Recent content by Sicaris

Welcome! I have no idea for your specific question, but this post in the concepts section has loads of useful info: https://smallformfactor.net/forum/threads/useful-references-for-case-design.6683/ In particular I would read through the stx 160 build in it's entirety, there was so much...

Always cool to see what can fit in a Chopin. Do you think the radiator has enough capacity that you could put a single slot GPU in the back side?

I'm not typically a fan of RGB or built in displays but they could be really awesome behind that translucent case. Sort of a Blade Runner billboards through the fog vibe.

So in the never ending cycle of tweaks and upgrades I find myself wanting to add WiFi and Bluetooth to my htpc. I could just get a usb dongle but where's the fun in that? I currently have an nvme SSD plugged into a pcie riser and now I'm wondering if I can get a dual m.2 riser and get an...

There are certainly some thin mITX with SODIMM slots. There's a thread down the page here, but I can't find anything in m-ATX. Could you get by with just one PCIe slot? Otherwise there are some thin mITX boards with 2 M.2 slots, you could get an adapter from M.2 to PCIe x4 which would also give...

Looks nice but kind of a shame they couldn't get the fans to line up with the vents even in the demo build. Doesn't bode well for compatibility.

Thank you! Wooden Chopin was definitely the aim. I'm lucky to have found such nice veneer.

Looking fantastic! It looks like the m.2 to PCIe is working, you just inspired me to do the same. Is there anything extra beyond plugging it in to make it work?

The most involved part if this build is undoubtedly the new wrap around bezel. I knew from the beginning that I wanted to mimic the smooth curve of the Chopin but in wood. In the first post I mentioned wanting to use a laser cut, living hinge to allow access to the front I/O, which is now...

Thanks! I was also concerned about the PSU shorting, the sides touching the case have no holes, but I wasn't sure about the top. Thankfully the raised mesh portion comfortably clears the large capacitor. I'm definitely eying a new cooler, in fact ever since these components we originally put...

On to the build, starting with disassembly. The front panel unclips easily and the front I/O and power button come apart with a few screws. I plan to reuse these parts later. Because the new bezel is almost the same size as the original there isn't a lot of room for a power switch. For that...

As one thing tends to cascade into another I've finally been spurred into action transferring my current "gaming" pc into a smaller case to be exclusively an HTPC. A while ago I bought an InWin BQ from Ebay because it was cheap with the intention of combining my Node 202, external DVD and...

Just an update to say I got in touch via email, in case anyone else is wondering about the standard cable lengths: C6 power entry - 50mm DC Input - 220 mm CPU power - 220 mm Order placed, I'm excited to get on the 12v train!

@Thehack I'm looking at the rps-200-c x200 kit to replace the PSU in an inwin Chopin. Do you think the pure MK2 wiring kit would be the appropriate length? On the double SATA kit are both connectors at 250 mm? I'm planning on an ODD and a HDD in the bottom. I was going to take the plunge and do...

Thanks for posting your build, it looks fantastic. Have you measured how much power you're drawing? I'm curious how far the rps-400 can be pushed with just the CPU and GPU fans.