AlexTzone
I design minimalistic – but not boring – PC stuff
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Lol
Sorry for the late reply friend!We aim for roughly 5 months from now
Dimitry is absolutely fantastic, but Jayz work on Louqe got massive exposure
I think we have nailed down one technical review now, what's left is to maximize exposure.
AlexTzone
I design minimalistic – but not boring – PC stuff
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THOR ZONE
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Heey guys, time for another update!
We have been playing around with different side panel designs, mainly to address concerns regarding the open area %. Check out below ideas:
Original design - V1
New design - V2.1
New design - V2.2
Side panel comparison
Top panel comparison
Which ones do you prefer aesthetically?
Strangely enough I personally prefer the V2.1, despite it being less symmetrical than V2.2. We have also tried out larger holes, but that makes MJOLNIR look like a piece of premium Swiss cheese (which belongs in the fridge, not your desk). Other designs we have tested were thin slots, non-uniform-sized holes, vertical slots, etc.
Best,
Alex
We have been playing around with different side panel designs, mainly to address concerns regarding the open area %. Check out below ideas:
Original design - V1
New design - V2.1
New design - V2.2
Side panel comparison
Top panel comparison
Which ones do you prefer aesthetically?
Strangely enough I personally prefer the V2.1, despite it being less symmetrical than V2.2. We have also tried out larger holes, but that makes MJOLNIR look like a piece of premium Swiss cheese (which belongs in the fridge, not your desk). Other designs we have tested were thin slots, non-uniform-sized holes, vertical slots, etc.
Best,
Alex
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What about making all four panels (top, bottom, sides) using the current mesh panel design that you have for the bottom? At least as an option for those who want maximum airflow? You showed a picture with the mesh on top....could you do a render with the mesh on all four sides?
My vote is for v2.2, though I'd probably be opting for the tempered glass if I end up picking it up!
I prefer v2.2 as well looks much cleaner. Anyhow, a layout similar to the DSE Breathe would be even better imho
You can't do the new pattern but with the original hole size/width ? Looks more refined with smaller holes if it's doable.
@AlexTzone
I have no preference over v2.1 or 2.2, so I will give my vote to 2.1 to keep Alex happy. I will say that I like the vent design much more than v1 so great job.
My only suggestion would be is to expand the vents to at least up to where v1 was and preferably more. I feel there is space for at least one more row on each side of the panels to vent the area further.
And the elephant in the room is would you consider doing the same pattern on the tempered glass panels?
I have no preference over v2.1 or 2.2, so I will give my vote to 2.1 to keep Alex happy
. I will say that I like the vent design much more than v1 so great job.My only suggestion would be is to expand the vents to at least up to where v1 was and preferably more. I feel there is space for at least one more row on each side of the panels to vent the area further.
And the elephant in the room is would you consider doing the same pattern on the tempered glass panels?
@AlexTzone
I have no preference over v2.1 or 2.2, so I will give my vote to 2.1 to keep Alex happy
My only suggestion would be is to expand the vents to at least up to where v1 was and preferably more. I feel there is space for at least one more row on each side of the panels to vent the area further.
And the elephant in the room is would you consider doing the same pattern on the tempered glass panels?
It's nigh impossible to do that kind of patterning on glass without breaking it. You could laser cut something like that in a scratch resistant plastic if you were looking for something transparent.
Sorry, but two fails you got there...
How is it that the main intake is the bottom? Both the GPU and CPU fans will want to draw air from the sides. Your assertion is true only for the optional liquid AIO cooler and that is only for the CPU...
How is that the main exhaust is the front? There is absolutely no air path towards the front. On the contrary, front is likely to have inflow of air (particularly true for glass panels) for the PSU and the optional liquid AIO cooler. The main exhaust will be the top, without a doubt.
