Overview
Creating a powerful workstation is a dream for many developers and engineers. My objective is to design a PC case that fulfills my specific requirements.
Requirements
- Powerful Hardware: The Intel NUC 13 Extreme with an i9-13900K, Nvidia 3090TI 24GB, and 64GB DDR5 is a powerhouse that meets my daily demands:
- AI Projects: Efficiently trains and runs AI models.
- Chromium OS Development: The i9’s 5.60GHz 24 cores drastically reduce build times from 8 hours on my old machine to just 1-2 hours.
- Image Rendering with Blender: Easily handles complex rendering tasks.
- 3D CAD and PCB Designs: Provides the necessary GPU and CPU power for detailed 3D and PCB designs.
- Compact Size: The NUC Extreme 13 features an impressive design, making the motherboard smaller than a standard m-ITX board while offering excellent thermal cooling.
- Portability: Equipped with a handle for easy transport.
- Integrated Monitor: Includes a built-in 3:2 aspect-ratio screen with a tilting mechanism. The 3:2 aspect ratio is ideal for programming, and there are few 3:2 screen laptops available. Adding a 3:2 screen makes my dream come true!
- Protective Case and Durable Design: Ensures the workstation is well-protected for transportation.
Design Features
- 2020 aluminum extrusion
- Carrying handle
- Type-C 15” 3:2 screen
- Magnetic snap covers for storage
- Tiltable screen
- Secondary display for stats
CAD Designs and Rendered Images
Complete design, portable mode
Carrying enclosure design
With NUC 13 Extreme installed
Secondary display and tilting screen
Snap-on cover
The Build
Inserted magnets for snap-on covers, snap-on screen mounts, and tilting mechanisms
Metal sheet parts and aluminum extrusions cut to length
Finished build (with screen cover)
Finished build
