By the way, I posted this on /r/sffpc but I thought it fits well here too. I'm big in the LP GPU game for one primary reason: LAN parties!
I'm only able to mount the mean well psu with one screw with the psu oriented sideways. On the side of the psu, the screw holes are 7.5 mm apart but the holes on the bottom of the case are 5.5 mm apart. Although, the psu's mounting holes on the bottom line up with the case's so I can mount the psu right-side-up but then that doesn't leave enough room for the mobo. Did I miss something?
I'm only able to mount the mean well psu with one screw with the psu oriented sideways. On the side of the psu, the screw holes are 7.5 mm apart but the holes on the bottom of the case are 5.5 mm apart. Although, the psu's mounting holes on the bottom line up with the case's so I can mount the psu right-side-up but then that doesn't leave enough room for the mobo. Did I miss something?
No you are correct. I just finished the adapters (ssd and rear cover) so PM me your order number and I'll mail you them. It'll fix the issue. I provided the mounting holes as an after thought and mixed up the specifics. You will see two set of them. The one near the gpu allows you to mount ssd or hdds.
Anyone else reading this and wants to use the meanwell can Pm me their order number and I'll mail the covers.
@smitty2k1 you also need a set right?
I just replaced the GTX 1050ti lp with the ASUS 1650 lp. It's a perfect fit in the Pure X. Some pics here for anyone interested.
I also received the backplate from J-Hack. It includes a 40mm fan mount for anyone who wants extra airflow on the Meanwell unit.
I also received the backplate from J-Hack. It includes a 40mm fan mount for anyone who wants extra airflow on the Meanwell unit.
I got my adapter and rear cover in the mail. Thanks, @Thehack ! I need a bit of help with it, though. I was thinking the adapter would go between the PSU and the case but I the holes don't seem to line up.
Let me double check the model.
I didn't check mine, I just installed the rear Flex cover. I assumed that bottom bracket was just for 2.5" SSDs and not for the Meanwell support. My Meanwell has been doing fine with a single screw holding it in.
I figured out the problem; I accidentally hit 77 instead of 78 in the model, derp. I'll get you a new one printed. Can you PM me your current address and I'll ship you a new one?
Been searching for a while to find a perfect case for a mobile homelab box, and this could easily fit the bill. I'm wondering though, anyone got any pics of how/where they stuff their SSDs? I'll need to stuff a minimum of 2 in there, but wouldn't complain if I could put in 4+. Is there an SSD bracket for the XL @Thehack ? I saw that your store had one for standard Pure case and was curious if the XL had one
He provided a bracket that goes in the place of the Meanwell that holds 3 SSDs. I think it could also go in the place of the GPU.
When I checked on J-hack's shop this bracket only lists the standard Pure, but is lacking the XL listed as compatible, so hence the question. Additionally, I'd be configuring the Pure X with this Flex PSU, and I'd like to put some 80mm fans on the side with the PCIe slot for some additional airflow.
If it adds clarity, below is my parts list for the project:
Part | Quantity | Price | Total |
1 | 930 | 930 | |
1 | 202 | 202 | |
1 | 115 | 115 | |
1 | 85 | 85 | |
2 | 360 | 720 | |
1 | 255 | 255 | |
1 | 27 | 27 | |
1 | 12 | 12 | |
2 | 11 | 22 | |
| | | |
TOTAL PRIOR TO TAX | | | 2368 |
AFTER TAX | | | 2604.8 |
If I can stuff more 2.5" SSDs with double sided tape in here without obstructing the 80mm fans too much, then I can get some that are a lower capacity and cheaper (hoping). I'll likely be ordering this case before ordering the board so I can do some test fitting. Might be able to get the cheaper variant with a passive heatsink and mount a Noctua NF-A12x25. If I can't stuff more drives, I'll probably swap to a Ryzen based build as I can just use the PCIe slot for the 10g networking instead
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The bracket is free of charge and comes with your unit.
For your build, using the bracket will obstruct the fans, so the best way to deal with it is to double side tape wherever you can fit it. This means one 1-2 in the front.
Got the case and looking forward to building in it. Alas, I left my toolbag in my car that's getting fixed at the autobody shop, so will have to wait til the weekend to pop the top
Autobody shop was expedient, so decided to do a bit of assembly and checking out how I want to route things. I'm suddenly debating between continuing the server board based build without anything in the PCie slot and mounting some 40mm fans on the side for good airflow, or build a ryzen 3600/3700x based system, add a 10g NIC, and likely forego the fans as they'd just be straight against the card. Anyway, here's some starting pictures:
