Prototype Project Orthrus - Smallest SLI mATX case (V2)

[Ditlan]

Been following along with this and it looks like such a great case - really very interested in it.

Have you done any noise level testing since the table posted in post#270? I wasn't sure if you have changed your PSU since then.

 

[LukeD]

I haven't done any follow up noise level tests. I'll wait for the new prototype to drop (hopefully the last one) and then eval.

 

[Ditlan]

Great, really looking forward to this - not even sure I need a new build but my my is it tempting 0_0

 

[Forest Cayden]

@LukeD, Will there be support for Wifi & Sound Cards?

 

[HeroXLazer]

@LukeD, Will there be support for Wifi & Sound Cards?

What do you mean by that?

 

[LukeD]

@LukeD, Will there be support for Wifi & Sound Cards?

Sure, you can put a WiFi or sound card instead one of the GPU's.

 

[BirdofPrey]

Seeing as most GPUs exceed the PCIe standard dimensions, any regular PCIe card should fit anywhere a GPU does.

 

[SpringerTheNerd]

Literally signed up so I could follow this. Absolutely stunning. I eagerly await for the chance to snag one if the opportunity arises.

 

[LukeD]

Fantastic ! thank you for the kind words and welcome to the forum. Its a great time for this project so stay tuned

 

[Likai31197]

This case is amazing. I've never been excited about a case design before - this is extremely competitive with modern cases. I personally need a case that is portable like this for moving between locations on a regular basis, where I need the full horsepower I can't get out of my laptop.

What is your plan for this design? Are you still making changes? If so, in what areas do you think you need to improve still?
I would absolutely love to get this, and would pay to have it made through Protocase if you feel it's in a good place right now.

I have a question, however: does the style of fan on the graphics card(s) matter for this case? I noticed the version featured on LTT was a blower design, while my 1080 Ti's are the multifan GIGABYTE variants. I would suspect that this would require modification to the intake on the side to allow for more flow, rather than a single opening for a blower intake. I would also think that this design leaves more heat to flow into the case, rather than directly out the back. What do you think?

Keep it up with this, you're onto something truly amazing here. I can't wait to hopefully own one of these!​

 

[TheLaughingMagi]

Is this case anywhere near ready for sale? Trying to ball park the progress so I can budget accordingly.

 

[powerpuffboysz]

if I were to say use something like zotac 1080 ti mini in sli, would I be able to use the remaining gpu space for 1/2 3.5 inch hdds?

 

[LukeD]

Still making small changes guys.
Optimizing the case for production based on the feedback I got from Linus' video.
Areas where im improving the design are:
- No dedicated USB ports at the front
- All ports have been replaced with 3 ports that are keystone compatible (fully customizable front I/O)
- Radiator mount is integrated into the midplane
- SFX / SFX-L power supply compatibility
- Adding more 2,5" HDD mounting spaces. In total you could fit the case with 6 x 2,5" HDD's.

I'll share more details soon

With regards to the graphics cards. Blower style are definitely better for this design. I'm thinking the case will probably ship with solid panels that way people can take the panels to their local plastic shop and have vents cut out to their liking to support air GPU's. What do you guys think ?

If you were using 1080ti mini's i dont think you would still be able to mount 3,5" disk. There's 6 x 2,5" mounting places though.

 

[LocoMoto]

I think getting vents cut should be standard unless you're really aiming for that niche with customized 1u PSUs

 

[Joshyboy]

I know I already asked this but will you be making this case available in white too

 

[LukeD]

If there is enough demand i could .... ill see if i can get the manufacturer to make a small batch

 

[Cutie DarkFae]

You could try seeing if Aibophobia will let you use their InfinityVents design.

 

[LukeD]

You could try seeing if Aibophobia will let you use their InfinityVents design.

You have a link to this ?

 

[SpringerTheNerd]

I would be totally fine with a solid side panel as long as it's clear.

 

[LukeD]

I was thinking like a smokey clear colour for the side panel