SFF Vertical Case (mini ITX)
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This contest is for a small vertical mini-ITX computer case with the following specs/requirements:
- Aluminium (3mm thickness for single parts like panels or beams)
- MUST BE PRODUCIBLE WITH CNC (one side milling)
- EYE CATCHING FRONT PANEL - something like the Mac Pro but different ;)
- All panels must be liftable
- The panels must be fixed with an easy mechanism yet align correctly
- Screws, pins and so on should be stock/standard parts only
- Footprint should not exceed height: 400mm width: 200mm length: 300mm
- Airflow is important and should be front to back and bottom to top
- Panels should accommodate this airflow (holes or other pattern)
- Front accept 2x 120-140mm fans
- Back should accept 2x 120-140mm fans or a 240mm radiator
- Bottom or top should accept at least one fan
- SFX, SFX-L or ATX PSU
- CPU cooling via water block or radiator+fan
- 3 slot GPU with 315mm max. length
- i/O can be mounted vertical (up/down), to the back, use a second cover to keep a clean look of the top and so on... you're free to choose
Visual style: NZXT H1 meets Mac Pro :)
- The mounting points for panels and computer parts (mini ITX, PSU, GPU, radiator, fans) must be correct
- The construction has to have proper tolerances
- The submission has to have simple renderings of the case assembled and with the panels removed
- Incorrect mounting points
- Complicated constructions (since the goal is to actually produce it)
- SolidWorks (2018)
* All mounting has to be hidden, so the look is clean on the outside
* Rounded edges on the panels (Front, back, sides) can be formed - the inner construction has to be CNC produced
* Side panels should have a clean look but if the design concept is well thought out, they can be perforated as well
* The GPU can be mounted with a twisted PCI riser cable. This means the I/O and GPU connection do not have to be parallel if the design requires it
* Case can be lifted up with feet (standard stock parts or turning part) for I/O access or ventilation
* For visual reference / inspiration please see the image attached to the contest
* The technical and visual criteria will be checked and the entry that meets these best, will chosen as the winner
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Showing last 20 comments - View AllI am interested in trying your challenge. I have experience with computer case design, please see my designs for more information:
https://www.cadcrowd.com/3d-models/open-concept-gpu-mini-itx-case
I believe that I can come up with a great model for you, and I already have some ideas. However, it will be much more enticing to designers and engineers if you would make this contest prepaid. This will drastically increase your chances of finding an entry you like.
Thank you for your consideration.
@GalaxyRobotics
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number and type of usb
audio connectors
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atx power-supply ?
I'll tell you what I think: Some designers don't participate when there is only one prize, because the probability of receiving some money drops drastically, and when the contest is not prepaid at all, almost no one participates. You think, "Why pay for something I haven't seen before?", But the designer also thinks, "Why participate when there's no guarantee that anyone will take any money at all?" (as has happened before and continues to happen). I believe that if, for example, you play this contest again, but somehow divide that $ 600 into three prizes and prepay the contest, the interest will immediately increase and things will unlock. By the way, it will be easier for you to choose three designs than one. Also, if the prize is only one, you will end up with only one design for $ 600, and if there are three prizes, you will end up with 3 designs - again for $ 600.
You may not like any of the designs (I doubt it), but if you don't take the risk, you won't know - so do the designers - they constantly risk wasting their time participating in these contests.
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I would like to participate in this contes.
However, i use catia for design and modelling. Seeing that you require solid works, i can convert the design into a universal step file and you will be able to open it in any cad software. I this acceptable to you?
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