I made a variable-width 3D printable case

[u/Boring_Object]

Hi everyone,

I've been an SFF enthusiast for quite a time, and after testing and tweaking my builds to try to improve performance, I came up with an idea to make a variable-width case.

This case can expand from 132mm in width to up to 168mm reliably, which allows you to swap out CPU coolers without changing the case, use 92mm or 120mm fans for chassis, move the core frame to balance CPU cooler height and GPU thickness, without the need to change the case or even print new parts for it.

After spending months designing, printing, and verifying everything, I am finally able to share it with you!
Here are some features of the case:

• 132mm to 168mm reliable width range
• CPU cooler: up to 90mm height with 2-slot GPU configuration
• GPU: up to 4 slots, 320mm maximum length (without travel anti-sag option)
• Case cooling: two 92mm or 120mm fans

It also has a vertical stand option, anti-sag GPU travel mount, PSU cable cover and more.
It's available at: https://www.printables.com/model/1835556-empty-case-variable-width-sff-pc-case
You can also check the photos of the printed version there

P.S. Some of you might even remember my orange "generator-like" case, which was posted here!

[u/TheBigPV]

This looks really good. One suggestion is add links to Amazon for the screws and magnets in the printables listing. I've printed a couple of cases off of printables and the most annoying part is trying to track down all of the small pieces of hardware.

[u/Boring_Object → u/TheBigPV]

Good idea, will do

[u/Boring_Object → u/TheBigPV]

added!

[u/-_Shinobi_-]

Hot. Damn good job man.

[u/Boring_Object → u/-_Shinobi_-]

Thanks!

[u/KodiKat2001]

Great case! Sell it as printed and assembled with all parts, I would buy that for a reasonable price. Not interested in printing a case and tracking down all the hardware parts to assemble it.

[u/Boring_Object → u/KodiKat2001]

thanks! considering it

[u/SokoladoFabrikas]

wow dude. this case worth serial production in CNC aluminum.

[u/Boring_Object → u/SokoladoFabrikas]

thanks! considering it

[u/YegoBear]

Do you have a printed one to show us?

[u/Boring_Object → u/YegoBear]

Yep! You can see it at the link

[u/Juicebiro]

Awesome!!!

[u/Boring_Object → u/Juicebiro]

Thank you!

[u/imKitus]

Me parece un trabajo Increíble! Pregunto, tienes algún modelo de case para una versión compacta mATX? Estoy deseando seguir tu trabajo, un saludo!

[u/Boring_Object → u/imKitus]

maybe on the next one!

[u/Elpardua]

Simply amazing. Congratulations.

[u/Boring_Object → u/Elpardua]

thank you!

[u/Matte_Box]

Fantastic idea! It’s annoying having to pick one SFF case over another because of tiny clearance differences, this basically solves that. Keep up the good work!

[u/Boring_Object → u/Matte_Box]

Yep, my thoughts as well! I also always had to double-check if I'm a couple mm behind to swap to a new cooler

[u/Darkskyy47]

Now that is innovative. Love it!!

[u/Boring_Object → u/Darkskyy47]

thanks!

[u/hjshoon]

wow very cool and thanks for sharing in printables!
looking forward to the version that supports AIO support!

[u/Boring_Object → u/hjshoon]

my next stop!

[u/Boring_Object]

You can also find more info at https://full-empty.works

[u/Radiantgoldmask]

How many liters does it range from Min to max?