Every Part Deserves Your Attention | A mini-ITX Computer Case Design

jiyang1018

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This is a mini-ITX computer case I designed. For now, at least, it only exists in my digital world. Please leave your valuable feedback and questions, and I will try my best to answer them.

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Size comparison to one of the biggest cases, one of the smallest ones and one of the popular ones.
Left to right, Silverstone RVZ 01, Bitfenix Prodigy, my design, Corsair 900D


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Keyshot VR is also available:
I do not want to show the link to my personal website and get my thread deleted for advertising, but I do want to provide a way for you to see this VR I spent days to render on my computer.

A short demo of different layouts, still rendered for days so you can see my design better:
http://youtu.be/IRw7jOIApSI

My design criteria:
  • Better cooling performance than Silverstone RVZ 01 in;
  • Better radiator support than Bitfenix Prodigy and Corsair 250D (380T should be about the same as 250D);
  • Smaller internally than Prodigy and 250D;
  • Most importantly, show off all the awesome looking components you have chosen;
 
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Love it in theory and if it worked a build could look beautiful but I need to see cables and cable management. Unless you have fingers the size of toothpicks I could see this being infuriating to build in.

With the I/O panel at the top and the roof covering it, where are all my cables gonna go to connect to my monitor etc.?

I'm also admittedly not a huge fan of the slanted roof design. It's definitely personal taste but i prefer something a lil more symmetrical and clean looking from the side as that's the side i'll be seeing most of the time.

I don't know anything about PCIE ribbons but do they have any impact on the speed of the data transfer?
 
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Love it in theory and if it worked a build could look beautiful but I need to see cables and cable management. Unless you have fingers the size of toothpicks I could see this being infuriating to build in.

Also I don't know anything about PCIE ribbons but do they have any impact on the speed of the data transfer?

It takes a lot of time to place and render wires so I do not feel the need.
There are plenty cutouts for cables to go through, and most connectors, at least power connectors are at plain site and easy to access. I do not believe, however, stock cables from those SFX power supplies are easy to work with anyways. For this to work, soft and shorter cables are better. Overall, it should be much easier to work with than Silverstone RVZ01, and no doubt it is more difficult to work with than any some bigger cases; I believe that is understandable, or at least tolerable.

I have no experience with PCIE ribbon cables, but I saw a testing from LTT (I hope this link is not against any rule). According to this test, the impact is minimal; even positive in this test.

At the same time, Lian-Li is releasing a series of wall mounted cases all utilizing the same solution -- ribbon cable. BTW, my design was finalized in June, and proposed to some companies in June as well. I did not copy Lian-Li in any way, and I do not believe they copied me either. Just to clarify.
 
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It takes a lot of time to place and render wires so I do not feel the need.
There are plenty cutouts for cables to go through, and most connectors, at least power connectors are at plain site and easy to access. I do not believe, however, stock cables from those SFX power supplies are easy to work with anyways. For this to work, soft and shorter cables are better. Overall, it should be much easier to work with than Silverstone RVZ01, and no doubt it is more difficult to work with than any some bigger cases; I believe that is understandable, or at least tolerable.

I have no experience with PCIE ribbon cables, but I saw a testing from LTT (I hope this link is not against any rule). According to this test, the impact is minimal; even positive in this test.

At the same time, Lian-Li is releasing a series of wall mounted cases all utilizing the same solution -- ribbon cable. BTW, my design was finalized in June, and proposed to some companies in June as well. I did not copy Lian-Li in any way, and I do not believe they copied me either. Just to clarify.

Don't get me wrong dude the work is beautiful, i'm just trying to pick out some flaws which is of course why you uploaded it here in the first place I would assume :)
 
Don't get me wrong dude the work is beautiful, i'm just trying to pick out some flaws which is of course why you uploaded it here in the first place I would assume :)

I understand completely, and I appreciate your feedback.
I need to clarify things up a little since some renderings may not be clear enough.
 
I do like the concept but I personally think that in areas it's too flexible and that spoils the overall aesthetic. It seems slightly too feature rich, it's well considered in it's design but it tries to solve too many problems.

It's obvious that it has been made by a designer and not a builder/modder and I find that kinda sad that as an individual you've made something that considers everybody, it's good, but it's your idea of a case for others and not something personal. I hope that a manufacturer takes note and draws inspiration from it although basing it so heavily on a Raven kinda limits your chances.

JR
 
I do like the concept but I personally think that in areas it's too flexible and that spoils the overall aesthetic. It seems slightly too feature rich, it's well considered in it's design but it tries to solve too many problems.

It's obvious that it has been made by a designer and not a builder/modder and I find that kinda sad that as an individual you've made something that considers everybody, it's good, but it's your idea of a case for others and not something personal. I hope that a manufacturer takes note and draws inspiration from it although basing it so heavily on a Raven kinda limits your chances.

JR

Looking can be easily changed like this:
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Feature rich? I proposed this to manufacturers and hoping to get this case produced. With that intent, I have to consider what can be possibly needed and accommodated while still meeting my design criteria.
 
Looking can be easily changed like this:

Feature rich? I proposed this to manufacturers and hoping to get this case produced. With that intent, I have to consider what can be possibly needed and accommodated while still meeting my design criteria.

I suggest you respond to my comments and other peoples as a human and not a troll. Take criticism and engage with your audience, most people like what you have done, there is no need to be defensive. I've noticed you have shared this on quite a number of forums and understandably it has been deleted on some and if you don't learn to adjust your attitude to be a little more passive then it will get deleted everywhere.

I'm guessing your probably trying to get noticed by manufacturers rather than get other peoples input which I don't think is a fantastic idea given your current position. You don't really have anything to protect your IP and pushing your design around the entire internet isn't going to help. Your clearly talented in some areas but your not the first person to have a good idea. Given that less than 1 in 25 ideas that go through a full and comprehensive product development process are a commercial success just smashing into it is a terrible approach.

You want my advice with the project as a whole at least put your own arse on the line and prototype one for yourself and start to move it on physically. If your earn the respect of modders the higher powers will fall into place.

JR
 
Very nice design, the chrome pipes caught me eye ;), even if they are perhaps rendered. Not having cables present is a bit of a marketing trick as things will do get cluttered and present a challenge like WillSK says. Don't let that deter you though.

I do like the ability to have the window on the left or right - to me it would be on the left. I'm itching to do another case mod/scratch build myself, especially using PCI-E extensions, just waiting for that inspirational spark or inception.

The fact that your case is mITX will limit your potential customers, but the are popular so the market is there, but not for me at the moment anyway.

Edited to say - what JR23 says is bang on the money, take heed.
 
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I suggest you respond to my comments and other peoples as a human and not a troll. Take criticism and engage with your audience, most people like what you have done, there is no need to be defensive. I've noticed you have shared this on quite a number of forums and understandably it has been deleted on some and if you don't learn to adjust your attitude to be a little more passive then it will get deleted everywhere.

I'm guessing your probably trying to get noticed by manufacturers rather than get other peoples input which I don't think is a fantastic idea given your current position. You don't really have anything to protect your IP and pushing your design around the entire internet isn't going to help. Your clearly talented in some areas but your not the first person to have a good idea. Given that less than 1 in 25 ideas that go through a full and comprehensive product development process are a commercial success just smashing into it is a terrible approach.

You want my advice with the project as a whole at least put your own arse on the line and prototype one for yourself and start to move it on physically. If your earn the respect of modders the higher powers will fall into place.

JR

I am afraid you got my intent wrong completely.
First, I am engaging anyone with answer why I did it this or that way. I posted my design 3 places before, and got deleted 3 times because I have my website address in the last side of my presentation. I removed the last slide and reposted it the same 3 places and they are still there. Most people liked it, some people hated it and some people just don't really care so they didn't bother replying.

Second, I already contact all the manufacturers that I feel they might like this. As I mentioned before, my design was finalized in June, and I started asking around. I am not protecting my design in any way. I do not have the money or the need to get a patent on this. This is just one of the things I designed, but it happened to the the one I solely own and I can do anything with. That is why I am sharing it EVERYWHERE on the entire Internet. I do not make a penny out of this, on the contrary, I am investing my own time and effort into something I love to do.

I want your advice as much as I want anyone's feedback. You have a question regarding the Raven-look, I provided a different look. If it does not please you, I failed at pleasing you. But the other people like the second look better than the first and I still appreciate their support or just simply feedback.

I do not see why you consider me as TROLL other than a HUMAN, but I do feel that a little insulting.

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Very nice design, the chrome pipes caught me eye ;), even if they are perhaps rendered. Not having cables present is a bit of a marketing trick as things will do get cluttered and present a challenge like WillSK says. Don't let that deter you though.

I do like the ability to have the window on the left or right - to me it would be on the left. I'm itching to do another case mod/scratch build myself, especially using PCI-E extensions, just waiting for that inspirational spark or inception.

The fact that your case is mITX will limit your potential customers, but the are popular so the market is there, but not for me at the moment anyway.

Edited to say - what JR23 says is bang on the money, take heed.

I am just stating the truth. Lian-Li showcased their wall mounted case with components installed and active lighting. There is still no cables, not even memory sticks. Having wires cables is more real world scenario but it may also cover some things you want to show.

I personally do not like ITX build in general. I am sure this design cannot fit everyone's taste, and I am working on a mATX version with, I am hoping, slightly bigger overall dimension.

I do not know what triggered JR23, maybe I said CAD modeling is what I do when I get bored. But this is 100%, completely, absolutely the truth. I taught a CAD class voluntarily earlier this year. My students asked me what I do over the weekend, I said modeling, because I was modeling all the components, fans, radiators, fittings, motherboards, CPU coolers. If allowed, I will post my GrabCAD link and everyone can go see the models I have uploaded during the past several months.
 
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I suggest you respond to my comments and other peoples as a human and not a troll. Take criticism and engage with your audience, most people like what you have done, there is no need to be defensive. I've noticed you have shared this on quite a number of forums and understandably it has been deleted on some and if you don't learn to adjust your attitude to be a little more passive then it will get deleted everywhere.

I'm guessing your probably trying to get noticed by manufacturers rather than get other peoples input which I don't think is a fantastic idea given your current position. You don't really have anything to protect your IP and pushing your design around the entire internet isn't going to help. Your clearly talented in some areas but your not the first person to have a good idea. Given that less than 1 in 25 ideas that go through a full and comprehensive product development process are a commercial success just smashing into it is a terrible approach.
JR

No need to come off as a dick. Just chill out. He has not once throughout this thread come off as a troll or being defensive. Think the attitude here is yours to be fair. He has only asked for feedback and questions. He's quite clearly done as you have asked-- taking critiscm and engaging his audience by responding.
 
I do not make a penny out of this, on the contrary, I am investing my own time and effort into something I love to do.

That is what everybody is doing on all of the forums. You will get their respect through being an equal no trying to push your idea to manufacturers, treat it as a project log not a proposition irrespective of your final intentions.

I don't wish to be disrespectful to you undeservedly but your writing style comes over as being abrupt at times and working on that is equally important to your success as the idea itself.

JR
 
Quite neat I must say.

Its incredibly Silverstone-esque design wise, looks like it could be an RVZ02.

Thank you.

Frankly, I was a big Silverstone Fan until RV04 came out. RV05 is pretty good though. I am sure this will not become RVZ 02 no matter how much I want it this way.

I do not think Silverstone likes the impact that ribbon cable might have on graphic card performance. The test I saw shows no impact on 3dmark score, but I saw other tests showing slight latency. For most causal gamers, at least in my opinion, that latency is too minimal to get noticed, but that is just me.

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That is what everybody is doing on all of the forums. You will get their respect through being an equal no trying to push your idea to manufacturers, treat it as a project log not a proposition irrespective of your final intentions.

I don't wish to be disrespectful to you undeservedly but your writing style comes over as being abrupt at times and working on that is equally important to your success as the idea itself.

JR

I responded to all your questions regarding the design and why my thread was deleted on other forums. I believe that was clear enough.

I am sorry you do not like my writing style. To you or to anyone on any forum, you have a question regarding my design, I answer and explain it the best way I could. If it turned out that you do not like it, I do not have to convince you to like it. I am afraid we have to agree on disagree.

Still, I hope I clarified your concerns about deletion and other things.
Here is a partial quote from OCN
Simple, you posted external links to your website which is directing traffic to a site that you have interest in.
Other 2 did not bother giving a reason for deletion but after I removed the last slide of my presentation, everything went smoothly.
 
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