Putting aside the variance in standoff lengths and m.2 connector heights (NGFF tends to be around 3.2mm I think) what is the maximum height of m2 heatsink on the back of the motherboard? Is it going to be limited to naked/thin metal sticker or is there a space for ~~5mm or more?
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DAN C4-SFX
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It does came together like a puzzle!
After Alphacool with ultra slim 280 radiatos
and Arctic slim 140mm fans
EKWB showed a all in one pump, reservoir cpu cooler combo.
No need for external back mounted reservoir.
Its like all these parts are made for the C4-SFX.
We should work on a dual 280 rad shopping list!
After Alphacool with ultra slim 280 radiatos
and Arctic slim 140mm fans
EKWB showed a all in one pump, reservoir cpu cooler combo.
No need for external back mounted reservoir.
Its like all these parts are made for the C4-SFX.
We should work on a dual 280 rad shopping list!
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Can the case fit Hardware Labs 280 GTS 312mm x 153mm x 29.6mm(L x W x H)?It does came together like a puzzle!
After Alphacool with ultra slim 280 radiatos
and Arctic slim 140mm fans
EKWB showed a all in one pump, reservoir cpu cooler combo.
No need for external back mounted reservoir.
Its like all these parts are made for the C4-SFX.
We should work on a dual 280 rad shopping list!
It will fit on side and top.
Note: On the top first fan to clear the clips than radiator.
Note: On the top first fan to clear the clips than radiator.
Some links for those like me interested in the products @dondan mentioned above (well I hope I found the right ones!).
Doesn't looks like you can buy the cpu cooler/pump/res combo yet!
Alphacool Slim 280 (nexxxos-st20-hpe):
www.alphacool.com
Arctic slim 140mm fans
www.arctic.de
News on the EKWB combo:
www.ekwb.com
Doesn't looks like you can buy the cpu cooler/pump/res combo yet!
Alphacool Slim 280 (nexxxos-st20-hpe):
Radiatoren
Finde das umfangreichste Sortiment an Radiatoren aus hochwertigen Materialien wie Vollkupfer und Aluminium für deine Wasserkühlung.
www.alphacool.com
Arctic slim 140mm fans
P14 Slim PWM PST | 140 mm Low-Profile PWM Fan with Cable Splitter | ARCTIC
Slight but strong: The space-saving P14 Slim PWM PST. Ideal for use in compact cases with an installation depth of only 16 mm | Fast processing and shipping | ARCTIC Store
www.arctic.de
News on the EKWB combo:
Strictly Quantum: EK to Showcase Exciting New Custom Loop Liquid Cooling Products - ekwb.com
With the scent of Computex 22 still in the air, EK® – the premium liquid cooling gear manufacturer – has more treats in store for us in the form of the traditional “Strictly Quantum” show, where they delve deep into some of EK’s latest and upcoming custom loop liquid cooling products. The show...
www.ekwb.com
@dondan The more I read up on the leaks of next gen, the more I am convinced this will be my next case. I do hope you do a glass panel option; I keep my PC on the left side of my desk, I have VLP ram, and a NH-D12L with 2 fans looks perfect.
This will be the new Ncase M1. I skipped that case wanting something smaller, but the choices I made aren't going to be able to withstand the test of time. I'm convinced you have created a real icon here.
This will be the new Ncase M1. I skipped that case wanting something smaller, but the choices I made aren't going to be able to withstand the test of time. I'm convinced you have created a real icon here.
Really hoping these aren't crazy hard to buy - it looks amazing how space-efficient it has been made!
Just hoping I don't need to buy a Corsair 12-pin GPU cable to route in there. Though I probably will anyway...
Just hoping I don't need to buy a Corsair 12-pin GPU cable to route in there. Though I probably will anyway...
Dan where are the temp reportings!! I am dying to know what kind of impact those top fans help with temps on a 3080 :-) Also will you be able to comment/verify if there are any reverberation issues between the case fan and the gpu intake fan? Did you have to sync the fan speeds to be uniform?
Yes it will fit
@D90: I did not test the 3080 FE without top fans. But even if the fans are spinning only with 800 rpm the diff is minimum 4°C. In most reviews including open bench tables and inside cases the 3080FE does reach 75-80°C. On the C4-SFX it is 69-73°C (depending on configuration) under 100% load = 315W GPU power consumption. The lowest I have seen was 67°C if i not add 100% CPU load. And I made no changes to the CPU. No repaste no undervolting - 1year old thermal paste. I never heard reverberation between GPU and top fans. But i recommend not to go above 1000rpm und 140mm and 1200rpm on 120mm fan speed. Above will create turbolence between fan and top plate.
PS: In the best overall config under 100%/+450W load i reached 71-72°C on the Ryzen 3900x and 72°C on the 3080FE. (there are configs where the GPU temp is lower but CPU is higher). With a 3090FE (+500W load) i got similar results.
@D90: I did not test the 3080 FE without top fans. But even if the fans are spinning only with 800 rpm the diff is minimum 4°C. In most reviews including open bench tables and inside cases the 3080FE does reach 75-80°C. On the C4-SFX it is 69-73°C (depending on configuration) under 100% load = 315W GPU power consumption. The lowest I have seen was 67°C if i not add 100% CPU load. And I made no changes to the CPU. No repaste no undervolting - 1year old thermal paste. I never heard reverberation between GPU and top fans. But i recommend not to go above 1000rpm und 140mm and 1200rpm on 120mm fan speed. Above will create turbolence between fan and top plate.
PS: In the best overall config under 100%/+450W load i reached 71-72°C on the Ryzen 3900x and 72°C on the 3080FE. (there are configs where the GPU temp is lower but CPU is higher). With a 3090FE (+500W load) i got similar results.
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Here is the C4-SFX 2022 Thermal Test
nice, do you plan on testing any other configs such as lower power cpus? I presume they will fair much better with an air cooler than the maxed out 3900x
I do not plan a test on lower power cpus. I can set my CPU to 65W and you will see CPU temps all the way below 70°C, but this will not help all the 12700k or 12900k guys ^^.
Also these temps are very good for +450W load. Keep in mind the chart is showing 100% load with syntetic bench tools so in gaming i can set all fans to 800rpm to have early 70s temps.
Also these temps are very good for +450W load. Keep in mind the chart is showing 100% load with syntetic bench tools so in gaming i can set all fans to 800rpm to have early 70s temps.
What are the next steps:
So I think preorder is rdy in Q4. So with a bit of luck the first customers should have it xmas or early january.
- Today i will book photo session
- I will finalize the manual in the next 4 weeks
- Meanwhile i will address some tiny changes that needs to be made on the product to be perfect
- I will order review and CE testing samples
- After that i accept P2P orders
- So I think from now on to production 3-4 Month
- Production + shipping another 2 month.
So I think preorder is rdy in Q4. So with a bit of luck the first customers should have it xmas or early january.
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This might be a mod build but do you think laying the PSU flat for bottom intake, one of the sides as exhaust would choke the D12L. I'm wondering if another fan as exhaust where the PSU was would change anything, duct removed if it needs to be to fit one.
For 80fe/90fe this might be worth trying... basically just add a third fan to the middle of the card which normally gets no airflow. I think you get most of the benefit of the two fans but this might be quieter?
