Prototype Netzon: Netcase, a console style aluminum case
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@Netzon like I mentioned over at hardforum, a cout out over the cpu that is usually just screwed in place as part of the panel would be awesome, because users could unofficially increase the clearence if they wanted a taller cpu cooler.
looking forward to your prototype.
looking forward to your prototype.
Sounds like a good idea. I'll look into that!
I do wonder about the size of the cutout. Something that fits the scythe big shuriken maybe?
I do wonder about the size of the cutout. Something that fits the scythe big shuriken maybe?
Well that one plus
Thermalright axp-100r
Or raijintek Pallas which virtually the same but 8mm taller.
Going taller but still reasonable
Noctua nh-l12
Be queiet dark(shadow?) rock LP
And for the crazy people
Noctua nh-c14s, u9s
Dark Rock TF ( but this thing is super heavy)
So, I've been away for a while due to real life obligations that had me travel, so the prototype was produced in my absence and I couldn't get pictures until now.
So, without further ado, here is the first prototype iteration:
Let me know what you think!
So, without further ado, here is the first prototype iteration:
Let me know what you think!
Looks good just need that stand. How is the inflow of air with such small vents? Does the holes match up over the cpu cooler seems a little offset?
I'll have to measure the temperatures during a benchmark with standard hardware, as the config shown above is with a Xeon E3 and an older generation GPU. The holes do match up though!
Have you considered plastic covers (over GPU and/or CPU) to guide air to the vents like in the Valve Steam Prototype?
I'll be setting up a test config (waiting for new hardware to arrive) to run some tests, especially in regards to CPU/GPU/Storage temperatures. Hopefully the PC components arrive by the end of this week.
That looks really nice! I think I'd like it in silver over the black, but the layout is great and compact. I am also interested in the thermals, so I look forward to seeing those.
Update: All the hardware is here now. Just waiting for an AM4 upgrade kit for the NH-L9i to arrive, which should be tomorrow or at the start of next week.
The testing configuration will consist of:
CPU: R7 1700
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-L9i
Motherboard: Asrock AB350 Gaming ITX (it's the newer one with the thinner heatsinks)
RAM: 2x16GB Corsair Vengeance LPX
PSU: Corsair SF450
Storage: 1x Samsung 850 Evo 512gb, 1x WD 1TB
I'll use two different GPUs for the tests: an EVGA GTX1050ti 4gb and a GTX1080 FE. I will use a riser cable from LiHeat (special thanks to @yawacool for providing samples!) for the testing rig.
I plan on running Prime 95 for CPU temperatures and Unigine Heaven for GPU temperatures for a few hours each, with sensors beneath each disk and one below the motherboard. Are there any other tests you want to see? I have most of the AAA videogames if you are interested in anything in particular.
The testing configuration will consist of:
CPU: R7 1700
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-L9i
Motherboard: Asrock AB350 Gaming ITX (it's the newer one with the thinner heatsinks)
RAM: 2x16GB Corsair Vengeance LPX
PSU: Corsair SF450
Storage: 1x Samsung 850 Evo 512gb, 1x WD 1TB
I'll use two different GPUs for the tests: an EVGA GTX1050ti 4gb and a GTX1080 FE. I will use a riser cable from LiHeat (special thanks to @yawacool for providing samples!) for the testing rig.
I plan on running Prime 95 for CPU temperatures and Unigine Heaven for GPU temperatures for a few hours each, with sensors beneath each disk and one below the motherboard. Are there any other tests you want to see? I have most of the AAA videogames if you are interested in anything in particular.
Sentry is 2.9kg without stand, netcase should be lighter because aluminum body.
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