Frambox: a minimal mini-ITX Case

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I am creating a super-minimal enclosure for a mini-ITX-based PC that's inspired by the incredible power packed into 2nd-gen Ryzen APUs. These chips offer excellent multi-core CPUs and surprisingly powerful built-in GPUs, making them perfect for tiny M.2 SSDs that pack a lot of punch in small spaces! My design stays true to this idea by being as compact as possible without sacrificing power or convenience. Frambox features separate models for each side, which include a locking system that holds them together with just one 60mm screw in each corner. To keep the system looking clean and streamlined, the top lid simply snaps on. The base has little pegs to help manage cables neatly. Ventilation is provided by the exposed CPU cooler; I know it's not safe for small fingers, but it was too cool a design to pass up. This case should be able to fit other mini-ITX motherboards, but depending on their configuration, you might need to move or delete some of the base's cable-management pegs. These were designed to fit around the M.2 SSD that mounts on the bottom of my MSI motherboard. The top cutout for the cooler is easy to modify in Fusion 360 since I dimensioned all the relevant features carefully.