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[QuantumBraced]

Am I blind or is there no PCIe 8-pin connector on your G-Unique? Is the red connector CPU or GPU? And in either case, where's the other one?

 

[W1NN1NG]

Am I blind or is there no PCIe 8-pin connector on your G-Unique? Is the red connector CPU or GPU? And in either case, where's the other one?

Lol they're both there CPU is in top left of picture next to the sata and the PCi is the red one
It's already in my build rn just waiting for batch 5 cases

 

[QuantumBraced]

Oh right, it looked like a SATA connector from that angle. Cool, I can't wait to see pictures of the build!

 

[W1NN1NG]

Oh right, it looked like a SATA connector from that angle. Cool, I can't wait to see pictures of the build!

I'm really excited I may make a vlog for the build if I can figure out a way to get my phone to sit while doing so. I don't have a secondary PC so

 

[QuantumBraced]

Question - will 140mm fan filters cover all vents on the side panels? Like these from SilverStone:

Will the borders of the filter interfere with the graphics card/fan or any other components? I'm thinking you can keep them on the inside and just vacuum the filters out without a need to disassemble. They can be attached with magnetic strips.

I'm really excited I may make a vlog for the build if I can figure out a way to get my phone to sit while doing so. I don't have a secondary PC so

Just get a cheap smartphone stand. Just don't record in portrait mode haha.

 

[W1NN1NG]

Just get a cheap smartphone stand. Just don't record in portrait mode haha.

Right? Lol probably what I'll do. And of course I will do portrait mode because everyone wants to see a video like that right? Rofl

 

[sergiiua]

Batch #5 (6 cases sold out). Cases will ship before JULY-20. Blanks ordered at the factory.
Batch #4 (4 cases sold out). Cases will ship before JULY-8. Blanks are obtained. Assembly 2 days. Sending in painting.

 

[QuantumBraced]

The side panels don't screw in from the bottom anymore? I think that's a good change. You can now use thumbscrews for quicker disassembly.

I still think separate side panels with magnets would be better. It would make it much easier to clean the case.

 

[Curiosity]

So my EVGA 1060SC doesn't fit..
Getting the PCB in alone is hard enough, with the pcie bracket it's impossible. Shroud won't fit, and the rivet holding the Mobo to the front plate bends a fin on the heatsink.

Looks like I need a different GPU.
Edit: I measure my PCB at 173mm.

 

[W1NN1NG]

So my EVGA 1060SC doesn't fit..
Getting the PCB in alone is hard enough, with the pcie bracket it's impossible. Shroud won't fit, and the rivet holding the Mobo to the front plate bends a fin on the heatsink.

Looks like I need a different GPU.
Edit: I measure my PCB at 173mm.

I'm hoping I don't have a similar problem with the aero itx 1060my shroud doesn't extend off the PCB though so I might be alright. Weird yours doesn't fit.

 

[W1NN1NG]

So my EVGA 1060SC doesn't fit..
Getting the PCB in alone is hard enough, with the pcie bracket it's impossible. Shroud won't fit, and the rivet holding the Mobo to the front plate bends a fin on the heatsink.

Looks like I need a different GPU.
Edit: I measure my PCB at 173mm.

How much room is to spare for the pcb length?

 

[Curiosity]

How much room is to spare for the pcb length?

There was probably 2_3mm between the PCB and the front end of the case, but like I said, it was damn near impossible to get in as is, I'm not sure something longer would fit, at least in my case.
Maybe there design changes between V1 and V2 made the max length shorter? I'm not sure.
Worth noting that's with the shroud off, the heatsink on the 1060sc is good with the edge of the PCB.

 

[W1NN1NG]

There was probably 2_3mm between the PCB and the front end of the case, but like I said, it was damn near impossible to get in as is, I'm not sure something longer would fit, at least in my case.
Maybe there design changes between V1 and V2 made the max length shorter? I'm not sure.

I hope not because mine is apparently 2mm longer than yours. Granted the fin design is different in my situation and I think the aero is slightly slimmer. But I'm not sure. Hopefully it works out with shroud attached. Doesn't make any sense as to why yours doesn't fit though. Maybe your PC extender isn't scooted far enough to the back of the case which is why it may not work with your PC bracket?

@sergiiua may have to address this. I haven't seen anyone with above a 1050 or something similar in size in this chassis yet so if it doesn't work case may have to be extended a tad. I could always mod part of that bracket to help with fitment if it becomes the case grind that metal down just enough for it to fit or something. Idk. I'm bound and determined for my card to fit.

There was probably 2_3mm between the PCB and the front end of the case, but like I said, it was damn near impossible to get in as is, I'm not sure something longer would fit, at least in my case.
Maybe there design changes between V1 and V2 made the max length shorter? I'm not sure.
Worth noting that's with the shroud off, the heatsink on the 1060sc is good with the edge of the PCB.

Can you post a picture from above and front?

There was probably 2_3mm between the PCB and the front end of the case, but like I said, it was damn near impossible to get in as is, I'm not sure something longer would fit, at least in my case.
Maybe there design changes between V1 and V2 made the max length shorter? I'm not sure.
Worth noting that's with the shroud off, the heatsink on the 1060sc is good with the edge of the PCB.

Yeah the aero has an indention on the heatsink around where the rivet would be so I should be fine in that regard. Plus my shroud doesn't extend off the edge of the PCB at all. I measured it just a few minutes ago and it measures a hair shorter than what MSI claims luckily. So mine should be a perfect fit. I'm hoping. It barely extends past the motherboard so it should be perfect I'm thinking.

 

[QuantumBraced]

It says GPU length supported is 175mm, so then that's clearly wrong...? Seems like quite an oversight. @Curiosity that must have been quite frustrating. Perhaps you could get a 120mm or a 92mm slim fan from Noctua and try to attach it to the heatsink?

Also, you clearly got the card in, but you could have also unscrewed the PCIe bracket and screwed it back on with the card in place, that could have made it much easier.

 

[sergiiua]

So my EVGA 1060SC doesn't fit..
Getting the PCB in alone is hard enough, with the pcie bracket it's impossible. Shroud won't fit, and the rivet holding the Mobo to the front plate bends a fin on the heatsink.

Looks like I need a different GPU.
Edit: I measure my PCB at 173mm.

The recommended thickness is 38.5mm. Please measure your video card. There is no thickness on the official website.

 

[Acalanata]

This is very bad, because I wanted to mount my PC with this video card.

 

[Curiosity]

The recommended thickness is 38.5mm. Please measure your video card. There is no thickness on the official website.

I don't have calipers on hand at the moment, but the card is no wider than the PCIE bracket.
I'm going to my brother's house soon and I think he might have some, I'll measure it there if he does.
Tomahardware claims it's 1⅜" thick, about 35mm

 

[Curiosity]

I measured the thickness with a ruler at 35mm. Sliding it in just to test for fit thickness-wise it does fit, though I still am failing to install it.
I took a video when i built into the case and will post it as soon as I can get it rendered. That way a video exists and maybe sergii will point out something obvious I'm forgetting to do

 

[sergiiua]

I am preparing two new versions of the case. One will be longer by 10mm with the fastening of the SSD from the front (also it will be much more convenient to install long video cards up to 180mm) The second version is 40mm longer (for Zotac 1080 mini)

 

[K888D]

The EVGA short cards are longer than they advertise! The shroud is 10mm longer than the PCB.