Most optimal CPU/MB combo in DAN A4 V4.1 w/ Asetek LT645 as of April 2022?

[Ranker]

My portable gaming build (8700k + Asus Z390-i) died on me during a work trip (opened it up and saw the TIM having melted into the CPU sockets and capacitors).

I'm looking to replace the CPU/MB with a combo that's better suited given the TDP limits of the case and AIO. I'd love to hear what are some of the more optimal builds currently available for the DAN. If the case can't handle recent cpu's, I'd love to know as well as to avoid wasting time and effort into a lost cause. The machine is meant for gaming on the go with some light work, (domestic business trips, trips to visit family, etc).

TIA!

 

[Shaytanya]

I use a 10600k with a Asus Z490-i and it works like a charm - the only issue is that if you use the AIO and M.2 drives, there is no airflow going over the M.2, which resulted in temps that got too high - to fix this, I purchased one of Noctua 40mm 5000rpm fans and have mounted that over the M.2 drive which does the trick, although it cuts back on the overall looks - I would imagine this would be the case for any M.2 drive.
I have the Corasir 750 PSU and 3080 FE - temps are on the higher end, but nothing that is dangerous (with the Noctua fan trick). If you go AIO, I can't recommend custom cables enough - I doubt I could have fitted them all in (granted I do have an internal mointor added, which takes up some space, but there isnt much room as I am sure you are well aware).

 

[sneedster]

Some early reports from users indicate 5800x3D undervolts extremely well, well enough that it could be adequately cooled with a l9a, easily fitting an a4-sfx. But its probably for the best to wait for small form factor forum users to make their own conclusions and follow their example.

Wccftech Reader Tunes His AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D Into a Efficiency Monster With Undervolting: Same Performance at 1V, 57W Peak Power at Sub-1V

 

[sneedster]

But on the other hand, since your current PC is fubar, you could go for a total platform upgrade to maximize longevity and wait for Zen 4 / AM5.

 

[george5]

what about alder lake? what cpu i can use with asetek 645lt in this case?

 

[joconnell]

I’ve had zero problems with a 16 thread 3950x on b550 or x570 boards - the single thread clock / pic is a little lower than the 12 thread 3900x clocks so it’s got more grunt but at lower temps. The 5000x cpus had an upswing in ipc so will likely run hotter.