This project was initiated when I was contacted by someone from the AMD marketing team. They had seen my previous work with Project Clearwater and were willing to send me parts in exchange for marketing photos.
I sunk about 80 hours into the first prototype of the computer. My goal for this project was to have a fully parametric model using excel spreadsheets within Inventor. The case had to be easy to construct with basic hand tools, and semi modular for improved flexibility.
I went through a few revisions, one of which had the motherboard mounted at an angle.
This is the design for the custom AM4 water block I was considering using for this build.
It's been tough to get a hold of dimensions for the vega64 PCB, so I had to make a model myself from reference photos.
I have been having fun with the Autodesk Inventor render studio. This image showcases the top fan design.
Early renders taking inspiration from my previous build.
I felt confident with the layout of the carbon fiber tubes in the first design, but the large 3D printed compartments had to go. I settled on a design that uses a prism of carbon tubes as a starting point, with modules that clamp on to the tubes.
This Render is of an earlier design that used thick acrylic panels with large gaps to allow airflow.
Expanding 3 way tube coupler
Vertical GPU mount for on top of the Motherboard
And now to build it in real life!
Without the acrylic panels
With the acrylic panels
In 2022 and 2023 I revisited the project multiple times, improving it over time.
I introduced a bottom compartment for the PSU wires and hard drives. This compartment connects with a printed cable duct network that routes power and data to the necessary places.
Parametric Cable Ducts.
I created a custom kit of parts that snaps over split loom wore cover. This allowed me to make nice neat runs and networks of cables.
After hearing many times that people are afraid to use the case due to dust, I decided to begin work on n enclosure. I created a system of removable edges with magnets, that would mate with side panels featuring tempered glass.
Now to Implement it.