Concept Vapor Frame: The Incredibly Functional Yet Beautiful Sff Case
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Currently making a lot of changes to it, so they will probably be up next week.
I have added a panel below the PSU that can be removed to provide some airflow to flow-thru cooler GPUs. On the right side, a panel has been added along with a pull strap to create more room for IO access if you plan to route cables beneath the motherboard and out the back.
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This is dope, FE RTX is what I have and I think that was probably my final concern!I have added a panel below the PSU that can be removed to provide some airflow to flow-thru cooler GPUs. On the right side, a panel has been added along with a pull strap to create more room for IO access if you plan to route cables beneath the motherboard and out the back.
Update to the Model M (mATX). There will be a normal and compact version of the Pro Model. The normal version has the PSU mounted at the front, which allows you to mount a 360 mm rad in the rear chamber.
The compact version grants enough room to pair T30 fans along with EK's thicker PE 240 mm rad at the top and bottom of the system.
The compact version grants enough room to pair T30 fans along with EK's thicker PE 240 mm rad at the top and bottom of the system.
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Man, this is shaping up so nicely. What are the plans for case feet? One idea... if it's practical... offer 2 heights. A short one that better keeps the minimal aesthetic, and one that is a solid 30mm+ for those that want more airflow. I think this is an area where you can get creative. You don't have to do the traditional four separate feet at each corner. You could do something more like postmodern coffee tables struts (without the chrome bling). I bet you could use the same metal sheets the rest of the case is built with.
2 heights does sound like a good idea. However, it does look odd when the case feet are super tall. The VESA mount option is nice because it provides a lot of breathing room under the case without looking out of place. I’ve tried a few feet designs and a simple circular design that matches the grill pattern and stretches across the depth of the case looks best.
This really looks amazing!
Does the bottom area have any practical use or why is it so tall? Maybe I missed it somewhere in the thread already...
Also, any plans on doing a HDD cage for those who want to turn it into a NAS instead by skipping GPU (and only need at most 1 280 rad for CPU)?
Does the bottom area have any practical use or why is it so tall? Maybe I missed it somewhere in the thread already...
Also, any plans on doing a HDD cage for those who want to turn it into a NAS instead by skipping GPU (and only need at most 1 280 rad for CPU)?
The bottom area is tall because it’s meant to be populated with a thick radiator, same with the top. The fans rest inside the bracket.
Swapping GPU for HDD cage sounds promising. I’ll look into that.
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Finished up working on the Model X (ATX) . As promised @Retrias here is what it looks like.
The panel at the bottom is modular and can be mounted at the top as well (comes with a pair). The purpose of this is to fill in empty space if you decide not to mount rads at the top and bottom of the case. With these panels removed, there is enough room to mount a 240 mm EK SE rad along w/ T30 fans at both ends of the case. I will be working on getting some sample builds on display for the Pro and Max models shortly. Thank you to the folks who have been following the progress thus far
The panel at the bottom is modular and can be mounted at the top as well (comes with a pair). The purpose of this is to fill in empty space if you decide not to mount rads at the top and bottom of the case. With these panels removed, there is enough room to mount a 240 mm EK SE rad along w/ T30 fans at both ends of the case. I will be working on getting some sample builds on display for the Pro and Max models shortly. Thank you to the folks who have been following the progress thus far
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That look real amazing actually. I really like the idea of a transformable modelFinished up working on the Max model. As promised @Retrias here is what it looks like.
The panel at the bottom is modular and can be mounted at the top as well (comes with two units). The purpose of this is to fill in empty space if you decide not to mount rads at the top and bottom of the case. With these panels removed, there is enough room to mount a 240 mm EK SE rad along w/ T30 fans at both ends of the case. I will be working on getting some sample builds on display for the Pro and Max models shortly. Thank you to the folks who have been following the progress thus far
Max Model (Midnight)
Looking good so far.
Any chance you could come up with a mid-plate to support dual PC, one on either side?
Any chance you could come up with a mid-plate to support dual PC, one on either side?
That's a neat idea, the only problem is that it would require a complete restructure of the case.
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Yea, after thinking about it for a bit I came to the same conclusion
There are plans for a future case around 11-12 liters, focused on air cooling. Most likely open air. If all goes well, that idea might find its way to the second case
In reference to the mounting system, this is where things are sitting at.
| GPU Slot | 3.5 | 3.25 | 3 | 2.75 | 2.5 |
| GPU Clearance (mm) | 71.75 | 68.25 | 59.25 | 54.25 | 49.25 |
| CPU Cooler Clearance (mm) | 49.75 | 53.25 | 62.25 | 67.25 | 72.25 |
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I really like this project. But is it possible to see the MB and GPU on the same side instead of the PSU?Here's a picture with all the panels on. 360 mm rad in the back, 120 mm DDC pump and a RTX 2080.
In reference to the mounting system, this is where things are sitting at.
GPU Slot 3.5 3.25 3 2.75 2.5 GPU Clearance (mm) 71.75 68.25 59.25 54.25 49.25 CPU Cooler Clearance (mm) 49.75 53.25 62.25 67.25 72.25
Do you know what GPU length/height capacity is?
Yeah I always was wondering the same but this would require a complete redo in terms of case layout. A mobo / GPU on the same side would be much more logical. Who wants to show off the power supply? If this case is meant to show off components then the GPU should be placed in front. This would also allow the motherboard to be pushed further back and give it and the GPU more height clearance too. Better cooling and better looking.
