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DAN A4-SFX v4.1
- Thread starter dondan
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Request A4-SFX v5?:
I am currently in the process of ordering the next batch of A4-SFX. I have the idea to make the case 5mm more wide to support 2.5 Slot GPUs. With this change all new AMD cards will fit.
The volume will be increase from 7.2L to 7.6L.
What do you think?
Gee, now I regret buying v4.1 (and it just arrived). Anyways, do you have an estimation of when it'll become available? I'd love to sacrifice a bit of volume for it to accommodate 2.5 slot GPUs!
@dondan: How about offering a 2-slot and a 2,5-slot design? If it has to be one or another, I would definitly go for the 2,5-slot version.
As i said there will be 2 slot or at least 2,2 slot of every GPU, its just not on launch day,
going for 2.5 slot for people that are too lazy to wait regardless that they wont even be able to purchase the GPU this year is ridiculous!
The only reason most people buy DAN A4 vs for example the Ghost S1 is because is more compact and can fit inside DSLR bags.
I already have my A4 and I'm proud of it!
Request A4-SFX v5?:
I am currently in the process of ordering the next batch of A4-SFX. I have the idea to make the case 5mm more wide to support 2.5 Slot GPUs. With this change all new AMD cards will fit.
The volume will be increase from 7.2L to 7.6L.
What do you think?
This sounds amazing, but I second the concern with the camera bag: I take my case on flights, and it's a major part of why I chose the case over something bigger. I would jump on this if I knew that there was a corresponding bag where it would fit.
If I saw it correctly, 6800XT doesn't fit even without the side panel (the left stand on the back interferes with the GPU's shroud), so even a spacer can't help.
As i said there will be 2 slot or at least 2,2 slot of every GPU, its just not on launch day,
going for 2.5 slot for people that are too lazy to wait regardless that they wont even be able to purchase the GPU this year is ridiculous!
The only reason most people buy DAN A4 vs for example the Ghost S1 is because is more compact and can fit inside DSLR bags.
I already have my A4 and I'm proud of it!
I somewhat disagree with this though, the trend from the last few generations has been towards phasing out two-slot designs. Blowers cards have all but vanished. Even many lower end 3080 boards are 3-slot now. It's not a bad idea to try to anticipate this!
Cards should get smaller, not bigger, in the long term.
Would this also benefit those of us wanting to be able to fit a larger radiator for the CPU?
Request A4-SFX v5?:
I am currently in the process of ordering the next batch of A4-SFX. I have the idea to make the case 5mm more wide to support 2.5 Slot GPUs. With this change all new AMD cards will fit.
The volume will be increase from 7.2L to 7.6L.
What do you think?
All are 3 slots because they were over rushed, manufacturers throw the maximum they had on them so its guaranteed they can stay cool,
better optimized PCBs are coming next year, also there will be ITX versions of the RTX3070 @220W also bellow cards like RTX3060 @180W and RX6800 @220W
Fyi, 5800x runs hot compared to the other 5000 series. It’s the CPU itself. From Anandtech
@dondan I can propose an idea that will please everyone (hopefully):
Make an official metal GPU spacers as an accessory,
then you can have an 2,5 slot and even 3 slot editions of the case while preserving the original design of the 4.1 version!
End of story
Make an official metal GPU spacers as an accessory,
then you can have an 2,5 slot and even 3 slot editions of the case while preserving the original design of the 4.1 version!
End of story
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That's really cool actually! like top-hat system of the Ghost/Ghost-like cases, except in this case it will be side-hat ?@dondan I can propose an idea that will please everyone (hopefully):
Make an official metal GPU spacers as an accessory,
then you can have an 2,5 slot and even 3 slot editions of the case while preserving the original design of the 4.1 version!
End of story
Link to files as discussed:
DAN A4-SFX GPU Spacer with LED by Kondor2004
GPU spacer and door clip for the DAN A4-SFX case, to fit some thicker GPUs like the MSI GeForce RTX 2070.The current spacer is 17mm thick and combined with DEEPCOOL RGB 200PRO connected to the motherboard for LED light color control.Revision 1...
www.thingiverse.com
Thanks,
Denis
I think that everyone is going to benefit from more room to play (except the volume fanatics): less turbulence noise, more possibilities when deshroud and a bit more ventilation on top (one extra row of holes maybe?). Due to the issues with the flow through design of the next gen GPUS I was wondering: since we're building more "wall" with that 5 extra mm, maybe the vertical aluminum fin between the two gpu slots could be deleted. That way you could play with the riser standoffs to make more or less room for thicker backplates / thicker vents and for the air to scape on RTX series between them and the PSU without worrying to block all your ports (maybe just half of them if you go too far on any side).Request A4-SFX v5?:
I am currently in the process of ordering the next batch of A4-SFX. I have the idea to make the case 5mm more wide to support 2.5 Slot GPUs. With this change all new AMD cards will fit.
The volume will be increase from 7.2L to 7.6L.
What do you think?
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