DAN C4-SFX

[kcuestag]

Hello everyone,

I came up accross this C4-SFX case on youtube and immediately fell in love with it, I feel the need of ditching my current full sized ATX tower and grabbing this amazing case!

I see on the first page that it is expected on Mid-May 2023 in european stores such as Caseking.de, but wondering if that is old and they're already sold out, or if we can expect more stock coming soon? I am holding my computer upgrades until I can get a hold of this case, pretty much the only one that I loved at first sight, it is amazing!

Thanks.

 

[Dampfbox]

wondering if that is old and they're already sold out, or if we can expect more stock coming soon?

The cases are indeed sold out in all markets and in every colour, there will be no re-stock.

A successor called the C4-SFX v2 will bi available probably in early 2024 (this date is my personal guess only as I am not an official representative of Dan Cases).

 

[kcuestag]

The cases are indeed sold out in all markets and in every colour, there will be no re-stock.

A successor called the C4-SFX v2 will bi available probably in early 2024 (this date is my personal guess only as I am not an official representative of Dan Cases).

That's too bad.

I guess I'll have to wait for the new v2 version! =)

 

[Rem Freeman]

That's too bad.

I guess I'll have to wait for the new v2 version! =)

As someone else who also discovered the C4-SFX v1 too late, know that I feel your pain

 

[kuj0]

Just built my C4 v1 and I'm over the moon with it. Will post specs and such soon!

A little teaser and an important footnote to those considering improved airflow options - I was able to fit a Kraken 280 (rad side out) on the AIO bracket, 2 Noctua A9x14s on the bottom of the case, an SFX-L PSU, one 2.5" SATA SSD, and a Corsair Commander Pro in this lil thing and it runs cool as a cucumber.

Those options are not listed as supported (in combination or at all depending on the item) on the product page, but you can definitely squeeze everything in and cable manage it just fine.

 

[Covuk]

The cases are indeed sold out in all markets and in every colour, there will be no re-stock.

A successor called the C4-SFX v2 will bi available probably in early 2024 (this date is my personal guess only as I am not an official representative of Dan Cases).

I know no more than you, but given past experiences, that's a very optimistic timescale in my view.

 

[Deathegg]

Just built my C4 v1 and I'm over the moon with it. Will post specs and such soon!

A little teaser and an important footnote to those considering improved airflow options - I was able to fit a Kraken 280 (rad side out) and 2 Noctua A9x14s on the bottom of the case, an SFX-L PSU, one 2.5" SATA SSD, and a Corsair Commander Pro in this lil thing and it runs cool as a cucumber.

Those options are not listed as supported (in combination or at all depending on the item) on the product page, but you can definitely squeeze everything in and cable manage it just fine.

Would love to see your setup.

I am currently sitting on an empty case coz I am waiting for release of Intel 14 gen and hopefully good deals from Black Friday.

 

[kuj0]

Would love to see your setup.

I am currently sitting on an empty case coz I am waiting for release of Intel 14 gen and hopefully good deals from Black Friday.

Not the most glamorous photoshoot, but plenty good enough for some context:

Build album: NightOwl Dan C4 build

PcPartPicker list: NightOwl

 

[Covuk]

Not the most glamorous photoshoot, but plenty good enough for some context:

Build album: NightOwl Dan C4 build

PcPartPicker list: NightOwl

I have the same Loki PSU - I'm not fond of the fan they used (frosted instead of clear plastic would have been nicer), but left the RGB on in a low intensity "breathing" pattern because otherwise I have no idea if its running, especially during RAM training)

Any reason you went with 120mm on top intake? In mine I decided on 140mm and run them slower for less noise.

 

[paloyki]

@dondan c4-sfx sold out and never restocking? :S ty

 

[Arboreal]

@dondan c4-sfx sold out and never restocking? :S ty

C4-SFX V1 is sold out and will not be re stocked as Dan is developing V2 for potential release in Q1/Q2 2024

 

[kuj0]

I have the same Loki PSU - I'm not fond of the fan they used (frosted instead of clear plastic would have been nicer), but left the RGB on in a low intensity "breathing" pattern because otherwise I have no idea if its running, especially during RAM training)

Any reason you went with 120mm on top intake? In mine I decided on 140mm and run them slower for less noise.

I wanted to be able to route the PSU cable up and over the center of the card with as minimal bending as possible. The two 120s gave me a perfect channel for it! Not to say that same option isn't possible with two 140s though. How do you have yours set up? Would love to see some pictures!

 

[beck]

I played around with the C4-SFXv2 concepts and did some rendering:

Some color tests:

Am I the only one who wants V2 to look as similar to V1 as possible?
I don't like the current (V2) angular design.

 

[Covuk]

Am I the only one who wants V2 to look as similar to V1 as possible?
I don't like the dedesign.I don't think there's anything wrong with v1 except the front I/O

Like you, I don't think there was anything wrong with the v1 design overall and the rounded front edges made it look classy. Tinkering just makes it worse.

The only thing I'd change is the front I/O. USB-C is too inconvenient to be the only front I/O, especially where it is on v1 on top of the case. Basically, to insert most USB drive you either have to use a hub/converter and balance it all on top (most cables on hubs are short and the device won't sit flat on a desk with the cable coming down from that angle) or fumble around the back of the computer for a slot.

Additionally I'd like a power LED - the cost and any room taken up from this would be negligible imo. Even air cooled mine is almost silent on bootup, it's tough to know if it's actually booting or on unless I leave RGB devices running.

USB-A and C, switch and LED at the bottom front would be my preferred config. Most headsets/mic are USB now too so I think audio jacks are not as important.

 

[tinyitx]

Additionally I'd like a power LED - the cost and any room taken up from this would be negligible imo. Even air cooled mine is almost silent on bootup, it's tough to know if it's actually booting or on unless I leave RGB devices running.

If there is no power LED, an alternative is to install that tiny speaker onto your mobo to generate that single bootup beep (so assuring to an old school guy like me!).

 

[Arboreal]

Additionally I'd like a power LED - the cost and any room taken up from this would be negligible imo. Even air cooled mine is almost silent on bootup, it's tough to know if it's actually booting or on unless I leave RGB devices running.

Me too, that is the one thing I've realised is missing in my Dan A4.
For the last few builds I've wired the power / vandal switch LED to the HDD pins to show signs of life and feel a bit lost without it. My current Strix boards have LEDs on the board underside setup to show cpu temp range,but my forthcoming update includes an unlit board. As you say, an illuminated fan would do the job if it was appropriate to the build.

 

[rui]

I have the same Loki PSU - I'm not fond of the fan they used (frosted instead of clear plastic would have been nicer), but left the RGB on in a low intensity "breathing" pattern because otherwise I have no idea if its running, especially during RAM training)

Any reason you went with 120mm on top intake? In mine I decided on 140mm and run them slower for less noise.

I currently only have the CPU fan (D12L), the PSU fan (a Loki 1000) and the fans on the GPU (xtx 6750).
The case is amazing, even with just these fans, it radiates heat everywhere, no overheating problems whatsoever. At least not yet.

I am waiting for the next gen 140mm noctua fans to get the whole thing equipped.
Might be a while ... Q1 2024, longer if I want the chromax black version.

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[Rem Freeman]

I currently only have the CPU fan (D12L), the PSU fan (a Loki 1000) and the fans on the GPU (xtx 6750).
The case is amazing, even with just these fans, it radiates heat everywhere, no overheating problems whatsoever. At least not yet.

I am waiting for the next gen 140mm noctua fans to get the whole thing equipped.
Might be a while ... Q1 2024, longer if I want the chromax black version.

Roadmap of upcoming products

This roadmap allows you to stay up to date regarding the estimated time of arrival (ETA) of future Noctua products.

noctua.at

That's good to know about the next-gen 140mm fan, which could be really good as an exhaust fan. I just really wish they would offer it in a slim version as well for the intake fans on top of the case above the video card.

 

[nikolaip]

Are there any blowdown coolers that work well and allow for 2 side 140mm exhaust fans? Would you have the heatsink blowing down into the mother board, and pulling up towards the side exhaust?

 

[Covuk]

Are there any blowdown coolers that work well and allow for 2 side 140mm exhaust fans? Would you have the heatsink blowing down into the mother board, and pulling up towards the side exhaust?

Any gain from 2 x 140mm side fans would be negated by the smaller heatsink you'd need imo. A single 140mm intake on the side works ridiculously well with a NH-D12L even without any exhaust fans