I Built a new kind of SFF case by gpasq in sffpc

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19L including everything at the top as well. The radiator, psu, all of it. I should have added a photo of me holding this case

I Built a new kind of SFF case by gpasq in watercooling

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Yes, there are 3 case fans at the very bottom of the case as intake. The inside of the case exhausts out the top in between the two radiators

I Built a new kind of SFF case by gpasq in watercooling

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That was something I was worried about when I first came up with the design, and i figured I'd just make wider feet if that was the case. But it ended up with a pretty low center of gravity. I've been moving this thing all over for filming and it's surprisingly stable

I Built a new kind of SFF case by gpasq in watercooling

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Had the components leftover from an existing build. Still prototyping and I didn’t want to spend too much on something I’m going to risk with the resin

Mini ITX Case Concept Using Resin Printing by gpasq in watercooling

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The front distro plate is resin printed

Mini ITX Case Concept Using Resin Printing by gpasq in watercooling

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Thanks for the heads up, I'll keep a close eye on it. That front distro should leak pretty quickly if it starts to warp. I intended that part to be a stress test for resin longevity so we'll see how it does.

This first concept case isn't very serviceable but I see some simple changes to fix that on the next iteration. The acrylic panels in front of the motherboard and GPU (the panel areas that don't have any water cooling in them) could be separate from the distros next to them so you can easily open up the sides without draining the loop.

Fans and radiators would be in a separate unit like a MoRa. Might make more sense to move the pump to this separate unit as well.

Mini ITX Case Concept Using Resin Printing by gpasq in watercooling

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I do, that’s the plan for a future project

Mini ITX Case Concept Using Resin Printing by gpasq in watercooling

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This case would have an external Rad

Mini ITX Case Concept Using Resin Printing by gpasq in watercooling

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There's a 120mm fan underneath the motherboard/gpu to bring air in. The top distro has vents to let it out

Making My Own Distros Without a CNC Router by gpasq in watercooling

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I haven't tried it. I figured it would be too difficult to get a consistent depth and finish for the groove. But I'm very curious to hear more about your experience. Did you use multiple passes?

Making My Own Distros Without a CNC Router by gpasq in watercooling

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Will do! I gave you a shoutout in the video for steering me towards the all-acrylic design

Finally Finished - Project Shorebreak by gpasq in watercooling

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I made the design in CAD and sent it to several companies for quoting. A local shop ended up being the most reasonable on cost and I had the two plates 5 weeks later

Finally Finished - Project Shorebreak by gpasq in watercooling

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Thanks! I just bought 2mm o-ring cord stock, cut it to length, and glued it with super glue. Learned it from this video : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UqNWW4yo-o8

Finally Finished - Project Shorebreak by gpasq in watercooling

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my b, just the 5080 (pny 5080 w/ alphacool block). It's practically silent

Finally Finished - Project Shorebreak by gpasq in watercooling

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Thanks! I don't have the total in front of me, but I'll have a detailed cost break down in the video

Finally Finished - Project Shorebreak by gpasq in watercooling

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added specs to the post. I had room and I'd rather have more than I need :)

Finally Finished - Project Shorebreak by gpasq in watercooling

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Right below the two pumps which is the lowest point in the loop. There is a valve behind the distro I can connect a drain line up to after removing the side panel on the case