Thats a good deal but i dont like rbg.
hopefully msi itx unify will be on sale (black friday)
hopefully msi itx unify will be on sale (black friday)
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RGB can always be turned off.
I like the design of this motherboard a bit better than the AMD ITX boards. I'm also running a lower TDP chip and at that price range, Intel is still competitive with AMD quite a bit. At least until 5,000 launches perhaps.
But at the end of the day, anything with 6+ cores is way more CPU performance than I actually need anyways so it doesn't matter much.
Not sure who manages the Google Sheets for AIOs, but Be Quiet just launched a new 120mm AIO a few weeks back that should fit. The pump isn't on the CPU block, which could make for a bit more flexibility in builds: https://www.bequiet.com/en/watercooler/1962
Also no RGB since that was the previous convo
Also no RGB since that was the previous convo
120mm AIO spreadsheet
Yes, added the Be Quiet Pure Loop 120. As you mention, the pump is mounted on the tubing:
This unique pump mounting location MIGHT NOT fit in Mjolnir - it might interfere with PSU cables, AIO fan or simply cause too much stress on the tubing. It is an option to look at more closely. The spreadsheet makes a best guess regarding compatibility, but cannot take into account every combination of motherboard, RAM, fans, PSU cabling, etc. so there are no guarantees that something will fit until it is tested.
I agree, just by guessing I'd say it fitting nicely or properly is a no.120mm AIO spreadsheet
Yes, added the Be Quiet Pure Loop 120. As you mention, the pump is mounted on the tubing:
This unique pump mounting location MIGHT NOT fit in Mjolnir - it might interfere with PSU cables, AIO fan or simply cause too much stress on the tubing. It is an option to look at more closely. The spreadsheet makes a best guess regarding compatibility, but cannot take into account every combination of motherboard, RAM, fans, PSU cabling, etc. so there are no guarantees that something will fit until it is tested.
Also, this is a good time to bring this up:
As has become apparent in the last few years, AIO's benefit greatly from the radiator being above the CPU. In fact, over time without that it can damage or kill pumps as they slowly evaporate.
If you're running an AIO, you almost certainly want to use the "flipped" layout, where the AIO radiator is at the top of the case.
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120mm AIO spreadsheet
Yes, added the Be Quiet Pure Loop 120. As you mention, the pump is mounted on the tubing:
This unique pump mounting location MIGHT NOT fit in Mjolnir - it might interfere with PSU cables, AIO fan or simply cause too much stress on the tubing. It is an option to look at more closely. The spreadsheet makes a best guess regarding compatibility, but cannot take into account every combination of motherboard, RAM, fans, PSU cabling, etc. so there are no guarantees that something will fit until it is tested.
When using AIOs & MJOLNIR, the most vital clearance area is right between the PSU and the fan. That pumps seems to be exactly in that area ?
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So, we’re announcing 2 huge things today! For current backers, CHECK IT OUT HERE!
For new backers, going to announce it later today ?
For new backers, going to announce it later today ?
Love the case!
Tell me when you are looking for another engineer! Masters degree student from LTH here, I've been designing cases since I were 16 and been in the modding community for over 10 years. Right now I'm working on a sub 4-liter case with little limits in terms of hardware. Use CAD every other day, simulating, prototyping, rendering, additive manufacturing, video production and so on and so fourth. Have had previous designs manufactured as well! (Also studying towards a master in Law, and AT-specialist. Could come in handy
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Oh absolutely, just to give you an example: a normal extrusion mold takes about 1-2 months to make and you can easily extrude 100 meters+ in a day once it's finished. Once we sign of on the rest of the sheet metal parts they will take about 10-15 days to make, ALL of them, even though the progressive molds took a whole month ? However, our extrusion involve a lot of CNC work afterwards (especially the panels and the shell), so it still takes time.
If it turns out that you can offer retail units (new backers) for less than 3400 SEK (for MJOLNIR S, for example) will you be honoring the initial pledge reward that the pledges were to be 500-600 SEK cheaper than the retail model. This could be honored either as a "reimbursement" for all Kickstarter backers or alternatively ensure that no matter how cheap you manage to get the retail units, to charge 3400 SEK.
I just want to ensure that the Kickstarter Backer's aren't being taken advantage of and "forgotton" about their valuable initial contributions. Sure, there will always be stretch goals and etc, but it is important to remember that those are indeed extras that we as a community have unlocked, and are in essence unrelated to the initial pledge rewards.
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Heey friend! Right now I don't see how they can be offered for less, at the current prices it's right about a viable business for us (I'm obviously not only doing it for the business, but nevertheless). We're already maxing out economies of scale for most parts, so quantity will not necessarily lower production costs. Maybe we can cut 10-20% (a big maybe) if someone orders >1000 units at once, for example a big retailer...but they often like to put on a margin of 30-40%, which means that those cases would be even more expensive if someone bought them directly from us. In short, it's veeery unlikely that you'll see cheaper MJOLNIRs in the future.
One scenario is plausible: a big retailer has much more leverage on shipping compared to us, so perhaps their higher prices but lower shipping result in an overall "slightly" cheaper total. I don't think such a difference would be big though and you guys would have gotten your cases long ago by that time.
I saw a picture of production. I'm thrilled.
As you know, the tolerance is further reduced after the bead blast process. It is important to control this well.
I have a question.
Kickstarter paid extra for shipping when adding booster cells. As a result, they paid double.
Do people who pay for the new batch 3 now have to pay for the delivery twice?
I'm considering a gift.
As you know, the tolerance is further reduced after the bead blast process. It is important to control this well.
I have a question.
Kickstarter paid extra for shipping when adding booster cells. As a result, they paid double.
Do people who pay for the new batch 3 now have to pay for the delivery twice?
I'm considering a gift.
P.S. I reached out to EKWB to get the height of the EK-AIO 120 pump block from the cold plate, they responded with:
Alex, do you know if that will fit?