Highlights
Compact
Although this is a 20L case, none of the extra volume is wasted.
Performance Air Cooling
Ignoring radiator requirements will help keep the case compact.
Quiet Closed Case
The goal is a quiet, closed case without sacrificing too much performance over mesh or open designs.
Premium Design
First, fit and finish can’t be compromised to save a penny. Second, the building experience must match the fit and finish.
Smallest Configuration (no case fans)
Top/Bottom Hats
Hats Installed
Size Comparison (no top/bottom hats)
About Me
For the last 10 years I have worked professionally as a Digital Designer, UX Designer, and Frontend Developer. Recently, I began using CAD to design moderately complex snap-fit parts, and parts with tight clearances in my hobby projects. This seems like the next logical step for me.
Final Thoughts
I reached the point where the design and configuration need community feedback before I spend more time finalizing the design. I aim to keep styling minimal, along the lines of other sucessful cases made from 3mm aluminum: Iqnix ZX-1, Circle Pro, Ghost S1, etc.
- Internal dimensions: 250mm x 185mm x 360mm
- mATX with 4-slot GPU compatibility
- SFX PSU
- Closed side panels, vertical airflow
- Premium construction, materials, and features
Compact
Although this is a 20L case, none of the extra volume is wasted.
- 250mm internal height for mATX boards
- SFX-L PSU support
- Modular “top hat” design
- No extra length or height for 360mm radiators
Performance Air Cooling
Ignoring radiator requirements will help keep the case compact.
- 185mm internal width (supports NH-D15, Prosiphon Elite)
- 360mm internal length (supports 3 x 120mm or 2 x 180mm fans)
- Fully open PCIE Backplate (crossbars block Founder's Edition exhaust)
Quiet Closed Case
The goal is a quiet, closed case without sacrificing too much performance over mesh or open designs.
- Vertical airflow design (low turbulence)
- Closed side panels
- Case decoupled from desk
- I would like to spend more R&D time here testing absorber and dampeners like dynamat, rockwool, and 3M Thinsulate, etc.
Premium Design
First, fit and finish can’t be compromised to save a penny. Second, the building experience must match the fit and finish.
- 3mm thick anodized aluminum construction
- magnets and latches in place of screws and clips
- Glass instead of acrylic side panels
- Power switch for PSU power cable passthrough
Smallest Configuration (no case fans)

Top/Bottom Hats

Hats Installed

Size Comparison (no top/bottom hats)

About Me
For the last 10 years I have worked professionally as a Digital Designer, UX Designer, and Frontend Developer. Recently, I began using CAD to design moderately complex snap-fit parts, and parts with tight clearances in my hobby projects. This seems like the next logical step for me.
Final Thoughts
I reached the point where the design and configuration need community feedback before I spend more time finalizing the design. I aim to keep styling minimal, along the lines of other sucessful cases made from 3mm aluminum: Iqnix ZX-1, Circle Pro, Ghost S1, etc.