Production Velka series cases for ultra compact and portable desktops

[VELKASE Michael]

Also can the Velka 5 support a SFX L?

SFX L POWER | 600W silent compact Power supplies from be quiet!

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Interested in this model.
Standard SFX with enough power seem to be very expensive in my country.

Yes, but you will lose space for one 2.5" drive. I would recommend using M.2 storage if you can.

 

[aloidnev]

Has anyone tried flipping the Velka 5 so the front panel is facing downwards (with some feet probably since the power button is sticking out), and the IO on the top will be at the back?

So basically just another sandwich style case but smaller.

 

[hextanerf]

Has anyone tried flipping the Velka 5 so the front panel is facing downwards (with some feet probably since the power button is sticking out), and the IO on the top will be at the back?

So basically just another sandwich style case but smaller.

I always feel like if we can get the psu cord go out of the io shield side, then we can lay it down.

 

[aloidnev]

I always feel like if we can get the psu cord go out of the io shield side, then we can lay it down.

ah yeah, I forgot about the PSU cable, custom shroud it is..

 

[Poblopuablo]

No, it would increase the case volume to at least 7 liters and a case with a slim layout of equal volume and desk footprint would be more practical in just about every regard. It would be more flexible in orientation, be better suited for liquid cooling the CPU when a short graphics card is installed, potentially allow for larger graphics card heatsinks or extra storage, and have more easily accessible I/O at the back as opposed to at the top under a cover.

You can expect to see a slim case like that or a horizontal version of the Velka 5 some time in the future, but definitely not a vertical case with top I/O and cover.

But there is nothing that takes up this little sapce on the desk in the ~7l range. It would make it look cleaner I'd think. May be worth a poll to see if there is any/enough interest for it. It would be an additional accessory which i'd gladly pay for. Just my 2¢

 

[duynguyenle]

Velka 3 user manual link on the first post is now 404. @VELKASE Michael could you update the link?

 

[VELKASE Michael]

But there is nothing that takes up this little space on the desk in the ~7l range.

A vertically oriented slim 7 liter case could take up the same amount of desk space.

 

[Poblopuablo]

A vertically oriented slim 7 liter case could take up the same amount of desk space.

Yes, but it's natural asthetic wouldn't match, the button would be on bottom (or top if you had io on bottom). Idk... Just my thoughts.

 

[lawney]

Is the Velka 5's power button a standard 16mm anti-vandal switch that can be replaced?

 

[VELKASE Michael]

Is the Velka 5's power button a standard 16mm anti-vandal switch that can be replaced?

Yes

 

[sid21177]

Rear slots

Michael
Can I get the horizontal offset of the rear slots from the back plate ??

 

[VELKASE Michael]

Michael, can I get the offset of


Can I get the horizontal offset of the rear slots from the back plate ??

Sorry, I have misread your previous question. To mount a 3.5" drive, you will need to use the round holes instead of the slots and use the case in dual slot mode. They are 6.5 mm away from the back panel.

 

[sid21177]

Sorry, I have misread your previous question. To mount a 3.5" drive, you will need to use the round holes instead of the slots and use the case in dual slot mode. They are 6.5 mm away from the back panel.

What is the spacing between the round holes - my HDD has only 2 sets of bottom mounts (instead of the usual 3) and they are 76mm apart - can I use the slot pair next to the holes ??

 

[Rich Tea]

The Linus Tech Tips video of the Velka 3 build is out

 

[ookic]

Just watched it and suddenly feel the need to build one... ?

Any support for SFX power supplies or 80x80x25mm case fans?
Also, any plans to allow customizing the case vents, construction material, or power button?

 

[sid21177]

Just watched it and suddenly feel the need to build one... ?

Any support / plans to support SFX power supplies or 80x80x25mm case fans?

wouldnt you go to VK-5 in this case ??

 

[QuantumBraced]

I'm curious, if you made an HDPlex-specific version of the Velka 3 (only room for an HDPlex + 2.5" next to it) and got rid of the top fans, how much smaller would the case be?

I feel like external brick may be a better option for many because you can't fit/cool more than 330W worth of hardware in the case anyway, and the main source of noise is the PSU + top fans. You wouldn't really need top fans without PSU heat exhausted in the case. And I'd argue external brick is actually better for portability because you can break up the weight/size of the PC. HDPlex is also better for cable management + no dust. So I'm curious what the space savings would be with a case optimized for that.

 

[sid21177]

Arent those types already on the market ?? - the USP here is that you can make it brickless

 

[VELKASE Michael]

Gray Velka 3 cases are sold out and they have not even been restocked yet. Let me figure out what to do about this and then I can answer those questions

 

[Davidandreis]

Michael the only complaint I have is that the quantities are unfortunately too low.