One could have an S-TopHat in the bottom with IOs and any Tophat in the top.
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Prototype The world most flexible SFF case? LOUQE Ghost S1
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One could have an S-TopHat in the bottom with IOs and any Tophat in the top.
Having "expandable" TopHats for ports and stuff, would make it the most modular case in the SFF category. Great idea for future upgrade path, if suddenly VR gets a whole lot better and much cheaper, BUM VR-module.
you forgot the secondary power switch, RGB LED controller, fan controller, and cup holder. Get your head in the game, man.
I'm not saying add all of those ridiculous things you list. Having HDMI-passthrough and maybe some USB ports (type-c and type-a) at the front of a VR-module seems like a solid idea...
We have concluded we are pretty happy with the current design in theory, there are some different opinions regarding the power button and the I/O that will be discussed and evaluated when we get the physical prototype. In practice the design remains to be tested.
We have been told the prototype will be here in Stockholm on Wednesday next week, then all the tests will be performed - both mechanical and performance tests.
What would you all like to see in the test reports, noise, temps, different configurations etc.? Are there specific stress test software that make more sense to use? 3D-mark?
Nice to hear the prototype is close. A test report, with a high wattage system, including noise and temps would be fantastic. If a high end system is cooled properly with respectable noise then anything will work beautifully. Keep up the good work.
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First of all, I love what you've been doing with the case so far, I'll back it day one once it's up for funding/preorder again.
I've fallen in love with the design first time I saw it, but feel a bit disappointed with the recent change with the placement of the power button, it really takes away the special, super clean, timeless look of the case for me, and it kind of looks like an afterthought in its current form with the power LED not integrated with the power button but instead just hanging above it in its original position, it's the only flaw in an otherwise perfect design. If there's no way to move the power button from the font side to the top or the left/right sides, please at least consider merging the two. Great job so far!
First of all, I love what you've been doing with the case so far, I'll back it day one once it's up for funding/preorder again.
I've fallen in love with the design first time I saw it, but feel a bit disappointed with the recent change with the placement of the power button, it really takes away the special, super clean, timeless look of the case for me, and it kind of looks like an afterthought in its current form with the power LED not integrated with the power button but instead just hanging above it in its original position, it's the only flaw in an otherwise perfect design. If there's no way to move the power button from the font side to the top or the left/right sides, please at least consider merging the two. Great job so far!
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Hi @zthan
Thank you for going through the trouble of registring to share this! Truly appreciated. We share this concern. We won't approve anything that takes away from the clean design. We are aiming at creating a button that is completely flush with the case and barely visible yet a detail that adds to the whole. If this can't be done then we will need to re-evaluate the placement of the power button.
Below another rendering, it is hard to judge from these but it should give an idea.
So hard to see the button... I think I like that.Hi @zthan
Thank you for going through the trouble of registring to share this! Truly appreciated. We share this concern. We won't approve anything that takes away from the clean design. We are aiming at creating a button that is completely flush with the case and barely visible yet a detail that adds to the whole. If this can't be done then we will need to re-evaluate the placement of the power button.
Below another rendering, it is hard to judge from these but it should give an idea.
Hi @zthan
Thank you for going through the trouble of registring to share this! Truly appreciated. We share this concern. We won't approve anything that takes away from the clean design. We are aiming at creating a button that is completely flush with the case and barely visible yet a detail that adds to the whole. If this can't be done then we will need to re-evaluate the placement of the power button.
Below another rendering, it is hard to judge from these but it should give an idea.
I still feel like it's a compromise, but it does look really nice overall, better than the original render with the button on the front, thanks for sharing
Beautiful design, I've bookmarked this and check if there are any updates everyday, lol.
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I really like the clean front, with no button/light at all.
Can the power button can be in the back. Yes, it's not "natural" to reach your hand to the back of the case to power something on. That way, the front will be "clean" maybe too minimal.
can't wait for the prototype pic! (next week?)
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I really like the clean front, with no button/light at all.
Can the power button can be in the back. Yes, it's not "natural" to reach your hand to the back of the case to power something on. That way, the front will be "clean" maybe too minimal.
can't wait for the prototype pic! (next week?)
Hi,
I literally just read the entirety of this forum in an effort to learn as much as I can about this project. Safe to say I am very excited about what you guys are doing and will definitely be backing/buying when you guys go to market!
A few questions
- I know there had been questions regarding 2 x 120mm AIO in a H tophat for both the cpu and gpu. While you said that it wasn't supported initially you left it kinda open ended and I would love to get some clarification on this. I did extensive research on the ncase m1 and I think you would be surprised by just how much this type of setup is desired! It would definitely make me much more attracted to this case.
- The Krona and the USD have fluctuated a lot in the last few months, I was wandering if prices will be adjusted for the re-launch. The original KS was at sek1650 which was about 180 - 185 usd at the time, now its at 210 usd, so some clarification on this as well would be appreciated. Also, will there be a way to remove/get back VAT if you are buying from North America?
- As I watched the progression of this project in the forum the one design change I really did not like was the removal of the USB ports and the changing of the power button location. When I saw the original renders for this case it struck me for how absolutely clean it was. I absolutely loved the small light near the top of the front panel for the PWR LED (it was so minimalist and gorgeous), with the power button and all the I/O located on the top. I know this comes with some design challenges, but I think if your aim is to really make one of the best cases on the market then its imperative you get front I/O back on this case, something that may be phased out someday, but for now is still very relevant. If I may, I didn't really like the inclusion of an HDMI port (I think it makes for more complicated cable routing and without a third USB port there really is no point, and I mean a VR headset is a very stationary and permanent thing, while a USB drive is taken in and out all the time), I think 2 x USB A 3.1 is a great choice, and if you can fit front panel audio instead of the HDMI I think that would be a great swap.
- Are you taking any steps to ensure that the back of the graphics card doesn't make contact with the metal spine or even the motherboard or psu? I'm thinking about Dan case's decision to include the plastic divider to ensure that you were never going to damage or even short out your graphics card or motherboard.
Some small, inconsequential suggestions
- I don't know if you are still taking color suggestions, but a dark navy blue would be amazing looking in my opinion.
- perhaps instead of just plain circles for ventilation holes you could add some design there. I really liked the triangular design for ventilation holes on the corsair one, maybe you could look to that for some inspiration
I literally just read the entirety of this forum in an effort to learn as much as I can about this project. Safe to say I am very excited about what you guys are doing and will definitely be backing/buying when you guys go to market!
A few questions
- I know there had been questions regarding 2 x 120mm AIO in a H tophat for both the cpu and gpu. While you said that it wasn't supported initially you left it kinda open ended and I would love to get some clarification on this. I did extensive research on the ncase m1 and I think you would be surprised by just how much this type of setup is desired! It would definitely make me much more attracted to this case.
- The Krona and the USD have fluctuated a lot in the last few months, I was wandering if prices will be adjusted for the re-launch. The original KS was at sek1650 which was about 180 - 185 usd at the time, now its at 210 usd, so some clarification on this as well would be appreciated. Also, will there be a way to remove/get back VAT if you are buying from North America?
- As I watched the progression of this project in the forum the one design change I really did not like was the removal of the USB ports and the changing of the power button location. When I saw the original renders for this case it struck me for how absolutely clean it was. I absolutely loved the small light near the top of the front panel for the PWR LED (it was so minimalist and gorgeous), with the power button and all the I/O located on the top. I know this comes with some design challenges, but I think if your aim is to really make one of the best cases on the market then its imperative you get front I/O back on this case, something that may be phased out someday, but for now is still very relevant. If I may, I didn't really like the inclusion of an HDMI port (I think it makes for more complicated cable routing and without a third USB port there really is no point, and I mean a VR headset is a very stationary and permanent thing, while a USB drive is taken in and out all the time), I think 2 x USB A 3.1 is a great choice, and if you can fit front panel audio instead of the HDMI I think that would be a great swap.
- Are you taking any steps to ensure that the back of the graphics card doesn't make contact with the metal spine or even the motherboard or psu? I'm thinking about Dan case's decision to include the plastic divider to ensure that you were never going to damage or even short out your graphics card or motherboard.
Some small, inconsequential suggestions
- I don't know if you are still taking color suggestions, but a dark navy blue would be amazing looking in my opinion.
- perhaps instead of just plain circles for ventilation holes you could add some design there. I really liked the triangular design for ventilation holes on the corsair one, maybe you could look to that for some inspiration
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We have some photos to show! It is really getting close now and it has been confirmed we will receive all the sections this Wednesday.
We are not afraid of taking a radical route if it makes sense. This would make sense if people seldom used the power button. And maybe that actually is the case nowadays? I myself rarely power my computer off completely and start it using the mouse.
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