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New Dimensions? What dimensions are you considering? Slightly wider and taller? I know you were tossing around the idea of minor changes to the dimensions earlier in this thread. I agree you shouldn't change the dimensions too much and only to facilitate more flexibility.


Flex. It's really great to see the concept of removable flex panel. But why not just extend that panel the entire width from back to front? That would provide more flexibility and access to ventilation whether one is water cooling or air cooling. And you could gain even more flexibility by dividing a full-width flex panel in half (say separated by a single strut) so you'd have 2 flex panels.


On vertical height, remember I was able to fit a 280 radiator, so sizing for 2 x 140mm fans would be optimal instead of only considering the height of 120mm. While we're at it, how about a flex panel for the PSU, as well, or at least some hex ventilation in that area (kinda joking, but also kinda not joking, too). Yes, those vents for a single 120mm AIO rad are useful, but that ventilation area would still be functional if a full-width flex panel covers that space. Can 2 types of flex panels be sold separately? Both solid and hex?


Hex. The smaller hex pattern looks good. No complaints.


Solid front? I'm against this because it precludes one configuration I almost went with—mounting a small radiator. The existence of hex vents below the power button can provide cooling for a small radiator such as Alphacool's NexXxos XT45 Full 50mm x 2 or 40mm. This is literally the only place in the case that could fit one of these.


Alphacool NexXxos XT45 Full Copper Radiator 100, 50mm x 2, Dual Fan


Alphacool NexXxos XT45 Full Copper Radiator 120, 40mm x 3, Triple Fan


Power Button. I'm fine with it being central on the front panel. Since it's moved there, can't you move the PSU more toward the top of the case? That could free up a bit of room in the center for cable management (PSU cables and the power button itself, as well as more space to route the 2 tubes of an AIO or 1 or 2 custom loop lines).


USB Access. You could also squeeze in 1 or 2 Type A ports at the very top facing front or even facing left or right in that front corner. I'm fine with any USB or none. I'm thinking the majority of people, however, want some sort of satellite USB location.