Prototypes
Phase 1: Functional prototyping with entirely 3D printed parts
Note: Prototyping was done on a now-obsolete exterior design. However the internal design remained more or less the same.
Phase 2: Production prototype v1
Layout
Note: the Middleboard is made from aluminum in the newest model, with 3d printed fasteners to the case. This allows the Middleboard to:
- Secure the Motherboard inside the case
- Secure the PCI-E riser cable on both the Motherboard end, and the GPU end
- Secure the GPU through the riser
- Adds rigidity to the case overall by taking advantage of using the power button as a fastener
Thermals
Synthetic Stress Test @ 22.5 degrees Celsius ambient
Testing procedure:
1) Start Prime95 in Large FFT mode. Run 30 minutes
2) At 30th minute, Start Furmark to run in conjunction with Prime95 for 30 minutes
3) At 60th minute, take a snapshot
Test #1 tested using:
Hutzy XS Plastic prototype
i5-4440S
Gigabyte GTX 970 mini
Samsung 840 Pro 120GB
FSP 400W
CPU: 70 degrees Celsius
GPU: 71 degrees Celsius
SSD: 54 degrees Celsius
Test #2 tested using:
Hutzy XS Aluminum prototype v1, no filters
i5-6400
Gigabyte GTX 970 mini
Samsung 840 Pro 120GB
Seasonic 300W
CPU: 70 degrees Celsius
GPU: 71 degrees Celsius
SSD: 53 degrees Celsius
Background Story
The idea for Hutzy XS came about when I was working on my previous project: the HASSIUM (now named Hutzy HS).
It was a 5-Litre case capable of housing a GTX 980 Ti., but it required major rework after the initial design due to multiple challenges, including:
- GTX 980 Ti in a tiny box generated too much heat, especially with the minimal ventilation HASSIUM provided
- The use of a PSU extender cable added a lot of cable bulk that took up precious space.
To avoid these issues, I shifted my focus and went down another path, all the while keeping the minimalist style core to the design.
Thus, the Hutzy XS was born.