PC-IT

[cleveland]

In-win is the oem for Thermaltake in this instance. The In-Win variant has been on the market for many many years now!

@confusis, looking at the parts you have picked for this build, the F2A88XN just caught my eyes. Do you have any NH-L12?

I've searched DOZENS os forums for this info: do that mobo and heatsink fit properly?

Considering the amount of heat the A8-7600 generates, the NH-L12 is a must in such a build. Could you lend me a hand here?

 

[confusis]

I will have a look this evening. I have a NH-L12 to test it iirc.

 

[cleveland]

I will have a look this evening. I have a NH-L12 to test it iirc.

I really appreciate it, man. Thank you very much!

 

[confusis]

I think i gave away the NH-L12 at AuckLAN last year :/

On a positive note, the fascia successfully printed, passed QC and is now on its way to me! Expected arrival is middle of next week.

 

[cleveland]

 

[confusis]

Nevermind, Have found it. Will confirm tonight (forgot i was using it on a server)

 

[cleveland]

 

[cleveland]

Hey, @confusis, any news?

 

[confusis]

Nope, life is busy. Sorry

 

[cleveland]

NP. i'll be waiting.

 

[confusis]

The NH-L12 only fits in one orientation, and the only way to use both RAM slots in that orientation is to remove the bottom 92mm fan.

In the other, 180 degree orientation, the heatpipes conflict with both RAM slots

 

[cleveland]

The NH-L12 only fits in one orientation, and the only way to use both RAM slots in that orientation is to remove the bottom 92mm fan.

In the other, 180 degree orientation, the heatpipes conflict with both RAM slots

Thank you SO MUCH for the info, Confusis!

If you don't mind, i'll just ask you a couple more questions:

- do you think using 80 mm fans instead of the 92 mm bundled one would alow me to run it at dual fan setup?
- does the heatpipe bends conflict with the VRM's heatsink?
- does the PCI-e get REALLY blocked by the heatsink?

 

[confusis]

- do you think using 80 mm fans instead of the 92 mm bundled one would alow me to run it at dual fan setup?
Yes, but the stock fan clip may not work

- does the heatpipe bends conflict with the VRM's heatsink?
No

- does the PCI-e get REALLY blocked by the heatsink?
No blocking at all

 

[cleveland]

@confusis, i don't know how to thank you more, man! just bought one NH-L12 to finish my TT SD101. Hope you get lucky with your project on that similar case! Thank you very very very much!

 

[confusis]

It's here!


It's real!


I tested screws in it!


Screw it!


Yeah, the badge location didn't go to plan - an artifact of the 3d printing process!


In use! (ignore the black panel, it's temporary)


It has angles!

The part fits perfectly. I need to finish it (sand, paint) but it's amazing to have something from Skecthup come to life.

 

[jeshikat]

Noice!

FDM I take it?

 

[confusis]

FDM with PLA, indeed.

 

[confusis]

Momentary toggle switch to replace the blue vandal switch:

 

[IntoxicatedPuma]

How is the durability of it? Does it seem easy to break or it will hold up over time?

 

[confusis]

How is the durability of it? Does it seem easy to break or it will hold up over time?

The switch or the fascia?

The switch is rock solid and designed for POS environments.

The fascia is a little flexible but pretty robust. I expect it to be able to stand up to regular use of the system. If i was designing for a small production run though, I'd go for a better plastic (the PLA process that Shapeways uses isn't the smoothest of finishes) and add 0.5-1mm of thickness to the part for peace of mind.