Concept Concept "Slot in ITX"

[Temo]

Hello

Early concept stadium.
https://photos.app.******/TDfTTPqmax3CrQDt7
Case 290 x 180 x 130 mm, one groove/track to "slot" in your ready made build. Any service/fault on your parts, just pull the card, fiks the problem and slot back in.

https://photos.app.******/TDfTTPqmax3CrQDt7
https://photos.app.******/YKG45nzCKhVQphGJ8
https://photos.app.******/yozmtyXGnAR3iY77A
https://photos.app.******/JXBecJLHrxhuRn8i6
https://photos.app.******/MUiFmjVe6hvM5L7eA
https://photos.app.******/WF52euJCWJhbs6U57
https://photos.app.******/79qn7f4582xLVkkQA
https://photos.app.******/ztjWZnApdjHw5xc68

Terje

ps. is there a reason I can't insert photos via the insert photos link in the editor(they are all hosted at google photo)?

 

[el01]

Hello

Early concept stadium.
https://photos.app.******/TDfTTPqmax3CrQDt7
Case 290 x 180 x 130 mm, one groove/track to "slot" in your ready made build. Any service/fault on your parts, just pull the card, fiks the problem and slot back in.

https://photos.app.******/TDfTTPqmax3CrQDt7
https://photos.app.******/YKG45nzCKhVQphGJ8
https://photos.app.******/yozmtyXGnAR3iY77A
https://photos.app.******/JXBecJLHrxhuRn8i6
https://photos.app.******/MUiFmjVe6hvM5L7eA
https://photos.app.******/WF52euJCWJhbs6U57
https://photos.app.******/79qn7f4582xLVkkQA
https://photos.app.******/ztjWZnApdjHw5xc68

Terje

ps. is there a reason I can't insert photos via the insert photos link in the editor(they are all hosted at google photo)?

Reminds me of a server node... Cool!
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Would make for some sweet exterior mods as well (aesthetically, etc)

 

[Wyd4]

very cool idea indeed.
Also leaves the options open for exterior design/size of outter case.

 

[chx]

ps. is there a reason I can't insert photos via the insert photos link in the editor(they are all hosted at google photo)?

Yes, Google Photos gives you an HTML page not an image link, it's impossible to view Google Photos in anything but Google. Try imgur.

 

[Vlad502]

Spoiler: Google Photos

 

[VegetableStu]

I know hinges aren't a staple in PC cases in general, but this pic makes me want to figure out a toolbox-like opening o_o

 

[Temo]

Thanks guys, will look into Imgur!

 

[laser_ninja]

There are a few cases using a rail system to slide in the actual PC into an outer case. It is more efficient imo to slide laterally rather than downwards like in your version.

Reason is, the IO area has to be offset (inwards) by some degree unless you do a big cutout for it. The lateral sliding cases can push the IO plate to exactly where it would be in a normal case. You could still do it though, just made the entire IO plate attached to the sliding part of the case, and have that area blank on the outer case.

Three examples that come to mind: bitfenix ITX, mjolnir and taku.

 

[Wyd4]

There are a few cases using a rail system to slide in the actual PC into an outer case. It is more efficient imo to slide laterally rather than downwards like in your version.

Reason is, the IO area has to be offset (inwards) by some degree unless you do a big cutout for it. The lateral sliding cases can push the IO plate to exactly where it would be in a normal case. You could still do it though, just made the entire IO plate attached to the sliding part of the case, and have that area blank on the outer case.

Three examples that come to mind: bitfenix ITX, mjolnir and taku.

True.

The only real issue I saw personally was the PSU inliet pointing in the opposite direction of the IO meaning you would need to ensure it was set far enough abck into the "slide" to allow room to route the power internally. (If being used like a normal PC case)

 

[Temo]

So just a quick update exterior vise.

All air to CPU, PSU and GPU are taken directly from the room, and heat from CPU and PSU are separated from the GPU.
Need to make some vents in the bottom and top, maybe also a small 40 mm fan in each end of the GPU department.

As for the IO plate, I was thinking it would slide off with the rest, as the top half first lift off it should not be a problem, se the last picture.

The PSU placement I'm not sure about, one could leave it as I've placed it but you would then have cables coming out from both ends or one can move it 20 mm or so to the back and use a right angle cable inside the case so that the power get connected at the back. There should be no need to do any cabling when lifting out, as the PSU will get a bracket to rest on that is bolted to the dividing plate.

 

[Engr62]

I really like your concept.

 

[Temo]

Thank you.

So the skeleton is done, 2 mm carbon fiber plate with bracket for PSU, GPU and PCI-e riser cable.

 

[el01]

Nice!

Would it be possible to add a different "bay" to be mounted in the SFX area to hold, say, a HDPlex implementation, extra hard drives, etc.?

 

[Temo]

Yes it would, and I'm been a bit wasteful with the space in the GPU area, one could do something with the space under the GPU. I was thinking it was a good area to stow away the extra length of the cables.

 

[Temo]

Not much more to do, keep it simple.

 

[Valantar]

I quite like the concept, but the idea of needing cables running out of two opposite sides of the case is a complete no-go for me. It'd look bad and be a mess no matter what you did with them. I'd definitely want the case 20mm longer to accommodate an internal power extension.

Other than that, I'd also argue for avoiding very GPU model specific cutouts like you have for the fans. GPUs vary in length and fan placement, so there really ought to be a mesh panel across the length of the card (that would also make open-air coolers feasible). If the GPU has the fan just a few cm off, with this design you'd starve it completely of airflow.

Third: why carbon fiber, and not, say, aluminium? Aluminium would be easier to work with/manufacture, more suited for screws and standoffs (with CF I suppose you'd need to epoxy in the motherboard standoffs and other mounting hardware?), cheaper, and easier to join panels together. Another bonus would be electrically grounding your case and components, of course.

Fourth: how are you supporting the GPU, and where are you routing the PCIe extension for it?

 

[Temo]

Hello Valantar

There are room for routing the PSU cable to the back, se my post #10.
Yes a mesh would be better.
Carbon fiber was chosen do to that I wanted a stiff and light plate, that wouldn't short the GPU, as it very close to the plate, but I guess the riser cable between the GPU and the plate will hold it off.
If you see my post #12, you will se the GPU bracket and the PCIE riser cable.