Allanitomwesh
Weaksauce
- Joined
- Jun 28, 2014
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thanks for at least taking time to give it a try. Just a few questions on the new layout.So, about ODD support. I'm sympathetic to those for whom it's a desired, or even needed feature, so I thought I ought to at least make an honest effort at a solution. I also can't ignore that fact that M1 orders were more than two to one in favor of an ODD slot.
So here's what I did: the power button and front USB got moved over out in front of the GPU, while a slim ODD occupies that area + the first 2.5" mount. A 2.5" on top of the ODD might still be possible. The major con is that maximum GPU length is reduced somewhat, to about 10.8", maybe 11". There's also a bit less room for cables with an ODD installed, naturally. Keep in mind there are no changes to the dimensions of the case.
Aesthetics are subjective, so I'll let you decide if the change is for better or worse:
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What a possible no-ODD version would look like:
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How certain would a SSD on top of the ODD be,is there a bracket for that?
How hard would it be to move the usb to the side?(top when case is vertical,the thin panels side)
Is it possible to use the old design with no interference on the gpu as the no odd version or is it a must the two designs match save the slot?
Lastly,the old logo spot was better,and the headphone ports can stay dropped,reason being,the audio will still be routed to living room speakers anyway.