I can talk with Lian Li for this topic. Maybe SFFLab can also help me out for this.
I only see one pci slot?Today I played with the i7 8700 and I must say what a bad piece of hardware.
>> @Intel please start soldering your dies with the heatspreader <<.
At first please keep in mind, that I allways test the CPU temp in Prime95 v26.6 because this tool generates crazy loads and temps on the CPU. In games the temps will be 20-25°C lower.
I tested the i7 8700 with turbo activated (max clock on all cores = 6x 4300Mhz). Room temp = 26°C
Noctua L9i = impossible to cool with turbo activated (with turbo off = 70°C)
Zalman CNPS8900 = very close to max temp = 96°
Asetek 240mm AIO fans @2000rpm = 69°C
Asetek 240mm AIO fans @1200rpm = 76°C
Asetek 240mm AIO fans @700rpm = 83°C
Very funny is that after starting prime the temp hits immediately 69°C on every heatsink so I think this is my lowest cap I can get with this CPU. Lower is only possible with delidding the CPU.
So my conclusion for the i7 8700 that if you like to use this CPU with turbo on you can't cool it with default ITX heatsinks. You have to use a 120mm or 240mm AIO for it.
This is only a short intermediate result.
Currently I can continue deeper testing because my GPU fan dies yesterday so I have to RMA the card.
Btw: Here are some shots of the case without installed GPU:
With best regards
Daniel
@dondan Please answer my questions when you have a chance@dondan
1) Is the type-C port gone for good? Not sure if stupid... but is it possible to add a couple type-C ports on the other side of the case?
2) Can we at least try to hide the screws on the side panels? Maybe you should try with magnets, or moving the screws on the back side and adding clips, or implementing slim hinges of some sort, or finally... cover the screws with stickers lol .
3) Can you confirm that final version will have a black usb 3.0 port instead of blue? That would be a nice touch!
Do you have a confirmed price range yet?@galletabah yes it coult fit but I can't add mountpoints there.
There will be two risers. One for 2 Slot and one for 2.5 Slot.
@Barracuda727 I think Kickstarter will be early Q4 and shipoing Q1 2019.
@Metroversal
1. Yes it would be possible to add one on the other side, but for this i need an extra USB housing that will add costs.
2. I am working on this.
3. I can't confirm this, I have to check that with LianLi.
Still pretty early in the project to get a final project cost based on a couple prototypes but it’s on the first page.Do you have a confirmed price range yet?
Price tag: 160-180€