Hi, I'm also eager to acquire one of your cases! Would you have an ETA for when they are going to be available? I've been checking quite frequently and unfortunately, it still seems like SSFLab is undergoing changes. Thank you!
DAN A4-SFX v4.1
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Hi, I'm also eager to acquire one of your cases! Would you have an ETA for when they are going to be available? I've been checking quite frequently and unfortunately, it still seems like SSFLab is undergoing changes. Thank you!
I think most people who don't have low profile ram will route the tubes around the ram, not above it or below it. I guess you could say below it, when the board is in the case and when the case is standing up properly..., And so around becomes below if that makes sense
Some temps for the 3700X (boost disabled) with L9a, extra exhaust fan and cardboard shroud:
Idle/light work: 40~45C
Gaming: 50~55C
Prime95: 60C (80C+ with boost enabled)
Running it with boost enabled can cause extreme temp jumps during light workloads, which I didn't like. With the gimped clockspeed the PC is completely silent unless it hits 60C or the HDDs are spinning.
The chipset fan was previously the loudest part of the build, but with a bios update from Gigabyte I set it to silent profile and haven't heard it since. The NVME runs a bit hot 50-55C since it's wedged between CPU and GPU.
The GPU also runs hotter than I'd like (50C+ idle, 60C+ gaming) but still reasonable. Next year I'll upgrade to something with a bigger heatsink and 3 fans.
It's a leftover from my previous build (i5 4690K), where it idled 20C cooler. The i5 itself idled only 10C cooler, and it was watercooled with a 120mm AIO. Load temps were similar between the two builds. All things considered I'm surprised by how well this chip works with such a tiny cooler and case. This build is half the size and weight of previous (Cougar case), and much quieter. Pretty happy with it.
EDIT: Forgot to list parts
Case: A4 SFX v4.1
Cooler: Noctua NH-L9a (intake, with ghetto duct)
Fan: Noctua NF-A9x14 (exhaust)
Board: Gigabyte X570 Aorus Pro WiFi
CPU: Ryzen 7 3700X (undervolted)
GPU: MSI GTX 960
RAM: Corsair LPX 32GB @3200mhz
PSU: Corsair SF450
Storage: Corsair MP510 1TB NVME / 2TB WD Blue / 5TB Seagate Barracuda
Front USB C port: Can't even use it
Idle/light work: 40~45C
Gaming: 50~55C
Prime95: 60C (80C+ with boost enabled)
Running it with boost enabled can cause extreme temp jumps during light workloads, which I didn't like. With the gimped clockspeed the PC is completely silent unless it hits 60C or the HDDs are spinning.
The chipset fan was previously the loudest part of the build, but with a bios update from Gigabyte I set it to silent profile and haven't heard it since. The NVME runs a bit hot 50-55C since it's wedged between CPU and GPU.
The GPU also runs hotter than I'd like (50C+ idle, 60C+ gaming) but still reasonable. Next year I'll upgrade to something with a bigger heatsink and 3 fans.
It's a leftover from my previous build (i5 4690K), where it idled 20C cooler. The i5 itself idled only 10C cooler, and it was watercooled with a 120mm AIO. Load temps were similar between the two builds. All things considered I'm surprised by how well this chip works with such a tiny cooler and case. This build is half the size and weight of previous (Cougar case), and much quieter. Pretty happy with it.
EDIT: Forgot to list parts
Case: A4 SFX v4.1
Cooler: Noctua NH-L9a (intake, with ghetto duct)
Fan: Noctua NF-A9x14 (exhaust)
Board: Gigabyte X570 Aorus Pro WiFi
CPU: Ryzen 7 3700X (undervolted)
GPU: MSI GTX 960
RAM: Corsair LPX 32GB @3200mhz
PSU: Corsair SF450
Storage: Corsair MP510 1TB NVME / 2TB WD Blue / 5TB Seagate Barracuda
Front USB C port: Can't even use it
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I happen to selling my v4.1 on eBay for any and all who’s interested, just let me know. Never mind, it’s already sold.
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Does this prevent the noise issue caused by narrow clearance?Custom fan duct... cardboard and electrical tape. Not much time for testing yet. Later I'd like to try the following and see if there's any difference.
For stock 3700X:
- L9a only
- L9a + A9x14 (exhaust)
- L9a + ghetto duct + A9x14 (exhaust)
- L9a + ghetto duct + A9x14 (exhaust) [case upside down]
L9a has noise issues with an NF-A9x14? I've only heard of noise issues coming from the A9x25 and the cryorig c7 (any variant) with stock fan. The 92mm slim fan is fine. The duct is for better temps by preventing hot air from recirculating through the cooler. Personally, my L9a was fine, with and without the 3d printed fan duct.
I bought both the motherboard and usb c pin adapter from the Dan buyers guide to make sure everything will work and now I find myself unable to make use of it as the power supply blocks it. Unable to link the picture for some reason but I can't be the only one?
Hey Dan,
I'm leaving overseas for school around the start of January and I was wondering if it's realistic for the case to arrive in Vancouver, BC if I selected the AIR185 option? I sent you an email via. the sfflab email, thanks.
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I have recently upgraded the GPU in my Dan A4-SFX v4 from the Asus Strix GTX 1080 A8G to the MSI RTX 2070 Super OC thanks to -20% off on Black Friday.
The Asus was so large that I had to leave the GPU panel off to cut the turbulence noise. The MSI is only slightly narrower, but it is enough to kill turbulence noise. I can now have my Dan fully closed.
In terms of perf, I only gained about 30-35%. Not a huge increase but I was really pissed off by the 1080 performances in some recent games like Red Dead Redemption 2.
The Asus was so large that I had to leave the GPU panel off to cut the turbulence noise. The MSI is only slightly narrower, but it is enough to kill turbulence noise. I can now have my Dan fully closed.
In terms of perf, I only gained about 30-35%. Not a huge increase but I was really pissed off by the 1080 performances in some recent games like Red Dead Redemption 2.
Ah okay. Do you know then if my order will still ship by the 13th if I placed it by the 8th? The site now says orders placed by the 15th will ship by the 20th.
