Recent content by ZTylerDurden

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    DAN A4-SFX v4.1

    iirc this didn't release with the rest of the rtx 4070's partner boards at launch
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    DAN A4-SFX v4.1

    Confirmed. The closed side panel is a lot louder than no side panel. I can't say I've played games that made it this loud but I suppose it's inevitable. I tested with no in-game audio; I feel like with speakers or headphones it would be acceptable. But that's just me. Undervolting or...
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    DAN A4-SFX v4.1

    Ok I'll try this out.
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    DAN A4-SFX v4.1

    Do acoustics make any difference with side panel off on gpu side? I have the same card and haven't had it screaming yet but I don't think I've stressed test that hard yet.
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    DAN A4-SFX v4.1

    Based on reviews of 14th gen, I'll wait for Zen 5. Just doesn't make sense putting these heat generators in a dan a4.
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    DAN A4-SFX v4.1

    With upcoming 14th gen intel, can I get away with a 14600 based on the 65/154w power levels if I want to forget about BIOS? If if it's unavoidable with above (ie power limit) then what's your choice of tweaking these 3 options without losing a chunk of performance? I'm just thinking if I limit...
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    DAN A4-SFX v4.1

    Would you recommend this card to others who are interested in the twin edge 4070 for their a4 sfx? I have the same card and recorded borderlands 3 benchmarks with informal audio recording to show the folks here. I'm not a benchmark enthusiast and prefer gaming. At the same I'm wondering if...
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    DAN A4-SFX v4.1

    Sounds like you're concerned about the black ridge cooler and options for the mobo. Given the AMD processor is 65W tdp (pls double check this), you shouldn't have to rely on Black Ridge. BR is neat and all, but you're not gonna use it for 120mm which is its secret sauce that ended up being a...
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    DAN A4-SFX v4.1

    Here's the budget version I used and it's been working for years. You'll have a lot of breathing room back in your case by avoiding that stock motherboard cable. https://www.etsy.com/shop/DreambigbyRayMOD?section_id=26188431 The seller takes custom orders via the site's messaging system...
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    DAN A4-SFX v4.1

    If someone needs a 545LC 92mm let me know. Only have the intel socket attachment though.
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    DAN A4-SFX v4.1

    Running Borderlands 3 benchmark. If you hear a lot of white noise, it's because your volume is cranked up and there's no microphone directly in front of the panel. Also neighbors were mowing the lawn.
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    DAN A4-SFX v4.1

    Rtx 4070 Twin Edge owner here. It fits well and no obstruction closing the side panel. No adjustments on the riser. Yes, it's 2.2 on spec but doesn't make a difference from what I can tell.
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    DAN A4-SFX v4.1

    I'd also like to get some info here. The Black Ridge is rated for 95 TDP so you'd have to undervolt and power limit. I just want to know if getting something like a 7950X (or 13600kf in my case) would still be sensible. Like, if I get a 13600kf and undervolt/power limit, am I just paying...
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    DAN A4-SFX v4.1

    For air cooling, nothing out-performs the black ridge using a 120mm fan correct? Is there any configuration that matches it without relying on VLP?
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    DAN A4-SFX v4.1

    Howabout a 13700F with a 120mm noctua+black ridge? You think lowering the limits to 95W will still give an advantage versus just downgrading to a non-letter variant? Gaming, mostly.