Last week, we received the USB-C extension cables for the front panel. Not only the length is custom, but also the fact we made an extension compatible with USB-C front panel port, this to extend the compatibility and possibility to use that type of cable, whatever your motherboard. Indeed, usually the USB-C is connected to the "header", which is not available with all the motherboards. Thanks to this solution, most of the cards can now be connected to the USB-C. A second USB-C slot is also available at the back of the case. For those who have a motherboard that hasn't got a dedicated header (only one USB-C can be connected), that slot can be used for any other cables. Here some pictures of the cables.
Below, you will find our previous article highlighting all parts already completed.
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Here is a short update concerning the production of The Beast launched in December.
Today, almost all parts in production are finalized and ready to be shipped.
Parts completed:
- the case (aesthetics & structure & brackets)
- the heatsinks
- the screws (about 70 kgs!)
- the cables for the front & back panel (USB-C excluded)
- the top mesh parts
- the tempered glasses
- the power buttons & reset buttons
- the GPU PWM cables & SMA cables extension
All these parts (1850kgs) will travel together by sea. The cargo is already booked and will leave the port on the 4th of February.
We only got a few pictures - mainly used for the quality inspection. Here some of them highlighting the structure of The Beast.
Parts in production:
- the risers
- the spreaders (ref 001 to 009)
The logistic has been quite challenging in this particular time as we really wanted to avoid too many separate shipments - this to avoid delays because of the pandemic, to reduce the costs and to reduce our ecological impact. We are thankful to work with great partners & suppliers who made this logistic as smooth as possible.
It's now time for us to wait for the delivery of all parts. What an exciting (and boring) moment!