DAN A4-SFX v4.1
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Thank you. I will probably go with that, too. Actually I ordered 2 different psus; one is sfx and the other one is sfx-l. I will try 2 different configurations:
1st option: sfx-l flipped, single exhaust below the mobo
2nd option: sfx, 2 exhausts
Unless you're going with the IGPU and build some custom bracket to install HDD's on the available GPU chamber space... only 3 x 2.5" units seems a bit weak to be a proper NAS. On the other hand, a well designed bracket could easily accommodate like 6 drives, making the total amount inside the case up to 9
(it's easy to dream)Thanks! question is how far should I go?Unless you're going with the IGPU and build some custom bracket to install HDD's on the available GPU chamber space... only 3 x 2.5" units seems a bit weak to be a proper NAS. On the other hand, a well designed bracket could easily accommodate like 6 drives, making the total amount inside the case up to 9
Running an 3700x + NHL9a (you have really an "i", i is for intel with alt. bracket ? But not big cooling difference what i've read).
Its quite a bit warmer still, your temps look as expected i'd say. Idle temps are quite low actually.
Using: PBO off, slight undervolt, fan duct
Main thing that helped with the noise during idle was adjusting "Minimum processor power state" in "advanced power settings" in the AMD Ryzen power plan (using Balanced). Somehow initially stuck on 95% or something to that order.
edit: Ow interesting you have a bracket to change the orientation of the fins. Would be interesting to read the difference in temp between stock (not optimal layout) and adjusted with the bracket.
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Well, that depends entirely on your needs. From 2 drives on Raid 1 you could talk of a "NAS", but if you want awesome bandwidth, data redundance and so you'll need more drives, storage and perhaps dedicated board to control it all. I've never attempt to build a dedicated NAS, just have a fair old Synology with 2 drives but it copes with my needs, so it's OK for now.
Just added a second noctua a9x14 under the powersupply to help dump the heat, and did some cablemanaging.
temps:
CPU: 78/80c -> 62c
GPU: 80c -> 72c.
I did not expect this much difference. Very happy with the results. the PC is totally quiet under full load now! and the 3080 now runs at a stable 1950mhz, instead of dropping to around 1850mhz
temps:
CPU: 78/80c -> 62c
GPU: 80c -> 72c.
I did not expect this much difference. Very happy with the results. the PC is totally quiet under full load now! and the 3080 now runs at a stable 1950mhz, instead of dropping to around 1850mhz
Both as exhaust
I have a blackridge CPU cooler with this curve:
20% - 28c
40% - 38c
54% - 75c
74% - 80c
100% - 90c
idles at 990RPM / 46c cpu
and the 2 noctuas:
36% - 44c
49% - 78c
100% - 90c
idles at 1270RPM / 46c cpu
around 45dB at idle. while gaming it is audible but quiet.
did you set both of the exhaust noctuas to follow CPU temps?Both as exhaust
I have a blackridge CPU cooler with this curve:
20% - 28c
40% - 38c
54% - 75c
74% - 80c
100% - 90c
idles at 990RPM / 46c cpu
and the 2 noctuas:
36% - 44c
49% - 78c
100% - 90c
idles at 1270RPM / 46c cpu
around 45dB at idle. while gaming it is audible but quiet.
Hi Everyone,
Just created a account in order to thanks DAN for the great case. I bought one in order to create a small factor workstation using intel Xeon as CPU.
Cable management was a bit a nightmare at the beginning, therefore I decided to create my homemade cables. they are still under progress, need to improve the sleeving.
Just created a account in order to thanks DAN for the great case. I bought one in order to create a small factor workstation using intel Xeon as CPU.
Cable management was a bit a nightmare at the beginning, therefore I decided to create my homemade cables. they are still under progress, need to improve the sleeving.
Tried the first configuration yesterday (sfx-l psu, flipped) and it didn’t work well. It works ok at the beginning when everything is cool but over time the psu heats and starts heating the side of the case and causes the cpu to heat (probably because the side panel heats the air pulled in to the cpu).
I didn't really have the chance to do any testing with the cooler in the default orientation because for some reason mine was touching the vrm heatsink(). Since printing custom brackets would solve both that and the air flow problem, I decided to just go for it. Here's an album for my build ().
Happy with my temps atm,
- The 3600 is running at 4.1GHz 1.05V, lightwork load with about 50 chrome tabs and a few applications open -> 45C(silent), gaming -> 60 C (audible), prime 95 -> 78-80 C(loud).
- GPU 3070FE stock, gaming(Metro 2033, haven't had a chance to play many games) -> 75-78C. I haven't tried any of the novel solutions like turning the case upside down or tape mod+fan duct on the GPU side.
The only upgrade I can really foresee is an A9 fan under neat the PSU as I currently have an A9x14.
Yes
Thank you, same to you!
Here is the updated gallery (with bonus cat pic):
Under the motherboard, I just bundled all cables under the psu before, and even kept the ssd bracket installed. So I think a lot of heat got trapped between the cables.
