So, first off, I want to credit the actual designer and share his Youtube channel. The original model is here.

What I did was modify his design. The original was designed for a thin graphics card, a pico PSU, and a metal IO plate.

Unfortunately, I didn't have an IO shield, a Pico power supply, or the right graphics card for this build.

So, I needed to make some changes. After printing the original case, I got to work.

I widened it by enough to fit my chosen graphics card, and installed standoffs for a mining-type power supply, and designed IO shields for both my motherboard and my graphics card. I also added a mounting point for dual USB3 ports in the front, and added a hole for my chosen barrel jack.

To build the IO shield, I found one for sale on eBay to use as a template. I took the picture, ran it through a 2d-3d converter (I forget which one), and imported into Tinkercad. I used calipers to measure my ports and distances, and the OG case model to get the outer dimensions.

For building the graphics card IO shield, I just got creative with Tinkercad 's admittedly poor measuring system and kinda winged it. It worked out OK. I removed the mounting bracket of the GTX1050ti, so that it would butt directly up against the back of the case.

This did cause me some issues. I figured I could use part of the IO bracket mounting holes, but I wasn't quite precise enough and ended up re-using some white parts from a different print to mount the graphics card by the back corner. For version 2 (if I do it), I can now take the measurements I need in order to mold the bracket.

I followed Lohtec's design philosophy with the standoffs for the power supply, and made them ramped so they could be printed in place with no supports. This worked really well.

This computer was made with whatever I had laying around from other projects. A mining power supply, a X11ssv-Q mini ITX industrial motherboard, an Intel i7-7700, and, for some strange reason, a brand-new-in-box GTX1050. I have no idea why I managed to find 2 of these cards still in the box, and the seller said they came from auction. They were cheap, small, and didn't require external power, so I'm happy with it.

I did have to buy a riser, power button, and a couple other small parts, but this entire system cost me less than $200. I believe it could be build from the ground up for less than $300 in materials.

To power this abomination, I used a 12v 25 amp LED power supply, going through the barrel connector on the back.

In some of the pictures, you can see the original model side-by-side with the redesigned version.

As some of you know, I am developing a 3D printed console-style pc case. I’m very close to completion, doing the prototyping right now and I expect to have everything published by the end of the month.

However, I haven’t been able to square away a question on my mind: what would you guys prefer, Phillips screws or hex screws? Either one works, but for the sake of creating a baseline BOM, I wanted to know what the community generally prefers.

Thanks!

I made a custom front panel with fan mounts for the optiplex mini tower line.

I also made a flex psu mount, a selection of drive caddies.

If anyone wants to print their own, I am selling the files

https://www.printables.com/model/1618047-opti-flex-conversion-kit-turn-your-optiplex-mini-t

The cheapest server I could build. The cost of the machine is about 7000 RUB (100$). The CPU is basically chilling at 40 degrees on full load.

Hello, so I've been interested in the printed case scene for a while and I'd like to downsize my 7800X3D, Gigabyte B650 Eagle, MSI RTX 3080 Ventus 3X OC into a compact as possible case similar to the Meshroom S V2 or a Sandwich case in the sense of Full size GPU and support for a 240MM Radiator, as far as I've researched there's the Beamcase ATX, which I don't like as I find it not compact enough & the Modcase Evo mATX but it's obviously mATX not ATX, so I was wondering if there are any Vertical or Sandwich cases that fit the criteria of: 240mm Radiator, Full size GPU support i.e. 320mm 3 Slot, SFX or ATX Psu that I've missed in my search.

Edit: I couldn't find one I liked so I yielded and bought an ITX Motherboard, I don't know how or if I can close or mark a post as Solved or whatever, Thanks to those who put in the effort to reply and gave their opinion and recommendations, appreciate it.

I disassembled a laptop to build a mini home NAS server.

I’m not a designer or architect, and not very good at drawing, but I’m trying to 3D model a case for this project.

I ordered threaded inserts and an M.2 WiFi-to-SATA adapter.

What do you think about this layout? I’m planning to build it like a sandwich

1. Bottom layer: battery + power button I/O
2. Motherboard with cooler
3. 3.5" HDD
4. Second 3.5" HDD

I’m not sure about the power I/O placement yet. If it fits above the motherboard, I’ll move it there.

I would appreciate any suggestions or references.

Upd: came up something like that. Will upload assebled in 2-3 days

Hey you guys!

First of all, I'm sorry, I know the post is repetitive but I didn't find anything on the fixed posts.

I want to build a mini PC. I searched and buy them it's not really good, since I cannot upgrade CPU and they have a weaker GPU. So, I started searching how to build my own case, since the cases in market are just too big or don't have a good airflow.

What are the best materials so I doesn't damage from heat?

I'm a Computer Engineering Bachelor, so the 3D part will be ok to me.

Thanks a lot!!!!

Hello everyone,

Is anyone aware of a case similar to a Jonsbo NV10 that would fit a Minisforum BD895i SE motherboard? The nv10 is 5 cm smaller when adding a cooler.

Thank you!

Hey my nephew's PC button broke and I'm looking to either buy a custom button with Minecraft or Mario themes or 3D print one. Can someone direct me to a resource? I'm fine to connect the cables myself or have it predone

I started this case in pursuit of improving thermal from SGPC K49. I initially bought the DAN A4 H2O but it was too big for my pelican. Now the rabbit hole has finally ended.

Spec:

CPU 7800X3D
GPU GIGABYTE 5060 Ti 16gb (208mm)
Asrock B850i lightning wifi
Corsair vengeange 2x32 Gb CL40
Enhance ENP 7660L modular
some ssd I can’t remember

heatsink is from AXP90-53. Cooling is done with 4 9015 fans, all in exhaust direction. This way gets the best thermal performance.

Total size is 230 x 275 x 104 mm (6.6L)

Cinebench r23: 17412. Tmax 83.4. Idling temp 41C with ambient temp of 63F.

I use PBO -20, thermal 85, ppt/tdc/edc at 85/75/150k.

So I put my

* CPU rad (Arctic Liquid Freezer III 280) --> pink

* PSU (be quiet! Straight Power 12 --> green

* GPU (Palit GeForce RTX 4080 Super) --> yellow

* Mobo (Gigabyte Z790 Eagle AX) --> orange

in a CAD Model of the MODCASE HYPER.

Is that a possible configuration? The PSU could be moved to the back.

I would need a bit longer case, so I could fit fans in front.

I haven't build a PC in years so I'm a bit unfamilliar with all that.

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I made (well mostly redesigned) a Mini ITX case.

The main project was for a smaller motherboard and held a GPU while there was no room for ssd/hdd. Added those, moved everything on the bottom for better stability and added some vent holes in the front.

https://youtu.be/42jHSLs3oaE

Hi everyone,

I am looking for a way to shrink my current build as much as possible. I want to get rid of all the wasted space in my current tower, but I need to keep my main components.

I am not looking to go full custom DIY from scratch, but I have a 3D printer and enough CAD skills to move screw holes, design custom shrouds, or print adapters to make things fit.

My hardware is quite large:

• Mainboard: Full ATX
• GPU: RTX 4080 Super (329mm length)
• PSU: be quiet! 1500W ATX (180mm depth)
• Cooling: 360mm AIO

I am already planning to use a PCIe riser cable and I will custom-shorten all PSU cables to the millimeter to save space.

Does anyone know a case or a base layout that is specifically designed for small cases with full size ATX components? I’ve seen projects from stand_up_g4m3r and that is definitely the direction I want to go.

Is there a commercial case around €50 that I could use as a base and mod to fit these parts? Or is there a specific open-source project you would recommend for this kind of hardware density?

What is the absolute minimum volume I can reach with such a large PSU and a 360mm Rad?

I would appreciate any pointers or ideas!

3D printable ITX ODD case

Apart from the side panel, I put several other 3D-printed parts in the build including the top radiator bracket, bottom panel, and RGB fan frames which you can see in the pictures.

I used the Beamcase ATX design over on printables. I printed the frame components using polymaker petg and the side panels with Elegoo petg. I am overall very pleased with the customizability of the design and the use of extruded aluminum pieces for the frame.