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Etrio
(Retired)This project covers the development of a mid-sized ITX computer chassis with a heavy focus on custom liquid cooling. For various reasons, this project has been retired and therefore remains a concept.
This project has been retired but you can view more of the concept below.
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The chassis has a five-piece construction and utilizes a single aluminium sheet to mount all components. The main sheet is bent towards its base and connects to a robust aluminium stand. The left and main side of the chassis houses all major components, while the opposite side houses most cables, tubing, and a control hub for fans and lighting.
The chassis is enclosed by two aluminium shells with dedicated ventilation areas at the top and bottom. Air is pulled into the main chamber and exhausted at the rear. There are filters on both intake areas to prevent dust build-up which are fitted with magnets to allow for easy maintenance.
Both sides of the chassis have transparent acrylic panels to showcase the internal components which are also fitted using magnets.
Component Specification
Cooling Specification
EK-Quantum Torque Rotary 90 (15x)
EK-AF Pass-Through (7x)
EK-Quantum Torque Rotary T
EK-Quantum Torque Drain Valve
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/Main Chamber
Rear Chamber
Chassis
The main chamber houses all essential components as well as the pump/reservoir and radiator.
A side-facing radiator allow the LED-enabled fans to be showcased directly through the acrylic side. Bending of the cables and tubing is limited to simple 90 or 180 degree bends to minimize clutter as they pass through the mainplate toward the rear chamber.
The power supply is mounted towards the rear of the chassis with the intake fan directly facing the top ventilation area, allowing for a fresh supply of air with no restriction.
The rear chamber is primarily used as a routing space for cables and liquid cooling. It has a very organized layout that is designed to showcase the sleeved cables, fittings and tubing, but also houses two fans which pull air through the radiator.
Both the cables and the tubing are equipped with routers that locks them in position and keep them organized. A control hub; the EK Loop Connect, is also housed in this chamber, allowinging all fans and RGB lighting to be connected to one unit and to be controlled by a single software.
The front I/O is integrated with the rear side panel window and features just a basic start and reset button.
Despite the sheer weight of the internal components and liquid cooling equipment, the chassis sits steadily on a thick slab of aluminium that connects to the curved base of the mainplate. The slab also features rubber feet that slightly elevates it.