Custom Solid Steel ITX Case - My most INSANE build yet!!!

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I have no words for this build. Where else are you going to see a plasma-cut ITX case made of 3/8" (10mm) solid steel plate? This thing is absolutely insane!

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Lobby Time by Kevin MacLeod

[CoalitionGaming]

Finally! I've always wanted to see a larger youtuber feature the Alphacool Eisbaer in a loop. I've always wanted to see these used more in builds.

[novellahub]

Looks like it made it from Finland OK!

[pkt]

So sick! I ran this video twice. I was driving so I was listening to it but I just had to watch it when I got to the hotel.

[HMU]

I love the smol chonk that is the Strix Z690i, such a unit

[whirledpeaz]

I would ask for some black wire frame fan grills, might take up the slack in the screws, and provide contrast to the polished chassis. After polishing, a coat of clear to protect from rusting.

[reverendaero]

It's gorgeous, cheers to Divi for the Craft Computesmanship

[thereallantesh]

Everything looks great. You definitely need some sort of cross support at the top though to square things up, and add support. I can't wait to see it after it's all finished.

[brucegordon]

Stainless Steel Wrapped tubing like one sees for bathroom fixtures would look incredible

[Kelekona_]

Very cool case! Potential names for the build: The Mule/Jigger/Tumbler/Steel Stone. A craft case build deserves a craft name ;)

[PaulLemars]

I love the build and the overall concept Jeff. If it were me (and it's not) I would keep the steel raw. I think the rough edges where the water jet(?) cut the parts looks amazing and gives the machine a really great industrial look. As to the flat steel I would just seal it with lacquer and leave it be. In fact, I'd probably simulate oil smudges and handling marks before sealing it. Also, all the screws (bolts) need to be stainless hex caps. No Phillips heads anywhere. But like I said, it's not me and you do you. But please make the two sides parallel. My OCD was screaming looking at that.

[SeanPorterPDX]

I think that's one of the coolest looking builds I've ever seen...

[Mixiter]

Love it. Love it. Love it.

Thoughts: keep the steel raw and use brass hex head screws, hard maybe opaque pipe with brass fittings.

Shine the steel and use polished black screws and fittings.

[Bluedruid]

This is what I do for a living. I run a 5KW laser and a 8KW laser. Make all kinds of parts and signs and just fun stuff.

[zzzzzTax]

You can feel the joy of building throughout this video. It’s an amazing build.

It also finally helped me click why my builds never have this kind of care or polish. Since my PCs are for business purposes first and gaming second my concerns end up being built fast, running reliable and easy to replace a broken component. While I would love to have a functional PC that is incredibly beautiful like this I wouldn’t have the time to wait for the custom bits or the cooling loop or the other things that turn this from useful to beautiful. It makes me sad, but it finally means I understand I will have to appreciate your builds even more since I won’t be experiencing such myself.

A little rant-y but. Amazing build, thanks for sharing your joy.

[jbritain]

You know, I've never cared too much about PC aesthetics, I would rather have a black box than a big glass flashy epilepsy inducing case.

That said, this looks absolutely fucking gorgeous, hands down the best looking PC I've ever seen.

[Jelthi]

I think the "side panel" on the 280mm fans is upside down and flipped inside-out. The angled corner should match on both side panels no?

[emmashepard]

That looks awesome, I do see a small tilt in at the top, maybe longer stand offs for the motherboard to space out where the graphics card mounts, give it that more square look. (hopefully clearance won't be an issue) Looks fricken cool tho can't wait to see it finished result

[utp]

Wow!! When Jeff is in “go big or go home” mode he means it! Unless of course it’s around actual system size. Very cool rig dude!

[warderkeeju]

I'm seriously digging that case Divi made for CraftComputing. I wish I had a need for another computer right now.
Filling the loop might be a lot interesting though. Good looking lil build.

[perherbert]

I like the look of the components hanging outside the "case". 👍