Prototype SF-ATX Aluminum mainstream case (CX2 update)

[Wahaha360]

2021-12-01: Discord Server​

We also opened a Discord Server because it's a better format for speedier feedback. So come and say hello.

2021-08-12: still WIP​

The horn are *removable, trying to get magnets working.


TLDR, I want to do more CNC products, b/c it's newish for me and that's what gets me excited. Most cases on the market use sheetmetal (thin metal sheets bent into shape). However, as an enthusiasts, CNC is more cool imo, also much harder to come down in price, but solving problems is exciting for me.

Here are the latest thoughts:
- Targeting $80 to $120
- Mainstream availability
- ATX mobo support, XLATX (TR40X) support *maybe
- Dual 280mm radiator support
- 165mm Air cooler support
- support SFX, SFX-L and ATX PSU up to 200mm
- 22-26L, undecided on support TR40X & SSI-EEB mobo support
- ETA this year.

 

[VegetableStu]

not sure if it's too early to ask for specifics (in terms of physical plans), but definitely keeping an eye out on this

 

[Myk]

Purpose: Place holder for those asking me to give an update to CX2​

TLDR, I want to do more CNC products, b/c it's newish for me and that's what gets me excited.

Most cases on the market uses a process involving sheetmetal. However, as an enthusiasts, CNC is more cool imo, much harder to come down in price, but solving problems is exciting for me.

Here are the latest thoughts:
- Targeting $80 to $120
- Mainstream availability
- ATX mobo support, XLATX (TR40X) support *maybe
- Dual 280mm radiator support
- 165mm Air cooler support
- 22-26L, undecided on support TR40X support
- ETA this year.

I think to build a really premium high quality product you will need a price range of at least $200 - $300.

 

[Wahaha360]

I think to build a really premium high quality product you will need a price range of at least $200 - $300.

I've done the $200-$300 cases.

The new challenge is decent quality below $150. That's the new hard thing to do for me, so that's exciting.

 

[Mykyta]

I want to thank you for your work and dedication from the entire community and I really wish you luck. Hopefully we will see the product this year (fingers crossed).
I personally ready to pay $200 as top quality for me is paramount and another +-$50 will not make a significant difference at all.

 

[teodoro]

Toss in ATX psu support (even if it requires a liquid cpu cooler like the Cerberus) and I think the case will attract a lot more of the “main stream” audience.

mostly I’m pleased to see a creator with your brand/reputation embrace sff cases as a space-optimization focused challenge rather than a marketed-volume-minimization game. volume can be a useful quick reference but it’d be nice for the community to move away from this notion of a 20 L cutoff.

 

[Wahaha360]

Toss in ATX psu support (even if it requires a liquid cpu cooler like the Cerberus) and I think the case will attract a lot more of the “main stream” audience. mostly I’m pleased to see a creator with your brand/reputation embrace sff cases as a space-optimization focused challenge rather than a marketed-volume-minimization game. volume can be a useful quick reference but it’d be nice for the community to move away from this notion of a 20 L cutoff.

Already supports ATX Power Supply up to 200mm deep

 

[Winson]

I've been waiting for CX2 so long since I watched the review on Optimum Tech...great to see the project restarted

It looks like not many ppl are focusing on the compact ATX cases

 

[Kundahli]

So is this an updated CX2 or a newly designed case?

 

[Wahaha360]

So is this an updated CX2 or a newly designed case?

same layout and features as CX2, but added more features.

build quality significantly better.

 

[Kundahli]

Looking forward to the reveal!

 

[robojim]

will it also work well as a super mATX case too?

 

[Design by ME]

Looking really forward to the reveal.

 

[Alur]

Wahaha you are such a tease, can't wait.

 

[SirJack]

Color me interested!

 

[Fullereneshift]

Very interested! I've had my eye on the CX2 ever since the concept was unveiled here last year so it's good to have some confirmation that that project isn't abandoned.

Is this going to be under the FormD brand since it is using CNC or is it going to be another spin-off since you are targeting mainstream channels?

 

[Wahaha360]

Very interested! I've had my eye on the CX2 ever since the concept was unveiled here last year so it's good to have some confirmation that that project isn't abandoned.

Is this going to be under the FormD brand since it is using CNC or is it going to be another spin-off since you are targeting mainstream channels?

FormD resources and team is overwhelmed atm with T1.

Probably NCASE x *new indie brand as a collaboration project.

 

[gintasr]

Can’t wait for this!

 

[Fitchew]

Pretty interesting. Is there any new info?

 

[PiXeLFehLeR]

Super interested, hoping it will be on the smaller side.