DeskMini X600 random crashes

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   Actually the X600M-STX page says "This model may not be sold worldwide". And so it is, none of the destributors in my region sell it. Doesn't matter much, one could buy a DeskMini and throw away the case.

But another problem is all Mini-STX enclosures available seem to have the same "max fan height 40mm" restriction.

I also haven't found confirmation that a full-size CPU fan has enough space on the motherboard around the CPU. The X600M-STX doesn't have any fan compatibility notes, the DeskMini only lists two low-profile fans.

A serious Maker certainly can do everything, but there is no option for the normal user whose tool chest only contains a few screwdrivers. For me it's too many hurdles to try, but I hope some Asrock product manager takes note of the wishes of the customers ;-)

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	Actually the X600M-STX page says "This model may not be sold worldwide". And so it is, none of the destributors in my region sell it. Doesn't matter much, one could buy a DeskMini and throw away the case. But another problem is all Mini-STX enclosures available seem to have the same "max fan height 40mm" restriction. I also haven't found confirmation that a full-size CPU fan has enough space on the motherboard around the CPU. The X600M-STX doesn't have any fan compatibility notes, the DeskMini only lists two low-profile fans. A serious Maker certainly can do everything, but there is no option for the normal user whose tool chest only contains a few screwdrivers. For me it's too many hurdles to try, but I hope some Asrock product manager takes note of the wishes of the customers ;-)

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	That would certainly be nice. It may be worth checking out 3d printing/board fab sites like PCBWay etc. Quite often there will be ready to go models available for print for not a lot of money. My brief research into it showed it being cheaper than many retail cases. I would have needed to make my own 3d model for the project I had in mind however. The bonus with that is you can pick and choose materials, including stamped steel/aluminum with some providers and when cost is the issue plastic is pretty cheap. I get where you are coming from though, not everyone has the time and patience to make something themselves rather than simply buy a retail product that does the job. I have always been a builder/maker, mostly out of necessity because of availability and cost issues when I was starting out. It's funny how making stuff has gone from that thing you did because you were broke to being the thing people do when they have money to burn