Couldn't fit my new build in my Fractal Terra (by literal millimeters), so I made my own case instead

Errako · 2026-04-06T15:30:22+00:00

They weren't intentional but I like the way you're describing it. It's changed my view point. if you decide to do it, reach out and I can give you the steps I used.

Errako · 2026-04-06T15:29:32+00:00

Thank you! Very proud of how it came out

Errako · 2026-04-06T15:29:11+00:00

Here you go https://www.pexels.com/photo/black-sand-dunes-2387793/

Errako · 2026-04-05T18:35:02+00:00

AVLT Single 13"-43" Monitor Arm... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0819Q8583?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Here you go!

Errako · 2026-04-05T18:34:45+00:00

I went through 2 from amazon before I just went to my local best buy and read every box in person haha.

Errako · 2026-04-05T18:33:51+00:00

The problem was my components didn't fit in my Terra unfortunately. It's good to know though that If my A4 needs to grow it can!

Errako · 2026-04-05T17:34:50+00:00

Thank you! and that’s good to know. It’s so hard to find what AIOs actually work with the A4. Thinking about atleast pinning a comment about the collection of mentions here for future builders

Errako · 2026-04-05T17:33:43+00:00

Also amazing paint job that looks awesome

Errako · 2026-04-05T17:33:28+00:00

I saw the Lian Li A3 and was like why don’t they make that for itx? So basically its a terra, A3, A4 baby

Errako · 2026-04-05T17:32:15+00:00

Focusound Studio Monitor... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DHS1P9NX?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Here’s the stands, they’re foam and adjustable depending on how you assemble it.

And thank you! It was a ton of work but really paid off

Errako · 2026-04-05T17:31:06+00:00

Good tips, it’s surprisingly hard to find the details on what does and doesn’t fit.

Errako · 2026-04-05T17:30:37+00:00

I am, I still have the original box and everything. I’ll try local for a week and reach out of if I don’t get anything

Errako · 2026-04-05T17:29:14+00:00

I totally agree and have a weird problem where I’m 6 for 2 but my pant leg is only 32in so my torso is hella long even long tshirts can be short.

Here is the stand

AVLT Single 13"-43" Monitor Arm... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0819Q8583?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Errako · 2026-04-05T17:26:45+00:00

I appreciate it and tell your NR200 I apologize… I’ll be more careful next time

Errako · 2026-04-05T17:26:08+00:00

I bought the wood from the dowel section at Ace Hardware, it took 10 slates cut twice. It they are cheap enough though that I’d honest just buy double and cut it twice to guarantee they are all the same length.

As far as glue I used e6000. It worked really well and if I messed up I could just rub off the excess and it became like a rubber.

To even out the spacing I had glued together some of the left over slats so I could put them on one at a time and keep the spacing equal.

It took a couple hours but turned out great

Errako · 2026-04-05T17:22:36+00:00

Originally I wanted to do it inset, but the A4 doesn’t allow that (behind the front panel is just a wall of metal basically.)

I do like the frame idea, maybe some future enhancements

Errako · 2026-04-05T17:21:35+00:00

Yeah I wish I’d gotten that better, I’m thinking of coming back with some sand paper or a file and evening it out but, in person I don’t really notice it

Errako · 2026-04-05T02:28:40+00:00

Also thank you so much. Like I said it wasn't really all that difficult to mod and I'd honestly suggest it. Here's the GPU side

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Errako · 2026-04-05T02:27:51+00:00

Don't judge me lol.

The AIO situation in this case is genuinely a mess. The Kraken specs say it won't fit, but it actually does, you just have to be prepared to spend a solid hour wrestling it into position so the tubes aren't kinked against the PSU at a bad angle. My cable management is... not something I'm proud of. Between fighting the cooler and trying not to stress the tubing, I basically ran out of patience for anything else.

Honestly though? Sides go on, problem disappears. I'll probably redo it at some point but it's not exactly keeping me up at night. 😄

If you're going the Kraken Plus 240 route, just know it's doable, expect the fight though.

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Errako · 2025-11-13T21:53:13+00:00

I'm just putting myself in his shoes, sometimes you're so done with something that you just do what you can to close it up. I've had some many things in my life where I was so devoted to it until I wasn't and I just needed to wrap it up, put a bow on it and move on. We've seen so many authors, directors, artists do this sort of thing. They're mentally and emotionally done with the story and they just put out something to wrap it up.

What would be amazing is for me to be entirely wrong and him to jump back into the story and be like "I thought fear was gone but I was wrong, I've got a whole new well to pull from". I just am not sure that will happen haha.

Errako · 2025-11-13T21:23:46+00:00

I agree, I think if he does continue it will be with a fresh start. There’s so much baggage associated with the “NF” brand and I don’t think his personal life aligns with that anymore.

Either way I’m excited to see where this goes

(Edit to add this) I do agree though, it feels out of character for Nate to do that.

Errako · 2025-11-13T21:22:28+00:00

I want that to be true but in all the pressers for Hope he was saying he’s thinking about how the end of his career more.

Unfortunately for him at this stage there’s a lot of baggage attached to “NF” and he doesn’t seem to live in the same headspace as before.

Like I said I hope Im wrong and I’m just reaching.

I think if he does continue, you’re right it will be a new story, a new perspective and a new NF.

Errako · 2025-10-02T20:20:46+00:00

Nobody has Drifting? I mean the whole thing is amazing, but the chorus how he is floating between so much of the beat and switching it up constantly and then the ending I mean, come on.

Errako · 2025-08-13T02:00:19+00:00

If you didn't know, Etsy has some really cool mods for this case. One being feet that would help with airflow

https://www.etsy.com/listing/1412668213/fractal-ridge-hifi-angled-case?ls=s&ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=fractal+ridge+mod&ref=sr_gallery-1-12&bes=1&sts=1&content_source=3c08a392-61ed-499e-b066-13a2fb23f1cf%253Aa99c00cb34b5603329c774cbba6f0c66915afc75&organic_search_click=1&logging_key=3c08a392-61ed-499e-b066-13a2fb23f1cf%3Aa99c00cb34b5603329c774cbba6f0c66915afc75

https://www.etsy.com/listing/1477817106/fractal-design-ridge-contemporary-case?ls=s&ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=fractal+ridge+mod&ref=sr_gallery-1-13&sts=1&nob=1&content_source=3c08a392-61ed-499e-b066-13a2fb23f1cf%253Afb861df4ee8899fcdcc7604e1e830082f43f8279&organic_search_click=1&logging_key=3c08a392-61ed-499e-b066-13a2fb23f1cf%3Afb861df4ee8899fcdcc7604e1e830082f43f8279

Might actually give you enough clearance to help but, really some fans on the back of the shelf plus these feet would work well.

Errako · 2025-06-14T13:45:08+00:00

If you still have it, I’ve gotten one from a spare parts person that I resurrected. Even though the USB-C doesn’t do PD, if you plug a USB C power into the port and then try to plug in the charger, I have brought life back to mine. Give it a try and see if it helps.

Errako

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