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?
