterating designs, and spending long afternoons and evenings spent fixing those darn half-a-millimeter tolerance issues.

 

And, most of all, thank you to everyone reading this right now, for your interest, your support, and your care. We'll find a way to pay you all back, we promise!

In just a few weeks, we'll be launching a crowdfunding campaign that could flounder or flourish, but no matter the outcome, we couldn't be more proud, and more fulfilled with the work we've accomplished. As we feverishly promote our work, and prepare the crowdfunding campaign for launch, we'd like to encourage all of you to explore Cerberus, provide your thoughts and feedback, and get the word out about our impending campaign, as March 1st will be here sooner than you think!

 

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Nova
 

 

Intro
 
I'm really bad about running 20-30 tabs in both Firefox and Chrome at the same time along with SketchUp, Photoshop, a renderer, and some other random programs so my NCase M1 build and its 16GB RAM limit due to Mini-ITX was becoming a problem. I started looking at microATX but all the cases are either way too big compared to the space-efficient M1 (like the 350D, Node 804, etc.) or way too ugly (looking at you SG09). Since there wasn't a mATX case on the market that I liked I decided to make my own. Turns out that designing your own case from scratch is harder than it looks but finally after many months of tweaking, discussion, testing, and more tweaking I'm finally close to getting my grubby paws on the case (hopefully by Friday).

 

The case is being manufactured by Protocase of Nova Scotia, Canada. They're a really cool company that specializes in low-volume custom sheet metal enclosures.

 

 

Early SketchUp model  |  CAD file Protocase made  |  finished product

 

 

NCASE M1  |  Nova  |  BitFenix Prodigy

 

 

Sketchfab link: https://skfb.ly/BTDr (lets you view the 3D model in your browser)

 

Features

 

H x W x D: 300 x 170 x 333mm, 17.0L (excluding handle, feet, and rear PCI flange)

20 gauge steel for panels/frame, aluminum for handle, everything powder coated

microATX

5 expansion slots

120/140mm rad support on hinged side bracket

SFX/SFX-L PSU

2 x 2.5" drives

1 x 3.5" drive (if no card in 5th slot)

Removable carry handle

Fans everywhere

 

 

Parts List (for now)

 

Case: Nova

CPU: Intel i7 5930K

Cooler: NZXT X41

Mobo: Gigabyte X99M Gaming 5

RAM: 32GB Crucial Ballistix Sport DDR4 2400 (4 x 8GB)

GPU: 2 x EVGA GTX 980 reference models in SLI

PSU: SilverStone SX600-G

SSD: Intel 750 400GB AIC

 

I don't play many games these days (waiting on the consumer version of the Rift) so I'll mostly use this for photo-editing, CAD, and 3D rendering. I'll be swapping the EVGA for the Gigabyte X99 mATX board once it's out (done), I prefer air cooling (can't stand pump buzz) but the CPU socket on the EVGA is too close to the top PCIe slot for my Noctua NH-C12. Noctua already has that Gigabyte board listed as compatible with that cooler so I'll be getting it as soon as it's available.

 

Edit: Got the Gigabyte and the Noctua fits on it with room to spare, even with the heatpipes facing down towards the video card.

 

Edit 2: Swapped the Noctua for the NZXT X41 to try out the side bracket and I'll be keeping that for now since it makes it sooo much easier to work on the inside (like to swap RAM).

 

I'll also be swapping the Evo for one of the next-gen PCIe SSDs whenever they decide to show up. With 5 expansion slots I'll be able to put the 980s in the top and bottom slots of the board, leaving the middle slot empty for the SSD (plus it really helps with the top card cooling)

 

Edit 3: Swapped the Evo for the Intel 750 400GB AIC. Slots in nicely between the 980s but runs pretty hot if the SSD and video cards are both working hard.

 

 

Build

 

Don't have much to show yet, I'm hoping to have the case by Friday so I can start transferring all the parts from my temporary test bench setup into the case. Production on the case should start Monday and my rep at Protocase said she'll try to get photos of the production process, so hopefully I can show those off early next week.

 

 

Here's the setup I used to verify all this would run off the SilverStone 600W SFX PSU.

 

 

Edited March 6, 2016 by Godlygamer23
Removed Kickstarter links.

[Aibohphobia]

Spoiler

 

Finished case:

 

 

 

Updates:

 

2014-12-17 Production has started!

 

2014-12-30 Case has arrived, first pics!

 

2015-01-01 Assembled and running

 

2015-01-02 Handle being machined

 

2015-01-04 Water cooler and hinged side bracket installed

 

2015-01-31 Test fit 240mm rads on the bottom

 

2015-02-14 Thermal testing results

 

2015-02-21 SFX-L PUS fit test

 

2015-03-05 Silent build attempt

 

2015-03-08 Dust filters

 

2015-03-28 ATX PSU bracket test fit

 

2015-04-26 Intel 750 PCIe SSD testing

 

 

 

 

[thekeemo]

this is nice

[AlwaysFSX]

Seems like the perforations on the top will reduce the weight the handle can carry? Is the metal thick enough to make up for this?

[MountainDrew]

This looks like a beastly mini-PC

 

I love these Mini/Micro builds.

[Aibohphobia]

this is nice

 

Thanks!

 

 

Seems like the perforations on the top will reduce the weight the handle can carry? Is the metal thick enough to make up for this?

 

There's a bracket that the handle bolts to through the top panel (it also doubles as a fan mount). The front and back edges of that bracket are bent to stiffen the bracket and transfer the load to the frame.

 

 

This looks like a beastly mini-PC

 

I love these Mini/Micro builds.

 

Me too, it's why I was very disappointed at the selection of mATX cases available. All of them are much too big.

[AlwaysFSX]

There's a bracket that the handle bolts to through the top panel (it also doubles as a fan mount). The front and back edges of that bracket are bent to stiffen the bracket and transfer the load to the frame.

Ah, seems you did do your homework and thought this through very well as that would have been the first thing to be glossed over.

 

Can't wait to see the process of the build.

[Aibohphobia]

Ah, seems you did do your homework and thought this through very well as that would have been the first thing to be glossed over.

 

Can't wait to see the process of the build.

 

This project has been in the works since April: http://hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=1816110, I don't think I want to know how many hours I've sunk into this 

 

I've added a Sketchfab link to the OP, much easier to understand the design when you can view it in 3D: https://skfb.ly/BTDr

[AlwaysFSX]

This project has been in the works since April: http://hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=1816110, I don't think I want to know how many hours I've sunk into this 

 

I've added a Sketchfab link to the OP, much easier to understand the design when you can view it in 3D: https://skfb.ly/BTDr

I might need to make one of these some day.

[Aibohphobia]

I might need to make one of these some day.

 

If I can get enough interest my plan is to do a small production run in the spring/early summer, would save you the trouble of making one yourself 

 

I'm actually working on the renders for the website right now.

[Smooth Bunz]

Nice! I like it 

[Magic Puffin]

Interesting!

[JoaoPRSousa]

I need this! Subbed!

[Aibohphobia]

Nice! I like it 

 

Thanks!

 

 

Interesting!

 

Thx!

 

 

I need this! Subbed!

 

You and me both, 3D rendering really bogs down even an i7 4771.

[Twoflower]

Holy crap! people on this forum are so talented   I would honestly buy that case. It's too bad there wasn't room for a little window to get a quick look at the internals (maybe below the cpu fan perforations, so you can see the graphics card).

I have to argue that the corsair air 240 is a beautiful matx case, it is big though.

I can't wait to see more!

[Laputacake]

Nice, subbed can't believe you've got two 980s and an i7 5930k on 600w

[Aibohphobia]

Holy crap! people on this forum are so talented   I would honestly buy that case. It's too bad there wasn't room for a little window to get a quick look at the internals (maybe below the cpu fan perforations, so you can see the graphics card).

I have to argue that the corsair air 240 is a beautiful matx case, it is big though.

I can't wait to see more!

 

That's a neat idea, I'm trying to keep it simple for the first run though so maybe a limited edition panel in the future?

 

 

Nice, subbed can't believe you've got two 980s and an i7 5930k on 600w

 

With room to spare also, pulls about 512W from the wall with Prime95 and FurMark. Doesn't really leave any room for overclocking though. Hopefully we'll see 700W+ SFX-L PSUs in the future.

[Laputacake]

With room to spare also, pulls about 512W from the wall with Prime95 and FurMark. Doesn't really leave any room for overclocking though. Hopefully we'll see 700W+ SFX-L PSUs in the future.

And here i am getting an 850w beast for my 760(hopefully a second one one day 

[Twoflower]

Quick question, how are you routing the psu power cable to the back of the case with the top fan in the way?

[Aibohphobia]

I have an angled power cord that I ordered from ncases.com

 

I'm hoping it will route nicely to either side of the fan (there's a gap between the fan and the frame), stuff like that is hard to tell with just a 3D model but that's what prototypes are for.

[Aibohphobia]

Quick update, Protocase ran into issues so it's looking like I won't get the case until after Christmas.

 

I got that Gigabyte board and I'm liking it so far though.

 

[AlexStriz]

Ohh, just found this build. Looks interesting 

 

Le subbed

[Mitrailleuse]

omg i wantz this case

[OhhTee]

Ah, this makes me want to build a case now. Maybe I'll do it for my manufacturing project! Better start saving now haha.

[Aibohphobia]

Ohh, just found this build. Looks interesting 

 

Le subbed

 

Thanks!

 

 

omg i wantz this case

 

First things first, need to get the prototype in and tested before I can consider production 

 

Ah, this makes me want to build a case now. Maybe I'll do it for my manufacturing project! Better start saving now haha.

 

It's been quite a project, lots of time spent but it's been a great learning experience.