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    DAN SFX 4 - with AIO

    UPDATE: installed the Losercard PSU bracket (which adds about 3-4mm of clearance between PSU and radiator fan). Also installed two A4x10 fans underneath the motherboard (exhaust mode). Overall, seeing a 5C reduction in cooling temps. If I set the CPU fan to full power (which isn't noisy...
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    DAN SFX 4 - with AIO

    Awesome, gonna check them both out! After doing some additional research, I'm becoming more and more convinced of the AIO option for cooling a 3800x inside the Dan case.
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    DAN SFX 4 - with AIO

    Great point, will perform a longer-term stress test. Any suggestions on one you've run personally?
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    DAN SFX 4 - with AIO

    I'm running Ryzen 3800x with Nividia 2080 Super, 16GB Ripjawz 3600, 2 M.2 SSDs, and a Silverstone SX650-G SFX PSU. UPDATE: I adjusted the CPU to have a core ratio of 39 (i.e., 3.9GHz speed) and core voltage of 1.075. I left the computer on all night, and in the morning, CPU idle temps were...
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    DAN SFX 4 - with AIO

    1.075v at 4.0GHz.
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    DAN SFX 4 - with AIO

    Thanks!!! Definitely a steep learning curve, but extremely rewarding I'd say. I initially started building the PC to have something to use, and now find myself spending more time build it than actually using it lol. My concern with the AIO stems from lack of experience (with AIOs and with...
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    DAN SFX 4 - with AIO

    Appreciate the detailed reply! I have set the CPU to a fixed core ratio (40x) so the CPU frequency should be set to 4GHz. Noise seems like it'll be fixed by unsleeved custom cables (currently have sleeved custom cables) and a PSU mod (increasing clearance height). I think the excess noise...
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    DAN SFX 4 - with AIO

    Hey zedstar, I also just installed the 645LT AIO inside my Dan A4 case and wasn't impressed with the thermals. I'm getting around 40C idle, and 60-70C while gaming. TBH, this isn't much of an improvement over the L9A cooling. What made you switch back to air cooling (aside from the high...
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    Optimizing 645LT Thermal Performance in DAN A4 V3 Case

    After a somewhat shaky start, I think I've got a Asetek 645LT AIO water cooler properly functioning in the Dan A4 case. Setup: - Asus x570-i Motherboard - 3800x (undervolted to 1.075, 4.0GHz clock speed applied to all cores, TDP set to 71) - EVGA 2080 Super (Black) (no undervolt applied) - 16GB...
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    Enclosure Dan A4-SFX or Sliger SM550 for my Build?

    Partially fixed it. The initial problem was that the radiator fan wasn't working because the PSU was pushing too hard on the top of the fan. I readjusted the wiring and removed a fan grill (which seemed like it too was pushing on the fan) and now the radiator fan seems to be working. However...
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    Enclosure Dan A4-SFX or Sliger SM550 for my Build?

    Replaced the L9A with the 645LT today! Strangely enough, my CPU temps went up so I must have done something wrong. I connected the pump to the AIO PUMP header on my MoBo (Asus x750i) and the radiator fan to CHA Fan. Is this configuration incorrect?
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    Enclosure Dan A4-SFX or Sliger SM550 for my Build?

    Finished an initial version of the build! Just waiting for custom cables and 645LT to be delivered, but figured I'd share my current build for now: Last time I built a PC was in 2017 with a Silverstone Raven RVZ02. Compared to that SFFPC build, the Dan case was so much easier build in and...
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    Enclosure Dan A4-SFX or Sliger SM550 for my Build?

    Thanks! Also ended up going for the Dan Case (V3 version). Have read both are equally difficult to build in, and offer similar thermal performance. To me, it didn't make much sense to go with the larger option if there's no improvement in performance to justify it. Only awkward thing is...
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    3950x Dan a4

    Thanks! Yeah, I'm pretty optimistic about the 3800x and air-cooling with the L9a, but have the Asetek 645LT AIO on order just in case. Your temps aren't as bad as I was expecting for a 3950x and a small air cooler. Have you considered getting an 645LT AIO for the DAN case? There's a bunch...
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    3950x Dan a4

    Thanks for sharing! I recently got a A4 and excited to build in it (case comes in on Monday). I got the V3 though since it's impossible to find a reasonably priced V4 or V4.1. How are your temps for air-cooling a 3950x in Dan A4? Props to you for even managing to air cool such a hot CPU in...