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    Prototype Xolid 13: clear side panel and extensive compatibility (Update in first post)

    Thank you! We've designed panels behind the radiator slot, blocking the hot air from entering PSU.
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    Prototype Xolid 13: clear side panel and extensive compatibility (Update in first post)

    The dimensions listed in the spec are measured outside of the case. However, the graphic card and CPU are not on exactly the same "depth" (they are parallel, just not on the same plane). Our design can fit 2-slot-graphic cards, and most of 3-slot-ones well, but the inlet airflow will be blocked...
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    Prototype Xolid 13: clear side panel and extensive compatibility (Update in first post)

    I believe it's stronger than most of cases, since the aluminium we use is thicker. It should be ok to be carried around and suffer some knock without deformation
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    Prototype Xolid 13: clear side panel and extensive compatibility (Update in first post)

    Sorry for late reply ?, but we've been working on the final (at least I hope so) prototype before putting them into production We made some minor changes, including change of arrangement of holes on the side panels, and shape of the stands I'll post the updated render on once it is available
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    Prototype Xolid 13: clear side panel and extensive compatibility (Update in first post)

    Yeah, I agree that wood+metal rocks, but unfortunately we can't make it happen in the current model I can assure you that our future cases would feature that
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    Prototype Xolid 13: clear side panel and extensive compatibility (Update in first post)

    Thanks! Yeah we'll definitely try some combination of wood+ metal in future cases (if we ever made that far?)
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    Prototype Xolid 13: clear side panel and extensive compatibility (Update in first post)

    We expect to get it on Kickstarter in 2 months, stay tuned ;)
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    Prototype Xolid 13: clear side panel and extensive compatibility (Update in first post)

    A 120*240mm radiator. However, half of the airflow to the radiator may be partially blocked when a full sized VGA is also installed (as shown in the render and the photos above) There's a gap between the VGA and the radiator, so I assume the radiator is still able to inhale cool air from the...
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    Prototype Xolid 13: clear side panel and extensive compatibility (Update in first post)

    Hey guys, I know this has been a while, but we have come a long way and finally came up with our 3rd prototype (nothing major will change afterwards, except for the footstand, we are still working on that) We are now going to test the thermals under different conditions (enthusiastic gamer/...
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    Prototype Xolid 13: clear side panel and extensive compatibility (Update in first post)

    Our second prototype has just arrived! Transparent side panel Side panel removed The other side of the case
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    Prototype Xolid 13: clear side panel and extensive compatibility (Update in first post)

    Our first prototype has arrived about a week ago! Here are some pictures
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    Prototype Xolid 13: clear side panel and extensive compatibility (Update in first post)

    Guys, In the past, there's always been all-metal cases or all-wood custom cases. But that may change. In fact, there's an inside debate of whether we should use wood (or bamboo) on the case, for decoration. It will certainly add some texture and uniqueness to the case, at the cost of...
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    Prototype Xolid 13: clear side panel and extensive compatibility (Update in first post)

    Of course, there will be an option of solid metal/ mesh panels You don't want ODD? Can do that, I'm sure there will be an option without ODD and you won't even see the hole of ODD on it. And, yes, I think it will be fine to use it in a horizontal position
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    Prototype Xolid 13: clear side panel and extensive compatibility (Update in first post)

    I think the best place to place a custom reservoir is the anterior inferior part of the case, at the place occupied by 3.5 inch HDD (s) We hope it can hit crowdfunding platform before Q3
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    Prototype Xolid 13: clear side panel and extensive compatibility (Update in first post)

    Hey Ricky, We are currently in talk with several manufactures, and some of them are OEMs of Silverstone or LianLi. After that, we will build our first prototype and finalize the design.