Completed The MI-6 Microtower Case: Performance in 6.7L

[ignsvn]

My haswell + h87 system works OK for now. I hardly have time to game nowadays. Because of those, i cannot justify upgrading my system.

(I did upgrade in a way, when I bought my 2 x 2.5" drives and SFX psu for the MI-6)

 

[rfarmer]

You dont get the itch?

So bad it hurts.

 

[Revenant]

I haven't upgraded my CPU & Mobo for almost 6 years. It's doable. But I've upgraded the GPU once.

But all in all 10 years might be a bit hard.

I upgrade all the time!

::glances down at his still-in-use 2600K rig in an FT02 case::

...all the time.

 

[ignsvn]

Ooh a Sandy Bridge warrior I see!

But it's one of the best batch from Intel IMO. Can be overclock reliably, run cool too. IIRC since Ivy Bridge and after they no longer solder the heat spreader but use cheap TIM instead, right?

 

[huddy]

Yorkfield user here. I've had the itch ever since Ivy Bridge but haven't scratched it yet since I don't game and adding SSD's were enough to keep the rig smooth enough for my photo editing. I'm looking at a newer camera with more megapixels though... so I'm going to be due for the horsepower. I'm hoping to have this rig last 8-10 years also.

So bad it hurts.

 

[rfarmer]

I am still using my 8700k and resisted the urge to upgrade with the 9th generation Intel, but the upcoming AMD have started the itch again.

 

[thel3igo]

PSA: Pre-orders have started

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www.casebycasedesign.com

 

[DrAwesome95]

PSA: Pre-orders have started

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www.casebycasedesign.com

Get scratching boys!

 

[ignsvn]

So anybody here owns more than one MI-6?

 

[Revenant]

So anybody here owns more than one MI-6?

I probably will soon. Waiting to hear back about colors. I understand if it's not possible, or if there is an upcharge. I'm just hoping to get it in white. I'll probably end up ordering one anyway.

 

[sid21177]

Sure, I could make one without the riser cable.

Approx price difference for this option ?? ?

 

[firewolfy]

PSA: Pre-orders have started

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www.casebycasedesign.com

Yup, things are a happenin'. I updated the first page of this thread with info.

 

[firewolfy]

Approx price difference for this option ?? ?

The price would be about $15 less.

 

[firewolfy]

@firewolfy, How tall do the feet make the case? I'm looking for a Pelican case for travel. Thanks!

@Engr62 -- The case with feet is just under 10 1/4" or 260mm.

 

[sid21177]

The price would be about $15 less.

Thank you

@Engr62 -- The case with feet is just under 10 1/4" or 260mm.

Did you manage to make the feet screw on, or is it still glued on ??

 

[firewolfy]

Thank you



Did you manage to make the feet screw on, or is it still glued on ??

Plan A is to bond them on with that 3M super epoxy that I used last time.
Plan B is to get pres-fit flush studs installed in the case and feet would screw on. I do not yet know if this will be workable, but will advise before payments start.

 

[ignsvn]

@firewolfy pm-ed you.

 

[sid21177]

@firewolfy - what is the depth of the vandal switch used in the minimalist case ??
It looks shorter than the standard ones available online

 

[firewolfy]

@firewolfy - what is the depth of the vandal switch used in the minimalist case ??
It looks shorter than the standard ones available online

Yeah, It was the shortest one I could find, to minimize interference with MB components.
Here is a pic. You can start bending it at about 25mm.

 

[thel3igo]

@firewolfy how is the preorder turnout looking so far?