Yes but that's on the very large side of SFF. The Ghost with a large tophat is just 11litres...
A 240 mm radiator would be perfectly fine IMO. No need to make it excessively large just to accommodate a 280 mm one.
The Chimera MachOne: For the pros. Small meets flexible.
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Yes but that's on the very large side of SFF. The Ghost with a large tophat is just 11litres...
A 240 mm radiator would be perfectly fine IMO. No need to make it excessively large just to accommodate a 280 mm one.
Unless you want the cables exposed at the top (which is pretty unsightly), the case needs 60-70mm of extra height for a chamber to contain them. See the FT03-mini as an example:
It's actually based on the same chassis as the SG05, but where that case is 276mm deep and 10.8L, the FT03-mini is 397mm tall and 17.6L. Part of that extra 120mm of height is clearance at the bottom for air intake, but most of it is the cable chamber at the top.
Come on, you know size/dimensions aren't everything on a case. Comparing just "what fits" or "X liters" is very superficial.
Aesthetics is also part of the case. I see the ghost is super optimized for efficient use of internal space, but the looks is a huge part of what makes these products interesting. I, for example, don't think would ever buy a Ghost, because its appearance is unappealing to me (I might buy a Cerberus in the near future though hehe).
Yes it is. And size really plays a big part in that! Why can't the Chimera MachOne Mini be just as optimized with internal space as the Ghost? They are designing this case from scratch after all... It's possible to house a mATX motherboard in a 13litre case so it either comes down to 1) lack of imagination or 2) laziness for why the MachOne can't be made smaller than 18.5litre. Chimera have said that they are going to now split case into mITX and ATX, so now would be the perfect time to try and shrink the mITX version to as small as possible while still being functional. If they will keep it at 18.5litre then they may as well just make it also accommodate an mATX motherboard.
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OP has said there will be two versions. An ATX and an ITX. Either way, OP is busy with the Sidearm T1 currently, so I would guess it will take some time for this project to continue.
Totally agree. And to me, nothing cheaper looking than brushed aluminum. Reminds me of the stream about the new NFC apu case: there are premium brushed anodized aluminum panels and also cheaper powder coated pieces, and everyone preferred the powder coated pieces, regardless of price. Ghost S1 looks great for its sandblasted finish.
I'm really looking forward to the ITX version. I think this case will be a full loop sff dream.
Does these case support mini-dtx?
ROF Crosshairs VIII Impact is mini-dtx motherboard if it come out yet?
ROF Crosshairs VIII Impact is mini-dtx motherboard if it come out yet?
The reason I split the design into two, one being for ITX was for upcoming mini-DTX.
From Buildzoid: mATX mobo form factor feels abandoned.
This is why I had to split the case into mITX/mDTX and ATX.
Then I am waiting to buy one but i will start buying computer parts one by one next year. Please make it happen soon!
Cannot wait for the ITX version. It'll be an instant buy from me, as long as there's placement for 4 NF A12x25 fans. (I want balanced airflow at whisper quiet noise levels)
Can't wait to see concepts of the ATX design. An HD-Plex 800w based ATX case would be interesting to consider, though very niche.
But perfect if you’re looking to build an ultra compact multi GPU workstation
There is not much point to an ATX PSU anymore, in any computer -- when you have 750W SFX Platinum fully modular PSU available for under $200, unless you somehow need more than 750W for your system, it's completely moot to wish for an ATX PSU...
And if you need more power, there is the 1kW Platinum-rated SFX-L PSU from Silverstone...?
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