The design for this case has been about two months in the making, but its process is on top of iterations from previous case designs (some which I have also prototyped and some which I didn't). However, this time I decided to hold off on revealing it until I had a prototype in my hands.
I'd like to present to you the MT4-S, a 4.7 liter case made out of 2mm to 2.5mm aluminum. The case is a sandwich style case that can accommodate short graphics cards with Flex-ATX power supplies or certain AC and DC-ATX combinations of power boards.
CURRENT STATUS (7/1/20)
Three prototypes frames have been assembled. These stand apart from the very first prototype which uses a different construction method (corner cubes vs slots and tabs). The frames more closely resemble the following renders for the target design.
CURRENT DESIGN TARGET (6/5/20)
SPECIFICATIONS - FULL HEIGHT VERSION
My current PC build is running in this case and all that's missing are the side panels which will be important for thermal testing. Most of the design elements are complete and I will continue to make other updates to the design as I continue to test my build in it.
Thanks for looking!
I'd like to present to you the MT4-S, a 4.7 liter case made out of 2mm to 2.5mm aluminum. The case is a sandwich style case that can accommodate short graphics cards with Flex-ATX power supplies or certain AC and DC-ATX combinations of power boards.
CURRENT STATUS (7/1/20)
Three prototypes frames have been assembled. These stand apart from the very first prototype which uses a different construction method (corner cubes vs slots and tabs). The frames more closely resemble the following renders for the target design.
CURRENT DESIGN TARGET (6/5/20)
SPECIFICATIONS - FULL HEIGHT VERSION
- Dimensions: 195mm L x 222mm H x 109mm W (4.7 L volume)
- Material: 2mm - 3mm aluminum frame, thinner aluminum or steel for exterior
- CPU cooler: height supported up to 47 mm
- Motherboard: mini-ITX
- GPU/expansion card: 2-slot up to 190mm in length
- Power: Flex ATX (150 mm) or various DC-ATX
- Storage: up to 2x 2.5" drives depending on CPU cooler height
My current PC build is running in this case and all that's missing are the side panels which will be important for thermal testing. Most of the design elements are complete and I will continue to make other updates to the design as I continue to test my build in it.
Thanks for looking!
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