Hi @Kmpkt , I love your build and I want to try something similar. My ideal though is an HD-Plex 300W with one of the 1070 mini, shortest one is Gigabyte's 169mm + 41mm from HDPLEX 300W =210mm (exceeding original S4's length dimensions), meaning I will need the new optional 2D bezel @Josh | NFC is making available for the next batch of S4 minis next to it (Assuming that does the trick). You mention the width being the next problem, so how is that the newer RX NANO would be able to make everything fit? Or did you mean grinding HDPLEX 300W AC-DC + Untouched R9 + Untouched OG S4 mini Bezel combo?
NFC S4 Mini #77 - Orangulan Brickless S4
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There are a couple problems with the mod you are suggesting. That being said, I don't think it's impossible but it will require a LOT of cutting. Firstly the HDPlex 300W is currently specced to be 62mm wide while the inner width of the S4 mini is 57mm. This means you need to find 5mm somewhere. My personal choice would be to chop the inner case to create ~2mm of space and then sand/grind down the cooling fins on the side of your HDPlex 300 to get the other three. Obviously at this point you've essentially voided any kind of warranty on a 155+ dollar case and a 70-80 dollar AC-DC power supply. Also you're possibly going to create heat dissipation problems in the HDPlex which will possibly lead to its premature demise. I don't know enough to comment on whether changing the cooling structure of the HDPlex would introduce any kind of safety issues (read FIRE), and therefore wouldn't personally endorse it. What I would consider is seeing if Josh can do a 2D bezel out of brushed aluminum instead of acrylic (significantly more expensive) to act as a heatsink for the HDPlex 300
As far as the RX Nano goes, its existence is pure speculation and there is no guarantee it would have the same length (or other dimensions) that the present R9 Nano has. The R9 Nano is very SFF unfriendly in the context of smaller power supplies because its momentary power spikes would likely kneecap your HDPlex the first time you gamed.
I hope this helps and good luck with your mod if you decided to go ahead with it.
As far as the RX Nano goes, its existence is pure speculation and there is no guarantee it would have the same length (or other dimensions) that the present R9 Nano has. The R9 Nano is very SFF unfriendly in the context of smaller power supplies because its momentary power spikes would likely kneecap your HDPlex the first time you gamed.
I hope this helps and good luck with your mod if you decided to go ahead with it.
This helped a lot. Thank you very much! Yes I wasn't considering the orientation of the case when thinking about the 2d bezel since I forgot Josh is going for acrylic, I know you place you HDPlex 160 on that side. I will keep thinking about it, since I really want to make it a reality. When preorders go up, I will send a message to Josh to see what he has to say about possible mods.
The best way in my mind is to do an over thickness bezel. I will be doing a build log in the next month or so that will have a 5/8" thick custom bezel with an unchopped 1080 Zotac inside (as well as some other cool hardware). Were you to do this with the 300W HDPlex, you could probably turn an aluminum version into a massive heatsink negating the need for fins. In fact having talked to Larry, his rationale for having the fins was that he can't reliably expect people to heatsink properly.
Larry is the owner of HDPlex and the one you'll communicate with if you have any business with them. Super guy and always very willing to help.
The over thickness bezel I am producing is actually made of Mahogany and not aluminum.
The over thickness bezel I am producing is actually made of Mahogany and not aluminum.
I'll just leave this here.. https://smallformfactor.net/articles/feature/community-feature-kmpkts-orangulan
Congrats on the feature. I've seen most of them, and this truly is one of the most well-engineered and thoughtful designs on SFF. A standout build. Bravo!
Thanks for the positive comments. Had a lot to do with having a great platform to build on. Thanks to @Josh | NFC !
Please where did you get this white connector? Where is it possible to buy it? Thank you.
Okay, this build is amazing, it's so cool to see you went from a half-height card to a full height 1050ti! Such power in a brickless build!
Okay I've got to get myself that carry on case now. Thing is i'm having trouble finsing it.. I can find the Pelican 1535 but not the NANUK one... I wonder if there's a retail outlet that sells the NANUK so i can get an idea of how much size im dealing with and what I can fit inside. I'll probably go to a Walmart today with my S4 Mini and try to cram it inside variouos NANUKs they have in stock and see how well it fits, if I can go any smaller or if the 935 is my perfect choice. Ideally I'd like to be able to fit my S4 in there but I've also got that huge Dell 330W power brick, and that LCD you have, and maybe a slim wireless keyboard/touchpad and maybe a few xbox controllers...
EDIT: So @Kmpkt looks like you might have accidentally mistaken the Pelican 1535 with the NANUK 935. The NANUK 935 seems to be the carrying case you have. Here's a review comparing both of them though.
Either way, i found it. And I'm going to make sure I can fit everything I want inside of it and then I'll order it. Thanks for the inspiration!
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It is the Nanuk 935 (not 1535). The other case I was looking at when purchasing this was the Pelican 1535, but I obviously got it confused. The case is amazing, has beautiful construction, and the wheels handle really nicely - nothing shoddy about any part of the construction. Also if you're in the US, it is made in Canada not China which means the Customs should be much less due to NAFTA. The one thing I would say to consider is if the carry on function and rolling is crucial for your use. If it is not, I would actually recommend the 945, because I am pretty sure you can get a proper 23.8 (24") monitor in the lid which makes the whole setup that much more attractive. I personally like this one:
http://www.lg.com/ae/monitors/lg-24MP88-ips-monitor
http://www.lg.com/ae/monitors/lg-24MP88-ips-monitor
Kmpkt, we are on the same wavelength, bro! I actually WAS considering the 945 since it offers more space for controllers and stuff. I dont actually travel in a plane with my S4, it's only really carried from place to place locally from my house to my car and then from my car to the friends house... (I've been using a raggedy 15 year old school backpack and wrapping the S4 in an old shirt.)
I've been looking at the interior measurements compared with all the other NANUK cases here ... But honestly, now that I see how much bigger the 945 is and how i can fit a proper 24 inch display, I'm liking it. But I've still gotta search around for a more affordable option. Ideally for me, I'd like to have a gaming or laptop backpack with pockets for controllers and stuff, mainly since I don't REALLY need a portable screen to take with me, I always have a screen to plug into wherever I go.... We shall see though. Regardless, I thank you for your advice and guidance, and for the inspiration!
Hi Kmpkt, I love your build. It inspired me to build a brickless pc for autocad and solidworks applications that is portable.
Where did you purchase the polarized c7 socket? I've been looking everywhere online and in store, I can't seem to find the polarized socket, only the unpolarized sockets. I'm so close to finishing the build... haha.
Where did you purchase the polarized c7 socket? I've been looking everywhere online and in store, I can't seem to find the polarized socket, only the unpolarized sockets. I'm so close to finishing the build... haha.
