Just wondering???
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The Zaber Sentry is about as close as you can get with a full-length GPU and SFX PSU. The Fractal Node 202 is the somewhat larger, cheaper alternative, but basically the same layout.
There's also the NFC S4 Mini, which is smaller, but does limit you to short GPUs only and requires an external power adapter.
There's also the NFC S4 Mini, which is smaller, but does limit you to short GPUs only and requires an external power adapter.
So I know you've been posting on a lot of different forums for a few years now, looking for a case that meets your needs, and so far you haven't found one. So here, this is a starting point I threw together in Sketchup based on what I've seen you describe:
It's got just enough room for a 10.5" GPU, a couple of 3.5" drives, a slim optical drive, and uses a flex ATX power supply. A case based on this layout could be about 13 x 13" x 4", which is a bit bigger than an Xbox One or PS4, but still within the same ballpark. How does this look to you?
It's got just enough room for a 10.5" GPU, a couple of 3.5" drives, a slim optical drive, and uses a flex ATX power supply. A case based on this layout could be about 13 x 13" x 4", which is a bit bigger than an Xbox One or PS4, but still within the same ballpark. How does this look to you?
That's a really nice layout! I wish there were more 3.5" HDD stacking brackets besides the $40 ones Logic Supply sells - you'd think brackets of that sort would be easy to come up with.
SSDs are great, but I really am looking for more SFF cases that support 1-2 3.5" drives, especially in the steam machine style - nothing beats $220 8tb drives.
Super nice of you to mock that up!
SSDs are great, but I really am looking for more SFF cases that support 1-2 3.5" drives, especially in the steam machine style - nothing beats $220 8tb drives.
Super nice of you to mock that up!
You might be interested to know that I'm actually working on a design with a layout quite similar to this, with support for up to three 3.5" drives. My version eschews optical support, however.
I think ODDs are outdated, personally - they've been relegated to the point of a $20 USB accessory that you can plug in when needed.
Interested to see your new design whenever it gets out of secret prototype phase :V
Caselabs sells tons of these sorts of things and they are beautifully made (in the USA). They are also vastly cheaper than 40 bucks.
http://www.caselabs-store.com/search.php?search_query=3.5"&Search=
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