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!

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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!

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