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To clarify, the <img> containers are configured to dynamically choose lower resolution images based on the size of the viewport, and the platform. It seems that this isn't working, at least as expected, so I'll have to put on my web dev hat this evening and fix the problem. Apologies to those...

The web assets are heavy, but they should (emphasis on should) be reduced in resolution on mobile and on computers where the viewport is towards the smaller end. I'm not sure why you aren't seeing that, but I'll take a look at the site tonight. Thanks for mentioning!

On February 11th, Project Nova emerges from the shadows as we unveil the final name, specifications, features, and crowdfunding date.

I don't think a ~17L ATX case is something that's going to be worth the compromises to all but a select few enthusiasts that have a very, very specific configuration in mind. And even then, I don't know if it would make sense even for those people, since it wouldn't be a layout that would adapt...

Absolutely. Project Nova is going to support a ton of options for mounting AIO's and radiators, and a bottom 240mm with a side 120mm/140mm is probably going to be quite common ;) The only thing you'll want to watch out for, really, is the height of the block and bracket for your GPU. Even if...

Delivery!

Yep, just did. I always forget that Vbulletin doesn't do that... :rolleyes:

We've had quite a busy week! Apologies for the lack of photos, but here's a cluster I think you'll find interesting. In this picture, we have some prototype parts on racks, already powder coated, and ready to go into the kiln. This is actually one of the final steps in the process, and takes...

9/4 - Spray: A worker applies a dry, powder coat spray to an electrically-charged part.

We very much would like to see these arrive at doorstops by the end of the year - and it's within the realm of possibility that we'll be able to do that. But we've been burned already by time estimates and schedules that were blown by dependancies on third parties, and that's still a possibility...

8/31 - Bent: A worker uses a press brake to bend flanges onto one of the edges of Nova's internal frame.

The coating is still a powder coat, but we've gone with a very high quality brand (pretty much considered the standard-bearer), and a finely textured finish that's really quite nice. I've only seen and held paint samples in-person (we'll see it on the whole case quite soon), but it's...

8/26 - Solid Feet: Aluminum case feet, just cut by a lathe, await a final coating before installation.

8/24 - Handle: Finished aluminum handles rest atop an engineering schematic of their design.

8/21 - The Mill: 1: At the beginning, an aluminum billet has screw mounting holes drilled through it, as they are also used to hold the part in place during the machining process. 2, 3: Next, an end mill bit cuts out the outside shape of the handle, over several passes. 4: After the larger...