DAN A4-SFX v4.1

[Hellow]

Here is what I try to explain :

Fig. 1 = PSU is rotated, its fan is front of the RTX 3080 fan. Imo, warm air has more difficulty evacuating.

Fig. 2 = PSU is mounted on the bottom of the case with its fan in its original position (motherboard side). Imo, warm air is easier to evacuate because there's more space around the gfx cooler. Besides, if there is enough thickness, maybe we can put a fan at the top.

Note : my scheme is not scaled, I did not take into account the problems related to the power cable of the PSU and the USB port in the bottom...

 

[butcherq]

Slot sizes are mostly including the back plate.

A normal 2 Slot card is 2*19,75 = 39,5mm (inlcuding the back plate)
A 2.2 Slot card is 2,2*19,75 = 43,45

So I think the new 2.2 Slot EVGA RTX XC3 will fit.

According to this post by EVGA it's 45.1 mm with backplate (XC3 Ultra/XC3) and 40.9 mm without (XC3 Black) - that's a bit above both limits listed in specs.

What about the Zotac RTX 3070? The specification says it's 41.5 mm and on the images it appears to have a backplate (?). Is it going to fit?

 

[nightshift]

Let's just wait until the other suppliers will get their versions out, probably they'll be more suitable for this case without having to modify it psu-wise just because of this.
There's a better jump in performance than what the previous gen brought, still I'm skipping this generation. This move will bring the most out of with my regular rtx's value and use, while it's more than enough still, so it's not like the upgrade is in due.
Dan A4 has pci 4.0 though which is nice, some cases still need to catch up with that.

 

[dondan]

According to this post by EVGA it's 45.1 mm with backplate (XC3 Ultra/XC3) and 40.9 mm without (XC3 Black) - that's a bit above both limits listed in specs.

What about the Zotac RTX 3070? The specification says it's 41.5 mm and on the images it appears to have a backplate (?). Is it going to fit?

From the back of the PCB to the MB-Tray you have 5mm. From the back of the PCB to the side panel you have 42mm.

So it should fit

 

[dondan]

Here is what I try to explain :

Fig. 1 = PSU is rotated, its fan is front of the RTX 3080 fan. Imo, warm air has more difficulty evacuating.

Fig. 2 = PSU is mounted on the bottom of the case with its fan in its original position (motherboard side). Imo, warm air is easier to evacuate because there's more space around the gfx cooler. Besides, if there is enough thickness, maybe we can put a fan at the top.

Note : my scheme is not scaled, I did not take into account the problems related to the power cable of the PSU and the USB port in the bottom...

This will not work very well because the USB and Power-Button PCB takes a lot of space. So the PSU needs to have a higher position. That would reduce the area for cable management. Furthermore comming with the cables over this side will result in more difficulties because of the position of 8pin an 24pin on the motherboard itself.

 

[shelfcompact]

Do you think the FE 3070 will be an suitable card for the A4 v4.1 due to the flow-thru fan?
The only other 3070 that looks like it may be ok is the Zotac 3070 Twin Edge (https://www.zotac.com/us/product/graphics_card/zotac-gaming-geforce-rtx-3070-twin-edge)

 

[shelfcompact]

Can't seem to edit my post. I meant to say "will be an unsuitable card"

 

[scishock]

Slot sizes are mostly including the back plate.

A normal 2 Slot card is 2*19,75 = 39,5mm (inlcuding the back plate)
A 2.2 Slot card is 2,2*19,75 = 43,45

So I think the new 2.2 Slot EVGA RTX XC3 will fit.

If you had to guess between the evga or the fe with power supply flipped, which do you think will be an overall better cooling for the dan a4 case?

 

[dondan]

I will test the RTX 3080 FE then I can tell you more.

 

[Nismo8080]

Great video here:

 

[bobokun]

Hi Dan, is there any way to purchase an upgrade kit from Dan v4 case to v4.1?

 

[supremeMilo]

Has anyone tried the V4 (not 4.1) PCIe 3 riser with a PCIe 4 card and mobo, does it work?

 

[dondan]

@bobokun Sorry we do not sell upgrate kits
@supremeMilo Yes it will work without a problem and significant perf. lost.

 

[ParallaxStax]

I found some more information on the 3080/3070 XC3 cooler:

 

[FranchuT]

Hi, is possible new version of dan a4?? or new version of asetek 92mm for better noise? i want to buy it on caseking.de on european zone, but isnt available, when i can buy it? rtx 3080 founders is available for dan a4 because has 2 slot and her size on picture is more small than custom, the problem maybe is the front fan, no?

 

[Merry Monkey]

Hi Dan,

Do you know when the case will next be available to order for delivery to the US?

I checked at https://w360mod.com/password and it looks like there aren't dates there until a new version of that website is launched?

Thanks.

 

[xredlinexx1]

I have a used 4.1 i'm looking to sell. I would say its in mint condition; however, one of the plastic female side panel snap thingies broke. I tried super glue, which did not hold. It should be fairly easy to get a new piece though.

 

[Bullz]

Soda insurance has assured me additional payment of 950 Euro lightning damage only need the bill. I want to buy everything except nvidia 3700 and AMD I'm also waiting for GEN4 4700X ( 65 Watt CPU )

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1 MSI MPG B550I Gaming Edge WIFI (7C92-002R)
1 Noctua NF-A9x14 PWM, 92mm
1 Noctua NF-A9x25 PWM, 92mm
1 Noctua NH-L9a-AM4
1 DAN Cases A4-SFX V4 black, Mini-ITX (A4SFXV4-B)
1 Corsair SF Series SF600 80 PLUS Platinum 600W SFX12V (CP-9020182-EU)

Can I buy this and it will fit without any problems ? I'm afraid that something won't fit. It would be nice if a connoisseur looks over it quickly.

 

[Bullz]

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Here the Thermalright AXP90/R ( R is the AMD version, i is the Intel version ) is available for 41,97 + 3,74 shipped. Would you rather bet on this cooler + noctua Fan than on the NH-L9a-AM4. Will do my best to get the box quietly, especially if it's only for a few euros

 

[camborambo]

Hi Dan,

Do you know when the case will next be available to order for delivery to the US?

I checked at https://w360mod.com/password and it looks like there aren't dates there until a new version of that website is launched?

Thanks.

I ordered mine in August and delivered it to SF about a week later. They seem to just be out of stock for the moment.