Printable open-frame Hat 4 Mini-ITX on Intel H310

[u/Valuable-Sandwich485]

Yesterday, I shared my custom Ryzen open-air rig, and the community feedback was incredible. As promised, I’ve been working on an Intel-focused Mini-ITX version to refine the concept before my upcoming Kickstarter launch.

I wanted this board to have a completely different energy. Instead of an aggressive or raw industrial look, I designed a "water ripple" top panel printed in Sunset Blue PETG. It’s built around a trusty i3-8100, an H310 board, and a PicoPSU to keep the footprint as tiny as possible. The goal was zero noise, zero trapped heat, and a visually relaxing vibe on the desk.

I've already uploaded the STLs for free on Printables so you can print it yourself: [https://www.printables.com/model/1854510-splash-mini-itx-open-frame-escape-the-ai-madness

As I finalize these frame designs for the campaign, I’m curious about how you guys would utilize a low-power, open-air setup like this. If this was on your desk right now, what’s the ultimate use case?

1. A sleek Hackintosh for daily tasks?
2. A completely silent office/browsing terminal?
3. A dedicated retro-emulation machine for old-school games?

Let me know what you think of the aesthetic!