So I started my build today. It consists of a ASUS ROG STRIX x570 ITX mobo, 2 M.2 NVME drives, Noctua L9A cooler (swapped the stock 92mm fan for a Noctua 25mm high 92mm fan), 32gb ofDDR4-3200 G-Skill Trident Z memory, Corsair SF-750 power supply and an MSI GeForce 2080TI Ventus 11G GPU. The only problem I am truly having is the GPU. I have had to Dremel the front portion of the fan/shroud to make it fit and now the height (?) of the GPU is causing issues with getting the side panel on. I have attached pictures for reference. I want/need help to know if there are low profile fan shrouds available for this GPU card or (if worse comes to worse passive cooling)? Thanks for your input.
Dan-case A4-SFX v4.1
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I would have researched compatible hardware before cannibalizing a $1000 card.
Not too concerned about the minor changes made. Besides I already had the card before ordering the case so that is a moot point anyway but thanks for the feedback.
I wonder if you could get rid of the GPU plastics.
On the other hand, you could look for adapters to assemble the side-panel a couple mm from the case. Like those TGL panels that don't totally close the case, despite it will defeat the aesthetics of the A4-SFX.
On the other hand, you could look for adapters to assemble the side-panel a couple mm from the case. Like those TGL panels that don't totally close the case, despite it will defeat the aesthetics of the A4-SFX.
This build is going on its second full day. Some of it waiting for parts. I took the 14mm tall fan off the NH-L9A cooler and replaced it with a 92mmx25mm tall Noctua fan for extra air flow. I took the stock fan from the cooler and placed it underneath the mother board and put a seconed 92x25mm fan underneath the PSU/GPU.
