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Lian Li/DAN A4-H2O
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case looks dope, but cable management is going to be a nightmare with stock cables. Also a tad bit concerned about the 3 slot GPU issues. Hopefully its not a problem with the EK AIO
Oh man why I write all this recommendation stuff, send them a list of compatible AIOs, example hardware configurations and send them the manual? This video looks like they didn't put any research or preparation on parts or assembly. Its like hey the case arrieved lets start...
- The only limit for AIOs in this case is pump height and they picked a pump where the tubes comes out directly out of the top. Then they bend it like crazy and wonder about high CPU temps. 98% of all AIOs have tubes coming out of the site these will work much better.
- they route the 24pin connector through the same hole the tubes goes? What? Why not routing over the bottom?
- they installed a SFX-L (this alone makes more trouble than SFX none L) without removing the bottom panel for easier cable management?
- If you know the case and watch the video you see more errors that they cover by cuts.
- The only limit for AIOs in this case is pump height and they picked a pump where the tubes comes out directly out of the top. Then they bend it like crazy and wonder about high CPU temps. 98% of all AIOs have tubes coming out of the site these will work much better.
- they route the 24pin connector through the same hole the tubes goes? What? Why not routing over the bottom?
- they installed a SFX-L (this alone makes more trouble than SFX none L) without removing the bottom panel for easier cable management?
- If you know the case and watch the video you see more errors that they cover by cuts.
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This video is wrong in so many ways. So yes if you use a compatible AIO, follow the manual instructions and think about cable routing a 3 Slot card will fit very easy. Also using a normal SFX will work much easier.
Yes much better.
Stock cables will work like a charm on SFX and SFX-L if you remove the bottom plate and route everything over the bottom area.
He mentioned it himself he put zero thought into his build and just grabbed a bunch of random parts he had laying around lol
Yeah definitely not the best review, but seeing the case in video format really made want to break my case freeze lol. Looks like the upside down GPU orientation leaves a lot of GPU clearance. Think I could squeeze a 155mm height ftw3 block in there?
Well, I guess Bitwit's video is more like how to not build the A4-H2O 
To be fair, he clearly liked the case and it was good to see someone working with it. And he seemed quite aware that the problems were his own fault 
But yeah, this is an SFF-noob approach to building. I'm looking forward to seeing what OT and Hardware Canucks can do.
But yeah, this is an SFF-noob approach to building. I'm looking forward to seeing what OT and Hardware Canucks can do.
If you haven't sent a sample to Optimum Tech, I would consider sending him one. Hes the only SFF based youtuber that actually does thorough testing and puts thought into his builds. These other guys come across as casuals in comparison.
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