There is the new (maybe still upcoming?) Lian-Li M25:
Lian-Li Global | PC-M25
It's a slightly larger mATX case, but should otherwise fit your requirements as a 5x hotswap Q25-like alternative.
Did you need to remove any stickers on the M.2 SSD?
I wanted to do something similar, but didn't want to void any warranties; ended up using more fans instead :p
That sounds great. This opens up a whole new space of cooling possibilities for this board.
Does anyone know if the Noctua L12 can be mounted this way too?
(determining from the photos, the RAM clearance seems just on the brink, maybe it'll work if standard modules without heatsinks were used)
They seem to require a fair amount of proof of purchase of a Noctua cooler, will they provide the narrow ILM mounts for a cooler model which they deem does not officially support narrow LGA 2011-v3?
I'm selecting between comparable Asetek based 120mm AIOs, mainly entry level units. Basically between these three which are available at where I live:
1. Corsair H55
2. Zalman LQ310
3. Thermaltake Water 3.0 Performer C
Any information comparing these coolers? From the local sellers I can...
I was thinking of getting the Kraken X41, but after receiving my new case and actually doing the measurements, I think I sort of overestimated the clearance space available. The X41, according to specs, is 36mm (radiator) + 25mm (fan) = 61mm thick. I have only about 57mm. Sigh.
I think I have...
Something that I noticed when reading all the 950 Pro reviews so far: no one seems to have comparative data for the "SM951 NVMe 512GB".
All the reviews are either comparing to the SM951 NVMe 256GB, or the SM951 AHCI 512GB.
Hi, I'm considering getting a Kraken X41, and something I haven't really confirmed is, do the pump and PWM fan control require NZXT's CAM software to be installed and running and controlling the entire cooler during normal operation, or is CAM just a configuration/monitor tool?
I'm asking this...
I guess these are meant to be entry level low cost boards; from the photo, there's only 2 memory slots like ITX, and not even additional PCI-E x1 slots to use.
From a feature perspective, disregarding cost, there's no reason to use these mATX boards over current Skylake ITX offerings.
I saw that, didn't read it exhaustively, but largely understand what you're trying to design.
I fully respect the direction you're pursuing, but it doesn't really conflict with the general demand for an "extended M-ATX M1".
The design you've outlined seems to have one overarching premise...
Actually, not for me.
Not enough 3.5" hard drive capacity (maybe reconsider if the 2x3.5" drive cage mentioned on the Nova thread sticky post was implemented).
Also, I sort of prefer more aluminum on the panels than steel :)
Personally, I would like (probably mentioned many times before) an extended NCASE M1 for Micro-ATX.
This appears to be not the direction that the current NCASE M-ATX design is heading for, but is what many would want, I guess.
Yes they do exist:
http://www.minerva.com.tw/PU3401A.html
The problem is that, after contacting with them, while you can buy the U.2 to M.2 converter board, they do not sell any U.2 cables, at least not yet.
Does any one know how/where to buy a U.2 cable? (SFF-8643 to SFF-8639)
The only sure...
I don't personally own one yet to verify anything, but I saw at least one review which claimed that a simple file copy can cause temperature raise on both the XP941/SM951:
https://www.pugetsystems.com/labs/articles/Product-Review-Samsung-SM951-M-2-Drive-703/
The video shows that just a few GBs...
A U.2 to M.2 adapter seems the logical solution, otherwise what current devices can one use with that U.2 slot besides just the Intel 750?
However, adapter or not, the position of that U.2 will probably make using it a bit awkward; if the drive cage is placed towards the other side of the...