I wanted a SFFPC for my NAS that could sit on my desk and replace a Synology sized unit. This is based on an intel Nuc8 with 5 2.5" drive slots. Had to build a custom power solution for the drives since the motherboard does not have onboard SATA power. Size is about 7.8"x4.5"x4.5". Fan on top is controlled by a temperature controller so whisper quiet when under low load.
Hi everyone, I've just taken over as the new mod here.
I haven’t been super active in the sub, but I’ve been following it and quietly working on a bunch of A07 stuff for a while.
When I noticed there hadn’t been a new post in about two months, I looked into it and found the sub had become restricted. After getting no response to a posting request, it turned out the previous mod’s account had been deleted.
The only way to reopen posting was to ask Reddit to hand the sub over, so here we are!
My own A07 project started fairly reasonably: design a mini version of my old Q2000 full tower, with an insert for two 60 mm front fans and room for a low-profile 80 mm fan up top.
Then it got a little out of hand.
The case mod turned into a magnetic mounting system. That turned into building a highly accurate CAD model of the entire A07. Then, while thinking about how people could customise their panels, I decided the obvious solution was to build a full parametric web app for designing custom fronts, side panels and top hats. It's set up specifically for the a07 but I'll be building it out for other cases.
So what began as one case mod has now consumed roughly four months of full-time hours and a bunch of 3D printing filament.
The ridiculous part is that I still haven’t even started my own build. I spent nearly a year waiting for the GPU I wanted in Australia, and by the time it became clear that wasn’t happening, the build budget had been swallowed by life expenses.
I ended up printing redshift project placeholder hardware from u/Jigabit instead so I could keep testing things while designing. You can see the PSU in the photos. It's great, so is the GPU and Mobo.
At some point I also plan to make the full A07 CAD model available alongside the web app.
I’ll be looking for people to test the app in the next month or so, so leave a comment if you’re interested in that sort of thing.
I wasn't ready to post the mini Q2000 but wanted to introduce myself and kick the posting off with some pics. Looking forward to seeing everyone’s builds, mods and increasingly unnecessary A07 projects.
TL;DR: The sub became restricted after the previous mod’s account was deleted, so I requested access to get posting open again. Meanwhile, one A07 mod has somehow turned into a mini Q2000, a magnetic mounting system, a full chassis CAD model and a parametric panel-design web app. App testers will be needed soon!
I am still waiting for the riser (damn Italian carriers) to arrive because without it I can't print the remaining panels and, obviously, I can't finish the case I was working on lately.
But fuck it, I just started another project and I am quite hyped.
I took inspiration (and maybe more than just inspiration lol) from the SFFtime N-ATX and P-ATX because I absolutely love the design of those cases, but I wanted to push the features much further:
This case will have two different versions: a short and a long one.
The short version supports ATX, mATX and Mini-ITX motherboards and uses a Flex ATX PSU. Depending on the motherboard configuration, the PSU can also be repositioned to the front/top area instead of sitting behind the GPU.
It supports GPUs up to 307 mm long, so yeah... even a 5090 should fit
The long version is where things get a little crazy.
We're talking about over 400 mm of GPU clearance, so basically you can fit pretty much any GPU currently on the market. It supports ATX, mATX and Mini-ITX motherboards, and can take Flex ATX, SFX and even full-size ATX PSUs.
It also supports up to a 280 mm radiator with low-profile fans.
And if you don't want to go with liquid cooling, both versions can fit air coolers up to around 90 mm tall.
The short version is roughly 15 L without the center foot, while the long version is around 19.5 L.
The design is still very much WIP, though. I still have to finish all the mounting points, radiators mesh side panels, connections and a ton of small details. Printing this thing is going to be a whole different kind of pain because my printer has a 250 × 250 mm build plate, so the case will have to be printed in multiple sections.
Hopefully it will actually come out as good as it looks in my head lmao.
I'm also considering trying to put this one on Kickstarter, because unlike my previous case, this project could potentially cover a much wider range of hardware and users.
Anyway... Yeah, I think I need to buy more spools of PETG.
Valuetop twister 360 is a pc case only found in bangladesh and also pc power darkion
Both are white cases
I cant upload pictures here please dm me if you have an opinion
Earlier this year I shared my then in-progress design for a console-style pc case that could be 3D printed and fit larger components. After months of work, I am happy to share the renders of the finished unit (IRL pictures in comments, just beware, I’m a terrible photographer)!
This is the Ledge, a console-style case that can be printed on something as small as a 180mm build plate. It is 14.2L big (not including the feet) and can be used in vertical or horizontal modes without compromising on thermal performance. The frame utilizes Makerbeam XL extrusions for rigidity. It is purposefully designed to be similar to the Fractal Ridge (hence the name) with the ability to use larger components as well as solve some of the thermal issues of its inspiration (improvements will be detailed in the Printables post once it launches).
Component Compatibility:
• CPU Cooler: 77mm
• MB: ATX, mATX, ITX
• GPU:
- Length: 343-358mm
- Thickness:
~ (m)ATX MB: 55-70mm
~ ITX MB: 65-80mm
- Width: 150mm
- Due to the frame, you can either have longer & thinner or shorter & thicker
• PSU:
- (m)ATX MB: SFX(-L)
- ITX MB: SFX(-L) and ATX up to 180mm long
• Fans: 2x 60x15mm
The only thing left to do before release is to create the instruction manual, which I am hoping won’t take too long. I will be charging $15 for this due to the large amount of work and the costs of prototyping. However, I will be re-uploading the panel CAD files on a GPL 3.0 license, so people can feel free to customize the aesthetics of the Ledge to their heart’s content. The stock panels also have no visible exterior screws when used in horizontal mode; however, in vertical mode, it has visible screws only on the MB mounting side.
Thank you, and happy printing!
Found a 19” enterprise server on eBay for ridiculously cheap just over a year ago. Swapped out the fans for some Noctuas because the originals were screaming loud and mounted it behind my TV box. In the end it gave me thermal warnings so figured I owed it an upgrade.
Question 1 was where to put it, ended up deciding to make it with the same footprint as the IKEA KALLAX shelving units. With that decided the height was set by the width of the drive array which I cut out of the original server and kept intact vertically. Then quickly the mounting for the ATX motherboard and all the fans fell into place, I’d decided on clear acrylic for the enclosure and a month or so later after emptying out my overtime savings it was assembled.
Had one panel crack so replaced it this evening and just stuck it up in its home.
48Tb Raidz3 TrueNAS Scale build with an old MSI Z87-G45 Mobo, 32Gb of RAM, 8Gb of GPU, a SAS backplane and a whole lotta fans.
I saw these terminal-style cases at todays maker faire in Hannover. But staff at this booth was pretty busy so I didn’t ask them for the model name. The booth itself just used them, but wasn't about hardware, but coding for kids.
I tried ChatGPT, Google Image search but both just haluzinate about cases.
I have absolutely zero usecase. But I like it and I want one.
We’ve all seen the complaints about the heat produced by our PCshttps://i.redd.it/m5c0l37xpmjh1.jpg. I just upgraded mine and started noticing it more so I did something about it. I know there are some DIY solutions out there, but they don’t look good and don’t seem to function as well as they need to. I've been working on a solution that keeps the heat out and looks like it is supposed to be part of the PC. I’m calling it the HeatShift TEU (Thermal Extraction Unit), and I've finally reached the point where I'm curious whether this solves a problem for anyone besides me.
The problem was pretty simple: during longer gaming sessions, my PC was basically a space heater. My room would regularly climb 5–6°F, and I could feel hot exhaust blowing around my desk. So I started experimenting with ways to capture the PC's exhaust and send it outside through a window. The first prototype was hilariously crude, basically a homemade hood and dryer duct, but it proved the basic idea was possible. From there I've been designing and 3D printing progressively better and more functional versions.
This is now V4.
The TEU sits over the top/rear exhaust area of the PC and uses modular sections so it can be configured for cases with different numbers and locations of exhaust fans (even down the back/side panel). The capture system is sized to accommodate case fans up to 140 mm, rather than requiring separate 120 mm and 140 mm versions. The sections are magnetically sealed to minimize leakage, vibration, and make assembly easy and satisfying. The system feeds into a 4-inch duct connected to a variable-speed 205 CFM inline fan that exhausts through a window. I have also made a modular window kit system, much like the little walls for a window AC unit.
The install is the part I'm most happy with: because the pieces are magnetic, there are no screws, brackets, or tools. It snaps into place and comes apart the same way. You basically arrange the sections your case needs and let the magnets do the rest.
The goal was just to stop dumping heat into the room. It did that. But it also did something I didn't expect: it made the whole system run noticeably cooler.
Here's what I measured on my own build (RTX 3060, same game, same settings):
For full load benchmark tests:
So I'm currently seeing roughly a 7–10°C reduction in GPU temperature, around an 8–9°C reduction in CPU temperature, and the room is no longer steadily turning into a sauna while I play. These are just my own prototype test results, definitely not controlled laboratory testing, but they're encouraging enough that I want to keep developing it and collect more data.
The current V4 is also dramatically more functional and aesthetically pleasing than where this started. The modular extensions allow the capture area to be changed for different fan layouts, while interchangeable pieces, magnetic mounting, and removable components mean the entire system doesn't have to be designed around one specific PC. The inline fan is a little louder than the PC fans, but not bad at all. A less powerful fan would likely work as well as it would need to. A smoother 4in duct would also likely help noise, something I am looking into.
Where I want to take it next:
For now, I'm going to stop redesigning the core unit and put some real hours on V4 to find problems through normal use. If the design continues working well, I'd like to explore interchangeable outer panels/skins. The structural airflow system would stay the same, but the visible surfaces could potentially be swapped for different colors and themes; translucent RGB versions, industrial designs, automotive-inspired versions, seasonal designs, custom designs, etc.
I also want to continue experimenting with capturing more heat from around the GPU/PSU area, improving universal case compatibility, refining the window kit, and eventually figuring out what manufacturing something like this would actually cost. I'm not selling anything right now. This is still very much a working prototype built on my 3D printer.
I'm mainly trying to figure out:
Would you actually use something like this for your gaming PC? And if not, what would stop you?Size? Noise? Having a duct going to the window? Appearance? Price? Something I haven't thought of? I'm especially interested in hearing from people whose gaming PCs noticeably heat up their rooms.
If there's enough interest, I'd like to keep documenting the development and potentially see whether this could eventually become a real product. Please tell me what you think, what could be better, what you'd want to see from a product like this, what themes/designs would be interesting to you and any questions you have.
I've included pictures of the different prototypes because the evolution from the first ridiculous setup to V4 has been half the fun.
Thank you!
I recently upgraded my PC and realized I have enough components to Frankenstein another pc together to use as a game server for myself and my friends.
I have an ATX motherboard and an ATX power supply, but no GPU. I’m trying to find something that’s as small as possible, supports those components, and hopefully affordable. The image I have in mind is a sort of ATX sized server rack that could mount under my desk or on the wall.
I saw the N-ATX by SFF Time, but it’s well over budget. I also had the idea of 3D printing one if anybody has any recommendations on that front!
In the USA, Washington State.
Hello!
i posted a working prototype a lil while back but was able to almost complete the whole thing. Been trying to get as small as i can but use a semi ok graphics card. Using a lenovo m90q gen2 board with a 11500 (non T), a custom Riser i made, and some cad work to make a sheet metal the base were everything bolts down to. Oh and yes, due to it being a 11500 CPU, it runs on PCIE gen4 speeds while still using cheaper ddr4 ram :)
Internal volume comes down to 191mm X 184mm X 108mm.
The aluminum base was designed by me and sent to SendCutSend to get it cut bent and anodized. ~102USD
Riser was made by JLCPCB. ~29USD
PC lenovo m90q gen2 11500~ 220USD
Additional stick of RAM (32gb total)of DDR4-3200 ~101USD
Lenovo RTX 4060 P/N: 5V11K41546 ~278USD
Lenovo 80+ platinum PSU P/N: 5P51D77273 ~104USD
some screws and PCB standoff , thermal pads~10USD
A couple of cool things. PSU i used is capable of delivering upto 400w in short time and 350 sustained, it provides a 20v power for the tiny PC, and also has the 12v out for the GPU. the enable signal to the PSU to turn on the 12v rail is handled by connecting the green wire to ground. so i added a small mosfet and some resistors to the riser i designed to turn the power when the pc turns on. So the riser, reason i had to make a custom one was to raise the height of the pcie slot. i did not want to use a extender and wire it up in a weird way so this was my best solution. the way i got the Lights to show up to the front of the case is by using flexible fiber optic light pipe.
Overall its small. But too many specific part number parts in the build. Next i might try and make another one to accommodate a bit longer graphic cards, better pick of PSUs and still be able to keep using lenovo 1L pcs but with more variety.
(I used a translator for this post, since I don't speak English very well. Sorry for any mistakes.)
Hi, how's it going? I'm writing this with a lot of embarrassment, but even so I'd like to show this community what I've made. First of all, this was a project that started a little over a year ago, after watching an ITGear video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQOnBmjxiH8), so it was supposed to be a simple project.
I would start with a ThinkCentre M920s SFF and add a low profile GPU. I began by upgrading the RAM to 32Gb (before the RAMpocalypse), I bought a 1Tb NVMe and upgraded the WiFi card. Since the more powerful graphics cards that were suggested all need extra power, I researched which PSU was compatible; the answer came from Reddit (https://www.reddit.com/r/sffpc/comments/17wyvy2/comment/nhuxdhc/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button), and I bought a 500w power supply from China.
I was already ready to buy the graphics card, only to find that the most powerful one was Nvidia, and that the support, at least at the time I started the project, was horrible.
This Steam Machine was only meant to be a console in the living room, to play once in a while and also to be able to play co-op games with my wife.
I decided to wait a couple of months for a low profile AMD card (maybe like many others), until I got tired of it. It wasn't possible to keep playing co-op games with my wife without a graphics card.
I decided to make a kind of case extension just for the graphics card. Every idea I showed my wife was rejected, mainly because one of her requirements for the console to be in the living room was that it had to be pretty and match.
I decided to learn to model. I started using FreeCAD, which I hadn't used in many years, and back then I had only used it for one small part.
But after 5 different designs, I finally had a design I felt satisfied with.
I don't expect this design to be revolutionary, it's the first time I've made anything like this, and since I haven't seen anything similar on Reddit using a ThinkCentre, here I am sharing what I did.
These are the final specs of the homemade Steam Machine:
Thank you very much for reading my first and maybe last post on Reddit. Don't hesitate to ask questions if something isn't clear or if any doubt comes up, I'll answer as much as I can.
DISCLAIMER
Hello everyone,
I am wanting to make a PC case inspired by the macintosh 128k/plus. I want to 3D print it, and model it using Blender, Fusion, or both. But I can't determine whether I should do it or not.
A lot of people were interested in this the last time I posted it and now it's finished. Mostly the same as my old design but now printable on a 180x180mm bed.
I printed this on the A1 Mini in PLA.
Happy to hear questions, suggestions, criticism and requests for future designs.
You can find the design and files here: https://cults3d.com/en/design-collections/andersh/pc-cases
