Stalled Z-CASE P50 v1.1: Innovative console-style SFF PC case

[orbitalwalsh]

Let's first see if AMD can pull off some incredible GPU-design with NAVI, because NVIDIA is sure not deserving my attention at the moment.... Would be nice to see Radeon produce blower-coolers that don't look like square bricks....

believe vega 12nm Q4 this year

 

[BernardoZ]

Hey guys!

Sorry for not keeping up with the promised schedule. We are still waiting some hardware to arrive, so we can take more pictures and make the tests.

We're hoping to post a big update on April 2nd, so be tuned.
And if everything goes fine from there, our expected Kickstarter date is July 1st.

Any news, I'll let you know. Cheers

 

[BernardoZ]

Hello guys!
I am really proud to show you our brand new concept:

Z-CASE P50: Dual GPU Edition!


This basically has our Z-CASE P50 layout, but the size was increased to 489 x 291 x 74mm = 10,5L volume.
We decided to keep the Mini-ITX motherboard, and allow Dual GPU by using a bifurcated PCIe extender (1 16x to 2 8x), that will be custom made by us.
Also, this case will support up to 8x 2,5" HDDs, so it can be used as a massive storage.

What do you think? Cheers

*April 2nd update: This was an April Fools joke guys, just ignore it haha

 

[Marwan]

Wow ... looks cool am assuming the cards that you would use for 16x to dual 8x are not the highest end cards? probably dual 1070s ?

maybe some one knows better than I am, but that's a big leap from your original concept. color me impressed

 

[ZombiPL]

Hello guys!
I am really proud to show you our brand new concept:

Z-CASE P50: Dual GPU Edition!


This basically has our Z-CASE P50 layout, but the size was increased to 489 x 291 x 74mm = 10,5L volume.
We decided to keep the Mini-ITX motherboard, and allow Dual GPU by using a bifurcated PCIe extender (1 16x to 2 8x), that will be custom made by us.
Also, this case will support up to 8x 2,5" HDDs, so it can be used as a massive storage.

What do you think? Cheers

Just small tip: I think that your stand is a little bit too small compared to the overall height of the case. If you will be using lighter GPU cards while also having heavy Flex ATX PSU, several hard drives and heavier CPU cooler at the top, then this construction won't be very stable. What is more, most of your cables goes from the top of your case (PSU cable and mobo I/O cables) so it will be even more possible that it will "flip over" when accidentally you will pull one of them.

 

[FullForceRainbow]

Wow ... looks cool am assuming the cards that you would use for 16x to dual 8x are not the highest end cards? probably dual 1070s ?

maybe some one knows better than I am, but that's a big leap from your original concept. color me impressed

No cards at this time really need the full x16 link, at most there is a performance degradation of a couple percentage points! So the bifurcated riser should work fine with any consumer card. See this Gamers Nexus test with a 1080:

https://www.gamersnexus.net/guides/2488-pci-e-3-x8-vs-x16-performance-impact-on-gpus

Most results are within margin of error

 

[Marwan]

No cards at this time really need the full x16 link, at most there is a performance degradation of a couple percentage points! So the bifurcated riser should work fine with any consumer card. See this Gamers Nexus test with a 1080:

https://www.gamersnexus.net/guides/2488-pci-e-3-x8-vs-x16-performance-impact-on-gpus

Most results are within margin of error

Thanks for the info,

 

[Philairflow]

Hello guys!
I am really proud to show you our brand new concept:

Z-CASE P50: Dual GPU Edition!


This basically has our Z-CASE P50 layout, but the size was increased to 489 x 291 x 74mm = 10,5L volume.
We decided to keep the Mini-ITX motherboard, and allow Dual GPU by using a bifurcated PCIe extender (1 16x to 2 8x), that will be custom made by us.
Also, this case will support up to 8x 2,5" HDDs, so it can be used as a massive storage.

What do you think? Cheers

Nice

I like this one more than your previous layout. The footprint is the same. It is only higher. So this matches my love for vertical cases.

But the main reason why I prefer this layout is the possibility of different configurations. What you are developing here is an enthusiast sff case. Enthusiasts (like me) love build options. So that is why I want to give you some suggestions for this beauty:

- Add a backpanel that gives you the option to run an SFX-L PSU instead of one of the GPU's. Infront of the PSU would be enough space for additional harddrives and maybe a fan.

- Add the option to run a 120 mm AIO instead of the Flex PSU while using a SFX PSU instead of one of the GPU's

- Keep the Flex option so you can enable the following config: Flex PSU on top, 240 mm AIO in the middle, GPU on bottom

- Your dual GPU config would stay the same. This would be the high end performance option.

- Maybe add the option to run dual GPU with 800W SFX-L on top and only 2 SSD's. With SFX the machine runs much more quiet.

All this would be possible while keeping your dimensions the same. The case just needs some additional features and alternative mounting inserts.

Maybe you like this idea. I would love your case with all that options. And i am sure the market for it would be much bigger than with only one possible Flex config.

 

[AleksandarK]

Hello guys!
I am really proud to show you our brand new concept:

Z-CASE P50: Dual GPU Edition!


This basically has our Z-CASE P50 layout, but the size was increased to 489 x 291 x 74mm = 10,5L volume.
We decided to keep the Mini-ITX motherboard, and allow Dual GPU by using a bifurcated PCIe extender (1 16x to 2 8x), that will be custom made by us.
Also, this case will support up to 8x 2,5" HDDs, so it can be used as a massive storage.

What do you think? Cheers

Looks baller!

I would love to see this in person

Did you start the design of riser? What are your plans?

 

[BernardoZ]

Hello guys!
I am really proud to show you our brand new concept:

Z-CASE P50: Dual GPU Edition!


This basically has our Z-CASE P50 layout, but the size was increased to 489 x 291 x 74mm = 10,5L volume.
We decided to keep the Mini-ITX motherboard, and allow Dual GPU by using a bifurcated PCIe extender (1 16x to 2 8x), that will be custom made by us.
Also, this case will support up to 8x 2,5" HDDs, so it can be used as a massive storage.

What do you think? Cheers

Guys, this was obviously an April Fools joke hahahah.
Interesting to see some of you believed it... Maybe we make it real on the future, just for fun

Back to original project: Most things are going fine. Unfortunately, we need a few more days to reveal the complete pics. Sorry for the wait :/

Just small tip: I think that your stand is a little bit too small compared to the overall height of the case. If you will be using lighter GPU cards while also having heavy Flex ATX PSU, several hard drives and heavier CPU cooler at the top, then this construction won't be very stable. What is more, most of your cables goes from the top of your case (PSU cable and mobo I/O cables) so it will be even more possible that it will "flip over" when accidentally you will pull one of them.

Wow, it's an honor to get your feedback bro. Sentry case was one of our main inspirations, as mentioned on the first post.

Too bad your first comment here was in a "fake" post lol. Hope I can get another feedback from you in our next real update. Also, good luck with Sentry 2.0, lots of improvements made indeed

Cheers

 

[Marwan]

Guys, this was obviously an April Fools joke hahahah.
Interesting to see some of you believed it... Maybe we make it real on the future, just for fun

Back to original project: Most things are going fine. Unfortunately, we need a few more days to reveal the complete pics. Sorry for the wait :/



Wow, it's an honor to get your feedback bro. Sentry case was one of our main inspirations, as mentioned on the first post.

Too bad your first comment here was in a "fake" post lol. Hope I can get another feedback from you in our next real update. Also, good luck with Sentry 2.0, lots of improvements made indeed

Cheers

Shucks man .... good one.

 

[Mortis Angelus]

Guys, this was obviously an April Fools joke hahahah.
Interesting to see some of you believed it... Maybe we make it real on the future, just for fun

Back to original project: Most things are going fine. Unfortunately, we need a few more days to reveal the complete pics. Sorry for the wait :/



Wow, it's an honor to get your feedback bro. Sentry case was one of our main inspirations, as mentioned on the first post.

Too bad your first comment here was in a "fake" post lol. Hope I can get another feedback from you in our next real update. Also, good luck with Sentry 2.0, lots of improvements made indeed

Cheers

Darn, good one! I totally got fooled. Albeit, why not make one? All the dimensions and measurmenrs are already made for cut outs, just need to add length. And bifurication risers already exist. So it wouldnt be impossible.

 

[BernardoZ]

Darn, good one! I totally got fooled. Albeit, why not make one? All the dimensions and measurmenrs are already made for cut outs, just need to add length. And bifurication risers already exist. So it wouldnt be impossible.

Thanks man hahaha. That pic was just a photoshop, funny to see you got fooled lol.

Anyway, this probably won't become real anytime soon, may be too risky. We are already strugling to keep up with our original plan schedule, so we really need to focus on one thing only. Maybe when SLI and PCIe bifurcation gets more popular, let's see how the market goes...

Cheers

 

[BernardoZ]

Hey guys!

Exactly 2 months ago I revealed the case here on the forum, and I think it's time to show you a quick build pic:

We are still missing a few pieces (PSU cable, Front IO, Power Switch, etc), but I think this can give you some idea of how the final product will be...

Please leave a comment, we really appreciate any feedback

 

[1461748123]

Hey guys!

Exactly 2 months ago I revealed the case here on the forum, and I think it's time to show you a quick build pic:

We are still missing a few pieces (PSU cable, Front IO, Power Switch, etc), but I think this can give you some idea of how the final product will be...

Please leave a comment, we really appreciate any feedback

The photo looks way better than the renders. Can't wait to see more!

 

[gunpalcyril]

Its great to see the actual product, not just renders. That being said, I would be down to order one, but I have a the long 1080 strix card, can't wait to see more

 

[HeroXLazer]

Hey guys!

Exactly 2 months ago I revealed the case here on the forum, and I think it's time to show you a quick build pic:

We are still missing a few pieces (PSU cable, Front IO, Power Switch, etc), but I think this can give you some idea of how the final product will be...

Please leave a comment, we really appreciate any feedback

That looks really good. I thought it was a render for a second.

 

[rfarmer]

Looks really good, really looking forward to how it performs.

 

[loader963]

Pretty slick project. Keep up the good work.

 

[BeerNsoup]

Looks awesome. Very curious what the temps are like.