Product Review

The Hydra 7 is a custom made open air tower case for 8 GPU accelerated 3D modeling/rendering nodes and intense AI deep learning servers. You are able to iterate more often before finishing a project (i.e Octane, Redshift, V-RAY RT or Cinema 4Ds) and respond in real time to changes (i.e. risk modeling, pricing learning or scientific computing) using massive number of GPUs. The top GPU bar switches from 8 dual-slot to 6 triple-slot mounting pattern for wider spacing when only using 6 cards. This case supports eight graphics cards, one ATX/Micro-ATX motherboard, and two power supplies for better power distribution. If you want to use this case as a bench or test bed, it is great for that too with an open-air chassis design that lets you get in and swap cards easily. There are two aluminum handles on top so you can just grab and go. Thick industrial quality steel offers outstanding strength and durability to hold all your cards without flexing for safer storage and transport. The motherboard is mounted behind the case with 85 mm of clearance for CPU coolers. Extended distance from MoBo to GPU allows optimal placement of your cards. You can install 3 x 120mm fans at the bottom, 2 x 120mm fans on the left side panel, and 2 x 120mm fans on the right side panel. Modular pc case allow easy water-cooling and modding. This case is a great compromise between the heavy-duty server cabinet solutions and light-duty open frames. It provides high structural rigidity and quick access to components.