The Chimera MachOne: For the pros. Small meets flexible.

[VegetableStu]

THIS IS EXACTLY WHAT I WANT TO DO, LOL

EDIT: dammit, my machine handed over the entire session to the MBP when I use Windows Remote Desktop, LOL ._. I should be looking into display casting

EDIT!!!: Figured it out!!!! NDI Tools!! NDI Scan Converter on source machine, NDI Studio Monitor on monitor machine, set GPU source!!! ALMOST ZERO LATENCY!!!

missing cursor though

 

[Boil]

Has anyone ever tested how the top aluminium panel might interfere with wifi/bluetooth signals from antennas positioned around the I/O pannel?

For production, the top panel will most likely be black tinted tempered glass. Solves the problem of connectivity.

So will we be able to choose either the tempered glass or the aluminum panel?

Maybe an option for a milk white or frosted glass top to pair with black exterior panels...?

And will the glass tops also be held in place by magnets, as the current aluminium one is...?

 

[EdZ]

For you, j0rd, I’ll find a way But we will likely stick to silver and black as standard.

Can I join j0rd in the Beige camp?

 

[BirdofPrey]

Me too, I kinda miss beige boxes holding green circuit boards.

 

[Windfall]

Me too, I kinda miss beige boxes holding green circuit boards.

Agreed. We need moar beige.

And cowbell.

 

[confusis]

+1 for beige

 

[Windfall]

Honestly, the design is minimal enough, it would look good. Do a limited run of beige, autographed by the creators. Sell for $9999.99. I would buy it, because beige. Not actually that much.

And then have asrock make me a green x299 board...

 

[McSpain]

Is the case going to be available in bare or anodized aluminium? I have an idea of re-anodizing it in red with some gold elements/details on the inside...

 

[MarcParis]

I wish luck to this new Mach One!

 

[Boil]

@PlayfulPhoenix @Wahaha360

What is the clearance behind the motherboard when in a Gear Three configuration...?

Wondering if there is enough clearance for using the EKWB M.2 NVMe SSD heatsink on a backside mounted M.2 drive (yet still allow some airflow over / around said heatsink)...?

 

[Wahaha360]

@PlayfulPhoenix @Wahaha360

What is the clearance behind the motherboard when in a Gear Three configuration...?

Wondering if there is enough clearance for using the EKWB M.2 NVMe SSD heatsink on a backside mounted M.2 drive (yet still allow some airflow over / around said heatsink)...?

1 GPU slot.

 

[iksretep]

Congrats on a release, this is a gorgeous looking case. I have two questions;

- can you install two 240mm AIOs? I currently run two 120mm AIOs in my M1 to keep both GPU and CPU cool and quiet, and "maintenance free".

- how does it look with cables plugged in, better yet display port cable? I haven't "met" a very flexible one yet, and since most of them (all?) have the release latch there isn't much room for flex since the plug is long/tall. Would you care to demo/photo with cables plugged to both mobo and GPU?

 

[PlayfulPhoenix]

can you install two 240mm AIOs? I currently run two 120mm AIOs in my M1 to keep both GPU and CPU cool and quiet, and "maintenance free".

It would depend on the ones you pick, but you should be able to!

how does it look with cables plugged in, better yet display port cable? I haven't "met" a very flexible one yet, and since most of them (all?) have the release latch there isn't much room for flex since the plug is long/tall. Would you care to demo/photo with cables plugged to both mobo and GPU?

@Wahaha360 has the prototype so I will have to defer to him for photos. But we intentionally designed the MachOne to have enough clearance for bulky plugs and thick cables, so I think beyond the most egregious examples out there you shouldn't have much trouble.

 

[iksretep]

It would depend on the ones you pick, but you should be able to!

@Wahaha360 has the prototype so I will have to defer to him for photos. But we intentionally designed the MachOne to have enough clearance for bulky plugs and thick cables, so I think beyond the most egregious examples out there you shouldn't have much trouble.

That's very good news for me. Can't wait for more!

 

[Psyclone]

It would depend on the ones you pick, but you should be able to!

Two EK-MLC Phoenix 240 rads is not possible, right?

 

[wovie]

I'm usually a fan of black cases, but that silver is looking sleek!

So I'm in the Gear One camp and my main concern about this would be airflow, specifically to the CPU. It seems like there could potentially be an issue with sufficient intake - the GPU might obstruct front fans, and the bottom fan depends on the height of the standoffs. But of course, the beauty of this case is the options it presents: using a riser to move the GPU out of the way, or simply slapping on an AIO CPU cooler.

 

[prava]

1 GPU slot.

Quick question.

What is the version of the three to pick up if I want to use an oversized graphics card? Currently using a GTX1080 STRIX and that thing is pretty much as big as it gets.

Is said version compatible with a 240mm AIO?

And lastly... WHEN?

 

[Wahaha360]

can you install two 240mm AIOs? I currently run two 120mm AIOs in my M1 to keep both GPU and CPU cool and quiet, and "maintenance free".

For WC both CPU and GPU, Gear 3 (shown at Computex) is really the way to go. A 280x60mm Push Pull will likely perform better than two 240x30mm AIO anyways, and less tubing to deal with.

If we offer dual radiator mounting, it will probably be an upgrade kit.

how does it look with cables plugged in, better yet display port cable? I haven't "met" a very flexible one yet, and since most of them (all?) have the release latch there isn't much room for flex since the plug is long/tall. Would you care to demo/photo with cables plugged to both mobo and GPU?

These photos should help:

 

[Wahaha360]

Two EK-MLC Phoenix 240 rads is not possible, right?

Why not *one EK-MLC Phoenix 240 and a 240x45mm radiator? You really need two pumps in such a small case?

If you really want the extra water pressure, maybe a single DDC like the prototype shown at Computex.

 

[Wahaha360]

I'm usually a fan of black cases, but that silver is looking sleek!

So I'm in the Gear One camp and my main concern about this would be airflow, specifically to the CPU. It seems like there could potentially be an issue with sufficient intake - the GPU might obstruct front fans, and the bottom fan depends on the height of the standoffs. But of course, the beauty of this case is the options it presents: using a riser to move the GPU out of the way, or simply slapping on an AIO CPU cooler.

If you are running *one dual slot GPU in Gear 1, there is 46mm gap between the back of the fan and the GPU shroud. That should be more enough gap to allow for air to flow.

If you are running *two dual slot GPU, I'm inclined to tell people to go for Gear 2 or Gear 3.