Recent content by nice_big_cup_of_stfu

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    What is the ideal SSD setup in the Dan A4?

    64C peak on Drive Temp 1, 76C peak on Drive Temp 2 Average is 43 and 52C respectively
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    DAN A4-SFX v4.1

    The A9 seems to help exhaust GPU heat if you have an axial design or one of the flow-through ones from Nvidia
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    DAN A4-SFX v4.1

    My A9x14 HS.PWM Chromax has a loud whine above 30% or so as well - I just leave it at that and set it connected to my AIO Pump Header and have it monitor motherboard temperature. The A9 PWM under the PSU runs at 50%+ without much noise
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    DAN A4 V4.1 build with Ryzen 5600X

    Yeah I ran into the same issue playing with the Black Ridge cooler - its larger area means the CPU seems to get hotter slower in synthetics (can sustain higher boost clocks initially) but the fan needs to be REALLY loud Meanwhile, on the NH-L9a w/ Fan Duct, properly mounted of course, I now...
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    DAN A4 V4.1 build with Ryzen 5600X

    Figured out some temp issues - bought some authentic Thermal Grizzly Kryonaut (who knew that fakes existed...), re-seated my NH-L9a, and really applied tight pressure on the CPU and backplate. Updated to the latest BIOS as well, which allows for curve optimization in PBO2. Moreover, I adjusted...
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    Motherboard ASUS B550I-Strix

    AGESA 1.1.8.0 is out! Allows for curve optimization - AND the fan speed limitation of 75C is lifted! Meaning, you can now tweak the fan curve up to 100C for 100% fan speed - so I can let the CPUs settle in the high 70s/low 80s and maintain a low fan speed
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    Fits a RTX 3080 ?

    They're more for the "flow through" of the FE designed cards - you put them on where the PCIe riser is mounted on the divider wall
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    What is the ideal SSD setup in the Dan A4?

    Here's a pic - you can see the blue thermal pad behind the motherboard and it shows how I routed the PCIe riser in this pic:
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    Fits a RTX 3080 ?

    They are included. The A4 comes with a small bag of spare screws and parts, and there are plenty of extra spacers in there
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    What is the ideal SSD setup in the Dan A4?

    I used a 3mm thermal pad Amazon Link Worked perfectly for my SSD on the back. Idles in the mid 40s and 50s and maximum of mid 50s to low 70s depending on your sensor
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    News Thermalright AXP90

    Great to hear. Did you ever use the Black Ridge with 100mm fan in the A4 and compare it with the A9x14? Curious to see what temps I'll get if I snag a 100mm.
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    News Thermalright AXP90

    That is great to hear. Where did you find the TY-100s?
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    News Thermalright AXP90

    How are temps and noise with the TY-100 and Shuriken fans on the Black RIdge? My worry with the A9x14's on the Black RIdge was the "whining" noise in the Dan A4
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    Production FormD T1 Classic (READ FIRST POST)

    I am not running AI Suite. I'll have as to check it out. I am convinced I have what Ali at OT had. 10% lower all core clocks despite high-power draw
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    Production FormD T1 Classic (READ FIRST POST)

    So I am almost certain that I have this exact issue. I have a 5600X and B550I ROG Strix in a Dan A4 with a NH-L9A w/ fan duct. On completely stock settings, I get single core speeds up to 4.65GHz and my benches for single core are in line with reviews, albeit up to 68-72C. However, when I do...