Production SFFtime presents: MNLT - elegant vertical air tunnel case with excellent air cooling support and no riser

[Gmoney]

Yeah I forgot to mention that I anticipated that and ordered a 2 pin power cable extension on Amazon before the case arrived for that very reason.

There is no way to plug that tiny thing in once the case is partially inserted into the shell and if done out of the case miraculously, you need a army to fumble the tray and top together. It's one of the things that 100% needs to change along with how the top 200mm fan shelf is supported on one side in its current state (with a brass stand off).

 

[r3dacted]

Got my MNLT up and running (had to track down a stock AMD backplate after years of aftermarket backplate shenanigans for lower-profile coolers)

I'm using an ASUS x470i with a 2600x cooled with the D15S. GPU is a 3080ti FTW. Fans wise I have the A20 up top, a ML140 Elite as intake and the D15S stock fan.

No issues with fitment, though as previously stated the fitment btw the D15S in the config that works for this case and the GPU is TIGHT, a backplate is pretty much a necessity. The IO shield was a bit fiddly and this was the one time I've ever been glad to have a non-integrated IO shield.

The 24 pin really doesn't have a lot of space, glad my J-Hack order got in soon enough to do this build.

Temps are great, though I can see that the GPU is exhaust-limited as has been noted by others. Would definitely be interested in a less-restrictive top panel (really not concerned about things falling into the blades), though I'm not sure how much less restrictive you can go before the durability of the panel is compromised. I love the hidden power button!

 

[AlexKravKing]

@Gmoney and @r3dacted Thanks for sharing your experience. How are the noise levels? Am curious given the case's wind tunnel approach vs more standard layouts.

 

[r3dacted]

Noise levels depend on fans/fan curve mostly, but the way I have it set, it's completely inaudible in my office up to 40% for my case fans, which only really spin up more in GPU-intensive settings since GPU temps are exhaust-limited more than anything. GPU fans are annoying as in any other case but with my undervolt temps don't get too crazy.

As far as subjective noise quality, I actually am way more comfortable letting the case fans ramp up in this case than previously in my air-cooled formD T1, as the larger fans have a more low-pitched wind-like quality that is more pleasant to me than 92/120mm fans. Your mileage may vary though.

 

[AlexKravKing]

Noise levels depend on fans/fan curve mostly, but the way I have it set, it's completely inaudible in my office up to 40% for my case fans, which only really spin up more in GPU-intensive settings since GPU temps are exhaust-limited more than anything. GPU fans are annoying as in any other case but with my undervolt temps don't get too crazy.

As far as subjective noise quality, I actually am way more comfortable letting the case fans ramp up in this case than previously in my air-cooled formD T1, as the larger fans have a more low-pitched wind-like quality that is more pleasant to me than 92/120mm fans. Your mileage may vary though.

Good to know. Thanks.

 

[riba2233]

There is one (barely) B-stock unit in the shop if someone is interested.

 

[DefiantFractal]

Just want to chime in hoping that @riba2233 makes a mk2 revision of this case and releases it. This ticks all the boxes for me, dream case material.

 

[riba2233]

Just want to chime in hoping that @riba2233 makes a mk2 revision of this case and releases it. This ticks all the boxes for me, dream case material.

Hi, don't worry, it will happen, just not very soon.

 

[Svarthol Stjoernuson]

I agree with what Defiant said. This is my dream case, but I can't find a high enough wattage PSU to fit it. If it could accompany 2.5 cm more in length than I'd have no problem, but looking at where the 24-pin is, I doubt it.

 

[riba2233]

I agree with what Defiant said. This is my dream case, but I can't find a high enough wattage PSU to fit it. If it could accompany 2.5 cm more in length than I'd have no problem, but looking at where the 24-pin is, I doubt it.

Coolermaster will soon release 1100 and 1300W SFX psus, they should fit And 4090 FE will also fit even with a 200mm fan on top so yeah

 

[Spartoi]

I would also like to see a slightly wider and taller update in the revision to accommodate 4-slot cards (or side fans). I know sffpc case makers have a desire to make cases under 20L but going slightly above 20L can massively increase case compatibility and cooling performance and is worth the trade off imo. I wonder how many buyers really care if a case is sub 20L or just a small case with good cooling that can fit big hardware (I'm the latter personally).

 

[riba2233]

I would also like to see a slightly wider and taller update in the revision to accommodate 4-slot cards (or side fans). I know sffpc case makers have a desire to make cases under 20L but going slightly above 20L can massively increase case compatibility and cooling performance and is worth the trade off imo. I wonder how many buyers really care if a case is sub 20L or just a small case with good cooling that can fit big hardware (I'm the latter personally).

Thanks for the suggestion

 

[MrNomNom]

I just found out about this case and it's a dream case for me too! Hopefully, restock or whenever MK2 (probably years) I don't mind waiting!

 

[Dastrangle]

I just noticed this case is listed as "COMING SOON" on the website for $199.
exciting

https://www.sfftime.com/product-page/mnlt

@riba2233 Is this for real? and i'm interested to know what improvements or changes have been made

 

[riba2233]

I just noticed this case is listed as "COMING SOON" on the website for $199.
exciting

https://www.sfftime.com/product-page/mnlt

@riba2233 Is this for real? and i'm interested to know what improvements or changes have been made

haha that is the old link that is not active on the website anymore lol, so it is not relevant, sorry!

 

[riba2233]

Hi everyone, good news, 2nd batch of MNLT cases is out and ready to be shipped! https://www.sfftime.com/product-page/mnlt

I have made some small revisions to address some user experience feedback and further simplify the building process. They are:

1. Increased clearance in the mbo IO corner, with added tabs so that you can break off a piece of the chassis to fit motherboards that break the atx standard like some Asus ones. I would still recommend using boards that don't do that however.

2. Revised GPU mounting at the PCIe bracket, not uses the same system as new P-ATX and N-ATX cases. This means is takes a bit more work to install the GPU itself, but now you can remove or install your GPU without sliding the chassis out of the shield, now you can only remove the rear panel to access your GPU.

3. Fans switched from P14 silent to regular P14, also they are shipped with rotor fixed to the frame so they don't fall out during shipping.

4. Added some 3D printed spacers on the top fan bracket so it centers better in the shield, and slightly improved top cover fitment (PCTG material).

I also had to increase the price a bit, everything went up since the first batch and these require a lot of manual assembly.

Compatibility has stayed the same, and batch size is small since I can't make a lot of these at once.

If you have any other questions, please ask, thanks for reading!

 

[Exagon]

Just make sure I understand correctly, I can switch the top fan to a 200mm so it also covers the gpu part?

 

[Exagon]

Just make sure I understand correctly, I can switch the top fan to a 200mm so it also covers the gpu part?

Cant seem to edit, but if I'm fine with a 310 ish gpu length would'nt the 200mm fan help exhaust gpu even with the top on?

 

[riba2233]

Cant seem to edit, but if I'm fine with a 310 ish gpu length would'nt the 200mm fan help exhaust gpu even with the top on?

Yes, 200mm top fan is preferred option and the case was designed around it

 

[hrh_ginsterbusch]

I'd just replace the P14 with the P14 max

cu, w0lf.