Production Velka series cases for ultra compact and portable desktops
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Hi Michael,
What is the maximum supported GPU thickness? Could I get a measurement in millimetres please?
What is the maximum supported GPU thickness? Could I get a measurement in millimetres please?
I need some help. This thing feels so flimsy and I'm just afraid that I'm going to break it. Frankly I kinda want to. The Velka fans don't even fit properly as the motherboard base/stand is angled in a way that it pinches the fan. I'm about ready to just give it away. What mods, if any, did you guys have to do to get it working?
Asus b360-i Strix without the black shield
Galax rtx 2060 S ITX
NH-L9i
Sfp 500w flex psu
Asus b360-i Strix without the black shield
Galax rtx 2060 S ITX
NH-L9i
Sfp 500w flex psu
Hello Michael,
Long time reader in these forums first time poster.
I was wondering if there was a specific reason for limiting the top fan spacing to 80x10mm vs 80x25mm?
Asking cause there are a magnitude of options (silent and other) for the 80x25mm whereas the 80x10's options are far and few between.
I don't think making it slightly taller (1/2" - 1") would impact the overall size, but then I am not the designer of this case and have no case design skills to speak of.
Thanks in advance.
Long time reader in these forums first time poster.
I was wondering if there was a specific reason for limiting the top fan spacing to 80x10mm vs 80x25mm?
Asking cause there are a magnitude of options (silent and other) for the 80x25mm whereas the 80x10's options are far and few between.
I don't think making it slightly taller (1/2" - 1") would impact the overall size, but then I am not the designer of this case and have no case design skills to speak of.
Thanks in advance.
It doesn't require any mods. Can you provide a photo of the issue?
Dedicating space for case fans is inefficient in the way of increasing performance in cases of this size. Any extra space taken up by case fans would be better used for increasing graphics card or CPU cooler clearances. Support for 10 mm thick fans was only implemented because the original internal structure happened to leave about that much empty space at the top.
Thought I'd share my Velka 5 build with a wooden faceplate from @warmack
Actually crazy how quiet this build is for something so compact.
Actually crazy how quiet this build is for something so compact.
Thanks for the insight.
I guess my needs/wants are different then yours. Still an awesome case and currently waiting for the next set of orders to be released.
just haven’t decided on the 3 vs 5.
Cheers
Can we expect any tweaks/changes in the next batch ??
Yes, but they will only be revealed once finalized
I recall you posting ideas here for feedback/discussion. Its your prerogative to not do so anymore, but IMO it was a good thing
It's held on with the power button and double sided tape in this case - reach out to @warmack who has the dimensions for the panel and he can assist you with getting a pane, he does Velka 3's too. But super easy to install if you have decent double sided adhesive.
We can still keep a discussion going on what changes and fixes everyone would like to see in the next revision. Some of it may influence the design, however, the design may not be revealed until later. The following changes are certain:
- All cases will only be available in black, at least in the beginning
- Reason: black is the most popular color and decreasing the number of colors makes quality control and inventory management easier. This translates to faster order fulfillment.
- All cases will be shipped with a riser. This also means that the Velka 3 will no longer be a 2-in-1 case for both APU builds and higher-end builds
- Reason: this decreases overhead and allows for faster order processing. Most people buy them with a riser
- The new power buttons will have a more tactile feel and have optional white illumination
The primary focus of this upcoming revision is to fix all of the functional issues the 1.x revisions have had, and then give the cases a more characteristic appearance. The previous revisions have a somewhat generic appearance that is easy to copy because they were originally designed for very small batches.
1.x revisions of Velka 3 and 5
A list of some of the issues people have had with the 1.x revisions
- case fans not fitting
- limited PSU cooling
- graphics card fans contact side panel
- weak frame
- incompatibilities with older revisions of the HDPLEX-400
- incompatibilities with some motherboards with backplates
- inconsistent 2.5" drive compatibility, motherboard dependent
- standoffs interfere with some motherboards
- large open areas on the back panel
- visible exterior screws
- side panel gaps
- inconsistent style of top and side vents
- I/O split between the top and rear
- SFX-(L) power switch interferes on some power supplies in certain orientations
- graphics card fans contact side panel
- weak frame
- difficult to route USB and audio cables with long graphics cards
- motherboard tray not firmly secured
- standoffs interfere with some motherboards
- side panel gaps
- visible exterior screws
Since the Velka 3 will no longer be a 2-in-1 case, there might be a new, cheaper case that will take care of compatibility with parts for lower budget APU builds.
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Sucks not to have an APU only option for Velka 3 ? - surely you can spare a few units for this option ? (in fact 1 is enough?)
I'd like to see a Velka 1 for APU + Flex PSU
As long as there is support for a bunch of drives, that also goes away for APU cases - its one of the USP for the 3 model.
I'm hoping @VELKASE Michael changes his mind at least for pre-orders where you can predict upfront ?
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