Recent content by TheDreamingMonk

A simple backplane could be fitted quite nicely the way it is. It may impede the bottom fans, but it would work. I'd mount the backplane to the bottom panel, move the fan to the top panel. Then all you have to do is remove the top panel/fan, pull out the old drive, drop in the new one. You'd...

If just for a basic home PC like the tasks you listed, the NUC is the way to go. Super cheap and super small in comparison to anything you could build. I've got several of each generation that have been used for media centers around the house. Love them for what they are. Some can even handle...

So about those wood panels... Any chance on getting a Bamboo set of them? Been thinking about investing into a new case for my coffee lake upgrade. Thinking about retiring one of my M1's and a bamboo case would look nice with some of my other items.

As I sit right now, my PC ( 7700k, gtx1060sc, silverstone 450w psu ) along with my television and audio system ( only about 80w worth of sound ), mini fridge ( more like a half fridge ) and all of my lighting are all run strictly on solar power. It's not hard to do, but to get decent enough...

Best decision IMHO. A sleek SFF PC can act as a bit of a centerpiece if you have a larger desk, like a sculpture. But at the same time, you don't want a honkin huge case sitting on it. This is why I like some of these more niche cases. They tend to be rather sleek and more "artsy", so show em...

Just making me want both versions even more with each render. I think iFreilicht summed it up pretty well. Even like I said earlier, each looks good in their intended setup and kind of out of place in the opposite.

Ok, given the latest pictures I'd say you only need one model. Seems to work really well in either position. Still in for 2. Being a dynamic case ( having both a horizontal and vertical position ), there's really no "true" bottom to cut out. I personally think a sliding door would be the most...

Yup, definitely buying one. Definitely breaks up the square box feel without being too flashy. Probably the same as in the M1, going by the renders.

I think the original fits in a more `home theater` setting ( better looking in the horizontal position ), while your new design fits better in the `desktop` setting. I think both designs have their place. I like both, and would probably buy both if you make them both. Already have 2 M1's, 1...

I like that stand.

I'd have liked to see the USB C AND the 3.1 front panel header stay though.

That was going to be my question. Can't wait to have yet another NCASE.

I've used a few iPad displays for monitors, but I only ever went for just the display. I haven't even thought about setting up the digitizer for a touch interface ( because I didn't need / want it ). I imagine it would be possible, as I've done similar projects using them, though with more...

Nvidia has the GPU power draw rated around 250w, paired with a 140w Intel CPU... you may be out of luck even running them stock on the HDPlex 300w, let alone with any overclock. Granted the HDPLEX 300w can run a little more wattage than it's name suggests, with the right power brick, but I'm not...