i tried a setup with a 120mm aio on the cpu side, with a 1U flex PSU on the gpu side with the 1080ti itx and it just won't fit. if you want to use a 120mm aio your only options are:
gigabyte gtx 1080 mini-itx
or a HDPlex PSU
DAN A4-SFX v4.1
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i tried a setup with a 120mm aio on the cpu side, with a 1U flex PSU on the gpu side with the 1080ti itx and it just won't fit. if you want to use a 120mm aio your only options are:
gigabyte gtx 1080 mini-itx
or a HDPlex PSU
Thanks for your reply!
Because I have 3 x 2.5” SSD/hdd and it will be placed in front bottom of the case, so where can I install the 92 AIO?
Thanks for your reply, so my ZOTAC GTX 1080 mini cannot install with 120mm AIO in the same side?
Hi All,
Anyone know the max length of the Display card can be install with 120 AIO as follow diagram? thanks!
173mm, according to the compatibility section of the specifications page: https://dan-cases.com/dana4_spec.html
Hi everyone just got my v3 and I am wondering if this is normal for every a4-sfx. The gpu mounting is on an angle and is closer to the side panel at the front of the case than it is at the back. This is a problem for my particular gpu cooling setup and I ripped off the fans/mounting on my 1080ti sc2 and strapped on 3 noctua nf-a9-14. The Side panel keeps popping out at the front side but not the back.
I can look for other standoffs maybe but it is at tight as it will go.
Edit: So what I did was just remove the standoffs and have the riser cable floating under the gpu. Connection is solid and the weight of the gpu is entirely supported by the case mount at the back and it does not sag because it sits on a mass of psu cabled atop the fan on my asetek 545lc. Side panel stays on and fans are free to spin now.
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PSU should be
This one?
OR This one? thanks!
very interesting. i bought a PSU like the one in the second pic but it is too long. shame, £150 wasted, depending on your power consumption, i would def go for the PSU setup in the first picture if you want a long gpu. be aware though that you'll need to keep power consumption under 400w for it to work as HDPlex don't currently have anything over that rating.
i did see some rumours around about an 800w HDPlex PSU coming, but I have no idea when that will be or if it's even real. would like to see the other side of that second picture to see how the 1U psu is mounted.
And if you buy the new cable, will it fit in the v2 with the radiator?
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Good afternoon all,
Really temped to get a DAN A4 V3, huge credit to the team on here with the continual development & also the community on here
I just want to clarify on something, if I was to get the case I would possibly have to look into getting a 92mm AIO, unless my current 120mm Corsair H60 would be completely compatible - please see my current specs below:
Gigabyte B360N WiFi
Corsair H60
Sapphire RX 570 ITX (170mm length)
Corsair SF450 (On the way)
Would my H60 be compatible in the way that it can be mounted to the side of the case along the side adapter, with the Corsair PSU by it side to side or would the H60 be too big for it all to go together? The GPU next to it will just have enough clearance taking into account it's 170mm.
Alternatively if this is the case, could a 92mm AIO be mounted on the side adapter instead or would it have to be mounted to the bottom just like the other owners have done?
Many thanks - Liam.
Really temped to get a DAN A4 V3, huge credit to the team on here with the continual development & also the community on here
I just want to clarify on something, if I was to get the case I would possibly have to look into getting a 92mm AIO, unless my current 120mm Corsair H60 would be completely compatible - please see my current specs below:
Gigabyte B360N WiFi
Corsair H60
Sapphire RX 570 ITX (170mm length)
Corsair SF450 (On the way)
Would my H60 be compatible in the way that it can be mounted to the side of the case along the side adapter, with the Corsair PSU by it side to side or would the H60 be too big for it all to go together? The GPU next to it will just have enough clearance taking into account it's 170mm.
Alternatively if this is the case, could a 92mm AIO be mounted on the side adapter instead or would it have to be mounted to the bottom just like the other owners have done?
Many thanks - Liam.
Good afternoon all,
Really temped to get a DAN A4 V3, huge credit to the team on here with the continual development & also the community on here
I just want to clarify on something, if I was to get the case I would possibly have to look into getting a 92mm AIO, unless my current 120mm Corsair H60 would be completely compatible - please see my current specs below:
Gigabyte B360N WiFi
Corsair H60
Sapphire RX 570 ITX (170mm length)
Corsair SF450 (On the way)
Would my H60 be compatible in the way that it can be mounted to the side of the case along the side adapter, with the Corsair PSU by it side to side or would the H60 be too big for it all to go together? The GPU next to it will just have enough clearance taking into account it's 170mm.
Alternatively if this is the case, could a 92mm AIO be mounted on the side adapter instead or would it have to be mounted to the bottom just like the other owners have done?
Many thanks - Liam.
You likely not have enough worth. You need a slimmer radiator. The radiator, and even then, it's not very idea because there is not a lot of room for airflow. You have max 40mm, and after that, it also hits the PSU, so not a lot of room for airflow or nice thick fans.
The best way to run a 120mm is to use external PSU. Here I am running my own 12V kit, but can run something like a Dynamo 360+160 or HDPLEX 400. The brick ends up taking more space outside the case though.
You likely not have enough worth. You need a slimmer radiator. The radiator, and even then, it's not very idea because there is not a lot of room for airflow. You have max 40mm, and after that, it also hits the PSU, so not a lot of room for airflow or nice thick fans.
The best way to run a 120mm is to use external PSU. Here I am running my own 12V kit, but can run something like a Dynamo 360+160 or HDPLEX 400. The brick ends up taking more space outside the case though.
Thank you for your reply, it sounds like that I will be best going down the route of using the 92mm Asetek AIO with this case.
Nice build by the way!
Liam.
bitwit kyle just received the a case! just saw it in his instagram
(with a very very bad unboxing but well)
I know I'm pretty used to see this case already but seeing the case on his hands was like 'holy molly thats small!"
Hi everyone,
I just recieved my A4 v3 and I'm finalizing the parts to put in.
For the PSU, I preordered a Corsair SFX 450 Platinum (I'm looking for a quiet build under load), but no one is sure when is going to be available. Today I stumbled upon the Silverstone NJ450-SXL (fanless), which paired with a 92 mm Noctua fan in place of the SSD bracket seemed a promising alternative. Problem is I couldn't find any in depth review or comment about the temps of the NJ450 in a small case (surprisingly, as I thought other sff builders would love a fanless psu).
Does anyone have an idea if the NJ450 + fan is a workable (with an estimated 350 W peak power draw)?
I'm mostly worried about the plastic shield of the DAN A4 which would be essentially in contact with the PSU.
I just recieved my A4 v3 and I'm finalizing the parts to put in.
For the PSU, I preordered a Corsair SFX 450 Platinum (I'm looking for a quiet build under load), but no one is sure when is going to be available. Today I stumbled upon the Silverstone NJ450-SXL (fanless), which paired with a 92 mm Noctua fan in place of the SSD bracket seemed a promising alternative. Problem is I couldn't find any in depth review or comment about the temps of the NJ450 in a small case (surprisingly, as I thought other sff builders would love a fanless psu).
Does anyone have an idea if the NJ450 + fan is a workable (with an estimated 350 W peak power draw)?
I'm mostly worried about the plastic shield of the DAN A4 which would be essentially in contact with the PSU.
i believe that PSU is slightly wider than the case bracket will allow due to the addition of heatsink fins. i could be wrong though, make sure you double check the actual width of the PSU, and not the distance between mounting holes.
