We are pleased to officially announce our newest prototype case line in the works, the NOVA X2, X2M and the X5.<br><br>

First X2 prototype:

<a class="spoiler-link H-spoiler-toggle" href="#"><strong>Warning: Spoiler!</strong> <span class="spoiler-help">(Click to show)</span></a><div class="spoiler-hidden">There are MANY changes coming, but here are pictures of the general layout<br><br><a class="H-lightbox-open" href="http://www.overclock.net/content/type/61/id/2133935/"><img alt="" class="lightbox-enabled" data-id="2133935" data-type="61" src="http://www.overclock.net/content/type/61/id/2133935/width/500/height/1000/flags/LL" style="; width: 500px; height: 496px"></a><br><a class="H-lightbox-open" href="http://www.overclock.net/content/type/61/id/2133936/"><img alt="" class="lightbox-enabled" data-id="2133936" data-type="61" src="http://www.overclock.net/content/type/61/id/2133936/width/500/height/1000/flags/LL" style="; width: 500px; height: 530px"></a><br><a class="H-lightbox-open" href="http://www.overclock.net/content/type/61/id/2133933/"><img alt="" class="lightbox-enabled" data-id="2133933" data-type="61" src="http://www.overclock.net/content/type/61/id/2133933/width/500/height/1000/flags/LL" style="; width: 500px; height: 489px"></a><br><a class="H-lightbox-open" href="http://www.overclock.net/content/type/61/id/2133934/"><img alt="" class="lightbox-enabled" data-id="2133934" data-type="61" src="http://www.overclock.net/content/type/61/id/2133934/width/500/height/1000/flags/LL" style="; width: 500px; height: 480px"></a><br><br><a class="H-lightbox-open" href="http://www.overclock.net/content/type/61/id/2133984/"><img alt="" class="lightbox-enabled" data-id="2133984" data-type="61" src="http://www.overclock.net/content/type/61/id/2133984/width/500/height/1000/flags/LL" style="; width: 500px; height: 499px"></a><br><a class="H-lightbox-open" href="http://www.overclock.net/content/type/61/id/2133983/"><img alt="" class="lightbox-enabled" data-id="2133983" data-type="61" src="http://www.overclock.net/content/type/61/id/2133983/width/500/height/1000/flags/LL" style="; width: 500px; height: 484px"></a><br><a class="H-lightbox-open" href="http://www.overclock.net/content/type/61/id/2134016/"><img alt="" class="lightbox-enabled" data-id="2134016" data-type="61" src="http://www.overclock.net/content/type/61/id/2134016/width/500/height/1000/flags/LL" style="; width: 500px; height: 472px"></a><br><br>

(beside a S3 for reference.)<br><a class="H-lightbox-open" href="http://www.overclock.net/content/type/61/id/2132632/"><img alt="" class="lightbox-enabled" data-id="2132632" data-type="61" src="http://www.overclock.net/content/type/61/id/2132632/width/350/height/700/flags/LL" style="; width: 350px; height: 263px"></a><br><br><a class="H-lightbox-open" href="http://www.overclock.net/content/type/61/id/2132673/"><img alt="" class="lightbox-enabled" data-id="2132673" data-type="61" src="http://www.overclock.net/content/type/61/id/2132673/width/350/height/700/flags/LL" style="; width: 350px; height: 263px"></a></div>

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From left to right; X5, X2M, X2<br><a class="H-lightbox-open" href="http://www.overclock.net/content/type/61/id/2359007/"><img alt="" class="lightbox-enabled" data-id="2359007" data-type="61" src="http://www.overclock.net/content/type/61/id/2359007/width/500/height/1000/flags/LL" style="; width: 500px; height: 250px"></a><br><br><a class="H-lightbox-open" href="http://www.overclock.net/content/type/61/id/2361024/"><img alt="" class="lightbox-enabled" data-id="2361024" data-type="61" src="http://www.overclock.net/content/type/61/id/2361024/width/500/height/1000/flags/LL" style="; width: 500px; height: 254px"></a><br><br>

NOVA X2<br><a class="H-lightbox-open" href="http://www.overclock.net/content/type/61/id/2360758/"><img alt="" class="lightbox-enabled" data-id="2360758" data-type="61" src="http://www.overclock.net/content/type/61/id/2360758/width/500/height/1000/flags/LL" style="; width: 500px; height: 569px"></a><br><a class="H-lightbox-open" href="http://www.overclock.net/content/type/61/id/2360759/"><img alt="" class="lightbox-enabled" data-id="2360759" data-type="61" src="http://www.overclock.net/content/type/61/id/2360759/width/500/height/1000/flags/LL" style="; width: 500px; height: 488px"></a><br><br>

NOVA X2M<br><a class="H-lightbox-open" href="http://www.overclock.net/content/type/61/id/2360756/"><img alt="" class="lightbox-enabled" data-id="2360756" data-type="61" src="http://www.overclock.net/content/type/61/id/2360756/width/500/height/1000/flags/LL" style="; width: 500px; height: 565px"></a><br><a class="H-lightbox-open" href="http://www.overclock.net/content/type/61/id/2360757/"><img alt="" class="lightbox-enabled" data-id="2360757" data-type="61" src="http://www.overclock.net/content/type/61/id/2360757/width/500/height/1000/flags/LL" style="; width: 500px; height: 395px"></a><br><br>

NOVA X5<br><a class="H-lightbox-open" href="http://www.overclock.net/content/type/61/id/2360760/"><img alt="" class="lightbox-enabled" data-id="2360760" data-type="61" src="http://www.overclock.net/content/type/61/id/2360760/width/500/height/1000/flags/LL" style="; width: 500px; height: 626px"></a><br><a class="H-lightbox-open" href="http://www.overclock.net/content/type/61/id/2360761/"><img alt="" class="lightbox-enabled" data-id="2360761" data-type="61" src="http://www.overclock.net/content/type/61/id/2360761/width/500/height/1000/flags/LL" style="; width: 500px; height: 672px"></a><br><br><br>

Spec list as of Aug 12, 2014 <b>(SUBJECT TO CHANGE)</b><br><br>

* All aluminum construction<br>

* mITX and mATX form factors<br>

* Reversible<br>

* Full-size PSU support<br>

* Supports full length video cards (2.5 slot cards okay)<br>

* 240/280 radiator support in the roof with 55mm clearance<br>

* 170mm cooling tower clearance<br>

* 55mm of radiator clearance above motherboard (in a standard configuration)<br>

* Removable motherboard plate<br>

* Flex-Bay system (X2M only)<br>

* Screwed together chassis<br>

* Quick release exterior<br>

* Extended tops and Pedestals will be available (excluding the XM2, for now)<br>

* Drive support TBD<br>

* Exterior dimensions TBD<br>

* Price TBD<br><br>

Official X2M Specs, Options and Pricing.<br><a class="spoiler-link H-spoiler-toggle" href="#"><strong>Warning: Spoiler!</strong> <span class="spoiler-help">(Click to show)</span></a><div class="spoiler-hidden">Base Price: $199.95<br><br>

Color<br>

Black - $0.00<br>

White - $20.00<br>

Gunmetal - $20.00<br>

Primer - $0.00<br>

Two Tone - $30.00<br><br>

Orientation<br>

Standard - $0.00<br>

Reverse - $0.00<br><br>

Top Cover<br>

Standard Vent - $0.00<br>

Standard Solid - $0.00<br>

36mm Ventilated - $20.00<br><br>

Motherboard Side Door<br>

Solid - $0.00<br>

Window - $20.00<br><br>

Flex-Bay<br>

Solid - $0.00<br>

Ventilated - $5.00<br>

120.2 mount - $20.00<br>

120.2 mount with HDD cage - $44.00<br>

120.2 mount with 2 HDD cages - $68.00<br><br>

Power Switch<br>

Yes - $0.00<br>

No - subtract $10.00 (switch mount included)<br><br>

I/O panel<br>

None - $0.00<br>

USB 3.0 w/ HD audio - $15.00<br><br>

Divider Cover<br>

Yes - $10.00<br>

No - $0.00<br><br>

Other info:<br>

Dimensions: Depth: 16.69" / Width: 9.06" / Height (without feet): 15.63" (424mm x 230mm x 397mm) CASTERS WILL NOT FIT THIS CASE<br>

Distance from divider wall to inside of motherboard side door: 7.8" (198mm)<br>

Distance from PCI backplate to Flex-Bays: 16" (406mm)<br>

Distance from PCI backplate to Flex-Bay 120.2 mount: 15" (380mm)<br>

Distance from the top fan mount to the top of the motherboard tray (rad clearance) in a standard configuration: 52mm<br>

Distance from the top fan mount to the second PCI slot (rad clearance) in a reverse configuration: be announced later when I measure it tongue.gif<br>

Weight: 10 pounds (4.5kg)<br>

PCI Slots: 2<br>

Native SSD mounts: 0-4<br>

Native HDD mounts: 0-4 (only 2 positions can be used at once)<br>

Total possible HDD capacity with extra mounts: 10<br>

Total possible SSD capacity with extra mounts: 20<br>

Top Fan Mount: 240/280 universal<br>

Bottom fan mount: 140mm<br>

Rear Fan Mount: 120mm<br>

Number of Flex-Bays (5.25 bays): 6<br>

PSU support included</div>