This is the first post I've made here for the S401 as I've been more active on the SFF network forums. My first venture into case design was the S400 which some here may remember. I actually posted my build thread on this forum before I discovered the SFF network forum. Being more directly...
The big shuriken 2 will not fit in the S400. The height limit of the heatsink is 50mm for the S400 and it appears the big shuriken 2 is 70mm. I'm afraid your options will be limited but I know that the Cryorig C7 (not much better than the stock cooler) will work. So does the Noctua NH-L9I and...
Awesome - I'm glad to hear you picked up the S400 cheap. I'm a little curious why the seller was getting rid of it. Do you know? If you find you need anything for it let me know.
Regardless, I can't speak for your specific hardware but I can say that I've used an 1800X with a 1080ti SC2 and...
Thank you! For further updates on the Salvo 401, check out my smallformfactor.net thread. Currently, the 401 is on its second iteration of prototyping.
Ahh, I see. No, I have not tested temps with anything covering or "hovering" over the top of the case. I have to imagine though that it would greatly depend on what hardware you plan on installing. I'd be glad to try something but it's going to be a while now until I can have my own build as...
So far, the SSDs have not been a problem with temperature. There is a ~19mm gap between the backplate on the GPU and the case surface so with a 9mm SSD, there's nearly a half inch of air gap between the two. That said, I have not done my own testing on the temperature of SSDs in any of the...
I had a build thread over in the worklog sub regarding my project but haven't posted here because I honestly forgot there was a SFF sub as well. I've had a couple emergencies at work today so I've been unable to post this until late tonight but I wanted to give some information regarding the...
I wish you could afford one too. :) Seriously, thank you for the kind words. I don't often visit back here as the posts on the SFF forum have been much more active. If anyone is interested in a silver case though, I still have those left - please contact me here or on the smallformfactor.net...
Also, there will be a give away on AdoredTV's YouTube channel for one of my cases with a Vega 64 LE. Below is the paint scheme I went with for the panel and stand.
Edit to say two-colored powder coating is extremely difficult and even on this piece I had some tape lines show so I will not...
Update: I'm ready to take a small number of orders so if you've been watching this thread waiting to order, contact me. I will have an Etsy page up soon for ordering through them, but the price will be higher to cover their fees. Outside of Etsy, I'm pricing the case at $225 shipped to the...