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Share your thoughts and opinions on the Open Benchtable / Streacom BC1 product

  1. Started by Massman,

    Hey guys, Just wanted to share some information about the Streacom BC1 and the OBT Open Benchtable. The BC1 will be in retail by December (I think) and we'll update with links below. The main difference between the OBT and the BC1 is the traveler sleeve and the limited edition engraving. The BC1 is fully compatible with all the OBT mods/tools, so you don't have to worry about that. Will update the list when I find more time //17/02 Update: full list on the Open Benchtable website Stock - Open Benchtable :celebration:

  2. Given the recent update about BTF motherboard support and the proposed workaround for it, I wonder if for that reason (and perhaps there are others as well), there is a new revision of the OpenBenchtable already in development?

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  3. Started by hjongste,

    I have been registered as a OBT Creator (!) and I was reading that there would be a .skp files available. I cannot find it in the download section (only .stp and .x_t files). Where can I find the .stp file?

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  4. Started by Fallout,

    I have registered to download the OBT source files in .stp format - I use solid edge but for some reason I end up going around in circles and the download link is not working, are there any browser issues or is the problem something else? I have tried brave and firefox browsers to no avail.

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  5. Started by luakri,

    The community forum eg https://community.hwbot.org/forum/ is currently down and has been down multiple times in the past year. BC1 Builds on PCpartPicker https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/b/hP3bt6 https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/b/7LFtt6 https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/b/tXJ8TW

  6. Started by pr0xibus,

    Evening Folks. Had issues with my Thermaltake Tower 500 and my RX 6800 XT, so someone local was selling the BC1, looks intrigued me, so purchased it cheaply. Anyway thoughts are its an awesome piece of kit, sturdy too. Due to not seeing my LCD AIO, I have someone printing some feet so it can stand up sort of speak. Anyway, quick question. I have the NZXT Z73 AIO, 360MM, 1. is there anyone else using a 360mm radiator on the mount? 2. Is the small plastic support ok for the weight, of a 360? 3. Has anyone 3d printed a bracket of sort, so I could use all 4 supports instead of 2?

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  7. Started by Helder.ferreira,

    Hi team Just some feedback, if you make the side "holes" used for the fans support a bit bigger to support the "normal" feet screews we could use that to place the feet on the sides. I'm thinking on using BC1 mini as a under desk flat motherboard supoport and placing the PSU support on the side would be great.

  8. Started by SaskOCGuy,

    I broke down and got an OBT... I regret not doing so sooner, but it has a big issue for me. The stock hardware isn't complete, so you end up with not all the ATX mobo supports and such. I see they sell an extra hardware kit. Is it worth while do you guys think or should I just hold out and make it a Christmas gift?

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  9. Hello, Just received my mini and in all my research I have still failed as I thought I seen things that my new gear will work!! only thing i got right was the motherboard! I have corsair 1200i ATX and 240mm rad AIO coming 2 item that the mini doesn't take any idea's if people have experiments and tried get larger gear to fit on the mini? Not wasting 400 buck on the mini MB so not going to sell the mini case and get the normal size as I'm being stubborn as dont wont a mini MB on the larger BC1!

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  10. Started by amistero,

    Hi May i ask how do i turn the PC on after its put together? thanks

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  11. Started by axiumone,

    Turns out I've built a pretty heavy rig on the mini bench and completely didn't account for the weight. Noctua d15 and a strix 2080 ti. The motherboard has a bow to it, because the stand off are very tall and it's making be uncomfortable. Have any of you had to deal with weight issues and boards bowing? How did you deal with them?

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  12. Started by jpmboy,

    Damn, I hate seeing crap like this... https://www.amazon.com/Cooling-Aluminum-Overclocking-Support-Graphics/dp/B07YF8R9X9/ref=sr_1_8?dchild=1&keywords=PC+Test+bench&qid=1594143981&sr=8-8&th=1&tag=overclockconvert-20

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  13. Started by luakri,

    Hello all Creating this thread in order to document OBT videos for the community.

  14. The OBT Podcast features highlights from the community and how you build with the OBT & OBT Mini. In this episode, Trouffman sits down with Hans Peder aka p0pe to exchange about Benchy McBenchface and modding in general. Hope you enjoy this one, let us know your questions and feedback in this thread. Cheers.

  15. Started by marcoliu,

    In the OBT Mini product webpage, it says a 'full size ATX power supply unit' can be mounted to the Mini. https://openbenchtable.com/mini/#psu But, in the Specifications page, it says 'SFX and SFX-L' size power supply units are supported. https://openbenchtable.com/specifications/ These 2 contradict each other. Which one is correct? I would think, SFX/SFX-L only is more logical. But I still like this to be officially confirmed. Thanks.

  16. Hello all Creating this thread for support and feedback regarding the [DIY] 360 Radiator Horizontal Stand. The [DIY] 360 Radiator Horizontal Stand build log and sources are available at https://openbenchtable.com/community/diy-360-radiator-horizontal-stand/ Source files include 360 Radiator Horizontal Stand for OBT v1 and OBT v1.1 Tested and produced - 360 horizontal stand 360 for OBT v1 Untested - Designs for OBT v.1.1 Notes: Looking for OBT v.1.1 owners to volunteer to test the 360 designs for v1.1. Source files also include untested designs for 420, 480 and 560 radiator sizes for the OBT v1 Adobe Illustrator CC 2018 m…

  17. Started by Xyala,

    Hey guys, We are working on the logistics to be able to supply additional spare parts (screws / brackets / PCI-E stand) but, yesterday I wanted to try to 3D print brackets to see how that was possible and if it worked well Video over here of the fabrication timelapse. Total making time is actually quite shot. 7min. We ran the 3D printer slower as it had some issues with the full speed ^^ So took me about 10 min per piece. The final pieces are fairly solid, I tried to break one between my fingers and ... impossible. Since we will be adding the source file of the website next week, this will be going to the first projects posted on there and anyone tha…

  18. Started by unityofsaints,

    Hi, Every colour of non-mini OBT has been out of stock for months now. Is there any ETA on new stock?

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  19. Source : OpenBenchtable.com Blog Feel free to discuss the details in this thread ! Cheers !

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  20. We know you have been waiting for quite some times now ! New Stock of the Open Benchable will be available on April 10th 2018 at : https://openbenchtable.com/stock/ Stay tuned for more !

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  21. Started by Uing07,

    I don't like the OBT's color, so I spray painted it with the "plasti dip". Looks not bad, and I used these 4 colors: Matte Black, Gunmetal Gray, Metallic Silver and Clear. 1st, painted Matte Black 3 or 4 layers. 2rd, covered a drawer liner like this pic and painted the Gunmetal Gray plastidip for 1 layer, then painted the Metallic Silver for 1 layer and remove the drawer liner quickly. Then painted the Clear plastidip for last layer. 3rd, let it getting dry, looks not bad. Now, we could build a new platform.

  22. Guys how are you ? i'm andressergio from HWBOT here some pics of my live stream video it's in spanish but i unboxed and mounted mobo, gpu and psu with mem to show ppl here some pics

  23. Started by marcoliu,

    I came across an amazing water cooling build with BC1. The owner has made tons of custom made accessories (water blocks, cable combs...etc). Very beautiful. Click into his link to take a look. You will definitely enjoy! https://forums.bit-tech.net/index.php?threads/bency-mcbenchface-the-ultimate-test-bench-build.334376/ P.S. anyone knows what is happening with the new forum? It has been down for quite some time. (https://community.hwbot.org/forum/)

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  24. So I've been pretty excited about getting mine in, doubly so given the number my order had as I'm somewhat of a Hitchiker's Guide to the Galaxy fan.... Before I write anything else though, I'm rather curious about two things.... - Why does the number of the table I was sent (47/200) NOT match my order number (1042)? - Why is there a fairly large scratch as well as a chip on a new product, and blatantly obvious ones at that? Actual review and proper pics to come later on once I've calmed down, as I'm kind of rather livid right now.

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  25. Started by Trouffman,

    Even tho it is not necessary to have this for Extreme OC doing a Neoprene mattress that would fit perfectly between the mobo and the base of the Benchtable could be fun and useful. What should be in it and what should not be missed ? Some ideas : - pre-cutted holes for the spacers - Pre cutted Square space below the CPU socket (to allow for different heights of CPU mounting system / backplate to be used.) @Roman : what is the dimension of the backplate on the Fusion / The new one ? -Space to have Shop towel between the motherboard and the insulation - Foam split in 2 part to adjust depending on the height of the backplate. Size suggestion : -…