Small Form Factor PC

March 2020 - August 2020

What?

  • Make a small form factor PC that fits under the seat of an airplane

  • Have the structural rigidity to withstand the forces of an airplane

  • Maintain high airflow and be able to cool components without thermal throttling

How?

  • Modeled parts in Fusion 360

  • Used Fusion 360 CAM to operate a CNC router to cut side panels

  • Utilized sheet metal tools for a rigid midplate

Results

  • Idled under 60C with fans off (Ryzen 2600 CPU/RX 570 GPU)

  • Stayed under 80C under full load