Stalled DICE CASES - FLOW : expandable SFF case for watercooling enthusiast (built in distroplate)
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The quality is outstanding!Started machining the distributor today. Just one more setup on the back plate then lots of holes to tap!
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Some PCIe cables just arrived from Li-Heat Taiwan in 2 sizes 30 and 25cm. In touch, its surely quality! Thanks @yawacool ?
Parts came back from powder coating. They look super nice. I also did all the hole tapping in the acrylic distribution plates today. Just need to do the countersinks on the front distributor plate and make some O-rings tomorrow then I can ship it.
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The level of detail and all of the photo documentation has definitely made this my favorite project to watch!
This 100%. @alauder has done a fantastic job with all of the photos, as well as the prototype itself. I look forward to seeing full system pics and thermal results in this beauty!
As I said in email there is no words for this kind of quality. I'm really happy I can work with Andy, he is a diamond for sure!Parts came back from powder coating. They look super nice. I also did all the hole tapping in the acrylic distribution plates today. Just need to do the countersinks on the front distributor plate and make some O-rings tomorrow then I can ship it.
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First of all, @diceboii13 outstanding work on this design and it's fantastic vision for a modular case and @alauder the fantastic execution as well as the showcase, this is superb teamwork.Parts came back from powder coating. They look super nice. I also did all the hole tapping in the acrylic distribution plates today. Just need to do the countersinks on the front distributor plate and make some O-rings tomorrow then I can ship it.
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I cannot wait to get my hands in one of these, honestly I am speechless.
Not yet, but its not too far ? we work as fast as we could to make this into market!
Man seeing the quality of this as well as the quality of the project Andy did for me - I'm sort of already plotting another custom project with him haha it's been a blast!
Love the distro block built in! Looks sensational!
Love the distro block built in! Looks sensational!
is there any indicative timeline for launching this?
I been looking for a new case and this is looking perfect
I been looking for a new case and this is looking perfect
Unfortunatelly, I dont know that yet. We need to test this prototype, and reach manufacturers for correct prices. After that I can say how much it takes. I want this to be in the market this year, so I do what can for it!
Thanks! ?
Thanks for the appreciation. Here is an update from today.
Made the custom O-rings. Also got myself a new pillar drill so I could do a proper job on the countersinks in the front of the distributor plate.
Place the 2 mm cord in the grove cut for it then trim to length.
Put a small dab of adhesive on one end and touch the two ends together.
Sand of the exes glue that squeezed out of the joint once it hardens. Also sand down any mismatch step between the ends.
Apply a thin layer of silicone grease to cover the whole O-Ring evenly.
Push into the cut in the plate. Making sure it wont be trapped at a corner.
You can go around after and clean up any grease smudges with a lint free cloth.
I ended up cutting the countersinks after installing the O-Rings. Not ideal but the pillar drill did not arrive till late.
End result. You can visually see they the gasket is wetting all the way around so should not leak.
I'll try and do a leak test but it may be hard without a pump.
After that install the distributor then I can ship tomorrow.
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Made the custom O-rings. Also got myself a new pillar drill so I could do a proper job on the countersinks in the front of the distributor plate.
Place the 2 mm cord in the grove cut for it then trim to length.
Put a small dab of adhesive on one end and touch the two ends together.
Sand of the exes glue that squeezed out of the joint once it hardens. Also sand down any mismatch step between the ends.
Apply a thin layer of silicone grease to cover the whole O-Ring evenly.
Push into the cut in the plate. Making sure it wont be trapped at a corner.
You can go around after and clean up any grease smudges with a lint free cloth.
I ended up cutting the countersinks after installing the O-Rings. Not ideal but the pillar drill did not arrive till late.
End result. You can visually see they the gasket is wetting all the way around so should not leak.
I'll try and do a leak test but it may be hard without a pump.
After that install the distributor then I can ship tomorrow.
PC Design Foundry
Damn @alauder I'm almost regretting not making the acrylic piece in the back of my case a distro plate!
That looks phenomenal mate!
That looks phenomenal mate!
thats just PC porn....
and tha graphite/carbon color.... DAMN!
and tha graphite/carbon color.... DAMN!
I cant wait to see it in live! Holy smokes ?
