Completed Project PURE: 3L APU case, MEANWELL Support

[CC Ricers]

Interesting choice of moving the Meanwell to the opposite side for the next prototype. Does this make it easier to install SSD's?

An all satin black version would look nice. I'm also more curious about the XL version since I have attempted making a small case with an LP card but never got it into production.

 

[Thehack]

Interesting choice of moving the Meanwell to the opposite side for the next prototype. Does this make it easier to install SSD's?

An all satin black version would look nice. I'm also more curious about the XL version since I have attempted making a small case with an LP card but never got it into production.

This so you can install the meanwell with the bottom unvented side facing outwards.

The xl version would be simply just expanded enough to fit a LP gpu and an internal psu. It should be able to fit a 400W meanwell so you can really go ham on the cpu performance.

It is quite surprising no one designed and produced an LP chassis in the last couple years.

 

[Thehack]

Been looking for a low run fabricator. :/

Have these chaps make some dust filters for those that want them!

https://www.demcifilter.com/

I'll certainly look into it once I get my production run.

For now if you can fit a 140mm filter on it to keep the intake clean.

 

[Windfall]

This so you can install the meanwell with the bottom unvented side facing outwards.

The xl version would be simply just expanded enough to fit a LP gpu and an internal psu. It should be able to fit a 400W meanwell so you can really go ham on the cpu performance.

It is quite surprising no one designed and produced an LP chassis in the last couple years.

Mainly because those that know how (like me for example, I was going to make one) don't want to steal @Lone's IP....
Maybe I should have asked.

 

[CC Ricers]

Other than Lone Industries I haven't seen other LP cases around here. But I don't know if @Thehack's case will orient the LP card sideways with a riser cable, or plugged in directly to the mobo like the Lone cases.

 

[Thehack]

Mainly because those that know how (like me for example, I was going to make one) don't want to steal @Lone's IP....
Maybe I should have asked.

As long as you're using a distinct design that's your own, I don't see the problem.

Mine will plug directly in the mobo, with a horizontal layout just like the PURE. This should allow me to meet price target. The L4 uses 3 panels which allows it to be set vertically and have good aesthetics. Mine is simpler and just uses 2 panels.

 

[geigster]

any expected release date or prices?

 

[Thehack]

any expected release date or prices?

Expected ship date is Jan 2019 and price target is $70 before shipping.

 

[Samsquamptch]

Can’t wait to throw my 2400g and l9a in this puppy

 

[smitty2k1]

Will this fit a Wraith Stealth cooler with the shroud removed?

 

[Thehack]

Will this fit a Wraith Stealth cooler with the shroud removed?

Yes. Should fit no problem without the shroud.

 

[shokwaav]

Any updates? Looking to start buying the parts I'll need.

 

[Thehack]

Any updates? Looking to start buying the parts I'll need.

Prototype 2 is on the way. After I confirm the changes are good I can submit a small batch order. Manufacturing and shipping will take about 4 weeks, assuming there's no issue there.

Also, it is in matte black. The semi-matte finish looks great but I also wanted to see how good this company's matte black is and you guys can decide the final finish.

 

[smitty2k1]

Any chance you can leave some space in the Pure XL to mount low profile 80mm fans (noiseblocker) next to the pcie slots so that low profile GPUs can get acceptable cooling?

 

[Thehack]

Yes. That sounds very doable.

 

[cleveland]

It is quite surprising no one designed and produced an LP chassis in the last couple years.

My thoughts exactly.

 

[Thehack]

All right guys. I got the next prototype. It is very close to final.

Let me know how you feel about the matte finish here.

Notice the wired Meanwel AC-DC. Wiring kits will be readily available and stocked at time of release.

 

[Windfall]

All right guys. I got the next prototype. It is very close to final.

Let me know how you feel about the matte finish here.

Notice the wired Meanwel AC-DC. Wiring kits will be readily available and stocked at time of release.

Maybe make the pictures a bit brighter? It's hard to see, but looks good!

 

[shokwaav]

I think I prefer the semi-matte. The matte appears a bit too dull looking.

How much do the fingerprints show on the semi-matte. It doesn't appear to be much of a fingerprint magnet in the first place.

Will we get to choose between different fronts?

 

[Thehack]

I think I prefer the semi-matte. The matte appears a bit too dull looking.

How much do the fingerprints show on the semi-matte. It doesn't appear to be much of a fingerprint magnet in the first place.

Will we get to choose between different fronts?

Fingerprint wise it shows oil marks mostly. It is not as bad as black anodized like dancase.

It seems most people find the semi-matte finish more interesting, but I wanted to see how it looks with full matte.

For the panda type, it is really hard to get a perfect powder coated front. There are 4-5 tiny specks of black that appears. It may be available if buyers are wiling to be okay with that.