[Klondike] Case design thread for K16

[Bicknellski]

Klondike 16 Mounting Adapters here with pictures:

https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=246638.0

Nice simple solution... I have added your bracket mounting solution to the DIY Reference thread. https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=227186.0

I'd like to see your mock up for the cabling and with heat sink attached to see the spacing you can achieve in the 3.5 HDD bays. Also our coop might be interested in bulk orders of this.

[jdape]

Klondike 16 Mounting Adapters here with pictures:

https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=246638.0

Nice simple solution... I have added your bracket mounting solution to the DIY Reference thread. https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=227186.0

I'd like to see your mock up for the cabling and with heat sink attached to see the spacing you can achieve in the 3.5 HDD bays. Also our coop might be interested in bulk orders of this.

It's my understanding that as of now, there's no standard heatsink for Klondike.  That's one reason I haven't gone further in my designs.    If the heatsink + PCB height is 20mm or less, it should be possible to fit one K16 per 3.5" HDD bay.

[Bicknellski]

Mock it up.

Given that most heat sinks are going to work to remove the heat we are not constrained really. But it be nice to see a mock up with cables etc.

[jdape]

This is how you could mount K16's (and K64's) into a standard PC case using Micro-ATX form factor. 





Heatsinks are 20mm tall.

[turtle83]

This is how you could mount K16's (and K64's) into a standard PC case using Micro-ATX form factor. 

http://www.forked.net/~apex/k16/K16_micro_atx_x16.png

http://www.forked.net/~apex/k16/K16_micro_atx_populated.png

Heatsinks are 20mm tall.

From the looks of it, it seems that the PCB will not be able to tolerate the weight of the heatsink. They would be too heavy. The heatsink would need to be mounted on the case, and the PCB mounted on the heatsink.

Your adapter idea game me a somewhat related idea. Find heatsink thats the size of a HDD and drill holes into it. The thin pcb on top of it. That should fit everywhere a HDD can go... Length of 3.5" HDD is 146mm so make it a little longer, and stick 2 K16 per heatsink.

[jdape]

From the looks of it, it seems that the PCB will not be able to tolerate the weight of the heatsink.  They would be too heavy. The heatsink would need to be mounted on the case, and the PCB mounted on the heatsink.

I could certainly test the strength - I have a lot of heatsinks laying around.  But I think it will be more than adequate.  

If it is an issue the adapters can be extended upward, and the heatsink bolted directly to the adapter, thereby sandwiching the PCB between the two.


[edit]  Picture with heatsink support:

https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=246638.msg2621173#msg2621173

[jdape]

Your adapter idea game me a somewhat related idea. Find heatsink thats the size of a HDD and drill holes into it. The thin pcb on top of it. That should fit everywhere a HDD can go... Length of 3.5" HDD is 146mm so make it a little longer, and stick 2 K16 per heatsink.

Hmm, I like your idea of placing two K16's lengthwise into a 3.5" HDD bay...

[Aggrophobia]

42 K16 in 1 3RU Rack with 355mm depth

[SebastianJu]

I wonder is it doable this way with cables attached? And i think the airflow to cool the chips isnt optimized. There is space between the heatsinks so the air isnt forced through the heatsinks and you would need a cover at the top to prevent the air from going the easier way. Only my thoughts because the new known overclocking capability will be used by many i believe.

[Aggrophobia]

These heatsinks aren't optimized for airflow, so it won't have such a great effect.

If someone contemplates to purchase such a 3U case, i could provide a service of building and shipping.

[SebastianJu]

Does someone know what material would be best to form an air tunnel? Im not sure whats best. It should be flexible so that i can bend it to create a tunnel. For example tape it on the fan so that the air flows in it, then connect to the heatsinks and so on.
The material would need to be dynamic enough but stable too. And im not sure how to fasten it. Glue strip? It should be tight so no air loss happens, it shouldnt create shortcuts for sure an so on.
I have some ESD-glue-strip here, maybe using this to fasten the tunnel material?

[Spotswood]

Is there a Sketchup model of the K-16 board?

[Bicknellski]

Trying to fit 512 into a rack mounted server... wish me luck.

Interesting... should I ask Spondoolies if they stole my crappy design idea?

LOL.



Knew it was possible.

[loshia]

Trying to fit 512 into a rack mounted server... wish me luck.

Interesting... should I ask Spondoolies if they stole my crappy design idea?

LOL.


Knew it was possible.

LOL,
You are inventing the real Bick  
Please take my apologies but while you are posting pictures and blinking LEDs other folks do real work.
Read this once again
http://www.spondoolies-tech.com/pages/team
I am sure that they knew that this case is possible but they knew exactly why.
That is main difference between you and everybody
You knew EVERYTHING but you do not know why  
I am sure they stole your brilliant idea I do strongly suggest to give spondtech negative rating right away and bring red  light to lost soles
Or even better   stop wasping around with their chips immediately. They do not deserve it right?
Buy the way how is your AMT PARTNER rating doing lately? They do desperately need your POSITIVE RATING.

Please hurry up and save Zipkin ass  
We all know that everything is possible but someone has to do the job at the end.
That is something to discus on your next meeting
Just for the record 512 avalon gen 1 are about 3200-3500 wats
And you knew that you need at least 2 psu's for that 512 box which are missing .....
And I know the your box was about to melt right away like AMT CRAP IS MELTING
Just focus on blinking  LEDs  Bick. That is where you are damn good