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    NCASE M1: a crowdfunded Mini-ITX case (updates in first post)

    Mine is 99% together, just waiting on my GTX770 waterblock. Ive got magicool slim radiators with scythe 12mm fans, and I have a couple gelid 15mm fans that I may use on the bottom. I'm using an Apogee Drive 2 pump/cpu block The fittings for the bottom radiator are gonna be the issue. Will...
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    NCASE M1: a crowdfunded Mini-ITX case (updates in first post)

    Case #334 Arrived in mid michigan today. Ship #26 and the tracking never updated until today. Great looking case, but I wont be able to do the build for another couple weeks Thanks Necere and Wahaha360
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    NCASE M1: a crowdfunded Mini-ITX case (updates in first post)

    Im using the scythe 12mm fans on one of my radiators in my prodigy and while they are obviously not as good as full size fans, they do the job well enough and they aren't ever loud, even when its on my desk next to me they aren't audible unless the room is absolutely silent.
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    NCASE M1: a crowdfunded Mini-ITX case (updates in first post)

    Thats exactly what my setup will be except Im just gonna mount my res on the back externally. I think it will look kinda cool and makes for easy level check and filling... I'm also gonna put an aquaero rgb led in it and have it change color by temp, which should look sweet with some white...
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    NCASE M1: a crowdfunded Mini-ITX case (updates in first post)

    I've got a apogee drive 2 on a 3770k running around 4.2ghz normally and it works flawlessly as the only pump in my loop that has 2 radiators, a res, and a gtx570 all as a single loop. Great alternative to a closed loop because of the possibilities it offers for expanding. I have no experience...
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    NCASE M1: a crowdfunded Mini-ITX case (updates in first post)

    I have an apogee drive 2 and it works great. If I recall correctly its CPU block is considered to be pretty good. The reason I got mine was it opened the door for endless possibilities down the road for custom loops while not really being bigger than a closed loop. Its more expensive than...
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    NCASE M1: a crowdfunded Mini-ITX case (updates in first post)

    In a good water loop the water wont get much above ambient so its not really "hot" air. For example, My ambient is normally around 21-23C, my water has never hit 30C, normally hovering around 25C.
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    NCASE M1: a crowdfunded Mini-ITX case (updates in first post)

    I fully agree. If my computer is gonna be a desk computer, it should look good. How much is sacrificed for it to look like that will be interesting to find out.
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    NCASE M1: a crowdfunded Mini-ITX case (updates in first post)

    I'll put money down on them being Mobile gpu's. I also seriously question the cooling ability when stressed. BUT, its not a professional system. Anyone who needs serious work done will get something cheaper and more effective with a more practical form factor
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    NCASE M1: a crowdfunded Mini-ITX case (updates in first post)

    THIS
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    NCASE M1: a crowdfunded Mini-ITX case (updates in first post)

    Im basically planning on moving my current build into this case. i7-3770k Cooled with an apogee drive II pump/water block Asus p8z77-i Mobo Probably my current 8GB ram At first Ill probably keep my GTX560ti 448, might splurge and get a 780 or 770 though. Mushkin SSD, not sure if Ill get a 2.5in...
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    NCASE M1: a crowdfunded Mini-ITX case (updates in first post)

    I will have an external res mounted on the rear fan grill. The case doesn't have room inside for it with what I plan to do.
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    NCASE M1: a crowdfunded Mini-ITX case (updates in first post)

    THANKS!!! The Magicool Extreme dual 120 slim radiator is 276 x 120 x 30 mm... I HAVE HOPE!!!!
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    NCASE M1: a crowdfunded Mini-ITX case (updates in first post)

    Do you have a higher res version of these pics? Im trying to get an idea of how much room is on the floor of the case when you factor the io panel wiring. Thanks
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    NCASE M1: a crowdfunded Mini-ITX case (updates in first post)

    I'm using the magicool slim radiators that are 30mm thick. I'm also using the scythe 12mm highest speed fans, and using a fan controller they never exceed 1100 rpm when on a single and double 120 rad cooling a 3770k and gtx560ti 448 both overclocked. The temps are pretty good and sound wise its...
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    NCASE M1: a crowdfunded Mini-ITX case (updates in first post)

    It heavily depends on case design and fan locations. Its not a universal thing. In my oppinion this case would benefit most from a fans on bottom as intake and fans on the side above the cpu as intake, and all exhausted out the top and back... This shows it can make a difference, but again it...
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    NCASE M1: a crowdfunded Mini-ITX case (updates in first post)

    I would be interested in a real test, but i just dont think adding fans to the top will really help based on where the cpu would be at, and where the fans are located. Now obviously it depends on the setup. I don't think any water cooled people will notice. Top down people may notice. Tower cpu...
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    NCASE M1: a crowdfunded Mini-ITX case (updates in first post)

    It really does make a difference. In high pressure, assuming you use fan filters, the dust can only go in where the fan is, because at all other openings air is escaping. In low pressure, the dust will be pulled in at all points possible. Its really not rocket science. Its the same reason why...
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    NCASE M1: a crowdfunded Mini-ITX case (updates in first post)

    Actually it does. Having high or low pressure in a case can make a significant difference on the temps inside, even the "virtually nothing" pressure, and it doesn't take much flow to push a dust particle out of a hole it would have otherwise been sucked into...
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    NCASE M1: a crowdfunded Mini-ITX case (updates in first post)

    It basically comes down to case design. If you have the heat (your cpu cooler) exhausting straight out the case then yes, its probably cooler to have negative pressure. In water cooling setups, the air temp shouldn't ever get "hot" as the water is generally slightly above ambient. So positive...
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    NCASE M1: a crowdfunded Mini-ITX case (updates in first post)

    I dont think it will be that much of a gain since the case is so free flowing for the most part. The hot air will naturally want to go straight out the top while you have an intake on the bottom and side. Plus, Im not taking my computer all apart every few weeks / once a month due to dust...
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    NCASE M1: a crowdfunded Mini-ITX case (updates in first post)

    Just saying, their is a reason why my current i7 quadcore at 3.5ghz outperforms a current 8 core amd cpu at 4ghz.... AMD cpu's look great on paper, but in real world use they fall on their face...
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    NCASE M1: a crowdfunded Mini-ITX case (updates in first post)

    Mount one rad at the very bottom and one above the mobo. We discussed very early the possibility and if I recall correctly 2 dual 120 rads will fit in this case if you can route the tubing, you will also lose all 3.5" drive space. I know you will need slim fans for the bottom radiator, but I...
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    NCASE M1: a crowdfunded Mini-ITX case (updates in first post)

    iirc, you already can if you use slim fans on it. Im going to stand by my statement, that power supply is more than enough for what you can do in this case and be practical. If you could cool it a 3960x and titan will be just fine. I have the original and not the updated one that is apparently...
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    NCASE M1: a crowdfunded Mini-ITX case (updates in first post)

    I think people are severely underestimating that silverstone sfx power supply. That 450w sfx power supply could handle a mildly overclocked GTX465 with a quad core i5 easily with no problems for the year and a half I used that pc. Now just guesstimating, but I think a modern gtx680 and a i7...
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    NCASE M1: a crowdfunded Mini-ITX case (updates in first post)

    Ive got a Watercool GTX480 block on my 560ti 448 and its been fantastic. Probably gonna get another when I upgrade to a 700 series
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    NCASE M1: a crowdfunded Mini-ITX case (updates in first post)

    OMFG How have I lived without these cables.... The sata one is awesome!!
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    Lol...
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    NCASE M1: a crowdfunded Mini-ITX case (updates in first post)

    Come on man, we cant have italian colors here. Murica' all the way.
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    NCASE M1: a crowdfunded Mini-ITX case (updates in first post)

    I would pay a little extra, probably no more than $20 or $30 to have a no-odd top plate. I dont plan on using one because my current build doesnt have one, and my external one sits around for that one time a year I want it. Just got my board back from Asus, one of the sata 3 ports just...
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    NCASE M1: a crowdfunded Mini-ITX case (updates in first post)

    O, I guess I didnt think about 120mm radiators. Still seems like alot of money when for not alot more you could just build a simple custom loop that would be more effective. Oh well, to each his own...
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    NCASE M1: a crowdfunded Mini-ITX case (updates in first post)

    Wouldnt you run into clearence issues if you wanted to put the pump on the gpu and radiator right under it? If you can barely fit a slim radiator and slim fans, I cant see it all fitting, plus it'd probably be same cost or cheaper to build a cheap custom single loop...
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    NCASE M1: a crowdfunded Mini-ITX case (updates in first post)

    I currentley have a 30mm 240 rad and a 30mm 120 rad in a single loop, small res, and an apogee drive 2 pump cooling my 3770k and GTX560ti 448, both oc'd pretty good, without issues. Its silent under normal use and when gaming the fans ramp up but still much quieter than what I perceive as loud...
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    NCASE M1: a crowdfunded Mini-ITX case (updates in first post)

    When I get mine I plan on putting a slim radiator on the bottom with 15mm fans on it, 12mm fans if I have too. The only compromise I can see is that you have to water cool the gpu (whats the point of so much radiator if not?), and running 2 radiators leaves no room for an internal 3.5in...
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    NCASE M1: a crowdfunded Mini-ITX case (updates in first post)

    Any slot load blurays that arent $100+?
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    NCASE M1: a crowdfunded Mini-ITX case (updates in first post)

    Id rather it be done right than faster with complications that will delay it anyway. I was thinking of hard anodizing, which is nearly as hard as diamond. sand blasted and black anodizing sounds pretty good to me.
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    NCASE M1: a crowdfunded Mini-ITX case (updates in first post)

    iirc anodizing turns a very small outer layer to an extremely hard materiel almost as hard as diamond, but it can come off depending on the conditions (the aluminum under is still soft). If compared to a quality paint, it should be down to how its taken care of. Cheap paint, anodizing will outlast.
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    NCASE M1: a crowdfunded Mini-ITX case (updates in first post)

    Gun Metal would be BADASS, but Im perfectly ok with black also. I do not want a silver box on my desk.. family would bring up a certain other brand of computer named after a fruit...
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    NCASE M1: a crowdfunded Mini-ITX case (updates in first post)

    Im leaning that way also. Isnt the point to be minimal? minmal =/= as much packed in as possible. Besides, you can get an external bluray drive for ALOT less than an internal slim slot load bluray drive.
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    NCASE M1: a crowdfunded Mini-ITX case (updates in first post)

    I don't really care either way tbh. I have an external bluray drive, and I don't really want to have the slot, but it wont ruin it for me.
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