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In all seriousness though, unless you're using an ASUS mobo with those "Type-E" connectors, there's not really a "true standardized" header to properly do that as far as I'm aware. I mean this without using a workaround like adapters for the existing 3.0 headers (which won't fully satisfy all the requirements for something like 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C, etc.) of your mobo. Hopefully that changes soon.
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Lol, I saw your username and kind of assumed you'd ask that
I do not plan to include them in near future, I have many reasons for that, but I would like to hear your side of the story, why would you need them?
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Lol, I saw your username and kind of assumed you'd ask that
I do not plan to include them in near future, I have many reasons for that, but I would like to hear your side of the story, why would you need them?
My reasoning is rather simple: I like to use standardized and uniform connectors/cables. USB-C is used by my phone, laptop, DSLRs, external GPU, USB-Sticks, HDD-Dock, etc.. What is your reasoning for not including at least one USB-C port?
Yeah that's the deal, problem is that the front usb on cases doesn't allow most of the features that usb c offers. No high power, no display output, no pcie lanes. It offers exactly the same as the standard usb a 3.0 so it's just the matter of the form of the connector, not additional features. Most mobile phones come with usb c to a cable, and other devices that use usb c to connect to pc are incredibly rare. And the final nail in the coffin is the mbo connectivity, you can either use standard internal usb a connector, but instead of two ports you only get one, or you need to have special e type connector which is still rare. Of and the final point is the cost of such solution, you can't have only usb c, so you have to provide usb a connectors, and add usb c on top of that. And very few people are actually going to use it.
TL;DR - it doesn't offer any benefit over using simple adapter like this one:
Just to confirm, is this the smallest ATX case currently available that supports an expansion card?
I think this case, Cerberus X and Core G3 are the current selection of cases that support ATX boards with full height slots for GPUs. There are probably cases that support ATX and only half-height expansion slots (OEM cases?) but I dont have much knowledge about them.
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There is this:
FC5 Alpha Fanless Chassis | Streacom
But it's just a tad smaller, and it only allows for one slot gpu which is basically useless since you can't watercool in that case, and it also does not allow for internal psu, at least not any standard format.
Do you actually own all what you just listed? To answer your question. This is still quite a niche requirement, that will result in an unwanted higher cost for most others who will not be using it. Which can also be solved by third party solutions that will fit your needs much better, again assuming you own all the above, than just one front USB C port.
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Hi, I have two announcements.
First, I have finished the manual, and you can find it in this link (and also on product page):
Manual
And second, I am going to pick up masks from the clear coating today
First, I have finished the manual, and you can find it in this link (and also on product page):
Manual
And second, I am going to pick up masks from the clear coating today
Thank you for the comments guys, I will make separate manual for the accessories.
Also good news for someone who wants to use TRX40 platform in P-ATX with 120mm AIO (which can cool up to 200w without excessive noise):
www.computerbase.de
Basically you can limit 3960/3970x to 180w without losing much performance. Also this is the TRX40 board which I recommend for this case:
www.asrock.com
Why? Standard ATX size, pci-e slot in a first position allowing for taller gpus like 1080ti and 2070 super mini from zotac or powercolor red dragon 5700xt, and good vrm cooling that will work well with ventilation on the top of the case. Also USB 3.0 internal connector is in a good position and compatible with 120mm radiator. Only problem, just 6 usb-A connectors on the back.
I will post an update for the manufacturing process later today.
Also good news for someone who wants to use TRX40 platform in P-ATX with 120mm AIO (which can cool up to 200w without excessive noise):
Threadripper 3000 mit 180 Watt TDP im Test
Der Threadripper 3970X mit 32 Kernen ist extrem schnell. Daran ändert sich auch nichts, wenn die TDP nur 180 statt 280 Watt beträgt.
www.computerbase.de
Basically you can limit 3960/3970x to 180w without losing much performance. Also this is the TRX40 board which I recommend for this case:
ASRock TRX40 Creator
Supports 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ Threadripper™ Processors; 8 Power Phase Design, 90A Dr. MOS & Power Choke; XXL Aluminum Alloy Heatsink & Heatpipe Design; Supports DDR4 4666+(OC); 4 PCIe 4.0 x16; NVIDIA NVLINK™, 4-Way SLI™, AMD 4-Way CrossFireX™; 8 SATA3, 2 Hyper M.2 (PCIe Gen4 x4), 1 Hyper M.2 (PCIe...
Why? Standard ATX size, pci-e slot in a first position allowing for taller gpus like 1080ti and 2070 super mini from zotac or powercolor red dragon 5700xt, and good vrm cooling that will work well with ventilation on the top of the case. Also USB 3.0 internal connector is in a good position and compatible with 120mm radiator. Only problem, just 6 usb-A connectors on the back.
I will post an update for the manufacturing process later today.
Thank you for the comments guys, I will make separate manual for the accessories.
Also good news for someone who wants to use TRX40 platform in P-ATX with 120mm AIO (which can cool up to 200w without excessive noise):
Threadripper 3000 mit 180 Watt TDP im Test
Der Threadripper 3970X mit 32 Kernen ist extrem schnell. Daran ändert sich auch nichts, wenn die TDP nur 180 statt 280 Watt beträgt.
Basically you can limit 3960/3970x to 180w without losing much performance. Also this is the TRX40 board which I recommend for this case:
ASRock TRX40 Creator
Supports 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen™ Threadripper™ Processors; 8 Power Phase Design, 90A Dr. MOS & Power Choke; XXL Aluminum Alloy Heatsink & Heatpipe Design; Supports DDR4 4666+(OC); 4 PCIe 4.0 x16; NVIDIA NVLINK™, 4-Way SLI™, AMD 4-Way CrossFireX™; 8 SATA3, 2 Hyper M.2 (PCIe Gen4 x4), 1 Hyper M.2 (PCIe...
Why? Standard ATX size, pci-e slot in a first position allowing for taller gpus like 1080ti and 2070 super mini from zotac or powercolor red dragon 5700xt, and good vrm cooling that will work well with ventilation on the top of the case. Also USB 3.0 internal connector is in a good position and compatible with 120mm radiator. Only problem, just 6 usb-A connectors on the back.
I will post an update for the manufacturing process later today.
Good to know. I think it would be possible to cool a 3970X at stock with a custom loop with a single 120x38 rad like the EK CoolStream PE 120 and some low-profile right angle fittings. Unfortunately, there are no pump/block combo units for TR. There was this concept from Alphacool, but never saw the light of day sadly.
Unless it's possible to fit the smallest pump you could find somewhere in the case, but I doubt it.
Other than that, what about something like the Zalman LQ320, which I'm currently using -- 120x38 rad, rated for 340W TDP, uses standard Asetek mounting and has swivel fittings at the CPU end, but no swivel fittings at the rad, would that fit?
