KK Concept Case

[xavdeman]

After inquiring about the current mATX high performance cases in a recent thread we came to the conclusion that no PC enclosure exists yet which combines our mutual hunger for ridiculous (read: normal, for us) cooling with mounting options for modern combinations (RAID0+SSD, long GPUs) and an aesthetic that doesn't scream for attention.

So we have been hard at work to produce a plan for a minimalistic case.
This is the result. EDIT: NEW RENDERS
EDIT2: Updated again with new renders
EDIT3: Updated again with sketches.


http://www.matchboxcomputers.com/k2/case1.png

http://www.matchboxcomputers.com/k2/case2.jpg

http://www.matchboxcomputers.com/k2/case3.jpg

EDIT4, 5 march 2011: Another sneak preview of a new layout idea. Allowing us to go even smaller. With the HDD's smallest dimension facing the front of the case, we can make the case less wide. There will still be support for hotswapping by placing the retainers in the middle between both drives.
This new preview also shows the layout of the internals. As far as we know this is the first time such a layout has been attempted (correct us if we are wrong) and we would like feedback. Note the PSU placement.


ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. tl;dr DO NOT STEAL THIS.

We are looking for input from the community. Don't be shy, we can take criticism, but please, do try to be constructive.

As for specs: This is an mATX case, it's rendered with correct proportions. It will hold any single chip GPU, two hotswappable 3.5" HDD's and one 2.5" in the back. A slimline DVD/Blu-Ray drive. Room for a normal PSU. In the front is a 180mm, in the back a 120mm fan. Room for tower CPU heatsinks. Right front button is the on/off switch, left one is a reset button with HDD activity LED. Right lid the slimline optical drive. The motherboard is on a tray with a hole for easy access for mounting backplates. The case can be opened by taking off the top and sides (this will be one piece of metal)


This is a collaboration between Sjaakwortel from Tweakers.net, and me (Xavier K.)
Kind regards,