I recently had to cut holes in a case - I was so worried about metal shavings getting into my hardware, I spent an hour scrubbing it afterwards. I thought, at first, you fried the GPU!
i have much respect for you der8auer-en ,for your knowledge ,your floorless products and that you have the balls to put your hand up and say i fucked up. respect dude. ps your cryo sheet are an amazing product and way easier to work with then liquid metal and has almost the same performace. wish you luck in for the future
Its been dremeled by a madman! Nobody should enter this draw, its faulty, its broken, dont do it! This is not a ploy to increase my chances at all, nope, definitely not!
Sometimes, we make mistakes, but this is how we remember how far we got from not knowing anything. I had to search for 2 hours for a similar compatibility problem with a 4070 Super, turns out I was a bit stupid and the Lian Li case I was using had a retention bracket outside of the case and when you're loosing the right screw, you can insert the card. We never use this hole in a classic set up, like never, but I must admit, the look in your eyes with the Dremel was priceless "Yes, time to cut it, it will work".
Dedicating an entire portion of the video to reflect a bit about how things could have gone better behind the scenes shows a maturity that I wish more people shared. I really respect that.
If this was a LTT video, it would have gone the same way (or worse), skipped the whole self reflection at the end, and just over edited the hasty/misguided assembly for dumb humor without giving two sh-- for the product or the company.
Yeah, imagine if this was, say, an irreplaceable waterblock prototype from a new start-up, and Roman not only called it "impractical" and "bad for anyone, regardless of the price" but also sold it away, potentially to competitors.
@@exyiaevox Ive blocked all of the LTT channels, I had no idea how much slop they were filling my youtube wall with until I cleaned it up. They are the classic definition of content farm.
It's an iron law of modding that the odds of doing something dumb with a dremel approach 100% the longer you participate in it. And yes, I've done it too.
Yep 😂 I literally looked at something and I’m like should I really attempt this then I do it. I screwed it up and I sit in disgust I love and hate my dremmel
Gold standard for being a reviewer, accountability and honesty. Many other YT'ers would have just torpedo'd the company and like you said, potentially ruined a small business. Much respect for all your hard work and integrity.
I love content creators who admit their mistakes and do not edit them out. It's actually also hilarious content to see these. Anyway, Imagine someone bringing this to the local Starbucks to do their remote work. Jokes aside, This looks like the perfect "laptop" to bring overseas.
I like your explanation of how the wrong video could potentially be harmeful, which is something the viewer doesn't often think about, but it all makes sense.
influencers in general, smart or stupid, doesn't matter, they _influence_ their audience, so false positive and false negative feedback, both might either hurt a company/product, or throw away their trust. well known, trustworthy, fact based youtubers like der8auer and Gamers Nexus, will have the most impact
@@garagatza There's a difference between content creators with influence that review products and those in the business of influencer marketing. The likes of MKBHD knows exactly what they're doing.
The self reflection at the end is a credit to your character and the reason we all watch you. Appreciate the honesty and content you create for us. Happy new Year Roman.
I have a large gantry type cnc in my wood shop, i use it all the time, I can not tell you how many times i have done this very thing. "I know what i am doing" only to find out i messed it up badly. Confidence truly is a double edged sword that teaches us through our own mistakes. Great video
This happens often with cars. I was a dealer technician for a while and saw and was taught the right way things were supposed to happen. This made some jobs that looked difficult go quite smoothly and without excessive disassembly or time spent. Seeing some "creative" ways that shops less familiar with the brand went about repairs was frustrating, often resulting in unnecessary modification and workarounds that didn't need to happen.
Up until the early 2000's, almost all CPUs had the little arrow on the CPU pointing at the corner of the socket that the leaver is attached to. Then AMD introduced the Athlon64, and the little arrow now has to line up with the *opposite* corner (there was a corresponding arrow in the right place on the socket). I was working at a PC builder at the time, and one of the guys who was picking the parts decided to be helpful and insert all the CPUs into the motherboards for a whole batch of 20. He'd not seen an Athlon64 before, so every CPU was jammed in the wrong way, and then the heatsink jammed on top just to really mess things up. Every CPU ended up with, not just slightly bent pins, but utterly smashed pins. Eventually, with a lot of careful work with a knife, we managed to salvage about 15 of the CPUs, I still don't know how.
I didn't think my respect for you could get any higher and I'm happy to be proven wrong! Your ability to both reflect and take responsibility, and publicly declaring all of it shows how high integrity the DerBauer brand has. I've saved my plack (from some old Lian Li case) waiting for the right moment. This proves to me that I can put that plack on my case and be proud of it. You, sir, are what this industry needs. Thanks for a wonderful year and best of luck to all people in the giveaway. ❤
Roman, what matters to me (not that it matters much), as a viewer of yours for many years, and a viewer of Gamer's Nexus, is how transparent you were about the issue that you had, as well as how you fixed it. Your clear explanation and your introspection related to how it was handled, is ultimately how progress is made. Keep doing what you're doing. This is what gives you credibility as a reviewer/TH-camr.
Man after everything said and done during this build/review, you did alright, so don't be so hard on yourself. I liked seeing the mistakes and seeing lessons learned from it.
Really appreciated that you left the lenghty outro reflecting on your process. It shows the degree of responsibility and accountability you submit your own work to. Thank you so much!
This was actually great... I have been building since 1996. To this day, I will swear its not me making the mistake, and it will turn out to be me sometimes. This is a great reminder that we are only human! Good Job! You are human too, Congrats!
Thank you for being candid about the difficulties and realisations you have had. Your integrity has never been questioned, don't be so harsh on yourself, and try and take time to rest and make the videos that you want to on your own schedule. Thanks for the review, it's the type of case I'd have killed for when working freelance design, meeting clients and doing gigs/recordings with my band.
The problem with a review that goes bad being put out is to many times viewers take it as final. I always look at more than one and as always it is a opinion. I am glad that you got it worked out for the best result. Not really something that I would buy for my self but I love to see this kind of product. Love all the ways that have been made for the industry.
A thumbs up for the integrity. I love the concept of this portable desktop and it all seems very good. The shield is a bit annoying but the one thing I think the manufacturer should do is provide a compatibility list for coolers as that looks to be very tight.
Your honesty is refreshing and I would say you are right it is not a big issue for we the viewers. You figured out what was the problem, owned your mistake and fixed the issue you were having! I personally love that you kept the mistakes in the video as it let's us know what happened and keeps all the information in the correct context!
you are a highly trusted voice in the industry for consumers, so l am glad to hear you picked up on this issue and are going to be doubly sure in future. Recognising shortcomings and personal growth is always nice to see!
There is only 1 way to become even better than you are already. It is called self reflection and truly owning those things you could have done better and learn from it and simply move on to the next. Great stuff as always m8. Actualy I like this case for small home office purpose
That's why I watch you Roman, you're always honest and admit and even show your mistakes, takes a big man to do that, especially when they could have had such disastrous consequences. Guess it's hard being a solo creator with no one else there to maybe bounce stuff off of or let them check what you've done, definitely need to give yourself more than just a day if problems start to arise, ignore the posting deadline and hold off uploading until you've properly verified stuff. Case itself looks actually quite cool for anyone who LANs a lot, get to build a proper, full system, but in an easily transportable package.
If you look at the supplied cable at 7:22 it looks like the strain relief near the plug may be designed for that kind of flexibility, can't tell from the video alone. It's definitely not a typical DP cable that's just been smashed into place.
Roman, what you had stated in your 2nd ending could very will be true. But, the fact that you had the mind to contact eBlaztr to find out if there any mistakes being made. And that you admitting to the fact that you had made a mistake and showed how it should have been done. That is to be commended. I understand how you feel about having made the mistake. But, the fact that you had contacted the manufacturer and gotten the correct information. And then admitting to the mistake and then showing the correct way/information. That is the best that anyone, including myself, can be expected to do and you did that. BRAVO
You are a rare Man, it takes great maturity and self awareness to point out your own faults and failings. Well done Sir, keep doing what you do (maybe with a little less dremel, actually scrub that keep that dremel very close). A Happy and Healthy New Year to you and yours.
Owing your mistakes openly in this way is such a high class and correct way of doing things in my humble opinion. This speaks to your character and passion for what you're doing... Thank you very much for this content!
@der8auer EN, seeing you publicly owning up to your mistakes so sincerely and so insightfully caused my heart to swell with even more respect for you. Great review with _excellent_ commentary.
That case and suitcase seems like a product tailor made for people in your line of job, thanks for the honesty and sharing with all of us your thoughts about how you feel about the reviewing process and the responsibility with companies and with people that follow you here.
I appreciate the explanation at the end of the video. I know things can be hectic with your business and making videos, just don't rush it. I still think you are doing a great job and love the channel. Thank you for everything you do!
Roman, I'm a very very new subscriber and I must say, this video really shows who you are and why I'm following. Explaining the mistake and taking accountability for it is how everyone should do content. I'm mostly in the automotive customizing space and own a performance shop, and I of course still make mistakes here and there that I really shouldn't be making. But acknowledging them is how we grow and get better. Excellent content and have a fantastic New Year!
ive said it a million times and i will say it again. we need better mounting solutions for giant graphics cards. two screws and a little plastic retainer are not going to hold up a 30 pound render brick. i will settle for nothing less than a 4-point mechanical retention mechanism.
Lot of bigger gpu's come with 3 screw mounting but yeah i guess we need a better system but then again while weare at it why not move away from ATX as there has been better designs which never got traction.
that's a reason why I don't think this enclosure is well designed in its actual form. Having no mechanism to secure the GPU on the other side is a large issue, as well as the lose riser system. I can see this design easily not working as expected as an easy to setup portable PC. The traveling case might be very well thought but the inside is still very susceptible to shocks and vibrations during transportation. Also this might be a professional solution when there is no way to use a local setup but calling it "industrial" is a real stretch to me.
@@Rentta 3 on a single bracket which is tiny compared to the rest of the card. the atx standard assumed graphics cards would be a single board with no heat sinks on it. even the multi slot card is a work around and thats not directly supported by the standard. the vanity slot while intended for displaying your hardware (to would be thieves so they know which computer to steal) at least puts the stress on a longer axis. but this leads to cases so large you need to reinforce your desk.
12:35 I wonder if the motherboard standoffs could be reduced slightly to allow the cooler to fit. I am going through this with an Fractal Ridge. I used an AXP120 67, but cut a hole in the lid and used a 25mm fan instead of the 15mm. I am only 2mm too tall as well. Thinking of printing a 'bump' that can accept a grille and protect the fan. ~6mm 2mm for clearance, 2mm for mesh, and 2mm for structure to hold the mesh.
I've noticed most people would lose their minds to see someone cut a GPU mounting bracket. I'm glad you kept the recording and kept it real with us. I'm sure most of your viewers, as they were following along, could relate to the same process but would have cut up the case instead.
A competent reviewer might gloss over mistakes, considering them part of the product's overall experience. An exceptional reviewer owns up to their errors even when it is embarrassing or paints them in poor light. But the best reviewers are those who critically assess both their own work and the products they evaluate, giving credit where it’s due. Kudos to you for not sweeping your error under the rug. We're all human after all.
Good on you for admitting your mistake and owning it, there is also the need for the company to make sure that there is enough resources and information so a customer does not fall into the same issue as that will sour their opinion of the product.
I personally find the monitor mounting better than standoffs the screws pull together the case and monitor back, thus adding the friction on the two materials to help in holding the screen in tension, not hanging. If you use standoffs all the monitor weight (and the force every time you touch it) will be cantilever into the aluminium sheet and the inserts on the monitor plastic shell. Standoffs look neater and professional? yes. Will you break something over time? also yes.
In the space of the cable hiding plate they could put hole patterns for aio's for better cooling. Also they could put some mesh on the other side for better air flow (aio)
Aio is also a consideration. However for an aio to function properly the pump has to be located below the cooler. Which means a relocation of components
Thank you so much for your time and I felt your frustration. There is NOT a PC builder who has not made a stupid mistake and in your case I know your heart was all in this build, which I enjoyed very much. A heartfelt Joyous New Year to you and yours for 2025, the Year the PC build market gets back to normal prices (I wish)
Good idea. Two things that needs a rethink. 1. Screen to be removable and to be replaced back the back out for protection. 2. the feet can be lot better designed for stability and fold away. Other than the criticism it looks very nice and compact.
Big respect for admitting the mistake, taking responsibility, learning from it, and moving forward. I stopped watching content from a very big tech / entertainment channel a few years ago for not owning his/their mistakes. I won't name them but I'm sure you can probably figure it out. Anyway we all make mistakes. It's how we deal with them that matters 👍
I thought the video was going to be a caution about dremel the metal mounting bracket due to metal shards potentially shorting the gpu lol glad it all worked out in the end my friend
I understand how making a mistake like that could've been avoided and how bad it must feel, but I think there is some value, as it should give great feedback to the set up documentation to make sure that doesn't happen again. It also makes me feel way better about all the stupid mistakes I've made over the years as a hobby pc builder. You still rock and this can easily be thought of as a fun learning experience.
Hi der8auer, I really appreciate your honesty in owning up to the mistakes in this PC build. It’s refreshing to see someone take responsibility and explain things so clearly. I deeply relate to your approach, keep up the great work!
Thanks for showing the trouble shooting for this build, I had a small idea of using a small spacer between the back cover plate to remove some of the pressure from the CPU cooler.
You are super funny! "I would definitely describe myself as a patient person, but I'm about to lose it". I love the neat things you find and sometimes I buy them.
Reminds me of the video with Meeix. I also sawed a big hole in my case, but my case had no airflow. Respect your sense of responsibility to the manufacturer and of course your viewers.
I'm having one of those moments where I'm sure I've seen that enclosure somewhere before but for the life of me, can't remember what it was configured as at the time. The strongest of my memories is saying multi-GPU enclosure for a portable processing/GPU-accelerated 'render box'. The shape being tall and slender with heavy perforations looks SO familiar.
Was a bit of fun to watch for the video content side of things. Its very understandable that you feel a but rubbish as you did make a mistake, we are all human and it happens. After all what else were Dremels designed for if not to "slightly" modify PC components when building PCs 😀. In this case with a small company's product and possible success on the line, I am glad you at least reached out to them and took accountability before just rushing out the content. Its great to see a creator who can publically own up to thier mistakes and strive to do better, awesome stuff.
Roman : "I made a mistake i could have edited out and no one would have known any differently, i am very sorry, I will try be better" Other YTer : "We DiDnT sElL iT wE AuCtIoNeD iT" You really are one of the best in the tech space. Also i cant stop my self , once i think about using my dremel somethings getting modded. just seeing your dremel means now i need to cut speed holes into something or i will have nightmares so i dont blame you for making it fit instead of fitting it
I would say the problem technically was "product related". The ease of installation, clarity of instructions and other things are all properties of the product.
I view mistakes like what you made in 2 ways. 1) Good on you for leaving it and not hiding it. It informs what NOT to do. 2) If the instructions are not clear enough for an experience builder, then an inexperienced builder may make an even worse mistake. As such leaving it to highlight how the mistake occurred is doubly valid.
i really appreciate the sincerity and shown that like any human, you can make mistake but you are able to recognize it, and i find it really educating as some people sometime draw a conclusion without checking. Nice computer and nice setup. Not the most easy to use case, i think i would also prefer if they where a piece between the screen and the case to allow some movement or rotation without moving the entire case, but the concept look really neat and will always perform better then a laptop, just by the amount of cooling it have compared to a laptop.
Food for thought. Since the monitor hides the front add two posts through the front into the case where the riser cable goes and use the two outer holes of the riser with the posts running through to keep the riser from falling out. If possible as I can’t tell what’s there.
For the GPU, I was just looking at multi angle vertical mount kits; and it made me think that it would make a lot of sense if you had to redesign this anyway, to make the GPU plug in vertically (assuming it's mobo side down), and rotate axially down into the computer. I also agree that the monitor should be mounted to a removable plate. You could make that plate do the same thing like where I think even that stock monitor arm does where there's just hooks and a latch with the vesa holes, and this could quickly go from janky to smooth. It also might be better to have that plate that had tabs and slots to just get unscrewed. It's cool to make the mechanisms, but in that case it seems misplaced given the finish and the rigidity of the parts, you're bound to chip that over time.
Very cool concept. As a traveling service tech a mobile gaming station with desktop components, a big screen and real keyboard and mouse are a dream. However this complete system fills a full case, leaving no room for the rest of my travel stuff. Right now my top- spec 15 inch gaming laptop is much smaller, has good 1440p performance and fit besides all the rest of my stuff in a travel bag :)
10:48 I thought for sure you would use the plastic 'spools' that come with a TV mount for example. It might make it a little tricky to install, but it shouldn't be too bad.
Great build, love seeing slightly unusual stuff like this. And seeing your mistake makes me feel not so dumb with all the bloopers I've made over the years!! Thanks for all the great videos this year Roman. I want more of the same in 2025 please. Happy New Year 🙂
@Roman, just stick some black dense foam pads on the side of the case below/next to the PCIe connector, so it always pushed against the GPU PCIe connector. That all said for €450, that PCIe connector/cable should have a mount. Were it me, I would mark and drill holes and place some plastic spacers with male/female threaded spacers. The case as a whole is not my cup of tea, so will let someone else enjoy this case 🙂
Quick tip for any colored cables. Just take a sharpie to them and boom! Black cables. Its not perfect it it massively reduces the color and helps it not stick out like a sore thumb. I think you could use like car interior viynl dye or a dye of some sort for a darker black or more permanent solution but I haven't tried those.
It's okay. Finding the right hole when you can't see where you're putting it can be challenging and indeed has BIG consequences if you get it wrong....
Roman, I'm sorry that this video was stressing to make but I think it's a very good video, especially because you includes the self-reflection at the end. No offence to eBlaztr but that part is quite valuable. It's unfortunate that your familiarity with putting PCs together and the time pressure to get the job done (and your confidence with the dremel 😆) ended up sending you down the wrong path. I'm sure that if you didn't have to meet the tight deadline for publishing, you would have paused and found out how the mounting was actually supposed to work. None of my businesses but working Mon-Fri and producing videos on Sat-Sun is kind of bonkers! How you manage to do that just amazes me. If eBlaztr are truly customer focused, they could benefit from adapting their instructions and documentation so that such kind of misunderstandings become very unlikely to happen, even with customers who find themselves in similar conditions as yourself. And the mounting of the monitor must be revised: there must be a better way to couple the chassis of the case with the VESA mounting holes.
I feel like with all the extra space they could have made allowed for full ATX sized boards- cable management would be harder but that's the trade off you'd make. it'd also be good to see them fix that lip where the GPU power plugs in so you didn't have to make that hard bend. It's still a very neat case, I'd love to have something like this. I've had nearly this exact same idea for ages- the only difference is that for the Monitor there'd be a small swing-arm which means the front legs would stick out farther to support moving it about. It's pretty close to what I had in mind though. Some Day I'm going to design my own Cases- since I have a couple of Lasers I'll be starting with wood Laser Cut cases. Time is the true enemy of creativity though- I just need the time to prototype the thing. I've got some nifty ideas for a few different designs.
Maturity/10 It's hard to admit when ur wrong, and even harder to accept that the solution is going slower and taking a hit to your productivity. But doing that is what makes the product you produce worthwhile 🙂
I bought a PC case with your logo on, because it is a magnificent case (lian li o11 dynamic xl) and because i like your work. But..... The finish chapter of that video prove to my that i was wrong. I dont like your work it just that u become my new favorite superhero! It is almost IMPOSSIBLE to see a successful guy that admit his mistakes those days. Wonderful job! Continue like this and dont change, just evolve 😅
I've been watching your channel, Steve's, Jay's, Wendell's, Kyle, Paul & others. I can't believe I didn't have you added. Thank you for the chance to win a PC Roman. I built my last PC back when NCIX was around on ddr2 so I run an Xbox. I can't wait to see your CES coverage this year if you go
I recommend adding a vacuum cleaner to the Dremel kit - while the steel dust is quite fine, the plating can leave conductive needles. I killed a Q6600 this way and decided to not repeat that feat.
TBF a normal Micro ATX build is pretty portable, especially if you bung a couple of handles on it. My 2nd machine is mATX, built in a very shitty £25 case. I have a 3080 in it, and the motherboard is one of those cheapo half breed AliExpress specials which I have a like a 10 year old 12 core Xeon in it. It's very easily picked up, I normally stick it in the back of my car when I go to visit my folks.
An interesting product for someone who still goes to LAN parties. Also a nice conclusion, just in time for New Year resolutions! Cheers, and a Happy New Year Roman 🎉🎉🥂🥂
The GPU mounting points mistake could have been made easily by anyone, as any builds would have used "the standard" mounting holes... I am surprised eBlaztr designed to use different GPU mounting holes but not a different vesa mounting configuration (something that doesn't require taking the mobo off to adjust), a more secure GPU riser cable option, and any 2.5" SSD mounts, and the GPU power cable spacing. Also, I am not sure if there is a way to protect the GPU from wiggling and colliding the case during transit or just carrying across the room. The idea of the case is really nice, the finishing, design and execution are all fairly well done, I think their next iterations will be much better! Very good work on the review and build walkthrough.
As Jonan said: Dremel first, ask later!
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I recently had to cut holes in a case - I was so worried about metal shavings getting into my hardware, I spent an hour scrubbing it afterwards. I thought, at first, you fried the GPU!
Measure once, cut twice!
i have much respect for you der8auer-en ,for your knowledge ,your floorless products and that you have the balls to put your hand up and say i fucked up. respect dude. ps your cryo sheet are an amazing product and way easier to work with then liquid metal and has almost the same performace. wish you luck in for the future
Its been dremeled by a madman! Nobody should enter this draw, its faulty, its broken, dont do it!
This is not a ploy to increase my chances at all, nope, definitely not!
Sometimes, we make mistakes, but this is how we remember how far we got from not knowing anything. I had to search for 2 hours for a similar compatibility problem with a 4070 Super, turns out I was a bit stupid and the Lian Li case I was using had a retention bracket outside of the case and when you're loosing the right screw, you can insert the card. We never use this hole in a classic set up, like never, but I must admit, the look in your eyes with the Dremel was priceless "Yes, time to cut it, it will work".
Dedicating an entire portion of the video to reflect a bit about how things could have gone better behind the scenes shows a maturity that I wish more people shared. I really respect that.
If this was a LTT video, it would have gone the same way (or worse), skipped the whole self reflection at the end, and just over edited the hasty/misguided assembly for dumb humor without giving two sh-- for the product or the company.
Yeah, imagine if this was, say, an irreplaceable waterblock prototype from a new start-up, and Roman not only called it "impractical" and "bad for anyone, regardless of the price" but also sold it away, potentially to competitors.
@@c99kfm dude get over it move on. Billitlabs have
@@c99kfm The self-righteous GN gatekeeping is the easy way. No quarter for less than perfection? Who is buying the $900 waterblock again?
@@exyiaevox Ive blocked all of the LTT channels, I had no idea how much slop they were filling my youtube wall with until I cleaned it up. They are the classic definition of content farm.
It's an iron law of modding that the odds of doing something dumb with a dremel approach 100% the longer you participate in it. And yes, I've done it too.
Yep 😂 I literally looked at something and I’m like should I really attempt this then I do it. I screwed it up and I sit in disgust I love and hate my dremmel
From my own experience, the odds of doing something dumb with a dremel hit 100% when you plug the damn thing in.
@@GimpyChinaman And that's why I bought myself a cordless dremel. ha ha. I've gotta cope somehow, and that was the perfect solution.
@@EXG21a pneumatic mini angle grinder will never get you into these troubles. 😂
@@GimpyChinaman especially if it's a cordless dremel :)
Gold standard for being a reviewer, accountability and honesty. Many other YT'ers would have just torpedo'd the company and like you said, potentially ruined a small business. Much respect for all your hard work and integrity.
Specially a certain canadian youtuber😅
I love content creators who admit their mistakes and do not edit them out.
It's actually also hilarious content to see these.
Anyway, Imagine someone bringing this to the local Starbucks to do their remote work.
Jokes aside, This looks like the perfect "laptop" to bring overseas.
I like your explanation of how the wrong video could potentially be harmeful, which is something the viewer doesn't often think about, but it all makes sense.
Another jab, at MKBHD :))), not just LTT. All in good faith ;)
influencers in general, smart or stupid, doesn't matter, they _influence_ their audience, so false positive and false negative feedback, both might either hurt a company/product, or throw away their trust. well known, trustworthy, fact based youtubers like der8auer and Gamers Nexus, will have the most impact
@@garagatza There's a difference between content creators with influence that review products and those in the business of influencer marketing. The likes of MKBHD knows exactly what they're doing.
Great video Roman and Thank you for an interesting experience.
And as already stated. I am gonna get that Dremel!
The self reflection at the end is a credit to your character and the reason we all watch you. Appreciate the honesty and content you create for us. Happy new Year Roman.
I have a large gantry type cnc in my wood shop, i use it all the time, I can not tell you how many times i have done this very thing. "I know what i am doing" only to find out i messed it up badly. Confidence truly is a double edged sword that teaches us through our own mistakes. Great video
This happens often with cars. I was a dealer technician for a while and saw and was taught the right way things were supposed to happen. This made some jobs that looked difficult go quite smoothly and without excessive disassembly or time spent. Seeing some "creative" ways that shops less familiar with the brand went about repairs was frustrating, often resulting in unnecessary modification and workarounds that didn't need to happen.
Up until the early 2000's, almost all CPUs had the little arrow on the CPU pointing at the corner of the socket that the leaver is attached to. Then AMD introduced the Athlon64, and the little arrow now has to line up with the *opposite* corner (there was a corresponding arrow in the right place on the socket).
I was working at a PC builder at the time, and one of the guys who was picking the parts decided to be helpful and insert all the CPUs into the motherboards for a whole batch of 20. He'd not seen an Athlon64 before, so every CPU was jammed in the wrong way, and then the heatsink jammed on top just to really mess things up. Every CPU ended up with, not just slightly bent pins, but utterly smashed pins.
Eventually, with a lot of careful work with a knife, we managed to salvage about 15 of the CPUs, I still don't know how.
@phuzz00 I remember my first anthlon64. I had a 486 up till that point. Felt like i had entered into the future.
I didn't think my respect for you could get any higher and I'm happy to be proven wrong! Your ability to both reflect and take responsibility, and publicly declaring all of it shows how high integrity the DerBauer brand has. I've saved my plack (from some old Lian Li case) waiting for the right moment. This proves to me that I can put that plack on my case and be proud of it. You, sir, are what this industry needs. Thanks for a wonderful year and best of luck to all people in the giveaway. ❤
Mad respect for the apology
Roman, what matters to me (not that it matters much), as a viewer of yours for many years, and a viewer of Gamer's Nexus, is how transparent you were about the issue that you had, as well as how you fixed it. Your clear explanation and your introspection related to how it was handled, is ultimately how progress is made. Keep doing what you're doing. This is what gives you credibility as a reviewer/TH-camr.
Man after everything said and done during this build/review, you did alright, so don't be so hard on yourself. I liked seeing the mistakes and seeing lessons learned from it.
I think this is just an ad for Dremel. :D
Dremel brought to you by Der8auer
Seems more like a warning against it.
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Really appreciated that you left the lenghty outro reflecting on your process. It shows the degree of responsibility and accountability you submit your own work to. Thank you so much!
This was actually great... I have been building since 1996. To this day, I will swear its not me making the mistake, and it will turn out to be me sometimes. This is a great reminder that we are only human! Good Job! You are human too, Congrats!
Thank you for being candid about the difficulties and realisations you have had. Your integrity has never been questioned, don't be so harsh on yourself, and try and take time to rest and make the videos that you want to on your own schedule. Thanks for the review, it's the type of case I'd have killed for when working freelance design, meeting clients and doing gigs/recordings with my band.
The problem with a review that goes bad being put out is to many times viewers take it as final. I always look at more than one and as always it is a opinion. I am glad that you got it worked out for the best result. Not really something that I would buy for my self but I love to see this kind of product. Love all the ways that have been made for the industry.
A thumbs up for the integrity. I love the concept of this portable desktop and it all seems very good. The shield is a bit annoying but the one thing I think the manufacturer should do is provide a compatibility list for coolers as that looks to be very tight.
Your honesty is refreshing and I would say you are right it is not a big issue for we the viewers. You figured out what was the problem, owned your mistake and fixed the issue you were having! I personally love that you kept the mistakes in the video as it let's us know what happened and keeps all the information in the correct context!
you are a highly trusted voice in the industry for consumers, so l am glad to hear you picked up on this issue and are going to be doubly sure in future. Recognising shortcomings and personal growth is always nice to see!
Your humility is refreshing. Great video; fingers crossed for the giveaway:)
There is only 1 way to become even better than you are already. It is called self reflection and truly owning those things you could have done better and learn from it and simply move on to the next. Great stuff as always m8. Actualy I like this case for small home office purpose
That's why I watch you Roman, you're always honest and admit and even show your mistakes, takes a big man to do that, especially when they could have had such disastrous consequences. Guess it's hard being a solo creator with no one else there to maybe bounce stuff off of or let them check what you've done, definitely need to give yourself more than just a day if problems start to arise, ignore the posting deadline and hold off uploading until you've properly verified stuff.
Case itself looks actually quite cool for anyone who LANs a lot, get to build a proper, full system, but in an easily transportable package.
Regardless of the outcome, so long as you allow some time for self reflection, and be honest, up front, and explain your journey, it is all good mate!
That bend on the displaycable though😱 🥴
ikr.. i was cringing at it.. a 90 degree cable would have fixed that issue most likely..
If you look at the supplied cable at 7:22 it looks like the strain relief near the plug may be designed for that kind of flexibility, can't tell from the video alone. It's definitely not a typical DP cable that's just been smashed into place.
yea I also died a little doing it xD didn't feel right
As a mechanic, my first boss told me when I was young… if you aren’t making mistakes then you aren’t doing anything! Great video!!
Roman, what you had stated in your 2nd ending could very will be true. But, the fact that you had the mind to contact eBlaztr to find out if there any mistakes being made. And that you admitting to the fact that you had made a mistake and showed how it should have been done. That is to be commended. I understand how you feel about having made the mistake. But, the fact that you had contacted the manufacturer and gotten the correct information. And then admitting to the mistake and then showing the correct way/information. That is the best that anyone, including myself, can be expected to do and you did that. BRAVO
You are a rare Man, it takes great maturity and self awareness to point out your own faults and failings. Well done Sir, keep doing what you do (maybe with a little less dremel, actually scrub that keep that dremel very close). A Happy and Healthy New Year to you and yours.
Owing your mistakes openly in this way is such a high class and correct way of doing things in my humble opinion. This speaks to your character and passion for what you're doing... Thank you very much for this content!
@der8auer EN, seeing you publicly owning up to your mistakes so sincerely and so insightfully caused my heart to swell with even more respect for you. Great review with _excellent_ commentary.
That case and suitcase seems like a product tailor made for people in your line of job, thanks for the honesty and sharing with all of us your thoughts about how you feel about the reviewing process and the responsibility with companies and with people that follow you here.
I appreciate the explanation at the end of the video. I know things can be hectic with your business and making videos, just don't rush it. I still think you are doing a great job and love the channel. Thank you for everything you do!
Roman, you're a class act. Thanks for these videos and all your effort, happy new year mate!
Roman, I'm a very very new subscriber and I must say, this video really shows who you are and why I'm following. Explaining the mistake and taking accountability for it is how everyone should do content. I'm mostly in the automotive customizing space and own a performance shop, and I of course still make mistakes here and there that I really shouldn't be making. But acknowledging them is how we grow and get better. Excellent content and have a fantastic New Year!
ive said it a million times and i will say it again. we need better mounting solutions for giant graphics cards. two screws and a little plastic retainer are not going to hold up a 30 pound render brick. i will settle for nothing less than a 4-point mechanical retention mechanism.
Theoretically you have them. Look at the side if the gpu. Most (if not all) have 2 screw holes. It's just noone is using them most of the time.
I accidentally broke off the retention catch on my GPU socket and to my mind that is an upgrade. The catch does nothing to prevent sag.
Lot of bigger gpu's come with 3 screw mounting but yeah i guess we need a better system but then again while weare at it why not move away from ATX as there has been better designs which never got traction.
that's a reason why I don't think this enclosure is well designed in its actual form. Having no mechanism to secure the GPU on the other side is a large issue, as well as the lose riser system. I can see this design easily not working as expected as an easy to setup portable PC.
The traveling case might be very well thought but the inside is still very susceptible to shocks and vibrations during transportation.
Also this might be a professional solution when there is no way to use a local setup but calling it "industrial" is a real stretch to me.
@@Rentta 3 on a single bracket which is tiny compared to the rest of the card. the atx standard assumed graphics cards would be a single board with no heat sinks on it. even the multi slot card is a work around and thats not directly supported by the standard. the vanity slot while intended for displaying your hardware (to would be thieves so they know which computer to steal) at least puts the stress on a longer axis. but this leads to cases so large you need to reinforce your desk.
12:35 I wonder if the motherboard standoffs could be reduced slightly to allow the cooler to fit. I am going through this with an Fractal Ridge. I used an AXP120 67, but cut a hole in the lid and used a 25mm fan instead of the 15mm. I am only 2mm too tall as well. Thinking of printing a 'bump' that can accept a grille and protect the fan. ~6mm 2mm for clearance, 2mm for mesh, and 2mm for structure to hold the mesh.
I've noticed most people would lose their minds to see someone cut a GPU mounting bracket. I'm glad you kept the recording and kept it real with us. I'm sure most of your viewers, as they were following along, could relate to the same process but would have cut up the case instead.
A competent reviewer might gloss over mistakes, considering them part of the product's overall experience. An exceptional reviewer owns up to their errors even when it is embarrassing or paints them in poor light. But the best reviewers are those who critically assess both their own work and the products they evaluate, giving credit where it’s due. Kudos to you for not sweeping your error under the rug. We're all human after all.
Good on you for admitting your mistake and owning it, there is also the need for the company to make sure that there is enough resources and information so a customer does not fall into the same issue as that will sour their opinion of the product.
I personally find the monitor mounting better than standoffs the screws pull together the case and monitor back, thus adding the friction on the two materials to help in holding the screen in tension, not hanging.
If you use standoffs all the monitor weight (and the force every time you touch it) will be cantilever into the aluminium sheet and the inserts on the monitor plastic shell.
Standoffs look neater and professional? yes. Will you break something over time? also yes.
Great job and good recovery. Good that you can acknowledge that you are human.
In the space of the cable hiding plate they could put hole patterns for aio's for better cooling. Also they could put some mesh on the other side for better air flow (aio)
Aio is also a consideration.
However for an aio to function properly the pump has to be located below the cooler. Which means a relocation of components
Thank you so much for your time and I felt your frustration. There is NOT a PC builder who has not made a stupid mistake and in your case I know your heart was all in this build, which I enjoyed very much. A heartfelt Joyous New Year to you and yours for 2025, the Year the PC build market gets back to normal prices (I wish)
Respect for following up and explaining the errors were on you and not the chassis manufacturer.
Good idea. Two things that needs a rethink.
1. Screen to be removable and to be replaced back the back out for protection.
2. the feet can be lot better designed for stability and fold away.
Other than the criticism it looks very nice and compact.
Big respect for admitting the mistake, taking responsibility, learning from it, and moving forward. I stopped watching content from a very big tech / entertainment channel a few years ago for not owning his/their mistakes. I won't name them but I'm sure you can probably figure it out.
Anyway we all make mistakes. It's how we deal with them that matters 👍
der8auer gave Jensen a heart attack before CES 2025 presentation
I thought the video was going to be a caution about dremel the metal mounting bracket due to metal shards potentially shorting the gpu lol glad it all worked out in the end my friend
That conclusion is what makes you a great person, thanks for your transparency as always
I understand how making a mistake like that could've been avoided and how bad it must feel, but I think there is some value, as it should give great feedback to the set up documentation to make sure that doesn't happen again. It also makes me feel way better about all the stupid mistakes I've made over the years as a hobby pc builder. You still rock and this can easily be thought of as a fun learning experience.
Hi der8auer, I really appreciate your honesty in owning up to the mistakes in this PC build. It’s refreshing to see someone take responsibility and explain things so clearly. I deeply relate to your approach, keep up the great work!
Roman you're hilarious and humble, love that you left the error you made in the video instead of editing it out. As always amazing video and content.
Thanks for showing the trouble shooting for this build, I had a small idea of using a small spacer between the back cover plate to remove some of the pressure from the CPU cooler.
You are super funny! "I would definitely describe myself as a patient person, but I'm about to lose it". I love the neat things you find and sometimes I buy them.
Actually cool product.
Good ending as well, the candor is part of why I love this channel
I am disappointed Meeix was not there commenting on your work, it would have been top comedy!
Reminds me of the video with Meeix. I also sawed a big hole in my case, but my case had no airflow.
Respect your sense of responsibility to the manufacturer and of course your viewers.
DIY Creative engineers are trailblazers who imagine possibilities, conduct experiments and make stuff work (sometimes).
Thanks for the video
What a honest and wonderful person you are!!!
Regards!!!
I appreciate your adherence to honesty and integrity. Thank you!
Just wanted to say that I'm always impressed by your integrity as a reviewer and manufacturer.
I'm having one of those moments where I'm sure I've seen that enclosure somewhere before but for the life of me, can't remember what it was configured as at the time. The strongest of my memories is saying multi-GPU enclosure for a portable processing/GPU-accelerated 'render box'. The shape being tall and slender with heavy perforations looks SO familiar.
Was a bit of fun to watch for the video content side of things. Its very understandable that you feel a but rubbish as you did make a mistake, we are all human and it happens. After all what else were Dremels designed for if not to "slightly" modify PC components when building PCs 😀. In this case with a small company's product and possible success on the line, I am glad you at least reached out to them and took accountability before just rushing out the content. Its great to see a creator who can publically own up to thier mistakes and strive to do better, awesome stuff.
The opposite of the LTT approach. Danke der8auer.
Roman : "I made a mistake i could have edited out and no one would have known any differently, i am very sorry, I will try be better"
Other YTer : "We DiDnT sElL iT wE AuCtIoNeD iT"
You really are one of the best in the tech space. Also i cant stop my self , once i think about using my dremel somethings getting modded. just seeing your dremel means now i need to cut speed holes into something or i will have nightmares so i dont blame you for making it fit instead of fitting it
I would say the problem technically was "product related". The ease of installation, clarity of instructions and other things are all properties of the product.
I view mistakes like what you made in 2 ways.
1) Good on you for leaving it and not hiding it. It informs what NOT to do.
2) If the instructions are not clear enough for an experience builder, then an inexperienced builder may make an even worse mistake. As such leaving it to highlight how the mistake occurred is doubly valid.
i really appreciate the sincerity and shown that like any human, you can make mistake but you are able to recognize it, and i find it really educating as some people sometime draw a conclusion without checking.
Nice computer and nice setup. Not the most easy to use case, i think i would also prefer if they where a piece between the screen and the case to allow some movement or rotation without moving the entire case, but the concept look really neat and will always perform better then a laptop, just by the amount of cooling it have compared to a laptop.
I like the anti earthquake wobbling
Food for thought. Since the monitor hides the front add two posts through the front into the case where the riser cable goes and use the two outer holes of the riser with the posts running through to keep the riser from falling out.
If possible as I can’t tell what’s there.
For the GPU, I was just looking at multi angle vertical mount kits; and it made me think that it would make a lot of sense if you had to redesign this anyway, to make the GPU plug in vertically (assuming it's mobo side down), and rotate axially down into the computer. I also agree that the monitor should be mounted to a removable plate. You could make that plate do the same thing like where I think even that stock monitor arm does where there's just hooks and a latch with the vesa holes, and this could quickly go from janky to smooth. It also might be better to have that plate that had tabs and slots to just get unscrewed. It's cool to make the mechanisms, but in that case it seems misplaced given the finish and the rigidity of the parts, you're bound to chip that over time.
Huge respect for the message in the end. Other creators should learn from this as well.
I love the brutal honesty in this one, Roman. I think every project of mine goes something like this :)
Love seeing strange builds like these, thanks for the content.
Very cool concept. As a traveling service tech a mobile gaming station with desktop components, a big screen and real keyboard and mouse are a dream.
However this complete system fills a full case, leaving no room for the rest of my travel stuff.
Right now my top- spec 15 inch gaming laptop is much smaller, has good 1440p performance and fit besides all the rest of my stuff in a travel bag :)
10:48 I thought for sure you would use the plastic 'spools' that come with a TV mount for example. It might make it a little tricky to install, but it shouldn't be too bad.
"I'm about to lose it" understatement of the year
Wow, Roman, don't be so hard on yourself dude. Have a happy New Years brother.
Great build, love seeing slightly unusual stuff like this. And seeing your mistake makes me feel not so dumb with all the bloopers I've made over the years!! Thanks for all the great videos this year Roman. I want more of the same in 2025 please. Happy New Year 🙂
You are very good for the industry and we appreciate you.
@Roman, just stick some black dense foam pads on the side of the case below/next to the PCIe connector, so it always pushed against the GPU PCIe connector. That all said for €450, that PCIe connector/cable should have a mount. Were it me, I would mark and drill holes and place some plastic spacers with male/female threaded spacers. The case as a whole is not my cup of tea, so will let someone else enjoy this case 🙂
Quick tip for any colored cables. Just take a sharpie to them and boom! Black cables. Its not perfect it it massively reduces the color and helps it not stick out like a sore thumb.
I think you could use like car interior viynl dye or a dye of some sort for a darker black or more permanent solution but I haven't tried those.
It's okay. Finding the right hole when you can't see where you're putting it can be challenging and indeed has BIG consequences if you get it wrong....
Roman, I'm sorry that this video was stressing to make but I think it's a very good video, especially because you includes the self-reflection at the end. No offence to eBlaztr but that part is quite valuable.
It's unfortunate that your familiarity with putting PCs together and the time pressure to get the job done (and your confidence with the dremel 😆) ended up sending you down the wrong path. I'm sure that if you didn't have to meet the tight deadline for publishing, you would have paused and found out how the mounting was actually supposed to work. None of my businesses but working Mon-Fri and producing videos on Sat-Sun is kind of bonkers! How you manage to do that just amazes me.
If eBlaztr are truly customer focused, they could benefit from adapting their instructions and documentation so that such kind of misunderstandings become very unlikely to happen, even with customers who find themselves in similar conditions as yourself. And the mounting of the monitor must be revised: there must be a better way to couple the chassis of the case with the VESA mounting holes.
I feel like with all the extra space they could have made allowed for full ATX sized boards- cable management would be harder but that's the trade off you'd make. it'd also be good to see them fix that lip where the GPU power plugs in so you didn't have to make that hard bend. It's still a very neat case, I'd love to have something like this. I've had nearly this exact same idea for ages- the only difference is that for the Monitor there'd be a small swing-arm which means the front legs would stick out farther to support moving it about. It's pretty close to what I had in mind though.
Some Day I'm going to design my own Cases- since I have a couple of Lasers I'll be starting with wood Laser Cut cases. Time is the true enemy of creativity though- I just need the time to prototype the thing. I've got some nifty ideas for a few different designs.
Are metal dust/shavings from the Dremel a non issue? I might be over cautious, but I would be a little concerned about a potential short.
Much respect for the end of the video. Thanks for the giveaway opportunity.
Appreciate you kept the "novice mistakes' in this. We are only humans🤪
Happy New year to you and the team from Denmark 🍾🥂🍾
Very impressed by your honesty and integrity.
Pretty cool product ! We all make mistakes from time to time, Thanks Steve!
Maturity/10
It's hard to admit when ur wrong, and even harder to accept that the solution is going slower and taking a hit to your productivity. But doing that is what makes the product you produce worthwhile 🙂
I bought a PC case with your logo on, because it is a magnificent case (lian li o11 dynamic xl) and because i like your work. But..... The finish chapter of that video prove to my that i was wrong. I dont like your work it just that u become my new favorite superhero!
It is almost IMPOSSIBLE to see a successful guy that admit his mistakes those days.
Wonderful job! Continue like this and dont change, just evolve 😅
I've been watching your channel, Steve's, Jay's, Wendell's, Kyle, Paul & others. I can't believe I didn't have you added. Thank you for the chance to win a PC Roman. I built my last PC back when NCIX was around on ddr2 so I run an Xbox. I can't wait to see your CES coverage this year if you go
I recommend adding a vacuum cleaner to the Dremel kit - while the steel dust is quite fine, the plating can leave conductive needles. I killed a Q6600 this way and decided to not repeat that feat.
TBF a normal Micro ATX build is pretty portable, especially if you bung a couple of handles on it. My 2nd machine is mATX, built in a very shitty £25 case. I have a 3080 in it, and the motherboard is one of those cheapo half breed AliExpress specials which I have a like a 10 year old 12 core Xeon in it. It's very easily picked up, I normally stick it in the back of my car when I go to visit my folks.
An interesting product for someone who still goes to LAN parties.
Also a nice conclusion, just in time for New Year resolutions!
Cheers, and a Happy New Year Roman 🎉🎉🥂🥂
If something doesn't feet it's better to take a break. Great video and a good lesson for everybody.
The GPU mounting points mistake could have been made easily by anyone, as any builds would have used "the standard" mounting holes... I am surprised eBlaztr designed to use different GPU mounting holes but not a different vesa mounting configuration (something that doesn't require taking the mobo off to adjust), a more secure GPU riser cable option, and any 2.5" SSD mounts, and the GPU power cable spacing.
Also, I am not sure if there is a way to protect the GPU from wiggling and colliding the case during transit or just carrying across the room.
The idea of the case is really nice, the finishing, design and execution are all fairly well done, I think their next iterations will be much better!
Very good work on the review and build walkthrough.
Your self reflection does you credit.