Hi everyone,
I'd like to share the project for my enclosed slim wall-mount SFF PC case, which I've been keeping a worklog on. In this published version, I have fixed the mistakes made in the prototype, added a few improvements, and redesigned the feet.
The case is designed for building either a compact gaming system or a small NAS. Due to its horizontal orientation and a flat linear component layout, heat overlap between components is minimized, preventing thermal crosstalk. Thanks to its slim profile and flush-to-wall mounting capability, the case saves massive space in your home setup, offering a near-zero footprint.
All files and necessary information can be found in the repository: https://github.com/samsonbl4/swmc-db-7l
I didn't have a power supply and motherboard to run thermal tests for the gaming setup, so those were not conducted.
The only thing I can share regarding the NAS thermals is that under long workloads, the hard drives stay around 38-41°C with the case fan mounted above them. As for the CPU, the Ryzen 3 2200GE with an AMD Wraith Stealth cooler reaches up to 63°C under AIDA64 stress testing.
I'd like to share the project for my enclosed slim wall-mount SFF PC case, which I've been keeping a worklog on. In this published version, I have fixed the mistakes made in the prototype, added a few improvements, and redesigned the feet.
The case is designed for building either a compact gaming system or a small NAS. Due to its horizontal orientation and a flat linear component layout, heat overlap between components is minimized, preventing thermal crosstalk. Thanks to its slim profile and flush-to-wall mounting capability, the case saves massive space in your home setup, offering a near-zero footprint.
Technical Specifications
- Dimensions: 220 x 440 x 73 mm
- Volume: 7L
- Weight (without feet): 2.0 kg
- Material: 1.0 mm steel
- PSU Support: TFX or Flex ATX (if Flex ATX is used, 1 x 2.5" SSD can be installed under it)
- Cooling: Up to 50 mm CPU cooler height, 3 x 60x15 mm case fans
Hardware Compatibility
1. Gaming Build
- Motherboard: Mini-ITX
- GPU: Length up to ~205 mm, thickness up to 50 mm (2.5 slots). Requires 18.5 cm double reverse PCIe riser cable.
- Storage: 1 x 2.5" SSD
2. NAS Build
- Motherboard: Mini-ITX or Micro-ATX (mATX) (up to 200×225 mm)
- Storage: 2 x 3.5" HDD or 4 x 2.5" SSD
UX Solutions
- Flush-to-wall mounting (via integrated corner slots on screw-in hooks)
- Downward-facing external ports
- Easily removable feet for surface placement
- Side-mounted USB-C port
- Additional reversible 3.5" HDD mounting holes for easier cable routing
- Three optional cover designs (Standard, Wood Slat, Wakizashi)
Manufacturing
To fabricate the case, provide the PDF drawings and DXF files to a metal shop capable of laser cutting, bending, welding, and painting. Agree on the paint color in advance.All files and necessary information can be found in the repository: https://github.com/samsonbl4/swmc-db-7l
Testing
Since I was building a NAS for myself, I was only able to test the assembly of both the NAS and the gaming configuration using the components I had on hand.I didn't have a power supply and motherboard to run thermal tests for the gaming setup, so those were not conducted.
The only thing I can share regarding the NAS thermals is that under long workloads, the hard drives stay around 38-41°C with the case fan mounted above them. As for the CPU, the Ryzen 3 2200GE with an AMD Wraith Stealth cooler reaches up to 63°C under AIDA64 stress testing.
