FPS-CASE1

russell664 · 22 May 2015 at 14:22

Wow, if I want a bespoke case for my next build... I'll be in touch.

4rtex · 25 May 2015 at 14:00

Hi guys! I have some exciting news to share.

I proudly present the sponsor of SFX form factor power supply support in FPS-CASE1 - SilverStone.

I have received SST-SX600G v1.1 unit to play with:

Although ATX>SFX adapter is included I will be designing a new bracket.

You can expect a lot more water-cooling-friendly case with this power supply. Enjoy the ride :>

Mads1 · 25 May 2015 at 14:18

I'd buy a case off you to, a windowed version and M-ATX , great work.

fiveub · 26 May 2015 at 11:28

Great project so far!

skylineboy · 26 May 2015 at 17:56

Outstanding work. Would love a watercooled version!

4rtex · 26 May 2015 at 19:07

Thanks guys

I'm hoping to show some design changes soon.

4rtex · 27 May 2015 at 09:08

Just wanted to share some progress.

SFX power supply mounting bracket:

SSD universal attachment to support up to 4 x 2.5" drives or 5,25" something:

5,25" single bay pump mounting bracket:

Windowed side panel for 2mm thick clear acrylic:

New style reinforced perforated side panel:

New upgraded GPU mount:

Please share your thoughts on this guys. Thanks for looking.

JamesM · 27 May 2015 at 11:53

I've got to say that this design actually blows some of the current PC cases out the water.

If there was enough room for two 240mm radiators (one top and one bottom) I reckon you'd be onto a winner.

4rtex · 27 May 2015 at 12:05

Thank you

SFX psu will actually allow to install 240x55mm rad at the top with 25 mm fans and 240x30mm rad at the bottom with slim fans if gpu water-block is on to make the card single slot thick.

4rtex · 13 Jun 2015 at 09:47

I have made couple of changes, but main thing is that front usb ports arrived on Thursday, finally!

...and they are going here:

Edit:
I managed to download some models from GrabCAD. At the top Phobya 60mm thick rad and there is 15mm clearance to motherboard. At the bottom Aquacomputer Airplex 63mm thick and there is 10mm clearance to gpu, which in this case is Titan Z with EK waterblock. I have also re-located the IEC inlet to the bottom of the case.

4rtex · 19 Jun 2015 at 16:50

I cut some parts today. I had some material left over from last prototype, so I cut three main parts to prove bending and developed sizes. This will also let me check if motherboard+gpu configuration fits all cut-outs.

Also a video of those parts being laser cut. Unfotunately I coudn't get any closer.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l868yopkEoA

Keechy · 19 Jun 2015 at 21:20

very nice

Luggs · 19 Jun 2015 at 22:04

Wow, just wow...

4rtex · 20 Jun 2015 at 09:29

Thank you for kind words

Here what it's going to look like with Noctua NH-C14:

4rtex · 22 Jun 2015 at 21:29

I have been working on the Amada punch machine a bit today. I came up with this idea to use it for pressing self clinching nuts into place. To do this I had to setup a flattening tool to certain stroke, took me a bit of time, because Tools can't mark the sheet either.

So I will put all nuts to already cut component and start the program. This is a lot quicker way of doing it. I reckon I can press 16 flush nuts in about 10 seconds this way.

That's how it came out:

colinmcr · 22 Jun 2015 at 21:34

What a great idea...

FL630 · 22 Jun 2015 at 21:40

This case and project is exceptional. How I would love to have access to the equipment you have, the ideas....

skaif · 22 Jun 2015 at 21:57

This is so cool! Keep going man!

Bluntwrapped · 23 Jun 2015 at 13:31

Looks awesome man, really impressive work. Can't wait to see the rest of the build.

Edit: Put me down for one when the production starts

4rtex · 24 Jun 2015 at 19:59

Thanks guys!

Here's fresh batch of news. I got the test piece bent today. All I can say, it's better than the first prototype I made. A lot more accurate, all holes line up nicely.

Next thing is to strip my machine and test fit motherboard and graphics card. Hopefully all cut-outs line up.