theGryphon
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I've been reading from quite a few people about a need for a minimalist case for ITX size GPUs and I may have a good idea for a case layout that hits the target. I put this description on another thread but I figured I'll make a separate thread to see what people think.
I am not at the capacity to draw a detailed model, nor build a prototype, but if any of the fellow case designers (Necere, Aibohphobia, dondan, SaperPL, etc) want to pick up the idea, please be my guest.
I had intended to do at least a Sketch up model of the layout, but I'll put a wordy description for now:
1) Imagine a vertical orientation.
2) Place an SFX size PSU under the ITX mobo such that its fan is facing to the right, where the back of the mobo is facing. PSU is flush with that right side panel. Of course, the mobo has the standoffs. I'm thinking of a solid right side, no panels, no CPU cutouts, just to keep it minimal.
3) Place an ITX GPU on the backside of the PSU, so that theyare back to back, with about 10mm between them. This way, GPU's fans will intake on the left side, same as the CPU fan. GPU is to be connected with a flexible riser, which would route through between the PSU and GPU.
4) I would perforate all sides, except for the front and bottom. This way, you don't need any case feet but just very low profile non-slip stick-on rubber.
5) If my description was sufficient, you can see that the internal dimensions of the case are about 305 (H) x 175 (D) x 100 (W), and I believe the whole case should be around 310x185x105 = 6.0 Lt.
6) Case should have space for two 2.5" drives, and CPU coolers with a total height of 85 mm. SFX-L PSUs should fit just fine.
7) I can imagine a screw-on side bracket to accommodate 120mm AIO liquid coolers. It would be tight, granted, but doable.
I really believe there's nothing like this out there. Notice especially the tiny footprint...
I am not at the capacity to draw a detailed model, nor build a prototype, but if any of the fellow case designers (Necere, Aibohphobia, dondan, SaperPL, etc) want to pick up the idea, please be my guest.
I had intended to do at least a Sketch up model of the layout, but I'll put a wordy description for now:
1) Imagine a vertical orientation.
2) Place an SFX size PSU under the ITX mobo such that its fan is facing to the right, where the back of the mobo is facing. PSU is flush with that right side panel. Of course, the mobo has the standoffs. I'm thinking of a solid right side, no panels, no CPU cutouts, just to keep it minimal.
3) Place an ITX GPU on the backside of the PSU, so that theyare back to back, with about 10mm between them. This way, GPU's fans will intake on the left side, same as the CPU fan. GPU is to be connected with a flexible riser, which would route through between the PSU and GPU.
4) I would perforate all sides, except for the front and bottom. This way, you don't need any case feet but just very low profile non-slip stick-on rubber.
5) If my description was sufficient, you can see that the internal dimensions of the case are about 305 (H) x 175 (D) x 100 (W), and I believe the whole case should be around 310x185x105 = 6.0 Lt.
6) Case should have space for two 2.5" drives, and CPU coolers with a total height of 85 mm. SFX-L PSUs should fit just fine.
7) I can imagine a screw-on side bracket to accommodate 120mm AIO liquid coolers. It would be tight, granted, but doable.
I really believe there's nothing like this out there. Notice especially the tiny footprint...