DAN A4-SFX v4.1

[SiKiaTriK]

I'll get that same PSU but I intend to split the ribbon format and put the cables from the same line all them together with zipties. I belive that is easier to curve and hide round amount of cables that ribbon formated ones.
What do you think about that?
Also you haven't yet used the second fan slot, right under the PSU wich, added to your compact GPU would allow a good amount of vertical airflow.

 

[jslegers]

You can also buy custom made cables.

https://www.pslatecustoms.com/collections/dan-a4-sfx

If I buy a DAN A4 i'm going to get these cables to make a clean setup.

 

[KoolAid]

I will get a custom cable and try to fix the wiring under the psu. Right now im hiding the front usb, power switch wire and the ssd cable underneath the hard disk cage. But i will add a fan over there or get the aio cooler by asetek to be able to get a headroom for overclocking. I have not check the thermals yet. For now Im using the cryorig c7 heatsink with noctua fans.

 

[omardesu]

@KoolAid here’s my attempt at custom cabling. Took me 10 hours over 2 days to finish just this one harness (and it could still use some improvement). But at least it’s working perfectly at the moment!

Now I’m debating whether or not to use a smaller gauge wire for the 8-pin CPU and PCIe. This would probably be good since there is limited space by the ram, lower fan and CPU duct... I’ll play around with routing and wire sizes tonight. The good thing is that it won’t be as tough as the mobo harness!!!

 

[DaHans]

I still have the DAN A4 v1 and thinking about just ordering the 120mm AiO kit. Is it possible to just drill the four holes and install the AiO bracket? Or are there any other changes to fit a 120mm Aio?

 

[Hanakuso]

Looks like my case already made it to Los Angeles. Hopefully I get it soon!

FYI I ordered from sfflabs with the cheapest shipping.

Edit: Looks like my case is out for delivery today! Does anyone know if someone needs to be there to sign for it?

 

[SiKiaTriK]

@KoolAid here’s my attempt at custom cabling. Took me 10 hours over 2 days to finish just this one harness (and it could still use some improvement). But at least it’s working perfectly at the moment!

Now I’m debating whether or not to use a smaller gauge wire for the 8-pin CPU and PCIe. This would probably be good since there is limited space by the ram, lower fan and CPU duct... I’ll play around with routing and wire sizes tonight. The good thing is that it won’t be as tough as the mobo harness!!!

I must say: you do had a good job with that wiring. It look very professional and clean. Have you get some kit like the cheap ones on AliExpress or something?

 

[xprometheusx]

Looks like my case already made it to Los Angeles. Hopefully I get it soon!

FYI I ordered from sfflabs with the cheapest shipping.

Edit: Looks like my case is out for delivery today! Does anyone know if someone needs to be there to sign for it?

Hi Hanakuso,

Are you from Los Angeles? Just curious as my case also cleared customs already, but doesn't have an ETA to make its way to NYC.

Thanks

 

[Hanakuso]

Hi Hanakuso,

Are you from Los Angeles? Just curious as my case also cleared customs already, but doesn't have an ETA to make its way to NYC.

Thanks

Yes I live in the LA area. Looks like the case went through customs really fast.

I'm checking on the USPS website with the same tracking number provided from SFF Labs.

 

[Vrekgar]

Hi Hanakuso,

Are you from Los Angeles? Just curious as my case also cleared customs already, but doesn't have an ETA to make its way to NYC.

Thanks

I ordered on April 7th, Got the case here in Florida Today. So I would expect if it cleared customs already it's probably either Today or Tomorrow ETA.

 

[xprometheusx]

I ordered on April 7th, Got the case here in Florida Today. So I would expect if it cleared customs already it's probably either Today or Tomorrow ETA.

Holy cow that is fast. Thanks for everyone responding. Fingers crossed I can get it sooner rather than later.

 

[Hanakuso]

Looks like USPS tried to delivery my case but no one was home. Hopefully I can pick it up tomorrow.

 

[Pillepalle]

Still waiting for Caseking.de to list the V4, unfortunately.
In the meantime I'm trying to decide on a cooler for the i5 9600k that I'm planning on using.
Does the L9i with a 25mm thick fan (instead of the 14mm that comes with it) fit into the A4? It should be exactly 48mm in height total. If it fits, would it be flush with the side panel and thus maybe make a fan duct unnecessary? And do you fit the fan as an exhaust or so that it pulls in cool air from the outside?
Do yout think the L9i will be fine for a 9600k? I'd actually prefer the LP53 but it seems to be out of stock.

Originally I was going to go with the Alpenföhn Black Ridge with 120mm fan (and maybe i7 9700k) and VLP RAM, but there's only 2666Mhz VLP RAM available, and for many games the difference between 2666Mhz and 3200 Mhz RAM seems to be suprisingly significant (almost as large as that between 9600k and 9700k). So for gaming a 9700k with VLP RAM wouldn't really be faster than a 9600k with fast RAM, albeit being much more expensive.

 

[SiKiaTriK]

Still waiting for Caseking.de to list the V4, unfortunately.
In the meantime I'm trying to decide on a cooler for the i5 9600k that I'm planning on using.
Does the L9i with a 25mm thick fan (instead of the 14mm that comes with it) fit into the A4? It should be exactly 48mm in height total. If it fits, would it be flush with the side panel and thus maybe make a fan duct unnecessary? And do you fit the fan as an exhaust or so that it pulls in cool air from the outside?
Do yout think the L9i will be fine for a 9600k? I'd actually prefer the LP53 but it seems to be out of stock.

Originally I was going to go with the Alpenföhn Black Ridge with 120mm fan (and maybe i7 9700k) and VLP RAM, but there's only 2666Mhz VLP RAM available, and for many games the difference between 2666Mhz and 3200 Mhz RAM seems to be suprisingly significant (almost as large as that between 9600k and 9700k). So for gaming a 9700k with VLP RAM wouldn't really be faster than a 9600k with fast RAM, albeit being much more expensive.

Hi! I had exactly the same questions as you. I picked a 9600K too and was also expecting to get the LP53, but sadly it was out of stock too. So I went with the Black Ridge (V2 confirmed) and I must say it looks and feels very good. I can provide you with detailed photos if you want. About your concern with the 25mm fan on the L9, you can check this site (in spanish): 25mm fan on L9 wich has plenty of photos and even a chart comparing coolers that I hope it will be useful to you.

 

[KoolAid]

@KoolAid here’s my attempt at custom cabling. Took me 10 hours over 2 days to finish just this one harness (and it could still use some improvement). But at least it’s working perfectly at the moment!

Now I’m debating whether or not to use a smaller gauge wire for the 8-pin CPU and PCIe. This would probably be good since there is limited space by the ram, lower fan and CPU duct... I’ll play around with routing and wire sizes tonight. The good thing is that it won’t be as tough as the mobo harness!!!

Nice. I might take the advantage of 20% discount gotten from asus mobo to buy custom cables at cablemod.

 

[Hanakuso]

Just picked up my V4 at the post office and threw in my components. Still waiting on new cables and i'll go with the Noctua NH-L9i and a duct or the 645LT.

I can confirm a slim 15mm fan will fit under the motherboard.

 

[glow]

I finallly printed the fan duct and installed it into my L9i setup. Needed a few small washers to use the stock 25mm-sized screws Nocuta provided (probably ~28mm long, but I didn't measure them before installing).

Thanks @dondan for all of the work you have done for the community so far!

 

[wallysimmonds]

Hey guys,

Looking at replacing my 1080ti FE with a 2080ti. Tossing up between the Gigabyte Windforce OC, Inno3d X3 and the Galax 1 click OC.

My preference is the Galax as feedback seems to be a bit better with cooling. I'm a little concerned about height - what do you guys think?

http://www.galax.com/en/graphics-card/20-series/galax-geforce-rtx-2080ti-oc-white.html

 

[BillT]

Hey guys,

Looking at replacing my 1080ti FE with a 2080ti. Tossing up between the Gigabyte Windforce OC, Inno3d X3 and the Galax 1 click OC.

My preference is the Galax as feedback seems to be a bit better with cooling. I'm a little concerned about height - what do you guys think?

http://www.galax.com/en/graphics-card/20-series/galax-geforce-rtx-2080ti-oc-white.html

According to the dimensions listed, it should fit. Also try to undervolt as much as possible. OptimumTech did an Ncase M1 2080Ti FE build and undervolting made the card much cooler and quieter. Also maintained clock speed steady.

 

[dnguyen189]

CPU: 9700k
CPU Cooler: 645LT
Mobo: Asrock Z390 Phantom Gaming ITX/ac
RAM: Gskill 3200 Trident Z
GPU: EVGA 2080ti XC
PSU: Corsair 750W Platium
Cables: Pslate