Hello folks!

For my latest build (first one here) I decided to go for an ITX-sized one. I've been wanting to pick one up for the challenge, but haven't really had the time (or excuse for the change in hardware) to do it.

I wanted to go for an open-style chassis, since I've always built them in enclosed ones.

When I started drafting the tubing in my head I knew I wanted something as compact as possible but aesthetic at the same time, so I went for frosted acrylic hardlines. In addition, I knew for certain I wanted to keep as much of the tubing "inside" the volume of the case. In other words, I didn't want tubes going over the radiators.

The build has indeed been challenging because of its' size: really tight spots and clearances to stuff the bunch of wires in. Even more so when you take into account that I added a 3rd radiator to the build. I managed to fit them in with barely any drilling: I 3D printed some adapters and anchors in ASA, which has a glass transition temperature of 90-100ºC.

I'm more than happy with the result, its' a quiet, cool, hard-hitting little beast; and the plannification was quite fun too! Though I did sacrifice a couple of meters of tubing planning out different layouts!

Performance-wise, these are the benchmark results I got:

• 3DMark Time Spy Extreme: 16583
• 3DMark Speed Way: 9867
• 3DMark Port Royal: 26784

And the highest temperature under load so far (playing Cyberpunk @ 3840x1600, all set to max with a smooth and steady 100fps):

• CPU: 67ºC
• GPU: 55ºC
• Water: 42ºC