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SENTRY 2.0: Evolution of console-sized gaming case

SENTRY 2.0 is the evolution of Sentry - the world's first truly console-sized gaming PC case.

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SENTRY 2.0: Evolution of console-sized gaming case

SENTRY 2.0: Evolution of console-sized gaming case

SENTRY 2.0: Evolution of console-sized gaming case

SENTRY 2.0: Evolution of console-sized gaming case

SENTRY 2.0: Evolution of console-sized gaming case

SENTRY 2.0 is the evolution of Sentry - the world's first truly console-sized gaming PC case.

SENTRY 2.0 is the evolution of Sentry - the world's first truly console-sized gaming PC case.

SENTRY 2.0 is the evolution of Sentry - the world's first truly console-sized gaming PC case.

SENTRY 2.0 is the evolution of Sentry - the world's first truly console-sized gaming PC case.

DR ZĄBER
DR ZĄBER
DR ZĄBER
DR ZĄBER
2 Campaigns |
Nowy Sącz, Poland
$269,320 USD by 944 backers
$240,814 USD by 844 backers on May 4, 2019
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Overview
Sentry is the world's first truly console-sized gaming PC case. It houses powerful components within a volume below 7 litres, which over the decades has been considered the optimal size for all media appliances residing in front of a TV. Sentry 2.0 is an evolution of Sentry, bringing more features and more performance in the same sub-7 litre package.

We believe that enclosing full-fledged gaming PC inside the form factor of console is the future of gaming, so we spent over two years iterating and perfecting designs through multiple prototypes, to finally bring Sentry to life.

After successful first campaign of Sentry 1.1 and delivering orders to backers, we spent another year and a half improving the design basing on backers feedback, resulting in Sentry 2.0 being born.


Sentry 1.1 was the world's first truly console-sized gaming PC chassis. It housed powerful components within a volume below 7 litres, which over the decades has been considered the optimal size for all media appliances residing in front of a TV (gaming consoles, satellite receivers, audio equipment).

Sentry 2.0, the evolution and successor of Sentry 1.1, brings even more performance and configuration options while still being in the same sub-7 litre package.





 


Sentry 2.0’s internal design enables fitting powerful mid-range and high-end class pc components into a compact, console-like small form factor.


Sentry 2.0 combines optimal size with performance while maintaining high customizability thanks to its design, which targets ATX and PCI Express standard compliant off-the-shelf components, that you can order from your local computer store.



Gorgeous! Man, I love this case.

LinusTechTips

The Sentry 2.0 is a one of a kind case, it's built like a tank,
super smart in design, and its definitely a looker.

Bitwit

I find building in this case to be very easy and straightforward,
everything felt premium and very well thought out.

Optimum Tech

If you want to build in one of the most compact
gaming machines possible at just 7 liters in volume,
the Sentry 2.0 is certainly the right choice to make.

Craft Computing

It’s possible to build an essentially no-compromises ITX system with this case, using all off-the-shelf components and even without it being necessary to mod/sleeve cables. That’s a win in my book

Level1Techs

This is great - the fact that you can get a console sized system that absolutely destroys any console that's on the market, and probably destroys 99% of everybody else's PCs that are out on the market.

UFD Tech

The build quality is still top notch with the case having a nice compact and weighty feel. All of the pieces come together to make this thing feel like a tank. V2.0 is a solid increment on the Sentry V1.1 design.

OctagonCow, Sentry 1.1 backer

If you want the smallest case to use with an AIO, get Sentry 2.0. If you missed the campaign for Sentry 1.1, definitely get 2.0. This case will not disappoint. Sentry is one of the smallest cases around, and it's in my opinion the most durable, and most portable case available.

Ej24, Sentry 1.1 backer




These and other beautiful photos of Sentry in home environment on this page are courtesy of Zbigniew Mroczkowski.





 
Console Form Factor   
 


Sentry 2.0 as its predecessor is a truly console-sized PC chassis...
to the point where you cannot differentiate its size from a console.

 



 
Size Matters   
 



Console size is not just an aesthetic extravagance...
it lets you place the computer where you want it to be, not where it fits.

 



 
Full-Length GPU Support   
 


Sentry 2.0 supports standard off-shelf full-length 12"/305mm long GPUs.
 



 
120mm AIO Liquid Cooling Ready   
 



We have added support for 120mm AIO Liquid Cooling
for professionals that need more CPU horsepower.

 



 
Mobility   
 


Small size lets you pack your gaming setup
in many 17" laptop bags or backpacks.

 



 
Headset Hanger   
 



When mounted vertically, this super-slim tower becomes a headset hanger.

 






MAIN BODY DIMENSIONS   340 x 310 x 66mm, 6.96L Volume
 
MOTHERBOARD FORMAT   Mini-ITX
 
POWER SUPPLY SUPPORT   SFX 100mm, SFX-L is not supported

Custom internal pass-through power cord with flexible C13 plug enabling support for multiple power connector orientations
 
CPU COOLER FORMAT   Max 47mm tall, may obstruct first 2.5" mount depending on motherboard layout
Max 37mm tall, regardless of the layout

120mm AIO Liquid Cooler, 47mm max pump height, 50mm max radiator+fan height
 
GRAPHICS CARD FORMAT   Dual-Slot, Full-Length 12"/305mm
Reference-Sized PCB/Max 18mm oversize

Dual-Slot, ITX-Length 6.9"/175mm
For use with 120mm AIO CPU Liquid Cooling
 
STORAGE DRIVE MOUNTS   2x 2.5" drive mounts on central rail
2x 3.5" drive mounts in graphics chamber
(obstructing GPU and AIO Liquid Cooling)
 
MEMORY COMPATIBILITY   Standard profile DIMM modules, max 31.4mm tall pcb/34mm with heatspreaders.

Tall modules will obstruct hard drive bracket and are not recommended for builds with 120mm AIO CPU Liquid Cooling
 
FRONT PANEL   2x USB 3.0 type A Connectors
16mm anti-vandal momentary power switch with 5v red ring power status LED
 
PCI-E RISER   Two-piece rigid PCB PCI-E Riser
with high quality multi-layer PCB
PCI-E 3.0 x16 support
 
CASE BODY MATERIAL   1mm thick galvanized steel
high-graininess structural powder coating
 
WARRANTY   one year warranty for chassis body & cables
 
HORIZONTAL ORIENTATION   4x 20mm wide 6.5mm tall riveted feet
4x 12mm wide 6mm tall adhesive feet
Case cover inlet creating air pocket inside graphics card chamber for safe cover temperature and improved thermal performance
 
VERTICAL ORIENTATION   2mm thick galvanized and powder coated vertical stand with rubber contact areas
Toolless mounting with two sliding bolts.
4x 8mm hole plugs in place of chassis feet
 
WIRELESS SUPPORT   3x RP-SMA compatible holes for antennas
 
SECURITY MEASURES   Kensington Security Slot
(with stainless steel backing)
 
MAIN BODY WEIGHT   2.625kg
 
INNER ACCESSORIES WEIGHT   0.265kg
 
VERTICAL STAND WEIGHT   0.350kg
 
Vertical Orientation Horizontal Orientation




Design of Sentry started within the group of enthusiasts gathered at HardForum's Small Form Factor Systems section.




Project's scope was defined, revised and refined thanks to those enthusiasts who spent their time discussing concepts and designs over the project's life.

Sentry would not become what it is today without their contributions to the project from its early days.



After successful campaign of Sentry 1.1 the project was being developed further, together with [H]ardForum and SFF Forum community.




 

To create the smallest possible case supporting powerful components the standard frame-based approach to PC chassis building had to be abandoned. A number of creative ideas were required to make Sentry what it is today.



 
Straight-in GPU installation   
 


Sentry's design lets user put the graphics card directly into the PCI-E slot and does not waste any space for graphics card maneuvering inside the case.

 



Detachable bracket and case cover combined let the case maintain full structural integrity, becoming a self-supported body, which is the same concept that is used in modern car design.

 



 
Solid Riser Grip   
 


 

Sentry uses its own elegant solution that keeps PCI-E riser tightly in place by its plastic body without straining its weld-points. Riser is installed by sliding it into a gap in central wall with two screws tightening this gap's grasp on riser.



 
Air Pocket over GPU   
 


 

The case cover is equipped with a special insertion that creates small air pocket and partitions the space above graphics card, which limits recirculation of hot air in graphics card chamber, effectively increasing thermal performance and safety of operation while in horizontal orientation.



 
Minimalistic PSU Mount   
 


 

Sentry keeps the power supply in place with 3 screws and a grasp of the front wall. This minimalistic mount design lets the user maneuver freely while installing the power supply before motherboard is installed.
 


 

The distance from the side wall and flexibility of Sentry's internal power cord's connector are calculated to support multiple configurations of power connector's location and rotation on the power supply's wall.



 
Multiple Configurations   
 



Finally, to adapt to various use scenarios, Sentry 2.0 provides multiple HDD mounting points that are availiable depending on components that may or may not require to use additional space. Sentry 2.0 product page has a visual tool that lets the user test the possible hardware configurations.
 




 
Extensively Prototyped   
 
 

Design and prototyping stage of the Sentry project took over two years to ensure that case body can be manufactured in target quantity.

We have spent additional year prototyping to improve upon Sentry and bring the Sentry 2.0.

Over that time we have completed three Sentry 2.0 prototypes while improving production process, hardware support, ease of use and performance.





 
Supreme Matte Finish   
 



We have tested multiple paint types looking for an optimal surface finish, to finally decide on high-graininess structural powder coating, which gives the surface a quality look and feel.

 





 
Production Tested   
 



A few small production batches were made to test fitting repeatability, pinpoint possible manufacturing errors and update designs to improve overall production quality.

 





 
500 Units Funding Goal   
 
 

Sentry 2.0's body is designed to be manufactured without mass production tooling, which means it can be manufactured in really small quantities.

 

A minimum of 500 units is a quantity required this time to reach minimum order quantities and get wholesale prices for the required components.




 
Made in Poland   
 
 
 

Sentry 2.0 was designed and will be manufactured and assembled in Poland (European Union). This way we can control the manufacturing process in order to maintain required quality according to specification.
 


 
Spread the Word   
 
 

Tell your friends about us - help us reach other interested enthusiasts and bring Sentry 2.0 closer to mass production.
 





If you like our project, but don't want to back our campaign with a perk, note that we are not set up for taking donations. We will refund any contributions without a perk.





 
Chassis Body   
 

Inside the package you will find Sentry revision 2.0 body consisting of:

  • Chassis base: bottom element with all the mounting points for hardware
  • Graphics card side wall: detachable element reinforcing case structural integrity
  • Chassis cover: top element of the case with shaped insert over the graphics card
  • Sentry nameplate: laser engraved nameplate with unit number of your Sentry

Chassis body parts come into one of two colours:

Deep Black Navy Grey


 
Essential Accessories   
 


 

You will also get all essential accessories required to build a PC inside Sentry 2.0:

  • PCI-Express x16 riser: High quality multi-layer two-piece rigid PCB PCI-E Riser
  • PCI-E Riser bracket: lower assembly piece for a PCI-E Riser mount
  • 2.5" HDD bracket: bracket adding third mounting point for two 2.5" drive mounts.
  • Internal power cord: custom made IEC14-IEC13 cable with flexible IEC13 plug
  • Front panel USB3.0: internal USB3.0 20pin plug to external 2-port baffle cable
  • Power switch: 16mm anti-vandal momentary switch with red ring LED
  • Chassis feet: 20mm round, 6.5mm tall feet for horizontal chassis installation
  • Vertical stand: toolless vertical stand for the chassis with four rubber feet
  • 8mm hole plugs: plugs for closing the feet mounting holes when using a stand
  • External screws: aesthetic black M3 torx security magnetic screws for external use
  • Internal screws: standard silver M3 phillips magnetic screws for internal use
  • Torx security screwdriver: quality torx T10 security screwdriver included

All accessories included in the package are made in black for both Deep Black and Navy Gray powder coating variants, including internal powder coated elements that are not welded to the body, vertical stand, power switch, external screws etc.



 
Sentry 2.0   
 

Sentry 2.0 changes from version 1.1 that was delivered in the first campaign:

  • Bigger ventilation area by over 60% thanks to tighter perforation pattern
  • Less screws holding the case cover
  • Less types of screws for ease of installation
  • Torx security screws instead of hex screws with screwdriver included
  • Improved Riser Clamping System for ease of installation
  • Redesigned top hdd/ssd holding bracket
  • Added Kensington Security Slot with stainless steel backing
  • Modified the shape of Wifi antennae holes for locked rotation
  • Vertical stand rubber feet attached without glue
  • Vertical stand symmetry for ease of installation
  • Two 3.5" HDD mounts in the GPU compartment instead of 2.5" mounts
  • Added 120mm AIO Liquid Cooler / 120mm fan mount in GPU compartment
  • SFX-L not supported anymore due to various issues and for the sake of 120mm AIO
  • Power Switch moved to the center of the case front for the sake of 120mm AIO
  • Chassis mass reduction where possible - Steel body mass reduced by 0.3kg
  • Transport package redesign for reduced shipping cost and packaging time.
  • Added some zip-tie mount points for cable management
  • Motherboard IO backplate mount update
  • PSU mount clearance improvements for IEC C14 connector
  • Online-only manual with instructions pointing to it on the package
  • Replaced white powder coating with Navy Grey option
  • All accessories will be black for production streamlining
  • Quad 2.5" brackets and PCI slot brackets not included anymore
  • Optimised air pocket above the GPU for its rigidity and increase in volume




 
DHL Express Delivery   
 


 

All packages will be shipped with DHL Express worldwide delivery with exception of countries not agreeing to accept international courier packages without special agreements being made.



 
VAT Tax & Shipping Costs   
 
 

EU-based customers are required to pay the Polish VAT tax. The tax is included in the overall case price and will not incur an additional increase.

Customers outside of the EU will not pay the Polish VAT, but may have to cover local taxes. The VAT tax amount included will be used to reduce the shipping costs for them and for international warranty handling reserve.



 
Phone Number Required   
 
 

A valid phone number is required for shipping with DHL. Their couriers do not leave international packages unattended without receiver signature. Make sure to include a valid phone number for the courier.



 
No P.O Box Delivery   
 
 

DHL does not deliver packages to P.O Boxes.



 
Temporary Residence Warning   
 
 

Make sure to NOT order the case to a temporary residence if you will may decide to move to a different place before the case is delivered. If you do so, make sure to let us know about changing your address before we ship your package. To be safe, we recommend ordering a package to your friends or familiy permament residence if possible.



 
Remote Regions Warning   
 
 

Since there are countries that have mainland and remote locations, if you live in such a remote location where shipping is more expensive than to mainland, like for example Mallorca in Spain or some other no-car-traffic regions, make sure to select proper shipping option separate from the country mainland.

If there is no such option or you do not know which to choose, please get in touch with us. We reserve the right to refund such orders after campaign is closed if the shipping option picked is invalid.






Founded in 1996, DR ZĄBER is a small team of world-class specialists solving hard mechanical engineering problems for businesses all around the world.

 


Our portfolio gathered over 20 years of company existence includes projects such as technical towers for telecommunication and measurements, automation and modernization of heavy duty machines, specialized production lines, customized tools and many more.

 



Apart from services for heavy industry, company specializes in implementation of renewable energy power plants such as wind turbines and small hydro power.

 







 
Our Promise   
 
 

As with all products being produced for the first time we know that unforeseen scenarios can occur. Should this happen we promise our backers that we will do everything and work hard to deliver on spec and as quickly as possible.



 
Tailored for Specific Hardware   
 
 

Sentry 2.0 is a different kind of product than most of the one-size-fit-all PC cases.

We have delivered information about Sentry 2.0 throughout multiple media such as youtube reviews, forums, our website with special configuration tool, pdf manual and FAQs, to let you make well informed decision about our product.

We are not responsible for the lack of graphics card measurement standarization in their specs across multiple vendors and generations, nor any other misleading specifications of PC hardware being sold on the market.

If you are not sure whether your hardware fits - STOP - read the FAQ below, ask on the forums or contact us directly through e-mail before ordering Sentry.



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