DAN A4-SFX v4.1

[Thehack]

Thanks!

Yes I am eagerly awaiting the HSLP-48, but the uncertainty of its release date has me scrambling trying to find an alternative. Will the c7 heatsink with Noctua fan provide that 5-10mm of space needed?

No. It'll be about the same height. It'll still have turbulence noise. But the fan will sound better than the original C7 fan.

 

[Chrip]

No. It'll be about the same height. It'll still have turbulence noise. But the fan will sound better than the original C7 fan.

Ah ok. Cool. Lp53 and noctua it is. Thanks man!

 

[dondan]

I wish you and your family a merry Christmas and good fortune, success and well-being in the New Year.

 

[Chrip]

You too dan, as well as everyone here. Merry Christmas!!

 

[absolut_zero]

Happy Christmas to you and your family too, Dan. As well as to all the SFF.Net staffs, members, and visitors.

 

[realdeal36]

I don't know if you'll be able to provide the information I'm asking for, but what is the height from the center of the PCI-e extension screw hole to the bottom of the PCI slot? Also, how far is it from the center of the same screw hole to the back of the case?

I ask because I'm making my own case that uses a PCI-e extension cable.

 

[dondan]

A guy an a german forum was able to cool a delid 8700k with LP53 + Noctua A12x15 in Prime with max. 85°C in Prime 26.6.

Btw: Today I got the V2 and the Window Kits

 

[Deleted member 4696]

A guy an a german forum was able to cool a delid 8700k with LP53 + Noctua A12x15 in Prime with max. 85°C in Prime 26.6.

Btw: Today I got the V2 and the Window Kits

Any spare window kits available? I wouldn't mind one for my V1

 

[gffermari]

Shipping information has been received today.
My pc hardware is looking forward to finally meeting the case.

Thank you Daniel.

 

[Deleted member 4696]

Any spare window kits available? I wouldn't mind one for my V1

@dondan any chance you can answer this? I've tried emailing you a few times but got no response. Thanks

 

[Fledder]

I would like to get my hands on the A4-SFX Window Kit as well
Any buy button around?

 

[Commanderwiggin]

Showing my A4 SFX V2 Case shipped today from Overclockers!!!

 

[benr]

Thermolab and the noctua NH-L9i are the best.

Hi, would you be kind enough to clarify this cooler advice for a beginner?

I’m expecting the A4 v2 shortly, and have an ASRock Fatal1ty Z370 Gaming and i7-8700K waiting for it. I don’t plan to overclock, I’m just looking for the simplest way to get the most reliable performance out of the build. And the CPU cooler is where I’m stuck.

Currently I have the Noctua NH-L9i (and a NFxA9x14 as a case fanj. This was based on “compatibility” from PCPartsPicker. But now I see the 95w i7-8700K is not recommended by Noctua with the NH-L9i.

But then many people say the (supposedly) 100W Cryorig C7 delivers the same performance as the NH-L9i.

I would prefer not to attempt to delid the i7-8700K if possible.

In short, can you please clarify the “Thermolab and NH-L9i” advice? Or perhaps also suggest the simplest, beginner way to adequately cool the i7-8700K in the 48mm cooler height of the DAN A4 v2 case?

Thanks!

 

[Thehack]

Hi, would you be kind enough to clarify this cooler advice for a beginner?

I’m expecting the A4 v2 shortly, and have an ASRock Fatal1ty Z370 Gaming and i7-8700K waiting for it. I don’t plan to overclock, I’m just looking for the simplest way to get the most reliable performance out of the build. And the CPU cooler is where I’m stuck.

Currently I have the Noctua NH-L9i (and a NFxA9x14 as a case fanj. This was based on “compatibility” from PCPartsPicker. But now I see the 95w i7-8700K is not recommended by Noctua with the NH-L9i.

But then many people say the (supposedly) 100W Cryorig C7 delivers the same performance as the NH-L9i.

I would prefer not to attempt to delid the i7-8700K if possible.

In short, can you please clarify the “Thermolab and NH-L9i” advice? Or perhaps also suggest the simplest, beginner way to adequately cool the i7-8700K in the 48mm cooler height of the DAN A4 v2 case?

Thanks!

there is no simple way to cool a stock 8700K. People already had trouble cooling a 7700K and now you add 50% more cores, increasing the theoretical power consumption by 50% as well.

1. You can delid and tune your 8700K to consume less power, but then it'll be running slower than stock. Might as well just buy an 8400 today, wait 4 years for the next (actual) generation of i7/Ryzen 7 with better performance/watt.

2. You can wait for DAN's cooler which is probably going to be the best air cooler you can get but I think that'll only adequately cool a 8700K at stock.

3. You can move your power supply to the outside and use a huge power brick. Install a 120mm rad in place of the SFX PSU spot.

It's simple physics. If you really want the hassle of cooling an 8700K then I recommend using LP53 + Noctua fan + delid.

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The reason why the Noctua and Thermolab are considered the best is because they allow enough clearance between the fan and side panel, thus reducing turbulence noise. The thermolab is better because the fins are made of copper which has better thermal properties than aluminum.

 

[gffermari]

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[Fledder]

Same here ... early christmas this year

 

[Cecom]

Awesome case. Build was very easy.

My Hardware:

• AMD Ryzen 1800x Prozessor
• ASUS STRIX B350-I GAMING, AMD B350 Mainboard, Rog - Sockel AM4
• Noctua NH-L9a-AM4 Low Profile CPU-Kühler - 92mm
• Asus ROG Strix GeForce GTX1080-A8G Gaming
• Samsung 960 PRO MZ-V6P1T0BW Interne Solid State Drive (1TB)
• NOCTUA NF-A9 PWM
• Corsair Vengeance LPX Series schwarz DDR4-3200, CL16 - 16 GB Kit
• Corsair CP-9020105-EU SF Series SF600 SFX Voll Modular 80 Plus Gold 600W Netzteil EU
• Corsair Premium Sleeved SF Kabel-Set - schwarz
• Demciflex Staubfilter Set für DAN Cases A4-SFX, intern - schwarz

And im very impressed by the temps. Open Case 75 degrees, closed case 75 degrees and with Demciflex installed also 75 degrees after 30min of prime.

Spoiler: Pictures

Pic1
Pic2

 

[Anomeat]

Tomorrow! This build is going to be interesting!

 

[Commanderwiggin]

Got my V2 Case today! Everything looks great! I'm away from my setup but in a week I'll be swapping all components to the little beast.

 

[Anomeat]

I got mine TOO! I'll put up a build log tomorrow, Just waiting for a 4TB 2.5 to arrive tomorrow.