DAN C4-SFX - old

[cmd]

I have a Corsair 600t, I think the screwless is great.
How about some little plastic low profile thumb tab hook things?
not as aesthetically pleasing mind you, Just an idea because I would definitely lose a plastic ifixit puller thing lol

 

[chyll2]

lets keep it simple. Either Dancase or Ncase panel works.

 

[schn1tt3r]

Is it worth keeping the side I/O cutouts if your going for the top I/O setup?

The cutout looks very good in my opinion. I also like how it matches the design of the side panels' protruding lip.

Extending the panel also looks great. Can't wait to pre-order this.

 

[schn1tt3r]

@dapperlilsailor There will be a survey for the hard vs. flexible riser question.

Sorry if this has been answered, but what are the advantages and disadvantages of hard vs flexible riser cable?

 

[dapperlilsailor]

Sorry if this has been answered, but what are the advantages and disadvantages of hard vs flexible riser cable?

Here is list of advantages and disadvantages of both layouts:

C4-SFX classic Hardware Layout:
+ functional: Hardriser (future proof will support all PCIe generation, lower RMA quote)
+ functional/aesthetic: easy tubing routing for custom loops
- functional/aesthetic: position of AC power cable
- aesthetic: motherboard is nearly not visible and covered by GPU (Window Kit scenario)
- functional: hard riser blocks more airflow than flexible riser
- functional: hard access to some radiator screws because of mb-tray


C4-SFX A4 Hardware Layout
+ WOW effect is bigger because GPU and MB is visible (maybe bigger selling point on Kickstarter)
+ Clear separation of hardware zones (Window Kit scenario)
+ functional: easy access to all radiator screws.
- functional: flexible riser (error prone, future proof unsure)
- functional/aesthetic: complex tubing routing for custom loops


So you see both layouts have pro and cons. There is no argument that really makes one layout better than the other. So it is more a aesthetic or use case decision.

 

[schn1tt3r]

Thanks, another pro I see for flexible cable is its easier to get one down the line if yours fails I assume as any riser cable would work instead of one designed for one particular case.

 

[Tephnos]

This is how it looks like if all panel overlap at the backside:

This. This is the C4 I like.

 

[wtd3933]

The design looks amazing and so did the prototypes from Lian Li, not trying to be annoying but is there any indication of how far away you are from manufacturing? I'm quite interested in this little case.

 

[Sean Crees]

The design looks amazing and so did the prototypes from Lian Li, not trying to be annoying but is there any indication of how far away you are from manufacturing? I'm quite interested in this little case.

He posted something earlier about shooting for Q2 2019, but then retracted it saying he doesn't like to give timelines because they always seem to get pushed back. So i would say "sometime in 2019, hopefully".

 

[blindphleb]

This. This is the C4 I like.

+1 Would love a C4-SFX with the A4 layout and the panels all the same length at the back. I would really like the side I/O too, but I understand the reasons why it's not as workable.

 

[Bonusround]

@dondan, what is a good means to DM you?

 

[HTerra10]

Hi, i like the initial design of the c4 sfx and currently waiting for the release and i was wondering if its possible to add the optical disk compartment like the ncase m1.
or if its possible to have somewhat of the Dan a4/ ghost s1 design??
also im for the side io and finally do you thing you think the best airflow design is having the radiator on top of the case?
this guy demonstrated this on the ghost s1 but i think its due to the lack of space on the bottom of the case

 

[wykydtronik]

Just began ordering the parts for my SFX build. Can't wait to get a hold of this case.

 

[Navic]

I may have missed this somewhere in the thread, but why is there nothing on the bottom of the case? Looking at some of the renders and the prototype case, there doesn't seem to be anything on the bottom (like a grill, I guess)? The image I provide shows what I mean.

 

[Rankless]

I may have missed this somewhere in the thread, but why is there nothing on the bottom of the case? Looking at some of the renders and the prototype case, there doesn't seem to be anything on the bottom (like a grill, I guess)? The image I provide shows what I mean.

On my new design for classic layout both panels have vent holes and not a big gutout.

 

[dondan]

@Navic: The bottom panel will look the same as the top panel.
@HTerra10 You can rotate the case. So it is up to you if you like to have the radiator on top or on bottom. Optical disk will not fit and is nearly useless in 2019.
@Bonusround What do you mean with DM?

 

[AfterInfinity]

@Bonusround What do you mean with DM?

I believe he means "Direct Message".
As in what is the best means to private message you.

 

[Killinger]

Hey @dondan , I noticed theres nothing to cover the bottom of the radiator on the C4. Are you planning on adding something in the final design or will you leave it open?

 

[Navic]

Hey @dondan , I noticed theres nothing to cover the bottom of the radiator on the C4. Are you planning on adding something in the final design or will you leave it open?

@Navic: The bottom panel will look the same as the top panel.

 

[Maniac]

I'm a bit confused as to what the final design will look like... just wondering if the GPU is going overlap/cover the motherboard (single or dual chamber design)?