Scratch Build – In Progress Blade Mini MK II

Blade Mini MK II

I decided to scrap the first build, I really wanted to be able to add a GPU to this case and change the cooling over to an AIO system.

(For the sake of NOT starting a whole new thread just for this as it really was just a quicky case mod i'll edit this original thread to reflect the new build.)

This time i went with the more Conventional SSF layout.

Having the PSU/MB on the same side and the GPU/Hardware on the other,with room for a possible RES.

The dimensions are the same with a little extra girth to allow me to add a 140mm
front fan this time round.

A much more basic and conventional layout for the MKII

 

Bookmarked this thread Can't wait for more!

 

With the cutouts of this set of blades, you can build an even smaller NUC rig.

 

It never stops! LOL

 

Indeed. He should be able to get a Raspberry Pi and then a USB hub out of the continued cutouts.

 

The crazy thing is i prolly got close to another 100kg of acrylic a week or so back.... i really don't need to be using any off cuts.

But at least i'm modding

 

Cheers m8 ty

 

and don't forget a usb drive for the final build

 

Speakers next girls....then blade desk ..........calm ya tits!

 

Had a spare couple of hours after work today so got a fair bit done.

 

I think you could do away with the case fans at this size, but I know it's more about the rgb.
100kg of plexi: Next build should be fused layers that form an organic shaped mega-brick.

 

Woohoo side quest started !

It's a mini me !

 

"Woohoo side quest started ! It's a mini me !"

It sure it Side quests are all the rage now.

 

As small as it is, you could 'fin' out the entire side panel.
Those magnets are a little too close to the board for me. At least you isolated the magnetic field with brass.

 

Cheers Cheaps , i'll still use magnets to hold the sides but prolly wont bother with a internal cover now with this new layout.

A few minor tweaks to the design, taking a leaf from Blades original build i'll add a slider mount for the front fan/rad.

This will stop the blades from covering the screws and clean the front up.







Next tweak or 2 was for the GPU.

Adding a slider lock mech for the Card. Another will be added for the front.






A small slot was pre cut to allow the riser cable to pass thru.






Not set in stone but to help exhaust air the PSU can be flipped... i may go with full mesh sides.

 

The layout is a lot more functional now, with hardware upgrades being a lot easier.

 

Gonna be 90% cables.
Think you could add the gpu to the aio? (ack! acronyms!)

 

Tbh i have nfi about the aio on the gpu atm but lol ima have a good think about it 1

A quicky update,

Ive re-trimmed the outer blades to suit the new design




The modified blades are hard glued to the housing



The last outer 2 blades are also hard glued the outer edges.




Gluing them to the outer edges for a flush fit gives a cleaner look




Adding the larger 140 mm fan has a better over all look and fill up the front of the case.








MTC soon

 

I love that little retaining clip for the GPU!

 

Looks like a racing toaster.