AlexTzone
I design minimalistic – but not boring – PC stuff
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If by front panel you think of the unibody enclosure, then yes!!
Now wouldn’t that be funny
Hey guys, MORE PROTOTYPE!
Another big day - this piece is identical to the previous one but in anodized dark gray. IMHO I couldn't be happier with how it turned out, it's exactly what we had in mind for MJOLNIR I in DARK color. What do you think?
* NOTE: I don't have the best camera so the images have a bit of noise (iPhone 6S+) *
Here's a pic of the two color (STEEL and DARK) next to each other.
I marked the part in blue so that it's easier to understand how it's connected.
The rest of the internal frame will be shipped very soon! We'll update you as soon as anything new turns up (except for screws and washers, not so exciting
Best,
Alex
I am looking forward to this wonderful case.
There is a point to worry about looking at the back panel.
Can connectors be properly inserted into GPU ports?
Since it is a thick back panel, there is a possibility of interfering with the connector unless you take sufficient clearance.
MI-6 case expands the opening of the back panel with a new version.
I hope that no similar problem will occur in this case.
AlexTzone
I design minimalistic – but not boring – PC stuff
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AlexTzone
I design minimalistic – but not boring – PC stuff
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THOR ZONE
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Hey peeps,
@atomicus mentioned that placing the reservoir below the pump (AIO rad below the CPU block) is not optimal, especially if there's air in the system (either due to evaporation of fluid or bad manufacturing). This was initially brought to our attention by Quartz from Overclockers UK, it was also he who suggested below solution:
Now you can ensure the radiator stays above the CPU block by simply flipping the whole internal frame This also switches up the aesthetics for a new fresh look.
Best,
Alex
@atomicus mentioned that placing the reservoir below the pump (AIO rad below the CPU block) is not optimal, especially if there's air in the system (either due to evaporation of fluid or bad manufacturing). This was initially brought to our attention by Quartz from Overclockers UK, it was also he who suggested below solution:
Now you can ensure the radiator stays above the CPU block by simply flipping the whole internal frame
This also switches up the aesthetics for a new fresh look.Best,
Alex
well that sure is nifty!Hey peeps,
@atomicus mentioned that placing the reservoir below the pump (AIO rad below the CPU block) is not optimal, especially if there's air in the system (either due to evaporation of fluid or bad manufacturing). This was initially brought to our attention by Quartz from Overclockers UK, it was also he who suggested below solution:
Now you can ensure the radiator stays above the CPU block by simply flipping the whole internal frame
Best,
Alex
AlexTzone
I design minimalistic – but not boring – PC stuff
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AlexTzone
I design minimalistic – but not boring – PC stuff
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THOR ZONE
Silver Supporter
UPDATE, A BIG ONE!
The part we've all been waiting for is finally here - The Unibody Enclosure / Outer Shell. It feels UNREAL to see it IRL after countless hours spent refining and perfecting it. Big thanks to everybody here for supporting us and providing valuable ideas Hope you guys like how it all turned out, can't wait to see what you can do with this case once it's shipped Now, let's finish the prototype and launch the campaign.
Sorry if the images have a bit of noise in them, I used my iPhone 6S+ camera.
More parts will arrive on Monday, stay tuned. Damn exciting times!! Did the real enclosure meet your expectations?
I spent so much time staring at this part yesterday I think my gf got jealous
Best,
Alex
The part we've all been waiting for is finally here - The Unibody Enclosure / Outer Shell. It feels UNREAL to see it IRL after countless hours spent refining and perfecting it. Big thanks to everybody here for supporting us and providing valuable ideas
Hope you guys like how it all turned out, can't wait to see what you can do with this case once it's shipped Now, let's finish the prototype and launch the campaign.Sorry if the images have a bit of noise in them, I used my iPhone 6S+ camera.
More parts will arrive on Monday, stay tuned. Damn exciting times!! Did the real enclosure meet your expectations?
I spent so much time staring at this part yesterday I think my gf got jealous
Best,
Alex
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Agree. Take a picture of it on your dinner table or something- not a studio lighting scenario. Cuz this does look like a render .
Looking beautiful. But I still cannot swallow the $350 starting price tag.
AlexTzone
I design minimalistic – but not boring – PC stuff
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Thanks a lot, really appreciate it! There are couple of things left to do, but we aim to launch the Kickstarter on 1:st of October.
Alright guys, here is a vid on it. Note: compared to real life this video is to dark and yellow, but I’ll get some more shots soon in different environments
Prices are 299$ for the Standard Edition and 349$ for the RGB Edition. More on the RGB on Monday
At first: Nice design and good progress!
BUT: After experiencing the DAN A4 which is very much the same built-up i see one major issue here: HEAT
The DAN A4 has massively more venting holes. And even in the A4 fast hardware gets very warm. So I don't see this case working toegether with high-end parts.
So for a much higher price I get a better visual appearance but worse temps and therefore much more noise. I don't think this is a great deal.
I think holed side panels are necessary at least.
BUT: After experiencing the DAN A4 which is very much the same built-up i see one major issue here: HEAT
The DAN A4 has massively more venting holes. And even in the A4 fast hardware gets very warm. So I don't see this case working toegether with high-end parts.
So for a much higher price I get a better visual appearance but worse temps and therefore much more noise. I don't think this is a great deal.
I think holed side panels are necessary at least.
AlexTzone
I design minimalistic – but not boring – PC stuff
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What's the import duty % on PC Hardware and computer cases in your country (in Sweden it's 0%) ?. Also, what's the VAT % on PC Hardware and computer cases in your country (in Sweden it's 25%) ?
We’re estimating 5 months post Kickstarter to be one the safe side. Hopefully much much earlier than that (but hey if you get your case early, that’s just a positive bonus). The longest lead time we have received yet was 1 month. Anodizing ~1 month max. Then we have 3 months to spare for packing, shipping and unexpected delays that often occur with new product launches. If we focus, I think it should be very possible to complete this stage in 1-2 months. So let’s count:
[Optimistic] October 2018 + 1 month (Kickstarter campaign) + 1 month (creating parts) + 1 month (anodizing)+ 1 month (packing and shipping) = Februari 2019
[Pessimistic] October 2018 + 1 month (Kickstarter campaign) + 1 month (creating parts) + 1 month (anodizing) + 3 month (packing and shipping) = April 2019
We'll have to do thermal test before concluding anything
Thanks a lot, really glad you like it. It's soon ready for KS!!
What's the import duty % on PC Hardware and computer cases in your country (in Sweden it's 0%) ?. Also, what's the VAT % on PC Hardware and computer cases in your country (in Sweden it's 25%) ?
We'll have to do thermal test before concluding anything
Thanks a lot, really glad you like it. It's soon ready for KS!!
when you do thermal test, please also keep in mind your customers who might be in warmer climates. where the ambient temperature is about 30 degrees c or higher.