S4 MINI Classic (S4M-C)

[MarcParis]

Thanks ceros for your feedback

 

[MarcParis]

Well I didn't resist long...
All my components are ordered (thanks to very good deal..)

So I'm planning to put these component in a S4 mini :

• MB : gigabyte ga z170n Gaming 5
• RAM : 2x8Go Corsair LPX vengeance 3200Mhz
• CPU : Intel core i7 6700K
• CPU cooler : ID cooling ID-VC45
• Storage : SSD M.2 nvme Samsung 950 Pro 512go
  
• GPU : Sapphire R9 Nano

Everything powered by :

• HD plex 250W + Voodoo 350W powering R9 Nano
• Z4-ATX-200W + Dell Slim 240W powering motherboard

Noticeable point :

• I won't put any I/O shield, orienting cpu cooler on rear of case
• No SSD/HDD on top on R9 Nano

It should be a interessant, and I hope impressive configuration, but many challenges (fan noise, coil whining, throttling, etc..)
My target is to replace my enthousiast gaming pc, just compressing its size by 6...

As soon as I will more news I'll open a dedicated thread in builds topic.

 

[tomternal]

Im considering grabbing one of these cases for a build but had a few questions. First is the CPU cooler compatibility 40mm total or 40mm + 12mm for a slim fan like a slipstream(I want to use a cryorig c7)? Also how does it work with the HD plex? It seems like I install the HD plex and plug it in to the motherboard and then plug a laptop style power brick into it to power the whole system, but im not clear on that part.

 

[MarcParis]

Hi tom,

For cpu cooler, max height to consider is 45mm. Cryorig c7 with its 47mm seems a bit too high.

As far as we know, maximum cooler is id cooling is vc 45. I'll give it a try.

Anyway, for 65w cpu, the best choice seems to be noctua nh l9i

 

[michaelmitchell]

Hi tom,

For cpu cooler, max height to consider is 45mm. Cryorig c7 with its 47mm seems a bit too high.

As far as we know, maximum cooler is id cooling is vc 45. I'll give it a try.

Anyway, for 65w cpu, the best choice seems to be noctua nh l9i

I can confirm that 45mm total is the absolutely maximum you can fit with Intel parts but I honestly don't recommend a 45mm cooler because of the turbulence noise from having the fan so close to the vents.

Marc are you going to try the VC45 with the Noctua fan? I will be eager to hear if it makes a difference to the noise. I would try myself but I cannot find one here.

 

[MarcParis]

Sure I can try, but first I nee to receive everything lol
Noctua fan of 14 is available in France..I'll order for testîg.

I've just received id-vc 45 yesterday..I'm impressed how tiny it is..

 

[michaelmitchell]

Sure I can try, but first I nee to receive everything lol
Noctua fan of 14 is available in France..I'll order for testîg.

I've just received id-vc 45 yesterday..I'm impressed how tiny it is..

Great, I am moving to Europe in 2 months time so I will pick one up then.

How is the finish on the bottom? My IS-40pro was beyond terrible so I had to lap it before I installed it.

 

[MarcParis]

I've just check surface plate on my IS-VC45..I would say it's not mirror finish..but I'll see what will be impact on performance anyway.

Just as trial, I've also order noctua 14mm fan.

 

[MarcParis]

When I was looking at id-VC45 on ebay, I've found alos this version, with full copper base :
http://www.ebay.com/itm/171849209540?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

I'm not sure it's suitable for 1151 (I've sent and received an answer from e seller that it's compatible with 1151) but I've still some doubt especially I'm unable to find it on id cooling website.

Did you know this cooler?

 

[tomternal]

I can confirm that 45mm total is the absolutely maximum you can fit with Intel parts but I honestly don't recommend a 45mm cooler because of the turbulence noise from having the fan so close to the vents.

Marc are you going to try the VC45 with the Noctua fan? I will be eager to hear if it makes a difference to the noise. I would try myself but I cannot find one here.

Thanks for the response. Im more concerned with cooling than noise and I want to avoid the noctua cooler so I might just try and modify the c7 if I go that route.

 

[MarcParis]

You can also wait for my feedback on cooling capacity of id vc 45 with a core i7 6700k...

 

[tomternal]

You can also wait for my feedback on cooling capacity of id vc 45 with a core i7 6700k...

I think ill do that. Even though the case isnt windowed it kills me knowing there will be an awful brown fan in there with either the noctua or ID options.

 

[MarcParis]

Yeah all brown fans..

 

[iFreilicht]

Well that's where paint comes into the game You've gotta fight for a pretty and small system.

 

[GuilleAcoustic]

I do like Noctua's colours

 

[jeshikat]

Noctua fans aren't too bad. ID Cooling on the other hand makes absolutely hideous fans.

 

[MarcParis]

I'll try both id cooling or noctua fan..

 

[Josh | NFC]

I can confirm that 45mm total is the absolutely maximum you can fit with Intel parts but I honestly don't recommend a 45mm cooler because of the turbulence noise from having the fan so close to the vents.

Exactly this. I list 40mm on my site because fans need some space in order to work properly. I'm worried that by putting the height in the chassis (which could benefit coolers with fans that blow up through the heat sink) that I could cause problems for people.

 

[MarcParis]

if ever id-vc45 is too loud, or not effective in s4 mini the second best combo I've found is : id cooling i25+slim 120mm fan (12mm thickness).

We will see...pretty soon now as all material is in transit..

 

[MarcParis]

R9 nano and ram ddr4 received...I'll test tomorrow coiling of rR9 nano tomorrow..fingers crossed..