S4 MINI Classic (S4M-C)
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Josh prob gonna make a s5 mini to fix issues like fitting the hdplex+gpu
Your case didn't come with both? I swear my case has both
Could xou post some more pictures of the interiour? Where is ze internal psu?Just finished my brickless build in the S4 mini. This case is even easier to build in than my ncase was! I see the power connector discussion is running rampant again so I thought I'd share what I did:
I was adament about having a grounded 3 prong connector and I couldn't see any solutions I liked. So a little cutting was required, but I think it turned out great in the end. The connector can work up to 7amps 115V according to specs, so it should be fine.
Build specs:
Ryzen 1700 (NHL9i w/ AM4 mount kit)
Asrock Ab350 mobo
EVGA 1050Ti SC
16gb G.skill Aegon 2400(OC'd to 3066)
256gb Samsung 960 Pro m.2 NVME
HDPLEX 160w AC-DC
HDPLEX 160w DC-ATX
It should be pointed out that I'm exceeding the capability of the HDPLEX in this build. My build should pull about 205w according to PCPartPicker, but it hasn't given me any issues yet. I also secured the converter to the case with thermal tape and that portion of the case does get warm.
Big shout out to the Orangulan build! I basically stole all your setup, with a few mild upgrades and changes to suit my needs.
Anyone knows that is there any LGA 2066 cooler that can fit in the S4 mini?
I'm planning on a X299 itx build but am worrying about the cooling
I'm planning on a X299 itx build but am worrying about the cooling
Not really sure of a specific one but any cooler for LGA 2011v3 should work on LGA 2066 as well as far as I know.
Would love to see that happen, but yeah thermals are a worry. Keep us posted, its worth experimenting for!
tdp of the 6 core 7800x, 8 core 7820x, and 10 core 7900x is 140watts
currently there are no coolers that can handle this wattage for heat dissipation that fits in the S4 mini. Best you got is the noctua which is rated 91-95w maybe they aren't even specific on their site about this. There is the thermolabs adjustment to the LP53 but i still believe this will fall well short. You are not only going to have a problem finding a cooler that fits but almost certainly will not find a cooler that size that will handle this load out. Especially since these chips run hot. You could go lower for the 4-Core I5 and I7 on the x299 but i don't see any reason to.
Currently coffee lake will release a 6-core I7 that will be able to work in the S4 mini so if intel work station is what you are gunner for it is best to wait. Otherwise go with ryzen.
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I'm quite curious to see if the skylake-x thermals can be tamed by undervolting. However, it does make more sense to go with the 8700k or something.
There's no process improvement from skylake to coffeelake. Hence I am not expecting any better thermal performance from 7800 to 8700, if running on the same speed.
Yeah except that there's a definite TDP difference, Coffee lake is expected to be more power efficient and consequently have better thermals. Time will tell, however. Intel has been known to broadly assign TDP margins.
I want to take preorders soon abd maybe can have MINIS by Christmas. Hopefully enough to where I won't run out so fast. Cross fingers!
Hype! Would love to have a white powder coat for the winter season
Would love to have a white powder coat for the winter season 
Wooo!! I know what I want for christmas! Time to stalk nfc-systems.com every night before bed
Thanks for the update Josh everyone is excited to see more!
Anyone know the distance between the front of the case and the gigabyte gtx 1070 mini? Seems there is a gap but I dunno how big that gap is.
Or the bottom of the case and the galax 1070 mini? Thinking a hdplex internal power supply might work but it also might be to big
Or the bottom of the case and the galax 1070 mini? Thinking a hdplex internal power supply might work but it also might be to big
