Half done building this thing. 3D printed mini-itx Ryzen 2400G build

[JustALinuxGamer]

So I've been throwing this machine together. I was planning on releasing a build guide when I finished integrating the PSU, but maybe I could get some feed back. Is there a way I can get custom ATX connectors? I just switched from a regular PSU to a really minimal PSU from AliExpress and a laptop adapter.

 

 

I'm using these two devices to provide power to the little monster:

Laptop Style Brick

Bare 12VDC to ATX PSU 300W

 

The left side of the case is already longer than the right side of the case, even though the PSU is only only 17mm high, the cables take up a ton of space. I'd like to find a way to minimize the space. 

 

 

 

So since I'm pretty clumsy, I designed and printed a fan-guard, since I've already jammed my finger in the fan once. My goal is to be able to throw this thing in a backpack and treat it like a workstation/console hybrid. 

 

So speaking of consoles, I want my machine to take M.2 almost like an old NES cartridge. I was thinking of buying an M.2 extender/riser, but they're hard to find, and I still worry about the amount of insertions the actual NVMe drive can handle.

 

At first I installed Arch Linux on this bad boy, but I overwrote it with an unactivated copy of Win10 (I gave my only legit license to my nephew last year). It runs really well and I've never seen the temperature go over 55C.

 

The 90W power adapter seems ok so far, I need to find my Kill-A-Watt.

[Dreaper]

What 3d printer? 

[JustALinuxGamer]

8 minutes ago, Dreaper said:

What 3d printer? 

It's a Prusa i3 clone, HICTOP PDP10 with an auto-lever attachment. If you've got the print volume, you'd probably have better results!

 

I just realized I forgot to link the 3D model. https://thingiverse.com/thing:2966093

I need to update it now that I've got the rear panel fitted.

 

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[Dreaper]

3 minutes ago, JustALinuxGamer said:

It's a Prusa i3 clone, HICTOP PDP10 with an auto-lever attachment. If you've got the print volume, you'd probably have better results!

 

I just realized I forgot to link the 3D model. https://thingiverse.com/thing:2966093

I need to update it now that I've got the rear panel fitted.

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By any chance is it the anet a8? 

[JustALinuxGamer]

 

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By any chance is it the anet a8? 

The A8 could do it I think, the mobo is 170mm x 170mm I think and the build height so far is only 81mm so as long as your printer can handle those dimensions, you should be cool. I just realized my printer is actually the 3DP-11, maybe I read K&R too many times now.

[dizmo]

Doesn't seem like a smart idea to leave the PSU exposed like that, is it going to have a case extension of some kind?

[JustALinuxGamer]

11 minutes ago, dizmo said:

Doesn't seem like a smart idea to leave the PSU exposed like that, is it going to have a case extension of some kind?

Oh for sure, I got the PSU from aliexpress, so I wanted to check to see if it worked. I haven't hit a power threshold yet, but you're totally right, I need to enclose the PSU in the case. I just got it today, I'm not sure how to mount it, and how far I will need to extend the case. I can print a new version, but it will add another hour or two onto the build. The last print took about 5 hours to print that side of the case, so if I just add onto the left side of the case it's gonna take a lot of space. But maybe, that's still the best way to integrate it...

[Hosharvey]

Aliexpress psu? Boom boom

[JustALinuxGamer]

8 hours ago, Hosharvey said:

Aliexpress psu? Boom boom

Yeah, I'm a little skeptical, but it was running Wolfenstein II and GTA V without issue last night. I unplugged it when I went to work today just to be cautious. I think I might put a fuse inline with the 12V input just to appease my paranoia.

 

The power brick gets warm, but I can't feel much heat coming from the PSU. I thought I might have to add a little noctua 40mm to my design but I think I'll be able to rely on the single Ryzen Stealth cooler to cool the whole unit.