Concept k_ses: dual-slot cards up to 229mm (6700XT) @ <4,4L (brickless / internal HDPLEX 250W GaN PSU)

[k0n]

Happy new year to all,

While waiting on the k4.32L & k3.93L prototypes I can't get a third layout based around the HDPELX 250W GaN out of my head:

For longer than 197mm cards I'd change the layout to a sandwich style... here the PSU no longer dictates the maximum CPU/GPU-cooler clearance and when focusing on the Noctua NH-L9 and dual-slot cards you could have a PowerColor RX 6700 XT Fighter @ under 4,4L!

Personally I wanted to have 2,5 slot 197mm over 2 slot 229mm, but actually a undervolted/underclocked RX 6700 XT Fighter should also be plenty silent and is cheaper than my used ASRock RX 6600 XT Challenger ITX. MAYBE there would be more interest in something like this? Please let me know...

 

[Smashzoom]

Hey!
I'm very interested in the same concept from December 2022
Did you get any other thoughts regarding that concept since this have been posted?

 

[k0n]

The latest is the baseplate for sandwich/classic layout.

https://smallformfactor.net/forum/threads/baseplate-frame-for-classic-and-sandwichlayout.18364/

It's probably to late into this generation to focus on the 6700XT Fighter. Sure there will be other cards that will fit, but I wouldn't want to miss out on a potentially great 7700XT just because of 1-2mm.

The sandwich layout would need three separate sheets anyway so I thought I'd make a 'baseplate'/spine for now.