If anyone is interested in SGPC's K39, just do note that they have made a revision to their case. I did a
reddit post with more details, but tl,dr;
The new K39 now has top I/O and power button and is well built, but is bigger, made of steel, only comes in white.
Imgur album link here.
Specifications
New K39
- Dimensions: L(198mm) x W(119mm) x H(220mm)
- Volume: 5.18L
- Increase in volume from v2: 0.83L (19%)
K39 v2
- Dimensions: L(184mm) x W(108mm) x H(219mm)
- Volume: 4.35L
- Going to phased out eventually, and only resellers(1 and 2) would have them now?
Pros
- Bigger CPU cooler compatibility at 55mm compared to the v2's 47mm (lesser turbulence, can use the AXP90 x53).
- Longer GPU compatibility at 185mm compared to the v2's 180mm.
- Power button now at the top.
- Top I/O: USB 3.0 Type C & Type B.
- Panel quality is better now, straight, sturdy panels and no bowing.
Cons
- Increase in size/volume, an increase of almost 20%.
- Heavier, way heavier. Apparently the new K39 uses galvanized SPCC Steel alloy for the new K39, compared to the v2's Aluminum alloy. No exact weight measurements from me, but the new side panel feels almost twice as heavy compared to the v2.
- Only in white (for now?), the v2 has options in silver, red or black.
- Powder coating doesn't take too kindly to scratches already
Subjective pointers
- Plastic orange handle (Looks too tacky and unwieldy for myself)
- Leather strap (No comments, won't be using either way)
- 1 acrylic side panel included (No comments)
- Dust filters for top and bottom included
- 2.5" drive mounting both shifted to GPU side only
The question then is, for the size increase worth it to you, for the benefits as mentioned above? One has to then make the choice, or just wait and eventually and could only get the new K39.
As for myself, I am still conflicted about the size increase, as I don't really need the front I/O and power button placement, and the one of the main draw of the K39 is it's small size, but the better CPU and GPU compatibility is a plus. Although the thickness of the GPU might still be an issue for the MSI 3060 Aero ITX fan blade rising though, I wouldn't know till if and when I ever build in it.