Thicker top cover is a little more expensive but I think it's worth it. But ofc that's just me.
Cost isn't really much of a factor in this and I actually wanted 1.5 or even 2mm aluminum for the 3.93 cover, but at the very end decided against it because the bend radius would also increase (= less uniformity).
(Also there was nobody asking for a thicker cover.)
I really like the bare metal look. Though if it was mine I think I'll go with sandblasted finish.
You can do whatever finish you like
...and whatever color.
I used matte black powdercoat for the 5.12 expansion and blued 3.93 base / 5.12 cover.
The seam looks nice, just like I hoped it would... and it suggests itself to do different colors.
I agree on an optional cover, i would just feel better about it if went into a backpack or something. Perhaps a rounder smaller rectangle covering both the cpu/gpu intake hole ?
Again.. you can modify.
BUT I'll also do any cover you want ...if somebody will be willing to pay for it.
The 6700XT will be used in the build for a friend. I wanted to do his build as a showcase, but he wanted it bare metall for now... which isn't great for presentation. Also would have liked to use a 4070, but couldn't recommend it (to him) over a 320€ 6700XT...
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And then I finally decided to try the 4070 myself and max out this case (when I saw it a little cheaper and on Amazon.de).
My last NVIDIA was a GTX 560 Phantom and even then just because of size restriction.
