Prototype Project Orthrus - Smallest SLI mATX case (V2)
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Yep, soldered 2 together. A bit of a messy process but it can be done.
I've approached two places to get custom SLI cables made but they both shied away.
I need to keep looking or wait for Lian Li to offer them for sale, since they are coming out with a case with a very similar layout to mine.
I've approached two places to get custom SLI cables made but they both shied away.
I need to keep looking or wait for Lian Li to offer them for sale, since they are coming out with a case with a very similar layout to mine.
You need 2 SLI cables.
Cut off the connector on each end of each cable.
Desolder the pins left over from the SLI plastic connector (probably the most time consuming part) (do this for each cable)
Heat up the end of the SLI cable so you can separate the ribbon from the clear PCB. (do this for each cable)
Line up the cables and solder through.
I think I have some pictures. If not, I'll be making some in the next few days. I'll take pics of the process.
Cut off the connector on each end of each cable.
Desolder the pins left over from the SLI plastic connector (probably the most time consuming part) (do this for each cable)
Heat up the end of the SLI cable so you can separate the ribbon from the clear PCB. (do this for each cable)
Line up the cables and solder through.
I think I have some pictures. If not, I'll be making some in the next few days. I'll take pics of the process.
That was a BIT*H to desolder ! Don't want to do that more than once ..... or twice 
hahaha
hahaha
That was a BIT*H to desolder ! Don't want to do that more than once ..... or twice
That looks like a bitch to do without a Pace/MicroMin kit!
Well normally they are not supposed to be removed lol..That was a BIT*H to desolder ! Don't want to do that more than once ..... or twice
Since when do we do anything NORMAL on this site ? hahaha
hahaha
Since when do we do anything NORMAL on this site ?
"It requires desoldering 20 cables inside the PSU, grinding off a heatpipe and part of the fin stack on the GPU, milling out a groove in the case frame, and designing a custom bracket for the CPU cooler, but look! I saved 0.5L of space!"
Do you mean we are all'crazy lol...Since when do we do anything NORMAL on this site ?
Hahaha that's right Aibohphobia I'd do a lot more to save even 100 ml hahahaha
and yes it is a crazy obsession
I'd do a lot more to save even 100 ml hahahahaand yes it is a crazy obsession
I figured you had this line of thought going already; I just could not find where you had mentioned it. Otherwise buyers would be left on their own to find SLI cables that would work. Hopefully you can find a place to get custom cables. Have you asked ModDIY? They may be able to help.
I haven't asked those guys. I will though. Thanks for the heads up.
I've asked a few companies that produce flexible cables. I can't remember the name exactly but these cables have a specific name.
ModDIY will be on my list to ask
Especially that I have ordered a ton of stuff from them to pull off the 1st project
I've asked a few companies that produce flexible cables. I can't remember the name exactly but these cables have a specific name.
ModDIY will be on my list to ask
Especially that I have ordered a ton of stuff from them to pull off the 1st project
I was just testing the power supply if i cabled it correctly.... and I couldn't help but run a few tests
Forgive me about the picture quality ... the photos were taken with a potato
P.S. And when i say "With Case" it also obviously means with my makeshift SLI cables and PCI risers
Forgive me about the picture quality ... the photos were taken with a potato
P.S. And when i say "With Case" it also obviously means with my makeshift SLI cables and PCI risers
I feel like Vega would be the perfect candidate for this case because of the integrated XFire.I was just testing the power supply if i cabled it correctly.... and I couldn't help but run a few tests
Forgive me about the picture quality ... the photos were taken with a potato
P.S. And when i say "With Case" it also obviously means with my makeshift SLI cables and PCI risers
Still, they are custom. But, if you do sell this, include a custom SLI cable. Some people don't want to go through the pain.It would. Would love to test it in there if AMD helps me out
However, the SLI cables are now nicely hidden
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