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Changes for v2 are basically dialed in now, so it's not something I'll be adding. Couple issues - one, there's less space available than in your image for the drive and connectors (would definitely need to be angled); and two, the drive would take up valuable space used by the PSU cables.
We explored using a sandblasted finish early on, which included getting samples. Bottom line is that it's not an in-house process for Lian Li and would add something like $30-$40 to the end cost. The case is expensive as-is, and pushing it into mid-$200s before shipping/import fees would take it out of consideration for a lot of people.
Depends. What radiator are you planning to use? The H220 rad has a res on the end, which makes it a bit longer than the typical 240mm rad, which only allows for a single 2.5" drive on the inside front. I believe most other rads do allow for two, though.
We approached several PSU companies early last year with exactly what you suggest, including High Power, which was the only one that sounded interested. In fact, it's quite likely our contact with them is what spurred the development of the model WiSK linked - it matches our proposed specs exactly. They just needed a 1000 unit MOQ to go ahead with it, IIRC. At the time, that was out of reach for our crowdfunding campaign - remember, we initially were just aiming to meet Lian Li's MOQ of 300 units for the M1. Trying to fund a PSU on top of that would've doubled the funding requirements, at least, and added all sorts of complications in terms of shipping and support. It's great to see SilverStone has picked it up though, so it'll make it to market after all.
I'm completely new to liquid coolers. For the moment I've noted the Corsair H100i as reference, but I haven't really looked deeper into the matter yet. I'm not interested in (extensive) overclocking or setting temperature records, so I'd go with any 240mm rad (preferably an all-in-one solution with a halfway decent pump) that fits, leaves enough room for two 2,5'' drives and can keep an Intel Xeon E3 cool.
So it could still happen? That would be great. I'm sure that the M1 bundled with an SFX-L PSU "ready to be equipped" out of the box would be the perfect barebone for the SFF- and Steambox-fans out there. And now that you are preparing the second edition and Silverstone has understood the needs of the SFF-builders it might be even more likely to happen in two or three years
But I can dream, can't I?
Okay, I just checked with a Swiftech rad I have here that's 285mm long, and two 7mm thick SSDs in the v2 stacking bracket is a very tight fit - but it does fit. Most 240mm rads are around 275mm - including the H100i's - which means two drives shouldn't be a problem with it.
We're not planning on bundling a PSU with the case. For most people it would be probably be cheaper to get it through their local reseller than we could deliver it for, anyway.So it could still happen? That would be great. I'm sure that the M1 bundled with an SFX-L PSU "ready to be equipped" out of the box would be the perfect barebone for the SFF- and Steambox-fans out there. And now that you are preparing the second edition and Silverstone has understood the needs of the SFF-builders it might be even more likely to happen in two or three years
This was back when we were exploring options, before the design was finalized. Given that, at the time, it didn't seem like 130mm long SFX would ever see the light of day, I didn't go out of my way to validate the design for it. Consequently, it "might but it'll be tight." Quick image to show what we're working with:
About the same. Shipping costs may be different.
Nearly all the changes are in the first post of this thread.
I want to use an SSD and a HDD though. 2.5'' HHDs are a bit thicker than SSDs, right? But with at least 100mm clearance I think should be no problem. I'll ask an H100i-owner for confirmation though.
Thank you for taking the time to check that for me. However, my impression is that the chassis of the SX500-LG in fact 125mm deep and that the 130mm are the chassis plus the modular plugs. Have you taken that into consideration? Maybe we have 5mm more clearance than expected
Have you taken that into consideration? Maybe we have 5mm more clearance than expected
I only recall your complaints about the outside front mount, in this post. Do you have issues with the inside front or bottom mounts? They can both be used with angled SATA cables, which seems to be your main issue.
USB header cables? Not sure what they have to do with anything; the bottom 2.5" mount is at the back of the case - well away from the anywhere the USB cables need to be.
The 'big deal' is that it's another thing to design and test, with potential ramifications to other parts of the design, and the usefulness, robustness and ease of use all seem a bit too dubious to warrant yet another small bracket with yet more tiny screws.
You can fit two standard 9mm 2.5" drives in the front with a H100i, i used this configuration before - it's tight, but it fits. Alternatively, if you need a 12mm+ drive you could consider getting an M.2 SSD (if you have a compatible mobo), they're as fast or faster than SATA SSDs, and it's one less cable to cram inside the case.
I'd like to give everyone as many options as they want, but alas. Each variation like that doubles the number of possible combinations... 2,4,8,16,32... so on. We're at four now. The more variants, the greater the potential for someone receiving the wrong thing. We have to keep it simple.
Here. The 40mm ones.
If the problem was more pervasive across many mITX boards, however, then that's different.I understand it might within the acceptable range for max temp but with me being OCD, I usually follow the idea that cooler = longevity.
IMO the most useful features would be HDDs and water pumps but I feel like with some creativity you could mount both of those on the top of the case somehow. At least the pump, you could probably attach it to a 120mm fan mount. Something like this
Warm air only rises ever so gently in a case, the slightest airflow will disrupt it.
