New build has the following:
- 3800x CPU
- EVGA 2080 Super GPU
- 16GB G.Skill RGB 3200MHZ RAM
- 2 M.2 SSDs
Looking to water cool the 3800x (using the Asetek 645LT 92mm AIO) in the smallest form factor possible, and that seems to leave me with two options - Dan A4-SFX case or the Sliger SM550. I know that the Loque Ghost S1 also allows water cooling with some modifications to base model or through use of a top hat, but it's impossible to find anywhere for a reasonable price.
I can get the Dan A4-SFX v3 case for around $260 from a friend, and have already ordered the Sliger SM550 (which should be shipping today or tomorrow). Having some doubts about the SM550 and thought I'd ask which would be the better option given my use case, as noted below:
Thanks!
- 3800x CPU
- EVGA 2080 Super GPU
- 16GB G.Skill RGB 3200MHZ RAM
- 2 M.2 SSDs
Looking to water cool the 3800x (using the Asetek 645LT 92mm AIO) in the smallest form factor possible, and that seems to leave me with two options - Dan A4-SFX case or the Sliger SM550. I know that the Loque Ghost S1 also allows water cooling with some modifications to base model or through use of a top hat, but it's impossible to find anywhere for a reasonable price.
I can get the Dan A4-SFX v3 case for around $260 from a friend, and have already ordered the Sliger SM550 (which should be shipping today or tomorrow). Having some doubts about the SM550 and thought I'd ask which would be the better option given my use case, as noted below:
- I don't plan on overclocking either CPU or GPU just yet, would like the option to do so. I also plan to undervolt the 3800X to 4.0ghz at 1.1V. From what I've read online, the Dan A4 case and the Sliger SM550 case seem to have similar thermal performance with the 645LT, though the SM550 could provide some improvement with vented side panels and larger 120MM case fan. Would this difference be meaningfully different for gaming?
- Aesthetically, I prefer the Dan case, but I don't hate the Sliger design either. I prefer the smallest option available to permit travel with the PC, but feel like the difference between 7.2L and 9.7L maybe might be somewhat negligible when inserting into large backpack?
- I will use the machine mostly for gaming and some minor video editing. Would air cooling the 3800x with two 120mm fans on the bottom be sufficient cooling in either case?
- Am I correct that the Dan A4 case cannot fit a 120mm fan on the bottom but the Sliger SM550 can due to larger width?
- Any other thoughts, maybe in favor of the SM550 over the Dan A4? I'm aware that using the 645LT is a tight squeeze in the Dan A4 and the side panels may pop out, but I've ordered custom PSU cables and have low-profile RAM to help with fitting.
Thanks!