Just for fun I am designing a sub-10L case that uses a very boring classic layout. No sandwitch, no PSU-inside-the-case.
It ended up being quite chubby, but I like my small C8.
Specs:
Constraints:
Why this boring case? Because I do need a powerful CPU (>95 W TDP) and 4 SDD, but I am OK with an average GPU. At the same time I don't like watercooling and I want the ability to fit a very silent air cooler.
And I want the ability to swap front covers to customize the appearance of the front: no IO port, a lot of IO port, ODD slot, etc.
This is just a prototype I am designing for fun. But do you know of any similar case that is already in production?
It ended up being quite chubby, but I like my small C8.
Specs:
- layout: classic
- possible orientations:
- inverted tower (GPU on top, CPU, PSU)
- tower (PSU on top, CPU, GPU)
- horizontal desktop
- dimensions in horizontal configuration: 140 mm (H) x 280 mm (W) x 220 mm (D) approx.
- volume: ~9.5L
- room for many 2.5" HDs (HD cage is still WIP)
Constraints:
- GPU:
- max length: ~200 mm
- max width: dual slot (probably also 2.2)
- Motherboard: Mini-ITX
- CPU cooler clearance: 120 mm (designed for NH-C14S)
- PSU: SFX or SFX-L.
- Swappable covers (minimalist cover with no IO? Ton of IO? ODD slot? All possible.)
- 2x 120 mm fans in the front
- Support for one vertical or horizontal DVD/Bluray drive (depending on the CPU cooler and the lenght of the PSU)
Why this boring case? Because I do need a powerful CPU (>95 W TDP) and 4 SDD, but I am OK with an average GPU. At the same time I don't like watercooling and I want the ability to fit a very silent air cooler.
And I want the ability to swap front covers to customize the appearance of the front: no IO port, a lot of IO port, ODD slot, etc.
This is just a prototype I am designing for fun. But do you know of any similar case that is already in production?
