Been about a month since the last update, but we have been hard at work in developing the first alpha for Battlestation One.
BS1 has a very unique airflow design, and we wanted to be-sure that the airflow was solid throughout the case and that there were not any issues.
The alpha case was designed with cardboard paper, it isn't exactly to the dimensions of CAD but close enough to get us the information we needed.
We just ordered about 9x120mm (CoolMaster) fans, so we will be hooking up a mock PC to test airflow with some Hookah generating good amounts of smoke.
In the meantime we have been talking to some manufacturers and hopefully would have a final price for you guys soon :)
Battlestation One: ATX Gaming PC - "desk-TOP" Case
The case is built to be placed on a desk and provides a massive plexiglass to show the internals of the PC. 
This case is being made through community suggestions/requests and this blog will serve as a place to discuss/view and be a part of the community.
Friday, December 13, 2013
Tuesday, November 12, 2013
Battlestation One v3 - Complete redesign, better airflow, renders and more!
It has been over a month since the last major update, but after a complete redesign it is finally here. There are many new revisions in this latest update, much better airflow, and support for many new things people have been asking us for.
This is what we are anticipating to be close to the final design, we are in talk with various manufacturers currently and hopefully if this design gets nailed down we will go to step 2 :).
The watercool setup has been heavily redesigned as well. Many people complained that the tubing would get really messy in old design so we found a way to fix all those complaints.
The images show how a setup for a dual-loop would look like. The GPU's would have their loop stuff on left compartment, while the CPU would have its components on right compartment.
Maximum radiator now supported is 2 x 240mm radiators. We had to do away with the dual 360mm radiators as it was taking up way too much space. The radiators still exhaust towards the bottom of case into their compartment (hot air will not be able to reach any other space inside PC case) and out the back. The reason we are not mounting the radiators to the back wall of PC case like before is because the bays, and PSU have to be moved to the FRONT of case...which looks really ugly and defeats the entire purpose of case.
2. Aircool Setup:
The aircool setup, and overall airflow is a HUGE improvement with this new design. The general idea is to push cool air from left and right side to middle, and exhaust all hot air out back. We made sure that we were not recycling hot air directly from an exhaust.
This case DOES support liquid CPU coolers, without the need to undo the tubing. The radiator would attach to the slots on bottom of right compartment. There is a hole big enough to move CPU block, and then attach fan.
Due to height restrictions low-profile heatsinsk such as NH-C14 work best. Max height of heatsink must be 150 mm or less.
Dimensions: 38" x 11.1" x 7" (length, width, height)
The case still supports ATX/mATX motherboards, however the maximum PCI slots the case can support is up to 6.
There is 0.5" reserved for cable management. Cutouts are made around the motherboard to get cables where they need to go regardless of brand of motherboard. Please note that the case will have rubber garments to cover up these holes.
If aircooling, the cutouts for radiators can be covered up by a metal plate (which will be included).
This is what we are anticipating to be close to the final design, we are in talk with various manufacturers currently and hopefully if this design gets nailed down we will go to step 2 :).
What new has been added?:
- Total redesign on internal arrangement
- 3-Compartment system
- Better airflow
- New cable management layout
- Better use of space
- Water-Cool setup
- 2x240mm Radiator loops
- Support for up to 4 full bay drives
- Compartmentalized PSU
Detailed description of new features:
Since the last update, the biggest change in design was the position of the motherboard. The case is now segmented into 3 compartments: Left compartment, Motherboard (middle) compartment, and Right compartment.
Cool air now blows air from left and right compartments into motherboard compartments with a possible total of 6 fans. Hot air is exhausted out the back from 2 x 90mm fans on back of motherboard compartment.
The case has also been redesigned to fix cable management, and tube management when watercooling. We have made much better use of the empty space available for both watercooling and aircooling.
The maximum radiator size has been changed to support a max of 2, 240mm radiators (case can support a dual-loop setup, will be shown in screenshots below). The exhaust for radiators still is blowing air to bottom of case, pushed out to back.
We have added up to 4 full size bays. 3 of the bays are removable (on left compartment), and can be used to mount an additional 140mm fan or HDD's.
The PSU now has its own compartment (on right side), allowing all cables to be hidden. The intake is cool air from inside case, and exhaust hot air out the back. The case now also support the longer ATX PSU's (in addition to standard size).
We most likely will not include any internal lighting/LED's in final production run. People like to customize their case/color so we will leave the decision up to them. Since we have added more bays people can install lighting kits with controls, or go simple LEDs, or go straight UV lights, the choice is up to customer.
We most likely will not include any internal lighting/LED's in final production run. People like to customize their case/color so we will leave the decision up to them. Since we have added more bays people can install lighting kits with controls, or go simple LEDs, or go straight UV lights, the choice is up to customer.
Full spec list will be posted at the end of the post.
New Feature Showcase
1. Watercool Setup
2. Aircool Setup
3. Empty Case
4. Cable Management
5. Desk Setup Example
1. Watercool Setup:
The watercool setup has been heavily redesigned as well. Many people complained that the tubing would get really messy in old design so we found a way to fix all those complaints.
The images show how a setup for a dual-loop would look like. The GPU's would have their loop stuff on left compartment, while the CPU would have its components on right compartment.
Maximum radiator now supported is 2 x 240mm radiators. We had to do away with the dual 360mm radiators as it was taking up way too much space. The radiators still exhaust towards the bottom of case into their compartment (hot air will not be able to reach any other space inside PC case) and out the back. The reason we are not mounting the radiators to the back wall of PC case like before is because the bays, and PSU have to be moved to the FRONT of case...which looks really ugly and defeats the entire purpose of case.
The aircool setup, and overall airflow is a HUGE improvement with this new design. The general idea is to push cool air from left and right side to middle, and exhaust all hot air out back. We made sure that we were not recycling hot air directly from an exhaust.
This case DOES support liquid CPU coolers, without the need to undo the tubing. The radiator would attach to the slots on bottom of right compartment. There is a hole big enough to move CPU block, and then attach fan.
Due to height restrictions low-profile heatsinsk such as NH-C14 work best. Max height of heatsink must be 150 mm or less.
3. Empty Case:
The case still supports ATX/mATX motherboards, however the maximum PCI slots the case can support is up to 6.
4. Cable Management:
There is 0.5" reserved for cable management. Cutouts are made around the motherboard to get cables where they need to go regardless of brand of motherboard. Please note that the case will have rubber garments to cover up these holes.
If aircooling, the cutouts for radiators can be covered up by a metal plate (which will be included).
5. Desk Setup Example:
Specs:
Physical Specs:
- Dimensions: 38" x 11.1" x 7" (length, width, height)
- Case material: Steel
- Front Panel and Top Panel will be removable
- Underground layer for cable management/hiding cables (will be removable)
General:
- Power Supply: ATX
- Motherboard Support: ATX and MicroATX
- Room for up to 3x 11" long graphics cards
- 4x Internal 5.25" Bay (removable) - Good for reservoirs/pumps
- USB 3.0 / 2.0 on front, headphones and mic jacks
Watercooling:
- Support for 2x240mm radiators (with exhaust on bottom)
- Up to 3 intake fans (120mm)
- Up to 3 internal fans to move air to motherboad compartment (120mm)
- Dual-loop compatible
- Can fit 2 water pumps
- Can fit various size of reservoirs (see screenshots), mounts for 2 cylinder/hanging reservoirs
Aircooling:
- Low profile heatsinks only (max height must be 150mm or less).
- Up to 3 intake fans (120mm)
- Up to 3 internal fans to move air to motherboad compartment (120mm)
- Bottom cutouts for radiators could also be used for intake (up to 4 120mm fans).
FAQ:
Q: Why is it so big?
A: Battlestation One is an enthusiast case designed to accommodate the most extreme system builds, supporting configurations including multiple large radiators as well as extended-size video cards. All these components demand a lot of space! The enclosure is designed to be an extension of your desk, acting as a platform for your monitors as well a showcase to visibly display your high-end build.
Q: Why not just turn a 2x240mm on the side and shrink the case to reduce length?
A: While this may be sufficient for some users, Battlestation One is designed to meet the needs of the hardcore water cooling/overclocking crowd. On top of that, we believe our radiator orientation makes an amazing visual impact--important for a case that's designed to show off your build's aesthetics!
Q: Why is exhaust for raditors on the bottom? Why not place it to back of case?
A: This was done because if we move the radiators to back, then the PSU, bay drives will have to be pulled up. This will greatly obstruct the case's beauty, and reduce aesthetics, which defeats the purpose of the case.
Q: Will the metal be able to hold weight of monitors without bending?
A: Yes! The compartments will provide enough support to the top frame.
Q: How much space is there between the ceiling of the case and the top of the graphics cards?
A: About 1.5-2" of space.
Q: Do they make SATA cables long enough to connect an optical drive to the motherboard?
A: Yes! The distance is less than 1 meter, which is a readily-available SATA cable length.
Q: Does it come pre-built with internal components?
A: No, Battlestation One is an enthusiast case designed to house your own custom builds.
Q: How much does a case like this cost?
A: We are not sure yet. A price point will be determined once we finalize the design and enter detailed talks with our manufacturing partners.
Q: Will an E-ATX motherboard fit?
A: No, unfortunately it will not.
Q: What is max length of graphics card I can add?
A: 11 inches
Q: Which panels will open?
A: At this time, the front plexiglass will open out and the top panel. You will obviously need to remove your monitors if you want to open top panel for any reason. However, you do not have to remove monitors to open up plexi panel (giving you easy access to update components, clean up dust etc..).
- Can fit 2 water pumps
- Can fit various size of reservoirs (see screenshots), mounts for 2 cylinder/hanging reservoirs
- Low profile heatsinks only (max height must be 150mm or less).
- Up to 3 intake fans (120mm)
- Up to 3 internal fans to move air to motherboad compartment (120mm)
- Bottom cutouts for radiators could also be used for intake (up to 4 120mm fans).
Q: Why is it so big?
A: Battlestation One is an enthusiast case designed to accommodate the most extreme system builds, supporting configurations including multiple large radiators as well as extended-size video cards. All these components demand a lot of space! The enclosure is designed to be an extension of your desk, acting as a platform for your monitors as well a showcase to visibly display your high-end build.
Q: Why not just turn a 2x240mm on the side and shrink the case to reduce length?
A: While this may be sufficient for some users, Battlestation One is designed to meet the needs of the hardcore water cooling/overclocking crowd. On top of that, we believe our radiator orientation makes an amazing visual impact--important for a case that's designed to show off your build's aesthetics!
A: This was done because if we move the radiators to back, then the PSU, bay drives will have to be pulled up. This will greatly obstruct the case's beauty, and reduce aesthetics, which defeats the purpose of the case.
Q: Will the metal be able to hold weight of monitors without bending?
A: Yes! The compartments will provide enough support to the top frame.
Q: How much space is there between the ceiling of the case and the top of the graphics cards?
A: About 1.5-2" of space.
Q: Do they make SATA cables long enough to connect an optical drive to the motherboard?
A: Yes! The distance is less than 1 meter, which is a readily-available SATA cable length.
Q: Does it come pre-built with internal components?
A: No, Battlestation One is an enthusiast case designed to house your own custom builds.
Q: How much does a case like this cost?
A: We are not sure yet. A price point will be determined once we finalize the design and enter detailed talks with our manufacturing partners.
Q: What is max length of graphics card I can add?
A: 11 inches
Q: Which panels will open?
A: At this time, the front plexiglass will open out and the top panel. You will obviously need to remove your monitors if you want to open top panel for any reason. However, you do not have to remove monitors to open up plexi panel (giving you easy access to update components, clean up dust etc..). Q: Which panels will open?
Friday, November 1, 2013
More fine adjustments, modifications and renders
Another busy week has went by and we have put more new revisions into model.
Currently we are adding support for various types of heatsinks and tubing management. Due to size constraints we had to toss out the inner 140mm fans and only settle for 120mm ones. We also ended up raising the fans so they could be mounted inside motherboard compartment or outside motherboard compartment without bumping into anything.
At this time we have made the decision for low-profile heatinks work best (for aircooling). Heatsinks such as the NH-C14 fit just fine, but bigger ones such as Mega Shadow do not. The height is the limiting factor. We added cutouts so Liquid CPU coolers (such as H50/80 etc..) can be easily installed without needing to disconnect tubes.
Support for standard PSU's and larger (longer) PSU's have also been added. The intake for PSU is now inside case, and exhaust is towards the back. This was done so the PSU was not recycling its own hot air.
2x90mm exhaust fans were also added to back to remove hot air from motherboard compartment.
That is all for now, we are still working on finalizing all the details for various components and expect to have another full post/renders soon!
Currently we are adding support for various types of heatsinks and tubing management. Due to size constraints we had to toss out the inner 140mm fans and only settle for 120mm ones. We also ended up raising the fans so they could be mounted inside motherboard compartment or outside motherboard compartment without bumping into anything.
At this time we have made the decision for low-profile heatinks work best (for aircooling). Heatsinks such as the NH-C14 fit just fine, but bigger ones such as Mega Shadow do not. The height is the limiting factor. We added cutouts so Liquid CPU coolers (such as H50/80 etc..) can be easily installed without needing to disconnect tubes.
Support for standard PSU's and larger (longer) PSU's have also been added. The intake for PSU is now inside case, and exhaust is towards the back. This was done so the PSU was not recycling its own hot air.
2x90mm exhaust fans were also added to back to remove hot air from motherboard compartment.
That is all for now, we are still working on finalizing all the details for various components and expect to have another full post/renders soon!
Friday, October 25, 2013
Complete Case Redesign Sneak-peak
After last weeks posting and feedback, the biggest concern was still airflow for the case. The community made a good point stating once tubing/cabling would be added, the airflow would degrade further. The biggest culprits in the old model was the HDD cage and PSU in middle.
The HDD cage also acted as a beam to support weight of monitors, so removing that would require to basically reshuffle the entire case around...and that is what we did.
We went around speaking to a few experienced computer case modders and they agreed that this newest model was much, MUCH better than before.
Here is a sneak peek of the latest revisions we have planned for next weeks post.
The HDD cage also acted as a beam to support weight of monitors, so removing that would require to basically reshuffle the entire case around...and that is what we did.
We went around speaking to a few experienced computer case modders and they agreed that this newest model was much, MUCH better than before.
Here is a sneak peek of the latest revisions we have planned for next weeks post.
The motherboard has been moved to the middle. There are intakes from now both LEFT and RIGHT sides, being pushed to motherboard compartments by 2 140mm fans.
The PSU has been isolated from cases airflow.
Possible air vents being added as exhaust to top of case.
Example of a watercool setup. A max of 2, 240 radiators can now only be supported. We split it up this way to the CPU can have its radiator on right side, and GPU's on left (if doing dual loop). This should help with crazy tubing issues, plus it looks awesome!
Radiator exhaust is on bottom, pushing to BACK of case.
That is currently where we are. We are remodeling case now, with more detail and hopefully plan to have more renders next week. Let us know what you think of this new direction!
Thursday, October 17, 2013
Massive Updates: Design Overhaul, Renders and more
We have been hard at work on the case design since our last update. In that time, we have compiled many of the suggestions and requests and have made some significant changes to the case.
First and foremost, our naming is now decided: we've settled on "BattleStation One" for the enclosure and "BattleStation Labs" for our team.
The models now being shown have been redesigned based on your amazing feedback, and we are getting close to bringing an alpha build to the test bench. We have already reached out to potential manufacturers for the case, and we are ready to go forward as soon as the design is finalized.
We have made comprehensive changes to improve both water and air cooling configurations. Each has a unique arrangement in our latest design revision, which we have laid out for you to see. Check it out below!
Physical Specs:
General:
FAQ:
Q: Why is it so big?
A: Battlestation One is an enthusiast case designed to accommodate the most extreme system builds, supporting configurations including multiple large radiators as well as extended-size video cards. All these components demand a lot of space! The enclosure is designed to be an extension of your desk, acting as a platform for your monitors as well a showcase to visibly display your high-end build.
Q: The left side is really wasted if I am not going to water cool.
A: In order to support the most high-end water cooling systems, lots of space is a must-have! But those who choose to air cool will still be able to make use of this area to install 3-6 intake fans for maximum airflow and a great visual.
Q: Why not just turn a 2x120mm on the side and shrink the case to reduce length?
A: While this may be sufficient for some users, Battlestation One is designed to meet the needs of the hardcore water cooling/overclocking crowd. On top of that, we believe our radiator orientation makes an amazing visual impact--important for a case that's designed to show off your build's aesthetics!
Q: Will the metal be able to hold weight of monitors without bending?
A: Yes! The HDD cage acts like a beam to support the weight of monitors.
Q: How much space is there between the ceiling of the case and the top of the graphics cards?
A: About 1.5-2" of space.
Q: Do they make SATA cables long enough to connect an optical drive to the motherboard?
A: Yes! The distance is less than 1 meter, which is a readily-available SATA cable length.
Q: Does it come pre-built with internal components?
A: No, Battlestation One is an enthusiast case designed to house your own custom builds.
Q: How much does a case like this cost?
A: We are not sure yet. A price point will be determined once we finalize the design and enter detailed talks with our manufacturing partners.
As always thanks for reading, we REALLY appreciate your feedback. Let us know what you think of these latest revisions!
First and foremost, our naming is now decided: we've settled on "BattleStation One" for the enclosure and "BattleStation Labs" for our team.
The models now being shown have been redesigned based on your amazing feedback, and we are getting close to bringing an alpha build to the test bench. We have already reached out to potential manufacturers for the case, and we are ready to go forward as soon as the design is finalized.
We have made comprehensive changes to improve both water and air cooling configurations. Each has a unique arrangement in our latest design revision, which we have laid out for you to see. Check it out below!
Click on ACTIONS to view images in full resolution.
New features/changes in this model:
Physical Specs:
- Dimensions: 939 mm x 285 mm x 175 mm
- Case material: Steel
- Internal rainbow LED, with LED, color switcher and LED on/off switch on panel
- Front Panel and Top Panel will be removable
- Underground layer for cable management/hiding cables (will be removable)
General:
- Power Supply: ATX
- Motherboard Support: ATX and MicroATX
- Room for up to 3x 11" long graphics cards
- 1x External 5.25" Bay (removable)
- 1x Internal 5.25" Bay (removable) - Good for reservoirs/pumps
- USB 3.0 / 2.0 on front, headphones and mic jacks
Watercooling:
- Support for 2x360mm radiators (with exhaust on bottom)
- Slim radiators with push/pull work best
- Non slim radiators do fit, however space for push/pull becomes very tight (bay drives will need to be removed).
- Support for external 2x120mm radiator
- Up to 3 intake fans (120mm)
- Can fit 2+ water pumps
- Can fit various size of reservoirs (see screenshots), mounts for 2 cylinder/hanging reservoirs
Aircooling (still a WIP):
- Supports radiators similar to Dark Knight and MegaShadow
- Intake is on the left (up to 9x 120mm fans), exhaust is on the right (up to 3x 120mm fans)
FAQ:
FAQ:
Q: Why is it so big?
A: Battlestation One is an enthusiast case designed to accommodate the most extreme system builds, supporting configurations including multiple large radiators as well as extended-size video cards. All these components demand a lot of space! The enclosure is designed to be an extension of your desk, acting as a platform for your monitors as well a showcase to visibly display your high-end build.
Q: The left side is really wasted if I am not going to water cool.
A: In order to support the most high-end water cooling systems, lots of space is a must-have! But those who choose to air cool will still be able to make use of this area to install 3-6 intake fans for maximum airflow and a great visual.
Q: Why not just turn a 2x120mm on the side and shrink the case to reduce length?
A: While this may be sufficient for some users, Battlestation One is designed to meet the needs of the hardcore water cooling/overclocking crowd. On top of that, we believe our radiator orientation makes an amazing visual impact--important for a case that's designed to show off your build's aesthetics!
Q: Will the metal be able to hold weight of monitors without bending?
A: Yes! The HDD cage acts like a beam to support the weight of monitors.
Q: How much space is there between the ceiling of the case and the top of the graphics cards?
A: About 1.5-2" of space.
Q: Do they make SATA cables long enough to connect an optical drive to the motherboard?
A: Yes! The distance is less than 1 meter, which is a readily-available SATA cable length.
Q: Does it come pre-built with internal components?
A: No, Battlestation One is an enthusiast case designed to house your own custom builds.
Q: How much does a case like this cost?
A: We are not sure yet. A price point will be determined once we finalize the design and enter detailed talks with our manufacturing partners.
As always thanks for reading, we REALLY appreciate your feedback. Let us know what you think of these latest revisions!
Innovating the PC case design
Hey guys! Thanks for stopping by the blog.
This blog is a dedicated worklog/progress update place for a new style upcoming PC case.
The case was inspired by one of my original PC/case deskmod below (more information here)
Many people loved the idea/style of this case and we figured heck, why aren't their cases like this on the market today?
The PC market today is booming, with great advancements to technology and various new innovative computer components coming out. But one place that hasn't moved much is the computer case.
The standard computer case is a tower that is placed on your desk, or on the side of your desk. People that love modding out their cases with LED's, watercooling, UV, and expensive components tend to overlook the tower, and stuff it away hiding all this beauty.
We want to bring a solution to the market where all your computers insides are visible, and you can highlight the hardwork and beauty you put in showing off your PC case.
The Battlestation One case is being designed by me (Shazim) and David. It is a new watercooling/aircooling enthusiast case designed for people who like to 'deck out' their PC case. The case is still currently being designed and modified through community feedback, and we are here to work with you to make a case like never seen on the PC market today.
The Battlestation One is desk-"TOP" PC case that lays on your desk, and supports the weight of your monitors on top. It features a long plexiglass window on the front (to see inside) with a steel body. BS1 currently features heavy importance on cable maangement, and getting all your componenets (radiators, reservoirs, pumps) to all fit INSIDE your PC case.
BS1 case is not for everyone, and we are targeting those who want a new style of case that can wow their friends and show of the inner-beauty of their PC case. Its for those people who like to mod our their case and actually SHOWCASE it, rather than hiding it away in a corner.
The purpose of this blog is to get YOUR feedback on development of the case, and we are here to work with YOU guys to make this one of the top contender PC case on the market. Thanks for reading, do like our Facebook page and subscribe to our mailing list for updates!
This blog is a dedicated worklog/progress update place for a new style upcoming PC case.
The case was inspired by one of my original PC/case deskmod below (more information here)
Many people loved the idea/style of this case and we figured heck, why aren't their cases like this on the market today?
The PC market today is booming, with great advancements to technology and various new innovative computer components coming out. But one place that hasn't moved much is the computer case.
The standard computer case is a tower that is placed on your desk, or on the side of your desk. People that love modding out their cases with LED's, watercooling, UV, and expensive components tend to overlook the tower, and stuff it away hiding all this beauty.
We want to bring a solution to the market where all your computers insides are visible, and you can highlight the hardwork and beauty you put in showing off your PC case.
The Battlestation One case is being designed by me (Shazim) and David. It is a new watercooling/aircooling enthusiast case designed for people who like to 'deck out' their PC case. The case is still currently being designed and modified through community feedback, and we are here to work with you to make a case like never seen on the PC market today.
The Battlestation One is desk-"TOP" PC case that lays on your desk, and supports the weight of your monitors on top. It features a long plexiglass window on the front (to see inside) with a steel body. BS1 currently features heavy importance on cable maangement, and getting all your componenets (radiators, reservoirs, pumps) to all fit INSIDE your PC case.
BS1 case is not for everyone, and we are targeting those who want a new style of case that can wow their friends and show of the inner-beauty of their PC case. Its for those people who like to mod our their case and actually SHOWCASE it, rather than hiding it away in a corner.
The purpose of this blog is to get YOUR feedback on development of the case, and we are here to work with YOU guys to make this one of the top contender PC case on the market. Thanks for reading, do like our Facebook page and subscribe to our mailing list for updates!
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