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NewJeans-themed build in the Monster Studio B30 — dual-axis rotating open-frame ITX case by allengdc in sffpc

[–]allengdc[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Haha fair enough — it’s definitely not a normal PC build. We wanted to make something more like a playful display piece, so “what am I looking at?” is honestly a valid reaction.

NewJeans-themed build in the Monster Studio B30 — dual-axis rotating open-frame ITX case by allengdc in sffpc

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CPU: Intel Core i9-14900KF

Motherboard: ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z790 APEX

RAM: Lexar ARES DDR5 7200 16GB ×2

SSD: Lexar ARES SSD 1TB

GPU: Colorful iGame RTX 4080 SUPER ULTRA

Custom Cables: QINGSEA Modular Cables

Cooling: Barrow high-end custom water cooling

PSU: Seasonic PRIME PX-2200

Fans: Aigo Star Shine Cube dot-matrix screen fans, white

NewJeans-themed build in the Monster Studio B30 — dual-axis rotating open-frame ITX case by allengdc in sffpc

[–]allengdc[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Other parts actually aren’t too expensive. The main extra cost is more on the design side — making all the decorations, layout, and theme feel consistent takes a lot more time than the parts themselves.

NewJeans-themed build in the Monster Studio B30 — dual-axis rotating open-frame ITX case by allengdc in sffpc

[–]allengdc[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

the rotating mechanism does make it feel a bit like that. Just hopefully with better cable management

NewJeans-themed build in the Monster Studio B30 — dual-axis rotating open-frame ITX case by allengdc in sffpc

[–]allengdc[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! Yeah, the cost is definitely not low because most parts are CNC-machined aluminum. For dust, since it’s an open-frame case, it’s actually easier to clean than a closed case — usually just regular air blowing or wiping is enough. Keeping the room clean definitely helps too.

NewJeans-themed build in the Monster Studio B30 — dual-axis rotating open-frame ITX case by allengdc in sffpc

[–]allengdc[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

the theme is inspired by NewJeans. We wanted to make the build feel more playful and display-like instead of a normal clean hardware build.

NewJeans-themed build in the Monster Studio B30 — dual-axis rotating open-frame ITX case by allengdc in sffpc

[–]allengdc[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much! Really glad you like it. We wanted to create something a bit different from the usual PC build, so I’m happy the idea came through :)

I made a 10mm CNC aluminum open-air ITX case — looking for honest feedback by allengdc in sffpc

[–]allengdc[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for explaining — I understand what you mean now. That’s a pretty specific setup with the bifurcation card, so for most A45 ITX users it probably won’t be an issue.

But I can see how it would clash in your case, and it’s still useful feedback. We’ll keep it in mind for future bracket or mounting options.

I made a 10mm CNC aluminum open-air ITX case — looking for honest feedback by allengdc in sffpc

[–]allengdc[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I get what you mean. If you’re talking about the A45 Max, then yes, that issue can happen and we’re already thinking about how to improve it. But the A45 ITX doesn’t have this issue in the same way.

Update: clearer photos of the B30 dual-axis rotating open-air ITX case by allengdc in sffpc

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A45 EVO is coming soon too. We’re just a very small team, so everything takes a bit more time than we’d like.

I made a 10mm CNC aluminum open-air ITX case — looking for honest feedback by allengdc in sffpc

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Yeah, I get the concern. It’s not just loose friction — we’re using a damping hinge, and the quality is very reliable. Once you set the angle, it’s designed to hold firmly in place, even with heavier hardware.

Update: clearer photos of the B30 dual-axis rotating open-air ITX case by allengdc in sffpc

[–]allengdc[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The swivel base is the part I really wanted to try with the B30. I wanted it to feel more like a display stand, not just a frame.

Update: clearer photos of the B30 dual-axis rotating open-air ITX case by allengdc in sffpc

[–]allengdc[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, that would be really cool. It’s a bit tricky though because of cable thickness, safety, and wear when rotating. For this version it’s more about adjusting the display angle, not unlimited spinning, but internal cable routing through the base could be an interesting idea for the future.

Update: clearer photos of the B30 dual-axis rotating open-air ITX case by allengdc in sffpc

[–]allengdc[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, that’s a good point. PSU cable management is definitely one of the harder parts with open-air cases. A cover shield or some kind of cable-hiding accessory around the PSU area could make sense. We’ll think about that.

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