Great feedback. Will def need to get a unit out to you for some cable stuffing.
Concept Carbon Fibre PC Cases (MODCASE Model 2 of 2)
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Maybe play around with spacing and not do it as often as the Tiger but ultimately it might not work with how the Hydra expands.
The following design (slider) and its reconfigurations might be closest to what you describe.
It even has it's own way of expanding to counter cost.
However, it may not be viable for scale production. For now.
Edit: cleaned up image.
It even has it's own way of expanding to counter cost.
However, it may not be viable for scale production. For now.
Edit: cleaned up image.
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@haydnbao Might want to add this to the list of coolers to test when it comes out. 7 pipes but fan is likely worse than the silver soul.
SE-207-XT SLIM from ID cooling.
SE-207-XT SLIM from ID cooling.
It's not out yet on amazon in the states but The silversoul 135 was too good to pass up on prime day so I went with that.
Potential endgame material right there.
@haydnbao A few questions regarding the Hydra, if you don't mind:
1. What are the supported video-card dimensions in the default configuration?
2. Would it be safe to assume that the smaller blocks near the I/O shield are optional (in the horizontal orientation)?
3. Any chance of adding a cut-out for a "traditional" round switch (e.g., 16mm)? I have this one, which I would like to use.
@haydnbao A few questions regarding the Hydra, if you don't mind:
1. What are the supported video-card dimensions in the default configuration?
2. Would it be safe to assume that the smaller blocks near the I/O shield are optional (in the horizontal orientation)?
3. Any chance of adding a cut-out for a "traditional" round switch (e.g., 16mm)? I have this one, which I would like to use.
You might already have a solution for this but what does the gpu securing bracket look like? I might cut out some of the bars between slots because of FE blower and finding most cases with the bars end up in the way of exhaust. I wonder about the structure if I do this and maybe there's a 3d print option that is compatible with the securing bracket. I'm using Space Case's concept of their 3d printed graphics card mounting as an example that could screw into the back and make it more secure.
1. GPU Size: 69mm Thick, 141mm High, 308mm Long
2. Yes, you don't install the small blocks in horizontal. However, horizontal is open case for now. There's a resizable mesh to be made by a textile factory when volumes are bigger.
3. I can have a look, do you know where you'd want it?
Sounds good — except for the length, I'm afraid. As you know, video cards keep getting larger these days, so increasing it to, say, 325mm might be worth it.
No strong preference, but somewhere near the USB ports probably would make the most sense. Speaking of which, is there going to be a USB-C port?
If I do end up cutting it, I'll see to what extent it loses rigidity. Luckily I only have a 2 slot 3080 ti and not something where I might have to cut more. If it needs anymore support, I can always try to reinforce it or try to come up with a 3d print part.
Yea that's good to hear regarding the other dimensions. For the length, I want to say there's a customer testing installing the base expansion to the top instead, for the longer GPU support.
We will see how that goes. The vertical base is essentially a demonstration of bolt ons, the other sides follow the same structure.
The usb C port goes into a jacket, which will slot into the same sockets for the normal USB-A connectors. I will need to elaborate on that in a future post.
I've been selling them at $215 +tax for open case, $237 for Hydra full case with the base.
I probably need to revise the pricing in the future though.
I probably need to revise the pricing in the future though.
I asked this and prototype is the entire unit, case and base. First production of the current up to date pieces, might be a bit rough in some areas, small blemished but still entirely functional. I got the prototype because I knew I was going to messing around with it quite a bit. Most of the carbon fiber pieces were great. 3d printed pieces might have been a bit more rough but not visible once built. All of it was buildable and functional.
I can show you a few pictures. These are already outdated since I gave feedback for improvements like the psu piece is lower now so a slim fan can fit since there was room anyway w/ stock SF750 cables between the psu and GPU. I ended up pigtailing the power cord since it worked easier when vertical. Side exhaust right now. A number of the 3d pieces look scuffed because I prethreaded them and it ended up displacing some material so I grounded it out so it fits all tight. There are parts that I ended up not using.
Overall I really like the carbon fiber, solid and light material for sure. I was worried about the 3d pieces feeling cheap but that's not really the visible part and it adds so much more customizing, possible color, and easily replaceable parts.
Edit: added a few more pictures and comments to album.
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