Based on reviews of 14th gen, I'll wait for Zen 5. Just doesn't make sense putting these heat generators in a dan a4.
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DAN A4-SFX v4.1
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Reconsidering this opinion. More and more I find myself taking of my VR headset because I can hear those fans just downright screaming from the load caused by certain game modes.
I am going to need to look in to undervolting it and/or adding a case side-panel spacer like I was considering for this video card to be tenable.
Sadly it looks like if you want a locally available current-gen video card that fits without any hassles, you'll need to settle for the poorly reviewed 4060/4060ti or a 7600.
Do acoustics make any difference with side panel off on gpu side? I have the same card and haven't had it screaming yet but I don't think I've stressed test that hard yet.
Is there a way to buy this plastic sheet that separates GPU from inner case?
Or how can I make one (dimensions, material)?
Or how can I make one (dimensions, material)?
Yes. Popping off the side panel when you're running a benchmark that's stressing the GPU instantly reduces the volume to inconsiderable levels. That's why I'm confident that installing a side panel spacer would fix the problem.
Maybe I should try that mod people have done for other cards where you replace the GPU riser cable standoffs with smaller ones...
If you can, run Timespy and let me know if youre opinion is similar to mine. That should max out the GPU no matter what.
Confirmed. The closed side panel is a lot louder than no side panel.
I can't say I've played games that made it this loud but I suppose it's inevitable. I tested with no in-game audio; I feel like with speakers or headphones it would be acceptable. But that's just me.
Undervolting or different stand-offs like you mentioned could be the way to go. Keep me posted.
Well where was this card when i was researching an upgrade? It looks like it'd fit just fine.
https://www.newegg.com/msi-geforce-...12g-oc/p/N82E16814137787?Item=N82E16814137787
https://www.newegg.com/msi-geforce-...12g-oc/p/N82E16814137787?Item=N82E16814137787
iirc this didn't release with the rest of the rtx 4070's partner boards at launch
An riser cable is usually attached onto 2 stand offs in the most common SFF cases, kinda like an motherboard isn't attached directly to the case, but rather screwed into 4 or 9 different stand offs.
Just upgraded my 5700 XT since its just not fust enough for my Quest 3.
I really wanted to buy a 7900 XT or hell even a 7800 XT but they just dont fit into this case
and i really dont want to change the case. So i bought the 4070 Super from Inno3d which fits perfect into to case and its surprisingly quiet. Didnt even need to buy a new PSU since the SF450 is enough for this card
Kinda wanted to buy the 4070Ti Super with 16GB VRAM, but 300 € extra over the 4070 Super is just... ridicolous. Rather save that money for the next GPU upgrade.
I really wanted to buy a 7900 XT or hell even a 7800 XT but they just dont fit into this case
and i really dont want to change the case. So i bought the 4070 Super from Inno3d which fits perfect into to case and its surprisingly quiet. Didnt even need to buy a new PSU since the SF450 is enough for this card Kinda wanted to buy the 4070Ti Super with 16GB VRAM, but 300 € extra over the 4070 Super is just... ridicolous. Rather save that money for the next GPU upgrade.
Nice buildJust upgraded my 5700 XT since its just not fust enough for my Quest 3.
I really wanted to buy a 7900 XT or hell even a 7800 XT but they just dont fit into this case
Kinda wanted to buy the 4070Ti Super with 16GB VRAM, but 300 € extra over the 4070 Super is just... ridicolous. Rather save that money for the next GPU upgrade.
Although I'd clean those Chromax fans, they have turned grey rather than black due to the dust ...A tip is to look at PSlate Customs regarding custom 12VHPWR for that 4070. Will not only look better, but is also a lot more flexible than that included adapater. Since that bend doesn't look all that nice on that adapter.
I've ordered several cables from them, from everything from Meshlicious, to A4 SFX, to the NR200P. All been more or less perfect lengths, good quality and good investment in my opinion. Much nicer cable management and aesthetics
It should absolutely fit with a slim ~15mm fan it is below 48mm (tested on another case).
Has anyone ever had an issue with their GPU not fully sitting in the PCIE riser?
Just got a new 4.1 and MSI 4070 Ventus, and you can kind of see it in the image below that the left side of the GPU is higher than the right when attempting to seat the GPU fully in the riser - there's no way to get that left side to go in completely.
It looks like what's happening is the support bracket on the GPU is preventing it from fully inserting...not sure if the problem is the location of the GPU bracket (too low), PCIE cutouts in the case (too high), or the installation of the riser (too low).
Not sure what to do, other than maybe trying to drill some additional holes in the riser so that I can lift it up a few mm. Or maybe having it slightly angled is ok and won't cause any stability issues...
Just got a new 4.1 and MSI 4070 Ventus, and you can kind of see it in the image below that the left side of the GPU is higher than the right when attempting to seat the GPU fully in the riser - there's no way to get that left side to go in completely.
It looks like what's happening is the support bracket on the GPU is preventing it from fully inserting...not sure if the problem is the location of the GPU bracket (too low), PCIE cutouts in the case (too high), or the installation of the riser (too low).
Not sure what to do, other than maybe trying to drill some additional holes in the riser so that I can lift it up a few mm. Or maybe having it slightly angled is ok and won't cause any stability issues...
