Production ITX tray kit, modular PCI-E and PSU frames, info / help

[eggDK]

Hey all, I thought I would share with you how I used my Nati ITX tray kit. I don't mean to hijack the thread so I'll hold off giving lengthy descriptions...

The kit was nice to work with, and I'm really happy with how it worked out!


EDIT: I updated the album on imgur, why isn't it updating here?

 

[wywywywy]

Very nice! Are you going to varnish the wood?

 

[eggDK]

Very nice! Are you going to varnish the wood?

We really like the light natural color of the pinewood, so no varnish for now.. But it will fade to a more yellow color over time, and then I may reconsider

 

[The6A]

Thanks!

I am located in Finland, currently I sell for:
49€ with european economy shipping
59USD with worldwide economy shipping
Current stock is 7kits, lead time 10-14days
Paypal or european SEPA bank trasfer accepted.

I will make a "for sale" ad later, this thread is for support / info

E: in ( )

Can I still buy one?

 

[CC Ricers]

That's a clever use of the tray kit, @eggDK. Pictures #9 and #10 are especially what I'm looking to see, because I'd like a small PC case with the GPU in that orientation. Those are the only two pieces I really need.

 

[eggDK]

That's a clever use of the tray kit, @eggDK. Pictures #9 and #10 are especially what I'm looking to see, because I'd like a small PC case with the GPU in that orientation. Those are the only two pieces I really need.

Thanks My thought was to start like this, and later on build a fancy little box around it(mod corners and Laser cut wood). FYI: I used the ModDIY riser for this which is straight in both ends. If I wasn't such a cheap-ass I wish I'd gotten the Li-Heat type A instead..

 

[NATi]

@eggDK really nice work!
Thanks for sharing, nice sfx mounts

 

[NATi]

LI-HEAT 16X PCI-E cable bundle available!

More info soon! Pics, sample installs!

If you would need it bundled with preorder:
Ask type/lenght with PM

 

[NATi]

New v1.337 rev2, all preorders are shipped in 2days time.

Test fitted some LI-HEAT PCI-E cables...
Great service and product from @yawacool
- Type and lenght in pictures / on paper

Proto fit "sandwich Towercube" in last picture:
25cm tall, 18cm deep, 13cm wide
5.85Ltr.. that sounds ok to me ????

 

[Biowarejak]

Looks awesome!

 

[NATi]

Looks awesome!

Thanks !

 

[NATi]

Here is sneak peek if my personal builds,

Current everyday PC:
NES 8-bit to 8-core ryzen update
(project log later when I have time)

Current project:
Watercooled ITX aluminium case
Project log coming soon!

All the ITX kits for 2017 have been made and rest of the kits are available here: https://smallformfactor.net/forum/threads/itx-tray-with-modular-pci-and-psu-price-check.1944/

 

[Cubo763]

Hello, I know this is an sff forum hence the itx tray but you don’t make these in atx format also by any chance? I am looking for a configuration similar to the thermaltake core G3... it’s quite unique and compact. Thanks

 

[Biowarejak]

Hello, I know this is an sff forum hence the itx tray but you don’t make these in atx format also by any chance? I am looking for a configuration similar to the thermaltake core G3... it’s quite unique and compact. Thanks

Welcome to the forum!

I do believe an ATX version was at least being considered, hopefully it happened and fwiw, there are plenty of ATX cases here that are considered SFF so that's nothing to worry about.

 

[NATi]

Hello, I know this is an sff forum hence the itx tray but you don’t make these in atx format also by any chance?

I do believe an ATX version was at least being considered, hopefully it happened

Yes, there are 5 prototypes of ATX and mATX trays made. And 2 of the testbench/case frames you see in video below

Go to 2:15 if you want to just see what I am talking about..

 

[madbrayniak]

I really like this idea!

I am looking at ways that I could build a secondary ITX computer into the upper PSU mount of my giant Caselabs M8. is it possible to make this frame mount in a PSU location?

Would probably power it with an HDPlex OR Phanteks Revolt X and the GPU would most likely be lower powered( XX60 level) and have an M.2 GPU unless used for a NAS.

Honestly though, this would probably be something like the AMD 2200G or 2400G to keep the size down as much as possible with a good sized Heatsink to try and make it look like a second PSU.

 

[Tazpr]

These are awesome!
Would you consider doing a model that is a motherboard mount combined with a 180mm Radiator mount?

I looked into this ages ago, but you can make a vertical stand for a 180x180mm radiator and fan, that has ITX standoffs on one side so you can mount a system off a 180mm rad with a compact loop all hooked up.. although never got very far thinking about GPU...

 

[NATi]

. is it possible to make this frame mount in a PSU location?

Would probably power it with an HDPlex OR Phanteks Revolt X and the GPU would most likely be lower powered( XX60 level) and have an M.2 GPU unless used for a NAS.

Honestly though, this would probably be something like the AMD 2200G or 2400G to keep the size down as much as possible with a good sized Heatsink to try and make it look like a second PSU.

I think it would be a bit bigger than ATX PSU, I have not thought of using it in ATX PSU location, but maybe sideways using the tray side mounting holes?

I have build one PC inside a 8-bit NES, with hdplex PSU, 8-core ryzen 1700 and low profile 1050ti
So it can be used in pretty small cases.

These are awesome!
Would you consider doing a model that is a motherboard mount combined with a 180mm Radiator mount?

I looked into this ages ago, but you can make a vertical stand for a 180x180mm radiator and fan, that has ITX standoffs on one side so you can mount a system off a 180mm rad with a compact loop all hooked up.. although never got very far thinking about GPU...

That could be interesting, allthough I am not sure do you mean only holder of parts on vertical stand (no case/sides etc.) Or would you want a tower case around The 180mm fan.

Maybe I could add 180mm holes to the kits on the tray edges?

 

[Tazpr]

I think it would be a bit bigger than ATX PSU, I have not thought of using it in ATX PSU location, but maybe sideways using the tray side mounting holes?

I have build one PC inside a 8-bit NES, with hdplex PSU, 8-core ryzen 1700 and low profile 1050ti
So it can be used in pretty small cases.


That could be interesting, allthough I am not sure do you mean only holder of parts on vertical stand (no case/sides etc.) Or would you want a tower case around The 180mm fan.

Maybe I could add 180mm holes to the kits on the tray edges?

No panels, literally like a stand.

In my mind it is an upside down T shape, with a bottom PSU mount, then a vertical spine with 180mm radiator mount on one side and an ITX motherboard mount on the other.

Only thing I can't figure out with this arrangement is where the GPU would go...

 

[NATi]

Only thing I can't figure out with this arrangement is where the GPU would go...

VERY FAST WAY TO TELL WHAT I THINK:

Top view:

GPUGPUGPU
F:1.R:F | MB
A:8.A:A | MB
N:0.D:N | MB

Sorry it looks so... ASCII...