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[Scratch Build] Alliance #1 - ROG Steambox

xXRoXx
Level 7
DISCLAIMER: This is still a concept. Final details are yet to be decided and the proper construction of the case and the computer itself probably won't start untill january. Opinions are welcome, but please avoid flame. Also, if this is not the right place to post this, please let me know.




I (we) prouldy present you my (our) first project and build log: the EPP - Extreme Performance Platform (or as it might also be known, console-sized extreme computer). The idea behind this project is to build a case that looks sexy, fits in the console form factor and have the power to play any game you want to throw at it right now at max settings.

The material used to build the case will be a mix of aluminum and stainless steel. They'll be cut and bent in industrial-sized machines (CNC's, plasma cutters, etc.) that I (we) have at my (our) disposal to use for this project. If windows make their way out in this project - which is very likely - acrylic will also be used.

For the painting proccess, I'm not sure yet, but probably anodizing the aluminum and painting it black and red will be the way to go. (ps. painting and anodizing will be outsourced)

If enough people get interested, it might be considered to make more samples of this case, sell it at a reasonable price and ship it to the US or anywhere else near. (I'm brazilian, so... Yeah, that's far)

So, why "we" and "me"? Who are you?

I'm a brazilian guy who's a technology enthusiast and who haves a incredible father who's an engineer and is helping me with the design of this case. SGS (small gaming systems) is a project I had been planing for quite some time now and plan on turning into business, so while "we" are not a stablished firm, the plan is to be as soon as funds are raised.

So... Let's jump to the Parts List:

CPU: Intel Core i7 4770k []
CPU Cooler: Noctua L9i []
Motherboard: Asus ROG Maximus VI IMPACT ITX []
RAM: 16GB Crucial Ballistix Sport VLP (probably, yet to be decided) []
GPU: R9 290X Direct CU II or 780ti Direct CU II
SSD: 3x Kingston HyperX 3K 120GB []
PSU: 2x Seasonic SS-500L1U []
Optical Drive: Silverstone Slot Load Blu Ray slim drive []

Understanding the design

The biggest trick of this design is the PCI-E riser that allows me to realocate the GPU. This way, I can put it behind the double motherboard tray (two plates, not two mobos) and make the case way slimmer. Below the GPU is the 1U PSU and below the PSU are the 3 bottom 92mm intake fans.

On the other side of the tray, we have the motherboard (with the CPU, cooler and RAM in it) and the HDD and SDD. On the top of the case stand the 3 exhaust 92mm fans.

On the back of the case, you can see the mobo I/O, the GPU ports and the PSU fixed in its bracket.

The case will measure aproximately 290mm x360mm x100mm (HxLxW) and this results in almost 10.4 liters of workspace! This, of course, is considering I don't go the WC route - which won't happen if I don't have the money for it. If I go for air cooling, breathing holes will be made in both side panels for the GPU and CPU to cool.

The thickness of the aluminum/steel to be used is not yet decided, but it will stay somewhere .3 and .5mm.

Sponsoring

It is in the works, but it might or might not happen.

So, let's see some renders, shall we? (more are to come)


Rendered concept. This was at early stages, the whole design has changed.

Another render of this concept.

Photorealistic render of a slightly modded version of the first concept.

Another photorealistic render of the second version.

New design, sits flat and bear more of the steambox design.

The new design, detailed.

Photorealistic render of the final version


So, this images give you an overall idea of what the project will look like. The red and black color scheme is a classic that will never die and I'll probably stick to it. The power switch will be one of those 22mm momentary
switches - a black one with a red led, indeed. I plan on using sleeved cables, but it depends on some other details.

Well, I think that's it (for now, at least). Hope you guys like the project and don't hesitate to drop some opinions! The more the better! Also, I'll be pleased to answer any questions, so if you got some, ask!

Thanks for reading and have a good day!

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Those who want can already follow my progress on facebook! Now there's a page for the SGS project and all updates posted here will also be posted there. Plus, I'll add curiosities and some background story like early sketches of projects, supporters and sponsors, all kinds of things really 😛

So check us out at http://on.fb.me/19dhJft and be sure to give us a like 😉

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EnthusiastBuild
Level 12
Looks very interesting mate, im subbed 🙂

Why did you chose the Noctua CPU fan over a AIO watercooling though?

Which PSU you will be using?

Cheers mate!
CORSAIR 900D
ASUS MAXIMUS VI FORMULA
INTEL I7 4770K @ 4.5 GHZ
CORSAIR DOMINATOR PLATINUM 16GB @ 2400MHZ
SLI EVGA GTX 780 SC ACX
SSD SYSTEM: CORSAIR FORCE GT 120GB
SSD APPS: CORSAIR FORCE GT 240 GB
HDD STORAGE: WD BLACK 2TB
CORSAIR AX860I PSU
CORSAIR H100I 4 x SP120 HP

EnthusiastBuild wrote:
Looks very interesting mate, im subbed 🙂

Why did you chose the Noctua CPU fan over a AIO watercooling though?

Which PSU you will be using?

Cheers mate!


Thanks!

I choose noctua's cooler because it is low profile and quiet. An AIO watercooler would be too big and my goal is to get the dimensions as small as possible 😛

I'll be using two seasonic seasonic ss-500l1u, a modular, slim and compact PSU. One is dedicated to the GPU and the other supply the rest of the system.

Antronman
Level 10
You could stay thin with a custom WC loop y'know...Just use a couple of angular 90 degree fittings on the CPU, and use a 120mm Radiator, with a nice, small EK Multioption RES X150.
Say hi to the next generation.

Peace is a lie, there is only Passion

Through passion, I gain strength

Through strength, I gain victory

Through victory, my chains are broken

The Republic of Gamers shall free me

Antronman wrote:
You could stay thin with a custom WC loop y'know...Just use a couple of angular 90 degree fittings on the CPU, and use a 120mm Radiator, with a nice, small EK Multioption RES X150.


It would still be too big. Also, I'd rather not go with water in such a dense system. If a small leakage occurs, the whole system is compromised.

xXRoXx wrote:
It would still be too big. Also, I'd rather not go with water in such a dense system. If a small leakage occurs, the whole system is compromised.


The leakage I understand, but with a clever arrangement, I think you could sneak the WC loop in there. It isn't my build though, and the final decision is yours.
Say hi to the next generation.

Peace is a lie, there is only Passion

Through passion, I gain strength

Through strength, I gain victory

Through victory, my chains are broken

The Republic of Gamers shall free me

Antronman wrote:
The leakage I understand, but with a clever arrangement, I think you could sneak the WC loop in there. It isn't my build though, and the final decision is yours.


thanks for the advice, but for me it would just be too much trouble. I've already settled with the design using noctua's, and it'll do just fine for me 🙂

I will, however, take a look at it. thanks again