Project Cancelled
I come to you now with a heavy heart. I regret to inform you that M3 Cases and the M3A2 project can be no more. Numerous machine issues and repairs (along with various other large life expenses) have set me way behind schedule and put the project too far into the red to safely continue. The M3 Cases project has been discontinued.
Those who have purchased an M3A2 Beta through the website or Indiegogo campaign will be contacted in regards to a full refund.
It pains me to cancel the M3 project. I sincerely apologize.
Humbly,
Curt (CMad)
Fail...
In Progress: M3A2 Beta
As a PC gamer and case mod enthusiast, I have always appreciated a compact purpose built computer case. Problem is, very few exist that are exactly what you want. So, I have taken some of my ideas and added feedback from the PC enthusiast community to create the M3A2, a slim mini ITX case designed specifically for powerhouse hardware and those lengthy graphics cards we all love.
The case is machined entirely out of aluminum. The front, rear and sides are a solid 4mm thick extrusion. The top and bottom panels are 3mm plates. The PCI mounting bracket and case stand are machined from 6mm aluminum bar stock. It's a solid beast.
Finished off in a subdued textured black powder coat, the M3A2 has a very understated minimalistic appearance, but still has the mean performance look.
Configure the front panel to your needs. You can opt for a ultra-clean look with nothing but a pin-hole power LED, or go for complete functionality with USB3.0, slot-load optical and Bulgin-style LED ring power button.
M3A2; the only customizable machined aluminum mini ITX enthusiast case...
M3A2 Technical Specifications:
Original Idea Behind the Project:
I do the CNC machining in my own shop so I can change the design on the fly pretty easily. With this flexibility I want to be able to allow customers to select their options and build their case. Imagine drop down menus like "Optical: slot, tray or none" and "Front I/O: USB3.0, USB3.0/HD Audio, or none" and of course "Finish: black textured powder coat, natural brushed finish or Other".
I also want to offer personal touches like gamertags/screen names, logos or themes that I can mill and/or engrave into the aluminum.
Another unique feature is its ability to set horizontally as a traditional HTPC or up vertically like a console or mini slim tower. When horizontal it will sit on 4 rubber vibration isolating feet. When vertical you'll attach two clean and understated machined aluminum legs, also with vibration isolation feet.
And because of how the case is structured, panels can be swapped out. I'll offer them separately. So for example if you initially order without an optical, but decide later you want to add a slot load Blueray? Just order a new panel.
What say you?
I come to you now with a heavy heart. I regret to inform you that M3 Cases and the M3A2 project can be no more. Numerous machine issues and repairs (along with various other large life expenses) have set me way behind schedule and put the project too far into the red to safely continue. The M3 Cases project has been discontinued.
Those who have purchased an M3A2 Beta through the website or Indiegogo campaign will be contacted in regards to a full refund.
It pains me to cancel the M3 project. I sincerely apologize.
Humbly,
Curt (CMad)
Fail...
In Progress: M3A2 Beta
As a PC gamer and case mod enthusiast, I have always appreciated a compact purpose built computer case. Problem is, very few exist that are exactly what you want. So, I have taken some of my ideas and added feedback from the PC enthusiast community to create the M3A2, a slim mini ITX case designed specifically for powerhouse hardware and those lengthy graphics cards we all love.
The case is machined entirely out of aluminum. The front, rear and sides are a solid 4mm thick extrusion. The top and bottom panels are 3mm plates. The PCI mounting bracket and case stand are machined from 6mm aluminum bar stock. It's a solid beast.
Finished off in a subdued textured black powder coat, the M3A2 has a very understated minimalistic appearance, but still has the mean performance look.
Configure the front panel to your needs. You can opt for a ultra-clean look with nothing but a pin-hole power LED, or go for complete functionality with USB3.0, slot-load optical and Bulgin-style LED ring power button.
M3A2; the only customizable machined aluminum mini ITX enthusiast case...
M3A2 Technical Specifications:
- Dimensions: 328mm x 308mm x 90mm, 9.1 Liters
- Material: 100% aluminum, 6mm stand and PCI bracket, 4mm side panels, 3mm top/bottom panels, 1.6mm drive brackets
- Finish: Textured black powder coat (Options: Natural brushed aluminum or other)
- Motherboard: Mini ITX
- CPU Cooler: 68mm max. height (currently working to increase to 70mm)
- Graphics: 11.8" graphics cards
- Power Supply: SFX
- Storage: 4 x 2.5" mounts or 2 x 2.5" mounts + 1 x 3.5" mounts (depending on your configuration)
- Optical: 1 x slot-load optical (Options: tray-load optical or no optical)
- Front Panel: 2 x USB3.0 (Options: USB3.0/HD Audio or no front panel I/O)
- Other Options:
- Infrared receiver (internal USB, Intel CIR or AsRock CIR)
- Rack mount attachments
- Hidden power button (rear mounted w/ front pane pin-hole LED)
- Custom engraved graphics (i.e. company logo, artwork, etc.)
- *Specifications are subject to change as the project progresses.
Original Idea Behind the Project:
I do the CNC machining in my own shop so I can change the design on the fly pretty easily. With this flexibility I want to be able to allow customers to select their options and build their case. Imagine drop down menus like "Optical: slot, tray or none" and "Front I/O: USB3.0, USB3.0/HD Audio, or none" and of course "Finish: black textured powder coat, natural brushed finish or Other".
I also want to offer personal touches like gamertags/screen names, logos or themes that I can mill and/or engrave into the aluminum.
Another unique feature is its ability to set horizontally as a traditional HTPC or up vertically like a console or mini slim tower. When horizontal it will sit on 4 rubber vibration isolating feet. When vertical you'll attach two clean and understated machined aluminum legs, also with vibration isolation feet.
And because of how the case is structured, panels can be swapped out. I'll offer them separately. So for example if you initially order without an optical, but decide later you want to add a slot load Blueray? Just order a new panel.
What say you?
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