New case for class D amps

[Yves Smolders]

Oh, I'll have to check that, I was under the impression that it's aluminum all the way.

It's pretty important for cooling of course... if it's not alu, I'd have to add extra cooling inside the case.

 

[richardkrol]

The "all aluminium" aspect is a prime feature of the case.

The case has been designed to take full advantage of the heat exchange properties of aluminium.

I'll have to conduct test on a pre-production example (yet to be made) to decide wether additional cooling vents/slots are required.

As it stands now, further work is required but a light is shining at the end of the tunnel. I am very anxious to make it work. The case is a modular design and with different front/back panels it could also act as a media server case.

I'll provide you with updates as I proceed. Should there be any ideas you have for the case then please share them so we can have the best of best!


Cheers

Richard

 

[wytco0]

richardkrol,
The media server comment is very interesting. I am very interested in that possibility. Are you thinking of more than one size? Cooling for a media centre PC might be difficult to engineer.

 

[richardkrol]

The media server back panel can have two cutouts for two fans > 1 to suck air in and the other one to blow air out. Depending on the components to be used one will probably have to go for the 120mm case. Again the heat exchange properties will also help keeping the temperature down.

As mentioned before I plan to offer the case in 3 different heights.

De DVD tray can be slot load to keep the clean look in tact.

Cheers

Richard

 

[Yves Smolders]

FYI,

I just checked with the US cases supplier.

The case is fully aluminum, 2mm, with a 3mm front plate. Additional heatsinks are provided in the back for stereo UcD usage.

 

[wytco0]

Yves,
Which supplier? those are not the same as the ones I have as mine dont have 2mm panels, mine are all ali (but black).

The ones I have dont have heatsink at the back either ;-(

 

[richardkrol]

I have some more images to share....

Cheers,

Richard

 

[richardkrol]

from the side...

 

[richardkrol]

and another one...

 

[Yves Smolders]

Sorry my post was wrong.

It's 4mm front plate alu, 2mm alu all over on the US distributed cases.

 

[circon]

High quality chassis for diy.

High quality diy chassis for choice.
http://www.atiresearch-anodized.com

 

[classd4sure]

Damn is that ever a nice case!

I wonder how much it is? Time for an email.

Thanks,
Chris

 

[Yves Smolders]

well since we're starting to link...

Digital Analogue DIY

and slightly off-topic, THIS is a case to drool over... I think the price reflects this as well

 

[classd4sure]

Yeh sure bring it on guys the more options the better.

Actually what I don't like about the case I liked a second ago, is the rounded sides which seriously limit mounting options... pretty well only to the front face plate.

If anyone knows of any other cases now would be a great time to share!

Thanks,
Chris

 

[Yves Smolders]

This is a micro-atx computer case by "NEO SYSTEM"

Here

I wonder who makes these casings, I have one, it's only like 25cm wide, 4cm high and weighs a lot, feels icecold to the hands. I want this in large format *drool*

 

[Steven]

Yes, the NEO is a nice case, that asks for something more advanced inside than just a PC board. A quick search showed that this case is a fanless case from Lex System (Taiwan).
http://www.lex.com.tw:8080/product/product-item-chassis.htm
There is even a bigger one, the Twister.
They have sales channels all around the world (three in Belgium).

Steven

 

[Yves Smolders]

Steven,

You should see these cases in real life! I've got a NEO at work (a computer company) and it feels to heavy, the front plate is 5mm, feels heavy and sturdy.

Looking at the website, it seems you can only get this case, and the bigger "twister" with a mainboard included.


I'll try to see if the case can be had "gutless" - The twister is about 7.5cm high - I might be able to fit an 800VA toroid and modules in there. Cooling will be more than adequate, the thing feels like a fridge in your hands!

Edit: Found the reseller, will have info next week.

Yves

 

[Steven]

Yves,

Keep us informed, please. This is a very nice case indeed. I also found that you can only get it with PC-boards inside, although still without power supply. I've been looking around for an empty one, but to no success. Most other brands have CDR drive slots in the front.

Steven

 

[BWRX]

amt makes a few really nice cases that can be found here:
http://mywebpages.comcast.net/ampbox/

i have the one for the SI and it's awesome! the other cases look equally as impressive.