Stalled Catz C-1 (5L), C-SFX (10L) and C-WS (15L)

[amitoza]

New project?

possible smaller version for flexATX or hdplex 300W, but sfx is the most common in my opinion.

 

[TheDreamingMonk]

I like it.

 

[eggDK]

IMO, the step down from sfx should be pico.. When looking for a case, I'm going for either the most standard solution or the most compact. But this looks nice, what are the outside dimensions?

 

[Bruman]

Very keen to order a unibody case, love that both the CPU and GPU face the same side, but would like to see some build logs before I commit @bledha maybe?

 

[bledha]

Very keen to order a unibody case, love that both the CPU and GPU face the same side, but would like to see some build logs before I commit @bledha maybe?

Very happy to take some photos with my board and HDPlex in there - but it will be a little while until I can justify the money on the GPU. Still trying to figure out which risers can power a 1050ti reliably without a molex, and failing that - having to buy card with the 6-pin power. This information is not easy to find even on the interwebs. Basically, it is all a big gamble.

Hopefully someone else can get a nice log up to help you make your decision. I will however document my build when I can get all my pieces together

 

[Bruman]

Thanks, good luck with the riser search, I would be in the same boat but I'll probably be putting a card that requires a 6 or 8 pin connector in here if it is to replace my main rig anyway.

@amitoza : any chance of an .STL (or other file format) containing the Catz C-1 with the Unibody to test builds and color beforehand? Could always mock something up myself to approximate the shape of this case but will only do that if I need to. Choosing the right color combo is harder than I thought.

 

[Raxe]

any chance of an .STL (or other file format) containing the Catz C-1 with the Unibody to test builds and color beforehand? Could always mock something up myself to approximate the shape of this case but will only do that if I need to. Choosing the right color combo is harder than I thought.

If there´s no luck, you can try the super dirty but quick photoshop


PD: Your eyes gonna bleed, but it´s something made fast being too lazy with the program

 

[Jonny727272]

@Bruman I'll be doing my build soon and hopefully have a full build log with benchmarks by May. I'm also going to be doing a video of the build since I prefer that over pictures. I'm currently just waiting to see some more Ryzen 5 info and itx mobos as well as seeing if the new hdplex 300w internal ac-dc converter will fit with my EVGA 1060 6gb in the case.

 

[amitoza]

fully custom C1 project for a customer - unibody unified with core, and usb cutouts.

Updated version - a little rounded vents.

 

[Bruman]

seeing if the new hdplex 300w internal ac-dc converter will fit with my EVGA 1060 6gb in the case.

Exactly my idea, except with the 1070 Mini instead. Thanks.

If there´s no luck, you can try the super dirty but quick photoshop


PD: Your eyes gonna bleed, but it´s something made fast being too lazy with the program

MY EYES

 

[Sicaris]

@amitoza, much prefer the updated version with rounded vents. How much would one of those with an ODD slot be?

 

[Bruman]

Those usb cutouts don't actually look half bad.

 

[amitoza]

Trying to find the best solution for shallow case - 200-230mm depth with internal psu. I want to make something new, not just similar layout to existing projects.

8L, sfx,sfx-l,flexATX, CPU cooler up to 60mm, gpu with sfx 180mm, with flexATX 250mm, motherboard panel on bottom.

9L, sfx/sfx-L, CPU cooler up to 100mm, gpu 250mm

 

[bledha]

Trying to find the best solution for shallow case - 200-230mm depth with internal psu. I want to make something new, not just similar layout to existing projects.

8L, sfx,sfx-l,flexATX, CPU cooler up to 60mm, gpu with sfx 180mm, with flexATX 250mm, motherboard panel on bottom.

9L, sfx/sfx-L, CPU cooler up to 100mm, gpu 250mm

I would have considered that 8L one before the C1 if it were conceptualized before. The designs are nice, and the integration of the SFX PSU is nice as well - one with HDPlex options around 6L would be nice, allowing for a bigger GPU and maybe an internal AC-DC set up.

That 9L render, also very nice with GPU facing that direction.

Edited for my stupidity.

 

[amitoza]

I would have considered that 8L one before the C1 if it were conceptualized before. The designs are nice, and the integration of the SFX PSU is nice as well - one with HDPlex options around 6L would be nice, allowing for a bigger GPU and maybe an internal AC-DC set up.

That 9L render, that is some PCIe riser gymnastics that would need to be done!

In 9L gpu is in pci-e slot.

 

[bledha]

In 9L gpu is in pci-e slot.

This is why I shouldn't slack off when I am working. It is a great concept that - given all the troubles that the risers seem to cause.

 

[Jonny727272]

My concern would be about long io cables getting crunched. It doesn't look like a lot of clearance between the bottom of the case and floor.

 

[amitoza]

My concern would be about long io cables getting crunched. It doesn't look like a lot of clearance between the bottom of the case and floor.

Its requied 90* cabels.


USB 3.0 will be on side or/and back panel. And all cables under case - less random connected cabels on back

 

[bledha]

Its requied 90* cabels.


USB 3.0 will be on side or/and back panel. And all cables under case - less random connected cabels on back

Any idea about display port? I think you would be limited to mini display port then.

 

[Grafite]

I really like how your design is almost modular, and as for displayport, you can find an adapter thats 90 degrees here.