Completed SFFtime presents: P-ATX v2 - 10 L case with improved ATX, AIO and 3-slot support!

[riba2233]

Read the First post as well as the rest of the thread and I gotta say I'm super impressed. it is so much more refined. I totally understand being worried about shipping acrylic sheets but as long as there is an easy way to mount it I have no issue with doing it myself! on the original there wasn't a good way to mount up anything other than the panel that came with it

consider me sold already! I'm excited to retire my v1 and make it my new server chassis. I have been looking for a small form factor atx server chassis and it has been right in front of my face the whole time haha

Yes, now there is a really easy way to mount them, with or without spacers.

 

[riba2233]

Riveting is done, I have assembled 10 cases so far, and continuing tomorrow after I receive some more flanged nuts. Others are 90% assebled, and I'm still waiting on risers and m3 screws. And I need to solder the power button PCB-s.

 

[tajmahal]

The V2 case is looking great so far! Can't wait for the N-ATX to arrive after this.

(Though I preferred having the USB ports and power button at the front instead of at the side and bottom, I have to admit.)

Will this version (and the N-ATX as well) still be able to operate in landscape/desktop orientation?

 

[riba2233]

The V2 case is looking great so far! Can't wait for the N-ATX to arrive after this.

(Though I preferred having the USB ports and power button at the front instead of at the side and bottom, I have to admit.)

Will this version (and the N-ATX as well) still be able to operate in landscape/desktop orientation?

Thank you ?

Of course, it has both cpu and gpu pulling air from the same side so no problem at all. If you are using AIO for cpu you can just raise it 1 cm from the floor and that's it.



Continuing with assembly, this looks a bit more like a case :

 

[Moongata]

For the white version of the case, will the entire case be painted white or just the mask (like the V1)?

 

[riba2233]

For the white version of the case, will the entire case be painted white or just the mask (like the V1)?

Yes, the whole case will be white! Is that ok? I think that will look a bit better.

 

[riba2233]

Risers came today ?

 

[duynguyenle]

Nice, looks like the ribbon retention strips on these is held down with nuts/screws instead of rivets, which was one of the weak points on the V1 ribbons. These new risers should be much more robust!

 

[Intrepid_Cosmonaut]

Risers came today ?

Nice, that riser looks much more sturdy.

 

[riba2233]

Yes, these should be much better in every way

 

[Jerdz]

Hi, can this fit ATX + 2.5 or 2.7 slot card (2 slot but gpu shroud is thick)?

Thanks!

 

[riba2233]

Hi, can this fit ATX + 2.5 or 2.7 slot card (2 slot but gpu shroud is thick)?

Thanks!

Hi, this one can't, but I am working on a model (N-ATX) that will support atx board with full 3-slot gpu. I will make it after this batch of P-ATX

 

[Intrepid_Cosmonaut]

Hi, this one can't, but I am working on a model (N-ATX) that will support atx board with full 3-slot gpu. I will make it after this batch of P-ATX

I am more a P-ATX guy, but i honestly think you will sell a shitload of the N-ATX to big boi case down-sizers. I also feel the taller air cooler support + long triple slot GPU will be a popular combo.

 

[riba2233]

I am more a P-ATX guy, but i honestly think you will sell a shitload of the N-ATX to big boi case down-sizers. I also feel the taller air cooler support + long triple slot GPU will be a popular combo.

Yes, it will be perfect for downsizing with ATX mbo and psu support

 

[Intrepid_Cosmonaut]

@riba2233 Given the slightly larger dimensions of the V2 will there be any issues around tube length using the 92mm AIO with an ITX motherboard?

 

[riba2233]

@riba2233 Given the slightly larger dimensions of the V2 will there be any issues around tube length using the 92mm AIO with an ITX motherboard?

Not at all, the length of the case is the same, it's only a bit wider.

However, that extra width makes installing 120mm AIO's much easier.

 

[riba2233]

I have moved over my current build (with temporary gpu, vega 64 died and it's on RMA) to this new prototype, here are a few pictures:

Little bit of behind the scenes:

Link to whole album, with few more pictures:

 

[Intrepid_Cosmonaut]

Looking good, the new venting pattern and more matt finish powder-coat really do look great now i have seen them in a few more lighting environments in your recent photos.

Can you share a photo of the new bottom mounted power button setup when you have a chance?

 

[mr.squishy]

Extremely sharp build Riba, looks awesome. I was also unaware that the B450-E had an open spot for a wifi card, that's pretty neat. Weird that the IO shield doesn't have cutouts for the antenna though.

 

[riba2233]

Looking good, the new venting pattern and more matt finish powder-coat really do look great now i have seen them in a few more lighting environments in your recent photos.

Can you share a photo of the new bottom mounted power button setup when you have a chance?

Thanks! Here you go, took a picture of it:

It has a really satisfying click.

Extremely sharp build Riba, looks awesome. I was also unaware that the B450-E had an open spot for a wifi card, that's pretty neat. Weird that the IO shield doesn't have cutouts for the antenna though.

Ty, glad you like it!

Yes, B450-E is seriously underrated board. It actually comes with m.2 wifi card, and pci bracket for mounting antennas.