CamArch
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Hey,
About a year or so ago came up with a concept for a pc case. The following images show the first prototype in progress.
A bit of background. The concept for the case developed whilst I was trying to find something small but at the same time flexible enough to be able to adjust to future upgrades. ITX format is great due to its power to volume ratio, however finding out that your GPU or cooler won't fit by just a mm or two is really frustrating.
The idea is that If required the case can be expanded in Width with difference side panels to accommodate CPU or GPU clearances. There is even an option to expand to 14L and have support for AIO or custom Loop- if thats your thing. The side panels are 3D printed and in theory can be customized to your liking in terms of size, colour, cut outs ect (i just prefer the simple look).
Lastly, I was interested it how to improve airflow of GPUs in an ITX case. The classic 'sandwich style' case seems to suffer a bit with lastest through flow cooler designs. What I've looked at is a 90deg ( or perpendicular to the motherboard) GPU mounting. It theory this would allow the GPU to pull clean air from the rear of the case and straight out the front. Excited to get testing. Specs below.
Dimensions - 342mm (H) x 115mm (L) x 190mm (W)- 7,5L
Material- 3mm aluminium & PLA 3d printed parts.
GPU clearances- 316mm long, 43mm high (strictly 2slot) , +- 130mm width.
CPU clearance- +- 54mm ( i have a Noctua L9a+ 25x90mm fan and there is still a few mm left)
SFX and SFX-L PSU
1x2,5in SSD below the PSU
1x 15x90mm top mounted fan (above the MB)
About a year or so ago came up with a concept for a pc case. The following images show the first prototype in progress.
A bit of background. The concept for the case developed whilst I was trying to find something small but at the same time flexible enough to be able to adjust to future upgrades. ITX format is great due to its power to volume ratio, however finding out that your GPU or cooler won't fit by just a mm or two is really frustrating.
The idea is that If required the case can be expanded in Width with difference side panels to accommodate CPU or GPU clearances. There is even an option to expand to 14L and have support for AIO or custom Loop- if thats your thing. The side panels are 3D printed and in theory can be customized to your liking in terms of size, colour, cut outs ect (i just prefer the simple look).
Lastly, I was interested it how to improve airflow of GPUs in an ITX case. The classic 'sandwich style' case seems to suffer a bit with lastest through flow cooler designs. What I've looked at is a 90deg ( or perpendicular to the motherboard) GPU mounting. It theory this would allow the GPU to pull clean air from the rear of the case and straight out the front. Excited to get testing. Specs below.
Dimensions - 342mm (H) x 115mm (L) x 190mm (W)- 7,5L
Material- 3mm aluminium & PLA 3d printed parts.
GPU clearances- 316mm long, 43mm high (strictly 2slot) , +- 130mm width.
CPU clearance- +- 54mm ( i have a Noctua L9a+ 25x90mm fan and there is still a few mm left)
SFX and SFX-L PSU
1x2,5in SSD below the PSU
1x 15x90mm top mounted fan (above the MB)
