Got a budget Haswell build going into mine. I kept vacillating back and forth between something more high powered, but I decided against it, as the pico psu doesn't provide enough power for a quad. Here's a link to my in-progress album. http://imgur.com/a/91XcD I'll post up again once I have it up ...

I didn't quite get as good as results with them blowing in. I'll have to switch back, and test again. Interesting! Every time I've gone positive pressure with a heatsink in that close proximity, the results have been much better. I'm wondering if the bottom vent being smaller than the top, as well ...

They're blowing out. I totally forgot to try having them blow in! Yah, in an application like that, blowing in will work way better. Your load temps aren't that bad though. Could probably run the fans even slower. I didn't quite get as good as results with them blowing in. I'll have to switch back,...

Mankey wrote:Did you have the fans blowing in or out?

They're blowing out. I totally forgot to try having them blow in!

Decided to try something similar to xan_user (but without the ducting), and run my Big Shuriken 2 without a fan, and 2x 80 mm case fans. I have the second 80 mm fan connected to the CPU fan mobo header. These fans are not undervolted, so they are audible. Interestingly, both PWM fans are the same, b...

@xan_user - I'm impressed! I will seriously consider increasing the bottom vent size.

Mankey wrote:Do we know the maximum allowable heatsink height (without fan)?

Should be max 71 mm to inside of side panel. It's about 79 mm from the top of the motherboard to the inside of the side panel.

if you don't mind having 4 funny nubs at the top you can always flip the case over. as long as you're not using a card then it should work okay, proximity to the fans depends on your mb and heatsink so it could end up better or worse (in any case it's tiny and there's only one exit for the air so t...

Looks good - Would you have happened to purchase that cooler recently? I can't seem to find it anywhere. I bet if you had the two top fans blow downwards at it, you wouldn't even need that 120mm fan mounted. I've actually had it for awhile now. It's a Big Shuriken 2, and does block the expansion sl...

I decided to build a white case using some parts I had kicking around. This also shows what it looks like with a PicoPSU at the front. I also decided to try reversing the bracket, so it sort of hides the silver SSD. Yet again, I can't seem to find a fourth matching rubber fan mount! :oops: A pretty ...

Awesome work jamese. Let me know if I can visit and buy you a soda when I'm back in town. I might even be in the market to buy 1 or 2 when I'm there. Thank you, and you're more than welcome to drop by my work anytime. How about making a mount for the brick that attaches to the underside/back of you...

build is shaping up nicely, put a wifi card in it and attached a 7dbi antenna below power button. I tried putting the brick inside, but it got too hot for my liking, so i figure i will stick it on the back of the case between the wifi antenna and the power input socket. also added a hdd activity le...

@xan_user, Thanks! Very interesting, and inventive duct work. When I first started working on a case design a couple years ago, I originally wanted a single fan design. It sort of evolved though. I know you're only wanting a single fan system, but if you can, you should give a good undervolted 80mm ...

@xan_user, That's great, I'm glad you like it! Look forward to your mini review. :) Can you put the brick down on the floor, or hide it somewhere else? Outside the case will give you a bit more room in there! ;) One thing another user mentioned was using a 19V power brick (which are smaller, and che...

Starting to get a little feedback over on another forum:

http://hardforum.com/showpost.php?p=104 ... tcount=162
http://hardforum.com/showpost.php?p=104 ... tcount=159

Sweeeeeeet, didn't realized you were in Canada too! Definitely interested, are you on the East or West coast? I prefer external bricks for small ITX based PC's, just look at my ISK-310 HTPC build.... I'm in Western Canada. Your ISK-310 build looks great! Look forward to your order. ;) Shipping to t...

I've got a couple slightly blemished white cases, if anyone's interested in one at a reduced price. Both blemishes are at the rear of the case. One has a tweaked mounting tab, the other some scuffs, and small chips. I spent some time today swapping my main computer parts into a black case for myself...

I've got a basic website online, and will continue to put more photos, and information up as time allows: loneindustries.com

A number of cases have been shipped now, so hopefully in a week or so we'll start getting some feedback!

The case looks great and - since I'm currently trying to have my own case design made - the project has been very interesting to follow. Making a box can be quite involving indeed! Are there any particulars to keep in mind regarding the power button? I assume it is "just" a momentary short-circuit,...

tipo33 wrote:I know I initially expressed some hesitation, but I'm in. I'll write a review when it gets here, to hopefully sway some other unsure European custumers.

Awesome, thank you!

Outside shots with open side:

Quick shot of the white:

New bracket, just slightly wider:

I picked up the finished parts, and new brackets today. Powder coated parts look great! The black is very nice, and the white is super bright! New brackets also fit my Corsair SSD perfectly now. I'm going to start contacting and taking orders from those who have already expressed a desire to purchas...

Cool case! The world needs more compact cases. What's the rationale for using an external PSU? I'm not a fan of power bricks. Thank you! I don't like power bricks either, but the advantage of using one, or in particular a PicoPSU is: compactness, less wires, less heat in case, and availability (in ...

Wiring up the power switches has turned out to be a very time consuming process, but I think they're turning out nicely. The wires are about 38 mm (15 inches) in length, and should reach any m/b header location with the wires routed behind the motherboard. http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2839/95755586...

That is quite impressive, I was leaning towards an Antec ISK310 for a future build, but having seen this I may get one following a review. Shipping to Europe is a pain :( That said, great job! Thank you, if you'd like to PM your postal code (or one near you), I can do some checking on shipping costs.

Not sure if you were simply going to send this guy out to be powdercoated also, or if the batch and already been sent out. BUT If you're unable to sell that one due to the markings, I might want to pick it up - I can spray it with automotive paint through a HVLP gun in my shop. Not as tough as powd...

I just received xan_user's unfinished case! I'm very happy with the changes. The increased thickness in metal is significant. Fit is also very good. Unfortunately, the new hard drive bracket fit is too tight, and will have to be redone. sweet! any pics? Here's a couple. Unfortunately they prepped t...

Looks like most 2.5" drives that are the standard 69.85mm width will fit the bracket, but not Corsair SSD's which are wider (70.1-70.3mm), and with slightly tapered sides. I should've gone for too loose!

I will likely redo the brackets, but it could set me back a week or two.

I just received xan_user's unfinished case! I'm very happy with the changes. The increased thickness in metal is significant. Fit is also very good. Unfortunately, the new hard drive bracket fit is too tight, and will have to be redone.