Prototype [Scratch Build]Project REAL CUBE (Back online, V3.0 soon)

[jeshikat]

Ah nice, I think I see the basics of the design.

Are you going to use a metal motherboard tray or will everything be wood?

 

[Minefoxi]

Everything wood because it's easy to work with and doesn't cost as much.
Is there a problem with wood I dodn't think of?

 

[jeshikat]

It's just more difficult to get the cutouts and standoff holes correct is the issue. Most people just buy a tray or cut one off a case and build around it.

How will the video card be screwed to the case if it's all wood?

 

[Minefoxi]

This was quite a bit of inspiration: Project Addison
There the GPU is also just screwed in somehow and I'll try to come up with something similar

 

[jeshikat]

Ok, something like that should work.

 

[Phuncz]

Screws are so 1998, wood pins to secure a PCIe card is the way to go !

Go 100% eco-friendly ! #nomoremetal

 

[Minefoxi]

Screws are so 1998, wood pins to secure a PCIe card is the way to go !

Go 100% eco-friendly ! #nomoremetal

Thank you so much for that cunning idea!
I totally agree that this is the one and only way to go!

 

[Minefoxi]

Tell me what you think

With...

...or without things in the front panel? Let me know, please.

 

[jeshikat]

Would you move the button to the back or something if you do the clean front?

It's less convenient without the front IO but I think it'd be neat with the clean front so it's not so obvious that it's a computer hiding in there.

 

[jØrd]

placement aside, with. front panel connectors are useful

 

[Phuncz]

Yeah, I agree with j0rd. But it may be my lazy ass talkin'.

 

[Minefoxi]

The GREAT UNVEILING VIDEO is here!
With more details and first renderings

Spoiler: More Renderings

Rear view:

Top View with grill and ODD Slot:

General Theme:

Grills for outlet and PSU intake:

 

[Phuncz]

(Your pictures don't work)

Nice concept, I'm anxious to see what the result will be ! You seem to have a lot of space for CPU cooling, have you looked into which large coolers might fit ?

 

[jeshikat]

Looks great! So did you decide to go for the clean front then?

 

[Minefoxi]

New (Your pictures don't work)

In which way? And thanks for your feedback!

Looks great! So did you decide to go for the clean front then?

I'm still not sure and thanks for your feedback, too!

 

[Phuncz]

In which way? And thanks for your feedback!

I see now that it was an error on my part, host was being blocked.

 

[iFreilicht]

Exciting to see the renders! I like the idea of putting form over function somewhat and then see how you can fit everything inside. The case itself looks really good, I like wood as a material as well.

One piece of criticism, though: Your voice-over voice sounds extremely bored. It would highly improve the quality of your videos if you could try to sound a bit more exited, at least in my opinion.
Other than that, it's nice to have a video that explains your thoughts and maybe progress in the future instead of having to read a wall text.

 

[Minefoxi]

Your voice-over voice sounds extremely bored.

Really? I tried to do good but I know that's a problem of me. But I'm working on it and thanks for your positive feedback!

 

[QinX]

Just spotted this.
Of course it can't house the hardware you are aiming for.
But definitely a REAL CUBE at 12x12x12

EDIT:
Wow what is this magical forum? it automatically converted the kickstarter url to a that quick overview image.

 

[jeshikat]

Wow what is this magical forum? it automatically converted the kickstarter url to a that quick overview image.

I'm debating the Kickstarter integration because the card takes up much more space than just a plain link.