DAN A4-SFX v4.1

[Maeiourk]

Time Spy stressed test achieved 99.5%
These are the highest temp.
also, when I did an exhaust for the AIO fan, the GPU temp went down to 60s during the stress test. But the CPU temp went as high as 95 lol. So best configuration is still both intake.

 

[Diamorif]

@dondan was the flex atx mount for the A4 ever produced, and if so, where can I get one?

 

[shelfcompact]

I also have question for you guys, i've managed to mount 2 sata ngf ssds in front panel of dan a4 and all cables i see seems too short or too big. Anyone knows any good lenght amount sata cables for DAN a4 front ssd mounting?

Is that 2 NGFF to SATA adapters stacked on top of each other? Neat idea.
What length SATA cables have you used?

 

[archagon]

I'm just wondering... could be 81ºC some kind of temp wall above such the power control takes actions to try to reduce that temp? For instance I have the exact same value on the Aorus Engine stock settings (RTX2070). Maybe the 3xxx family works different but it just caught my attention.

For me, the throttling temp appears to be around 84C.

 

[dondan]

For the most nvidia cardd the temp cap is 81-85°C and AMD 85-95°C.

 

[Mp455]

You can replace the 5mm stand off of the riser with some washers to get 2mm more space between side panel and card.
Just add some layers of washers on the two mounting point of the riser and secure it with two 8mm long M3 screws

Is this the right size?

 

[NewTokio]

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[kyorex]

I've started building a new DAN A4 setup, doing some research but still not 100% sure about the mobo that I should get. Could someone give a hand and check if there's any inconsistencies/incompatibilities in my list?

https://pcpartpicker.com/user/jpcrs/saved/#view=cZGY99

CPU	AMD Ryzen 7 3700X 3.6 GHz 8-Core Processor
CPU Cooler	Alpenföhn BLACK RIDGE 47.1 CFM CPU Cooler
Motherboard	ASRock B550M-ITX/ac Mini ITX AM4 Motherboard
Memory	Corsair Vengeance LPX 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3600 CL18 Memory
Storage	Samsung 960 EVO 1 TB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive
Storage	Samsung 970 Evo Plus 1 TB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive
Video Card	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 8 GB Founders Edition Video Card
Power Supply	Corsair SF 600 W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully Modular SFX Power Supply
Fans	3x Noctua NF-A9x14 (2x bottom exhausting and 1 in the Black Ridge)

Usually Dan A4 have SDD thermal problems when using two nvme's? And someone knows if I'll have to remove the m2 heatsink from the B500M to use with the Black Ridge?

Thanks!

 

[shelfcompact]

Hey, yes, I will measure it for you. My data cable are standard for mobo, but power sata cable is custom from pslate

Thanks. I have Pslate cables as well but hadn't used any SATA drives. I've been thinking of adding one to the front.
I have a couple of 18 inch monoprice SATA cables that seem to be an OK length.

 

[nightshift]

I've started building a new DAN A4 setup, doing some research but still not 100% sure about the mobo that I should get. Could someone give a hand and check if there's any inconsistencies/incompatibilities in my list?

https://pcpartpicker.com/user/jpcrs/saved/#view=cZGY99

CPU	AMD Ryzen 7 3700X 3.6 GHz 8-Core Processor
CPU Cooler	Alpenföhn BLACK RIDGE 47.1 CFM CPU Cooler
Motherboard	ASRock B550M-ITX/ac Mini ITX AM4 Motherboard
Memory	Corsair Vengeance LPX 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3600 CL18 Memory
Storage	Samsung 960 EVO 1 TB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive
Storage	Samsung 970 Evo Plus 1 TB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive
Video Card	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 8 GB Founders Edition Video Card
Power Supply	Corsair SF 600 W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully Modular SFX Power Supply
Fans	3x Noctua NF-A9x14 (2x bottom exhausting and 1 in the Black Ridge)

Usually Dan A4 have SDD thermal problems when using two nvme's? And someone knows if I'll have to remove the m2 heatsink from the B500M to use with the Black Ridge?

Thanks!

In Optimum Tech's video when he compared the b550 itx motherboards, it showed that the AsRock runs the Ryzens unnecessarily hot for some reason. Which could be a problem, especially with the 3700x which is right at the border of running too hot with an air cooler that fits in the Dan A4. It's a shame, because that board looks so clean, but for this reason, I would recommend the Asus b550-i here. VRM's good for a 3950x too and it runs these cpu's the coolest alongside with the Gigabyte mobo - which would be the clear winner here if it would be any other case without the frontal usb-c.

As for the question, about using double nvme's, I hope someone can provide an answer to it, because I'm also curious about that.

 

[echodriver]

Looks like the 3070 is actually a "flow through" design according to the Nvidia press materials

I'm thinking about doing the double M3 spacer method to build some room between the card and the PSU for air to exhaust more easily

 

[shelfcompact]

Looks like the 3070 is actually a "flow through" design according to the Nvidia press materials

I'm thinking about doing the double M3 spacer method to build some room between the card and the PSU for air to exhaust more easily

It always has been. I don't know why people speculated otherwise.

 

[bargainbrigade]

I apologise if this isn't the right place to post this. I bought a the dan case v4.1 recently and one of the front panel clips broke while I was trying to fit some case fans. I searched online but couldn't find any replacements. Does anybody know where I can buy some replacements?

 

[dondan]

Please follow these steps: https://dan-cases.com/rma.html

 

[NewTokio]

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[NewTokio]

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[Joche87]

what 3070 card are you getting today? Is ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3070 Twin Edge OC, Gigabyte GeForce RTX 3070 EAGLE OC and FE the only 3070 cards that will fit in the A4? or am i wrong?

 

[Oilan]

Hi guys. I have a very good deal for GAINWARD GeForce RTX 3090 Phoenix 24GB. Dimensions seem fine except for the thickness which is 2.7slot. Do you think I can squeeze it into Dan A4 Ver. 4.1?

 

[Tashi]

Hi guys. I have a very good deal for GAINWARD GeForce RTX 3090 Phoenix 24GB. Dimensions seem fine except for the thickness which is 2.7slot. Do you think I can squeeze it into Dan A4 Ver. 4.1?

It is way too thick to fit without some modifications to the case.

 

[Oilan]

It is way too thick to fit without some modifications to the case.

Dang. Yeah, I was thinking about removing backplate but it still seems too thick. Will rather wait for some other products. Thanks though!