Leaskovski Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 Hi Guys,Not sure if some one has already done this, but I am thinking about giving myself a project to learn a new skill in my lunch hours. Basically, my plan is, to come up with a set of schematics in a file that is compatible with the majority of 3d printing vendors so that the community can use it to print their own enclosure, or to get the started should they need to modify for additional functionality.So, a couple of requirements from the outset...Size must be able to fit an SFX PSU.Size must be able to fit the currently listed Express Card and Thunderbolt adapters.Size must be able to fit a dual hight full length GPU also taking in to account and PSU plugs on the end or side of card.Must have mountable slot rack so that the GPU can be mounted properly.Must have mountable holes for PSU to be attached properly.Must have a switch to drive any internal PSU should one be present.Must have a cable exit point for Express Card or Thunderbolt cable.Things that I might decide to add in...VESA mount holesOk, if anyone else can suggest thing, I might try to include them.This thread might not get updated very often, but it is here as a place holder whilst I try to figure out how I can do this. I have some ideas on layout which I will sketch at some stage, so the next post will probably be those images.I'm secretly hoping that someone else has already done this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badbadbad Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 @jacobsson has a custom 3D-printed enclosure for one of his projects. But his old case did not have space for an SFX PSU since he used an EXP GDC.Would an HDPlex work? That looks more portable and will use an even smaller case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacobsson Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 @badbadbadYeah, I've only made my enclosure to fit a mini GTX670 + EXP GDC w/o PSU room.I'm not entirely sure how the HDPlex actually works, is it a stand alone PSU or does it regulate 19V to 12V from another AC PSU? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator angerthosenear Posted November 11, 2014 Moderator Share Posted November 11, 2014 @badbadbadYeah, I've only made my enclosure to fit a mini GTX670 + EXP GDC w/o PSU room.I'm not entirely sure how the HDPlex actually works, is it a stand alone PSU or does it regulate 19V to 12V from another AC PSU?Looks like it regulates from another AC PSUHDPLEX-250W-Hi-Fi-DC-ATX-Power-Supply (16V-24V Wide Range Voltage Input)Near the bottom of the gallery page (will have to click "Gallery") it has is showing an external PSU. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacobsson Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 Looks like it regulates from another AC PSUHDPLEX-250W-Hi-Fi-DC-ATX-Power-Supply (16V-24V Wide Range Voltage Input)Near the bottom of the gallery page (will have to click "Gallery") it has is showing an external PSU.Hmm, I like the idea!For me it's all about finding space in the Akitio Thunder2 Box and this would probably not fit.One part I would like to have from the HDPlex is the DC jack, I would replace the existing one for this one,then I would a modular thick 4-pin solution to split and hook up straight to the x16 interface and GPU. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacobsson Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 Anyone who wants to give the 3D-enclosure build a shot can get my files for reference and mod them for their application:https://www.dropbox.com/s/nto59xngwl6utsn/eGPU_3DEnclosure.zipRemember this 3D model is for the 17CM Asus GTX670 + EXP GDC.Sent from my iPhone 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leaskovski Posted November 17, 2014 Author Share Posted November 17, 2014 Thanks, that might make it a little easier for me. Not done much on this at the moment as work is being busy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OPeritel Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 Hi, I've made this for my PE4C with the intent of 3D printing it. But I got back on my gaming laptop and aren't using my eGPU much lately. So I've drop the idea. I'm dropping the project files here hoping it could prove useful. It may still need some adjustments. Here. PS: I took the first filesharing website I've found. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OPeritel Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 So that's where my post went. I was worried I had broken one of the forum rules ^^Instead of a generic enclosure, I could make one for Akitio Thunder2 and/or for the EXP GDC if somebody provide me enough pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mclaird Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 @OPeritel I am really interested on your 3D printable design with the measures for the PE4C adapter, but I cant find the downloadable files on the filesharing website, as it boots me directly to the main page your link, is it possible that you could post it again? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Splitframe Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 For a PSU I can also recommend the 197W Xbox 360 PSUs. They also have 5V1A Vsb for your USB enhancing needs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nasiryahm Posted July 3, 2016 Share Posted July 3, 2016 Hi Everyone, I recently build an eGPU setup for the first time with an NVIDIA GTX 1070 (https://www.techinferno.com/index.php?/forums/topic/10081-early-2015-13-macbook-pro-gtx107016gbps-tb2-akitio-thunder2-win1081-nasiryahm/) Absolutely loving it and thankful to everyone on the forum for sharing their knowledge. After building it, I wanted to make it look a little prettier so I went ahead and designed and printed two 3D pieces to vertically stand the GPU and the Akitio board (outside of it's metal enclosure). I wanted to share the love. I have detailed my build on my blog, here: https://nasiryahm.wordpress.com/2016/07/03/3d-printing-an-egpu-case/ And I have also attached the Sketchup files here. The Lower_3D file is the Akitio PCB mount. So long as your Akitio board looks like mines, it should fit perfectly (I would recommend lowering the heights of the pins though, they are excessive, again see my blog for details). The Upper_3D file is a mount for my GTX 1070. All question are welcome. Nas. 3D_Files.zip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aliahsan Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 as you asked about the 3d printing options, I would like to make a suggestion over here why don't you go for 3d rendering services. This will really help you out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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