Stalled The ]M[ - Versatile: modular SFF casing from console size to much more

[Marwan]

I like that perforation style a lot. I think it looks better than original by quite a bit.

Edit: Also what would the liquid cooling upgrade be? Would it increase any of the dimensions or restrict component sizes?

The water cooling upgrade will be a more flexible approach like an attachment. Will publish the update the soonest possible.

 

[Poblopuablo]

The water cooling upgrade will be a more flexible approach like an attachment. Will publish the update the soonest possible.

Will it be similar to the tallboi/skyscraper approach?

 

[CC Ricers]

I like the new design. It looks like something a big brand would make for an OEM pre-built PC but without the style being too in-your face.

One design critique is that while the side vents have a pattern that repeats itself in the small scale, vertically they are broken up into several larger sections for some reason. The perforations aren't really big so I don't see how those splits needed. Could you make that pattern more seamless?

 

[Marwan]

Will it be similar to the tallboi/skyscraper approach?

Not a skyscraper, since the case has a narrow profile. it will become a more side attachment.

 

[Marwan]

I like the new design. It looks like something a big brand would make for an OEM pre-built PC but without the style being too in-your face.

One design critique is that while the side vents have a pattern that repeats itself in the small scale, vertically they are broken up into several larger sections for some reason. The perforations aren't really big so I don't see how those splits needed. Could you make that pattern more seamless?

Thanks a lot for your comment. the side vents goes along with the front face. it is possible to make it seem-less. I will work on it and see if it looks any good.

 

[Marwan]

this is the water-cooling attachment that i have been working on. it is still in its early stages, but the idea is that:

1. it should be able to hold 2 x 240 mm or 280mm AIO with thickness of ~51 mm.
2. attachable to the case if the user wants to go for more cooling power, or more parts, 3.5 " Hdd or any. or even different GPU orientation/size.
3. the final size after adding the attachment should be about 12 liters.
4. acceptable foot-print. so far the foot-print (will be) 314mm x 119mm.

below is a sketch-up snapshot. as i said it is still in early stages. let me know your thoughts.

 

[dragon50305]

I love the idea of an expandable modular case. My first case was actually the HAF stacker so that concept in an sff form factor is awesome. The render looks good. What would be the final volume with the attachment?

 

[Poblopuablo]

Not a skyscraper, since the case has a narrow profile. it will become a more side attachment.

Don't know if you knew what I meant by "tallboi/skyscraper".

I thought maybe it was a vertical mod.

I like the look of yours tho. I 2nd the question for volume w/ aio attachment.b


Also wouldn't at be an issue with the PSU fan?

 

[Marwan]

I love the idea of an expandable modular case. My first case was actually the HAF stacker so that concept in an sff form factor is awesome. The render looks good. What would be the final volume with the attachment?

Thanks for The encouragement. volume is about 12.2 liters with the AIO attachment.

 

[Marwan]

Don't know if you knew what I meant by "tallboi/skyscraper".

I thought maybe it was a vertical mod.

I like the look of yours tho. I 2nd the question for volume w/ aio attachment.b


Also wouldn't at be an issue with the PSU fan?

My mistake I actually understood what you mentioned but that you might be thinking the attachment is vertical to the case . The total volume with the attachment becomes 12.2 liters.

 

[Marwan]

So what do you guys think?

Seemless perforation (Left side) or separated (Right side)?

 

[Marwan]

Also wouldn't at be an issue with the PSU fan?

the PSU can be flipped to face the other side of the case. I am adding perforation for that scenario. thanks for pinpointing that.

 

[dragon50305]

I think the seamless is the best. It will also be just a tiny bit better for airflow since it has less material. Although that's probably miniscule.

 

[Marwan]

I think the seamless is the best. It will also be just a tiny bit better for airflow since it has less material. Although that's probably miniscule.

Cool thanks a lot.

 

[Marwan]

Hi All,

this an update for the water-cooling extension for the casing. have a look and let know your thoughts.

with the extension:

some side profile shots:

 

[Poblopuablo]

Looks awesome.

Would the fans be in the exhaust config?

 

[Marwan]

Looks awesome.

Would the fans be in the exhaust config?

Thank you.

I think it's possible however there not so much airflow to suck from the casing inside. Push would be better I think.

 

[dragon50305]

Looks really cool. That also looks ripe for making some sort of SFF NAS.

 

[Marwan]

Looks really cool. That also looks ripe for making some sort of SFF NAS.

thanks.

it should be able to occupy 6 3.5 HDD.

 

[rfarmer]

I really liked the design of your case, previous and current, but wasn't really interested due to the low cooler clearance. I have to say this extension changes things completely, really cool concept. Hope you can get decent cooling with available airflow.