Updraft MK1 - NH-D15 in a custom SFF

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Updraft MK1 CAD render
Updraft MK1 CAD render
Finished early prototype
Finished early prototype
Chassis with PSU, fans and cables installed
Chassis with PSU, fans and cables installed
Gigabyte Gaming OC 3060ti installed at the front
Gigabyte Gaming OC 3060ti installed at the front
Barely any SFF PCs can fit a NH-D15 (LTT edition) inside
Barely any SFF PCs can fit a NH-D15 (LTT edition) inside
Everything fits like a glove, space below for a 120mm slim fan and a pair of 40mm fans (future addition)
Everything fits like a glove, space below for a 120mm slim fan and a pair of 40mm fans (future addition)
The three fans on the GPU replaces the three 120mms on the front of most PCs
The three fans on the GPU replaces the three 120mms on the front of most PCs
Top down, twin-linked 80mm fans provides the active updraft exhaust. Two 80mm fans provides roughly the same amount of airflow as a 120mm fan.
Top down, twin-linked 80mm fans provides the active updraft exhaust. Two 80mm fans provides roughly the same amount of airflow as a 120mm fan.
All cables can be bundled nicely into a cable duct/snake before exiting from the back. No more unsightly mess of cables!
All cables can be bundled nicely into a cable duct/snake before exiting from the back. No more unsightly mess of cables!
165mm cooler clearance for the NH-D15!
165mm cooler clearance for the NH-D15!
A deflector prevents hot exhaust from the cooler entering the PSU's air intake.
A deflector prevents hot exhaust from the cooler entering the PSU's air intake.
Top and front is missing mesh at the moment, the rest of the side panels have to be solid to enable the wind tunnel effect for best performance. This allows for a tempered glass side without compromising on thermals, unlike other SFF cases.
Top and front is missing mesh at the moment, the rest of the side panels have to be solid to enable the wind tunnel effect for best performance. This allows for a tempered glass side without compromising on thermals, unlike other SFF cases.
Side vent for the GPU, final design has proper vents to deflect the air up and to the back.
Side vent for the GPU, final design has proper vents to deflect the air up and to the back.
Missing IO shield because the cut hole was 2mm too high. Should fit after more trimming.
Missing IO shield because the cut hole was 2mm too high. Should fit after more trimming.
Plenty of space at the base for cables.
Plenty of space at the base for cables.
Space for two 3.5" bays for storage or for IO
Space for two 3.5" bays for storage or for IO
Adjustable brackets to properly position GPU to seal off intake from exhaust. (Pardon the rough slits, was done with a dremel drill freehand).
Adjustable brackets to properly position GPU to seal off intake from exhaust. (Pardon the rough slits, was done with a dremel drill freehand).
Skids for the base serves as a carrying handle for transporting the PC.
Skids for the base serves as a carrying handle for transporting the PC.
CAD drawing of Updraft. Everything fits better on the CAD model.
CAD drawing of Updraft. Everything fits better on the CAD model.
More refined vents for the GPU chamber to properly exhaust hot air up and to the back instead of just to the sides.
More refined vents for the GPU chamber to properly exhaust hot air up and to the back instead of just to the sides.
The NH-D15 only allows for two 40mm fans, but using a slightly smaller cooler (like the Scythe Ninja 5) allows for a 60mm fan.
The NH-D15 only allows for two 40mm fans, but using a slightly smaller cooler (like the Scythe Ninja 5) allows for a 60mm fan.

Updraft MK1 - NH-D15 in a custom SFF

Updraft MK1

Size: 275 (L) x 180 (W) x 340 (H)
Footprint: 49500 mm^2
Volume: 16.8L
Motherboard: M-ITX
CPU cooler clearance: 165mm
GPU clearance: 325mm long, 68mm thick
PSU: SFX

Prototype SFF designed for maximum air cooling potential. Fits up to a NH-D15 and has the cleanest airflow throughout the case with no thermal recirculation and sealed CPU and GPU chambers. Performs as well as an open bench, and when fully built, will perform better than an open bench. The vertical chimney design potentially allows for a fan-off mode for the CPU cooler, and when combined with the fan-off mode of the 30XX cards, the PC would be able to run totally silent under light loads.

I'm planning to develop this fully and bring it to market by the end of the year.

More info on progress at the SFF forum.
Color(s): Aluminum
RGB Lighting? No
Theme: Case Mod
Cooling: Air Cooling
Size: SFF
Type: General Build

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Hardware

CPU
$ 196.58
AMD - Ryzen 7 (5800X)
Socket: AM4
Cores: 8
Motherboard
Gigabyte - Ultra Durable AC (A520I)
Chipset: A520
CPU Socket: AM4
Size: Mini-ITX
Memory
Crucial - Ballistix (3200MHz) (Black)
Type: DDR4
Capacity: 16 GB
Graphics
Gigabyte - GeForce Gaming OC
Chip Manufacturer: NVIDIA
Chip: RTX 3060 Ti
Interface: PCIe x16
Storage
$ 53.99
Western Digital - Blue SN550
Form Factor: M.2
Interface: PCIe x4
Capacity: 500 GB
PSU
$ 133.45
SilverStone Technology - 600W SFX SX600-G
Wattage: 600
Form Factor: SFX
Efficiency: 80+ Gold
Case
Custom - Custom (custom)
Case Fan
$ 68.00
ARCTIC - F8 (2x)
Size: 80 mm
Cooling
Noctua - NH-D15 (Chromax/Black)
Type: Air Cooler
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