Recent content by niksus

What is this "PCIE Key"?

I mean, he already explored that idea thoroughly and dropped it for some reason.

Been there, done that: S3 Mini

Yes, we do. Everyone uses usb devices, but few are willing to dig through the cable mess on the back every time. This discussion exist in every case design thread. Just check the others and spare yourself the trouble of this argument.

It sounds depressing to me. But after a few successful projects it's becoming a brand. So it's kinda difficult decision.

Why the overly complicated design? Do something simple and call it a day - no risers, no overheating drives, easier cooling with front mounted huge fan, should be less than 6 liters.

Maybe there's no point to design 95% same case as Dondan's A4. If indeed you are interested in "as small as possible", you may take a look at: 500W Platinum FSP FlexATX PSU - powerful smaller PSU R9 Nano - shorter than ITX-length GPU's

I don't think this is a good idea. It means the PSU wont be ready to use out of the box.

Why water cooling would be out of question? If you can find a space for it, go!

A bit offtopic, sorry, but where can we follow your designs?

Please correct me if I'm wrong, but L3 is same size as L1. With enough space for two-slot card, but only single slot card is supported. And there are smaller vented areas on top and bottom, so previous setup with two/four fans will not be working now. How is that the best from L1 and L2?

Is it possible to add 2.5/3.5 hdd mounts behind the PSU, in case ITX-sized GPU is used?

For me it will be best if ventilation openings will work as fan mounting points too. Something like this:

You can put some elongated power button (non-circular) on the opposite side of the USB connectors.

There are quite many fanless NUC cases nowadays with all kinds of options: Akasa, Impactics, TranquilPC, etc. I cannot imagine, why would anyone buy this plastic ripoff.