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.

Sentry is the world's first truly console-sized gaming PC chassis. 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 (gaming consoles, satellite receivers, audio equipment)

 

Device	Volume	CPU	CPU perf.	GPU	GPU perf.	PSU
Big Tower	70L	Socket	Best	Full Size	Best	ATX
Midi Tower	36L	Socket	Best	Full Size	Best	ATX
ITX Shoebox	20L	Socket	Best	Full Size	Best	ATX
ITX Desktop	12L	Socket	Best	Full Size	Best	SFX-L
ITX Cube	10L	Socket	Best	Single Slot	Average	SFX
Sentry	7L	Socket	Best	Full Size	Best	SFX-L
Console	7L	Embedded	Average	Embedded	Average	External
ITX Micro	6L	Socket	Average	Low Profile	Average	Flex/TFX
Proprietary	5L	Mobile	Average	Mobile	Average	External
ITX Thin	3L	Socket	Average	Embedded	Poor	External
Intel NUC	1L	Embedded	Average	Embedded	Poor	External

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

Sentry 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.

"This case is an investment that will easily outlive few generations of CPUs and GPUs"

 

"Truly a console sized PC chassis,
that punches WAY above its size class"

 

"Sentry achieves its purpose perfectly to be a console-sized ITX case with unique character and fine cooling"

 

These and other beautiful photos of Sentry in home environment on this page are courtesy of Zbigniew Mroczkowski, the owner of YetAnotherTechChannel

 

Core Features

 

6.96L Main Body	305mm Graphics Card	SFX-L Power Supply
47mm Cooler Support	2.5" Drives Support	Toolless Vertical Stand

 

Console Form Factor

 

Size Matters

 

Mobility

 

Headset Hanger

MAIN BODY DIMENSIONS		340 x 310 x 66mm, 6.96L Volume
MOTHERBOARD FORMAT		Mini-ITX
POWER SUPPLY SUPPORT		SFX, SFX-L (Obstructs second 2.5" mount) Custom internal pass-through power cord with flexible C13 plug enabling support for multiple power connector orientations
GRAPHICS CARD FORMAT		Dual-Slot, Full-Length 12"/305mm Reference-Sized PCB/Max 18mm oversize
STORAGE DRIVE MOUNTS		2x 2.5"x9.5mm drive mounts on central rail 3x 2.5"x9.5mm mounts in graphics chamber 1x Set of Quad 2.5"x12mm drive brackets for use with 200mm max long ITX-sized graphics
CPU COOLER FORMAT		Max 47mm tall, may obstruct first 2.5" mount depending on motherboard layout Max 37mm tall, regardless of motherboard layout
MEMORY COMPATIBILITY		Standard profile DIMM modules max 31.4mm tall pcb/34mm with heatspreaders Tall modules will obstruct hard drive bracket
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		PCI-E 3.0 x16 support 50mm long flexible ribbon High quality ribbon shielding Reinforced PCBxRibbon weld points
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 chassis 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
CASE BODY WEIGHT		6.4lb/2.9kg
ACCESSORIES WEIGHT		1.3lb/0.6kg

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.

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

 

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.

 

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 motherboard before power supply 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 provides multiple 2.5" mounting points that are availiable depending on components that may or may not require to use additional space. Sentry's product page has a visual tool that lets the user test the possible hardware configurations.




 

Extensively Prototyped

 

Design and prototyping stage of the project took over two years to ensure that case body can be manufactured in target quantity. Over that time we have completed six functional prototypes while also improving case hardware support, external design, ease of use and performance.

 

Optimized Design

 

Supreme Matte Finish

 

Production Tested

 

100 Units Funding Goal

 

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

 

A minimum of 100 units is a quantity required to get wholesale prices for the components that are also included, such as PCI-E riser, power switch etc.

 

Considering all the interest in Sentry, the 100 units target of this campaign is just a small fraction of interested enthusiasts around the world, which means there is virtually no chance that this campaign will fall short of its target.

 

Made in Poland

 

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

 

Help us Deliver Faster

 

We need your help in this campaign because preparing a big batch at once lets us optimize production and deliver Sentry to you and other enthusiasts faster than running sales through multiple worldwide retailers with small initial stock.

 

All perks will be delivered in form Sentry revision 1.1 units which have all the improvements made from feedback we received after shipping revision 1.0 samples for review.

 

Spread the Word

 

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

 

Chassis Body

 

Inside the package you will find Sentry revision 1.1 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

 

Essential Accessories

 

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

• PCI-Express x16 riser: high-quality shielded ribbon with secured weld points
• 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: standard 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
• PCI slot covers: two black vented PCI slot covers for use without graphics card
• External screws: aesthetic black M3 allen magnetic screws for external use
• Internal screws: standard silver M3 phillips magnetic screws for internal use
• Quad-drive brackets: 4 x 2.5" drive brackets for installation with 200mm card

 

Sentry 1.1

Sentry 1.1 changes from version 1.0 that was delivered for reviews:

• Added screws for work with magnetic screwdrivers (all screws)
• Optimized number and types of screws
• Vertical stand toolless mounting without sliding it (only screws slide)
• Higher quality of rubber feet for vertical stand
• 8 welding-points for top-covers insertion (instead of 6-points in version 1.0)
• Improved detachable GPU bracket
• Improved middle hdd/ssd holder
• One welding point at the back of the case changed to one steel rivet
• Improved cover's screw mounting points for easier fitting screws in holes
• Improved online manual
• Added paper quick manual

There are also many other improvements, which we will not mention here, because those are mostly made for optimization of production, and you, as final SENTRY owners, will not see the difference.

 

Expected Sentry Production Scheme

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

We have delivered information about Sentry 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.

 

Perks and Shipping

 

My country is not on the list. Can I get Sentry in some other way?

We have limited campaign perks to the countries where we can ship affordable insured packages. We do not want to force expensive shipping costs on clients from other regions.

Please contact us during campaign, so we can handle your case separately.
 

 

Hardware Configuration

 

Do you have some example hardware configurations?

Yes, please check these proposed builds:

• $750  -  i3-6100 / 1050 TI 4GB / 8GB DDR4 / 275GB SSD + 1TB HDD
• $1000 - i5-6600  /  1060 6GB / 16GB DDR4 / 275GB SSD + 1TB HDD
• $1300 - i7-6700  /  1070 8GB / 16GB DDR4 / 275GB SSD + 1TB HDD
• $1600 - i7-6700K / 1080 8GB / 32GB DDR4 / 275GB SSD + 1TB HDD

 

 

How do I know if my graphics card will fit inside Sentry?

It will depend on its size. Graphics cards come in many shapes and sizes.

Please see the image below we have prepared to address this issue:



Check this graphics card compatibility spreadsheet for quick reference:

Sentry Compatibility Spreadsheet

If you are still not sure about your card, then place a comment at HardForum or contact us directly through e-mail before placing your order.
 

Will Sentry fit M.2 under the motherboard?

Sentry is designed according to ATX form factor specification, therefore it has to have clearance of at least 6.35mm below the motherboard. M.2 slot is also complying to ATX form factor therefore it also has to fit within those 6.35mm.

Sentry has 7mm of clearance under the motherboard with additional cutout reducing weight making it 8mm at the center of the board. M.2 drive requires around 5.5mm of clearance underneath the motherboard so it will fit.

Note that You will have to install M.2 on the motherboard before mounting the board itself, since there is no dedicated removable access panel for that.
 

 

Water Cooling

 

Does Sentry support Water Cooling?

No, at least not out of the box. One of the main targets of the case was to be mobile and water cooling in transport poses risk of leaking.

It is also unpredictible how airlines would treat bringing such PC onboard in carry-on luggage and putting it inside an checked luggage defeats the purpose.

With that said, we have tested such configurations for interested enthusiasts:

 

If you are still interested in water cooling inside Sentry please come to the forums to get more information about it or contact us directly.






 

Friends and Content Creators

 

Zbigniew Mroczkowski, Adam Skorupa, Adam Robaszyński-Janiec, Leszek Godlewski, Dawid Romanowski, Dominik Lebiedowicz, Paweł Szczyrbak, Michał Kuk, Artur Maksara, Tomasz Dąbrowski, Albert Pałka, Łukasz Łazarecki, Maciej Miąsik, Marcin Rybiński, Leszek Lisowski, Sebastian Boczek, Mateusz Franke, James Gray, Jason Cameron, Yang Ji
 

 

Community

 

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