DAN C4-SFX

[Justinian]

Is the optimal choice of CPU cooler and case fans, if a 4080 FE is installed at the top (inverted)? Presumably not enough space to have 2xfans above the video card.

1x92mm pull air in to case
Noctua D12L with 1xfan pull air back to front
1x140mm - push air out of case

 

[sparkymark75]

All review samples are shipped:

Linus Tech Tips
Computerbase
Optimum Tech
Hardwarecanucks

Nice, thanks for the update.

 

[D90]

All review samples are shipped:

Linus Tech Tips
Computerbase
Optimum Tech
Hardwarecanucks

Are they permitted to post reviews right away?

 

[dondan]

Yes

 

[Tesserae]

Update:

Timeline:
- The C4-SFX Batch1 production will be done on 22th march 2023
- container shipping to resellers will be 7 weeks
- local custom processing and shop arrival will be 1-2 weeks

The C4-SFX will be available mid may 2023 in the following shops:

EUROPE: Caseking and connected shops like (JIMMS.FI,GLOBALDATA.PT,Mindfactory s.o.
INTERNATIONAL: OverclockersUK and connected shops like (ComputerOrbit s.o,.)
JAPAN: Dirac
AUSTRALIA: PcCaseGear * should be available some weeks later

Direct US selling: I was not able to get a reseller in the US so I created myself a Newegg account today. I will test newegg with a smaller batches of cases in Q3 2023 on the offical DAN Cases newegg shop.

Update:

Timeline:
- The C4-SFX Batch1 production will be done on 22th march 2023
- container shipping to resellers will be 7 weeks
- local custom processing and shop arrival will be 1-2 weeks

The C4-SFX will be available mid may 2023 in the following shops:

EUROPE: Caseking and connected shops like (JIMMS.FI,GLOBALDATA.PT,Mindfactory s.o.
INTERNATIONAL: OverclockersUK and connected shops like (ComputerOrbit s.o,.)
JAPAN: Dirac
AUSTRALIA: PcCaseGear * should be available some weeks later

Direct US selling: I was not able to get a reseller in the US so I created myself a Newegg account today. I will test newegg with a smaller batches of cases in Q3 2023 on the offical DAN Cases newegg shop.

Hey Daniel,
I tried to email you, but it returned as undelivarable.
I actually started an SFF PC company a few months ago, and would love to become a reseller. I actually originally became interested in SFF PCs back when I learned about the A4-SFX and bought one about 4 years ago. I would appreciate the discussion to see if we can work together. You can email me at admin@tesserae.io
Thanks,

 

[proficide]

Hey Daniel,
I tried to email you, but it returned as undelivarable.
I actually started an SFF PC company a few months ago, and would love to become a reseller. I actually originally became interested in SFF PCs back when I learned about the A4-SFX and bought one about 4 years ago. I would appreciate the discussion to see if we can work together. You can email me at admin@tesserae.io
Thanks,

Are you US based?

 

[dondan]

@Tesserae: Looks like you are a system integrator instead of a reseller, but this is also ok - contact me at info@dan-cases.com

 

[Tesserae]

Are you US based?

I am indeed!

 

[ScottXGTR]

Are any retailers doing preorders? I'd like to get my hands on one as soon as possible. My nitro 7900xtx does not fit my current case but looks like it will be right at home in a c4

 

[MBR05E]

Optimum Tech Video

 

[Bonusround]

Much praise in that review. Congratulations, @dondan!

 

[Arboreal]

Is the optimal choice of CPU cooler and case fans, if a 4080 FE is installed at the top (inverted)? Presumably not enough space to have 2xfans above the video card.

1x92mm pull air in to case
Noctua D12L with 1xfan pull air back to front
1x140mm - push air out of case

Looks like it on the Optimum Tech review, he even squeezed in 2 120mm slim fans on top. Result!

 

[Justinian]

I wonder how impactful a 92mm rear fan would actually be, or spend the money elsewhere on the build Hopefully one of the YT channels will test this.

 

[Analogue Blacksheep]

Seeing as this can support Deep-ITX boards would it be possible to repurpose the motherboards from the Asrock DeskMeet cases in the C4-SFX?

 

[dondan]

Yes

 

[Analogue Blacksheep]

That would make for a fun build. I could imagine someone rerouting the front USB's and audio jack with a USB slot bracket or the unused PSU slot.

 

[dondan]

Looks like it on the Optimum Tech review, he even squeezed in 2 120mm slim fans on top. Result!

I used myself a pair of Arctic P14 Slim @ 800rpm on top of the 4090 and got even better temps than Optimum.

 

[sparkymark75]

Couple of questions on AIO support. Would the EK AIO with Phanteks T30 fans fit? I think that would be 57mm thickness.

Have you tried intake v exhaust for the AIO fans setup? If so, which was the better configuration?

 

[dondan]

Here is the thermal test:

DAN C4-SFX

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?

smallformfactor.net

 

[Dampfbox]

Here is the thermal test:

DAN C4-SFX

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?

smallformfactor.net

Did you do something similiar for an all watercooled build?

What would be the preferable configuration when I prioritize GPU over CPU temps, let's say running an RTX4090 + 7950X3D?

I suppose best would be top rad as push in and side rad as push out?