This thread is dedicated to the air cooled variant of my case design, the MK-1. This case will be a combination of 3D printed components and laser cut acrylic panels. The benefit to this method of manufacturing is that the case will be highly customizable and should be more available then similar cases. No production batches and wait periods for this case! Customization will include different color options for the 3D printed components (white, black, red, blue, etc) and different color options for the Acrylic panels. 3D printed components will include the rear IO panel and rounded corners. Acrylic panels will include the side panels and parameter panels. Clear side panels will be an option during the ordering process.
Specifications:
Dimensions:
Material:
CPU support:
GPU support:
PSU:
Storage:
RAM:
Cooling:
Pricing and Ordering:
Renders and Production Photos:
Specifications:
Dimensions:
- 194.5mm x 194.5mm x 109mm (L*W*H)
- 4.12L
- Support for 16mm push button
Material:
- HP Fusion Jet 3D Printed Nylon or SLS Nylon
- 4.5mm Laser cut Acrylic
CPU support:
- 95 watt TDP
GPU support:
- Mini ITX dual slot with length <175mm
- EZDIY 25cm riser card required
PSU:
- Pico PSU or G-Unique PSU
- G-Unique PSU power adapter
Storage:
- One M.2 SSD (or more depending on motherboard)
- One thin 7mm 2.5" HDD/SSD. 9mm 2.5” drives are NOT supported.
RAM:
- Standard Height RAM recommended but extended heatsink RAM can be accommodated up to 40mm in height.
Cooling:
- Zalman CNPS2X or Noctua L9
Pricing and Ordering:
- Total MK-1 PC Case price dependent on options selected. Expect Total Case cost to range from $195 to $275 based on materials selected.
- 3D printed Rear IO Panel and Corners are available on Shapeways. Total Price of 3D Components for an MK-1 in base black strong and flexible plastic $129.97. Multiple colors and materials available.
- Rear IO Panel: https://www.shapeways.com/product/2S22CSN2Z/mk-1-rear-io-panel?optionId=63790551
- Corners (2 are required): https://www.shapeways.com/product/TV2W7JPZZ/mk-1-corner-component?optionId=63790572
- Laser Cut Components available as a free download on Ponoko. I suggest using Ponoko to cut the components out of 4.5mm Acrylic. Thicker materials can be supported up to 6mm but be aware that some panels will no longer sit flush with 3D Printed Corners.
- MK-1 Panels: https://www.ponoko.com/design-your-own/products/mk-1-mini-pc-case-panels-14474
- 25 Number 4 x 3/8 or similar screws are required to complete an MK-1. These can be found at any local hardware store or online.
- Number 4 x 3/8 screw: https://www.mcmaster.com/#92470a108/=19qnty3
- EZ DIY 25cm PCIE riser card: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01NH0GW7Z/?tag=theminutiae-20
- Standard 6.5mm or 1/4” Motherboard stand-offs required.
- Optional spacers for PCIE mounting: https://www.mcmaster.com/#94639a470/=19r5qe2
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