DAN C4-SFX - old

[Rankless]

Would it be too cost / time prohibitive for both to make it to prototype?

 

[omega24]

Would it be too cost / time prohibitive for both to make it to prototype?

He already had a prototype of the old case design made. I wouldn't imagine it would change too much from that after making the final touches

 

[DaveMan20]

@DaveMan20 All arguments (expect of glass panel) are also valid for C4-SFX with classical hardware layout. So for the classical layout the GPU will be have direct access to fresh air from the side panel. Also wide GPUs are supported for classical layout.

Hi Dan!
Thanks for the reply. The big difference for me is that as you have stated the A4 layout can have both a tempered glass side panel and also have a direct air intake for the GPU on the other side. I think that for this reason the A4 layout is better.

 

[dondan]

@Rankless: At the current point prototypes are not that expansive because I work together with Lian Li the last years.

I think I will create a rendering of both final layouts and than it is easier to decide.

 

[DankBuck]

@Rankless: At the current point prototypes are not that expansive because I work together with Lian Li the last years.

I think I will create a rendering of both final layouts and than it is easier to decide.

Awesome, can't wait for those
What do you have in mind for the standard site panels and will there be any different types to buy separately?

 

[dondan]

My plan is to go the same route for Kickstarter as for the A4-SFX. There will be two rewards. One reward with C4-SFX with default panels and one reward with C4-SFX with default panels + Window Kit.

 

[fabio]

So impatient!!

 

[theexplainer]

My plan is to go the same route for Kickstarter as for the A4-SFX. There will be two rewards. One reward with C4-SFX with default panels and one reward with C4-SFX with default panels + Window Kit.

Will the window panels be just plain transparent or is there a way to get them in a smoke-greyish color? Dark tinted windows would make lighting effects look awesome

 

[dondan]

It will be somthing like 2mm black tinted.

 

[FoskcoRS5]

It will be somthing like 2mm black tinted.

Super excited. The render / prototype aesthetic looks incredible.

 

[Kyuss]

Sorry if this is answered, I have searched for it but I have not seen any results. Does this case support an EK-Predator/Phoenix 240 radiator?
Thanks

 

[RockZors]

I know you dont like to give false ideas on timeline, but for me, i have to save up for this case. Can you give an estimate like Q1 or Q2 for the kickstarter launch?

 

[fabio]

@dondan I was looking at the first images in this thread, and I was wondering if you could find a way to add space on the bottom or top for 1 or 2 slim 120mm fans for exhaust/intake.
Trying a lot of cases in the last 5 months, the exhaust is the big issues of all these!

 

[dondan]

@Kyuss Just read the first post of this read. Then you can find infornation of supported radiator sizes. Short answer is no.

@fabio I don't want to make the case bigger, sorry.

 

[fabio]

@Kyuss Just read the first post of this read. Then you can find infornation of supported radiator sizes. Short answer is no.

@fabio I don't want to make the case bigger, sorry.

Then, it will be perfect without! I will be one of the first backers! This case is perfect for my needs!

 

[Woxys]

Maybe some of you know that the A4-SFXv4 will get a new riser cable. This riser cable is very price attractive and in the same price range of two hard risers. So I like to discuss if you are interest in using the A4 hardware layout for the C4. (GPU behind the motherboard).

Compatibility Comparison:

Current Hardware Layout:
C4-SFX with "2.0 Slot hard riser" - CPU heatsink up to 64mm, GPU 2 Slot (41mm+5mm back plate)
C4-SFX with "2.5 Slot hard riser" - CPU heatsink up to 54mm, GPU 2.5/2,75 Slot (51mm+5mm back plate)

A4 Hardware Layout:
C4-SFX with "flexible riser cable" - CPU heatsink up to 54mm, GPU 2.5/2,75 Slot (51mm+5mm back plate)

I like the A4 Hardware Layout

 

[martin-d]

just registered here and on Kickstarter. can't wait for prototype and funding!

 

[vpri]

+1 on the A4 Hardware Layout

 

[Tephnos]

I am indifferent on the layout change. As long as the outside stays looking as sexy as the original design, we cool.

2.75 GPU support considering the trend they're going in is a bonus, all things considered.

 

[LazyGamer]

+1 for the A4 layout, 2.75 slot gpu support and the ease of access for things like ram swaps is amazing. The reduced cpu cooler height is a bummer, however because of the water-cooling support I don't think it will matter.
Love what you are doing and I'll happily be one of the first backers!