S4 MINI Classic (S4M-C)

[Curiosity]

If there's an ITX AM4 board that has dual M.2 and quad core Ryzen is indeed 45W, I'd be all over that.

 

[LodisKnight]

I took my parts out of the pots shortly after your reply. Ended up being SUPER disappointed with the results. Switched gears to spray paint and hoping for the best. Primer x 2, Paint x 2, Clear Coat. Hopefully all of the coats aren't too thick and don't ruin the efficiency of the Noctua fan. Also praying it's even and there is no humming or rattle.

You're correct. It's completely terrible and basically an abomination that needs to be put down. Dyeing and painting are both terrible routes. Maybe not for larger fans that aren't designed for noise optimization and efficiency, but for Noctua, definitely a tall order.

I've started exploring another option and it seems like a good one, in my opinion.

The following is the "little white lie" I just sent to Scythe. Crossing my fingers that it works.

Hello,

I have a Shuriken Rev. B (SCSK-1100) (http://www.scytheus.com/product/shuriken-revb/) and I need a replacement fan. I don’t want to have to buy the whole unit, as the heat sink is fine. I searched everywhere for just the fan. I even searched other brands, but the only 100mm PWM slim fan (under 20mm) I could find anywhere is the the one that came with my cooler. Can you please let me know if I can purchase the fan, by itself, at a reasonable price? I can buy the whole cooler for $27 with free shipping, so I was thinking somewhere around $10. Please let me know if you can help.

Thank you.

 

[Smallform Gaming]

Scythe Kaze Jyu Slim: SY1012SL12M
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006A7W5W8/?tag=theminutiae-20
Edit: I used this fan with successs on a 65w AMD chip. I don't think it is PWM but rather a constant 2000rpm. Probably your best bet for $9.27 though.

 

[LodisKnight]

Scythe Kaze Jyu Slim: SY1012SL12M
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006A7W5W8/?tag=theminutiae-20
Edit: I used this fan with successs on a 65w AMD chip. I don't think it is PWM but rather a constant 2000rpm. Probably your best bet for $9.27 though.

Thanks, I basically feel like I've read the entire internet, so I definitely came across that one. I will go that route if I get nowhere going the email route. Thank you.

 

[LodisKnight]

I've decided to to forego the new fan and run with it. It's my fault that I didn't benchmark the sound before painting, but I can't hear it and there is no shaking or rattle, so fingers crossed.

 

[1461748123]

I've decided to to forego the new fan and run with it. It's my fault that I didn't benchmark the sound before painting, but I can't hear it and there is no shaking or rattle, so fingers crossed.

A tip for you: use plastidip to mod your parts! For people like me that messed up paint all the time I can just peel it off and try again. Really convenient!

 

[Ceros_X]

I approve of plastidip, but I don't know if it would be good for fans as it adds to both mass and dimensions when applied.

 

[Phuncz]

Especially since Noctua fans are developed with tighter physical tolerances than most, so it might be very detrimental to performance.
With spray paints I've been using I couldn't manage to make something measurably thicker, maybe the primer or coat are applying too thickly ?

The paintjob on my Nebula C casemod (albeit not a good paintjob) was maybe a dozen fine layers of primer and paint coat, where it flacked (due to scraping panels), it was still "thinner than a hair".

 

[noobi3st]

Just got my mini no 107 so long to my enthoo evolv itx

You may want to PM or email Josh, as he had a number mix-up at the beginning of the batch. There were three orders designated as 107, mine being one of them, @Curiosity being another, and it seems that you're the third. If it doesn't matter too much to you, it's no big deal, but I'll be starting a build log once all of my components come in and don't want anybody to get confused.

 

[1461748123]

You may want to PM or email Josh, as he had a number mix-up at the beginning of the batch. There were three orders designated as 107, mine being one of them, @Curiosity being another, and it seems that you're the third. If it doesn't matter too much to you, it's no big deal, but I'll be starting a build log once all of my components come in and don't want anybody to get confused.

I don't really understand whats happening.. mind explaining to me?

 

[cmyk78]

I don't really understand whats happening.. mind explaining to me?

Yeah I found out this morning I found I screwed up the counter of that batch and there are three sets of duplicates. I re-adjusted the counter and I can send out new cards just PM me with your invoice #.

In the meantime...

via Imgflip Meme Generator

 

[Josh | NFC]

@noobi3st is 107
@Curiosity I think is really 106

 

[Curiosity]

Neat!
Also I swapped my 980 for a 1060SC today, it actually improved my Timespy score by 300 points
It's pretty cool that the case the GPU will end up in is barely bigger than the box it came in!

edit:
it runs a lot cooler too!
and here's next to the Ncase v2

 

[Josh | NFC]

The MINI next to a M1...

I am not worthy!

 

[Sicaris]

@Josh | NFC do I remember correctly that you're working on a horizontal stand for the S4 mini? Also do you think there would be a benefit to use a longer PCIe riser to be able to flip the GPU in the horizontal orientation (case modding aside)?

 

[CC Ricers]

I know I'm currently building my own case (kinda froze the process) but that silver S4 mini is sooo on my wishlist when I can get the money again. I will want to replace the panel facing the CPU fan with a custom clear acrylic panel, with the same vent pattern cut out on it.

 

[Curiosity]

Here's the two other comparison shots I took for anyone interested:

I'll definitely be getting good comparison pictures of the M1, S4, and A4 together once the A4 arrives.

 

[mtl171]

Neat!
Also I swapped my 980 for a 1060SC today, it actually improved my Timespy score by 300 points
It's pretty cool that the case the GPU will end up in is barely bigger than the box it came in!

edit:
it runs a lot cooler too!
and here's next to the Ncase v2

Silver mini looks fantastic! Makes me wish i ordered it in silver instead of black

 

[kana_69]

You may want to PM or email Josh, as he had a number mix-up at the beginning of the batch. There were three orders designated as 107, mine being one of them, @Curiosity being another, and it seems that you're the third. If it doesn't matter too much to you, it's no big deal, but I'll be starting a build log once all of my components come in and don't want anybody to get confused.

i didnt get a 107 lol

 

[Ceros_X]

@Josh | NFC is it possible to order one of your new risers seperately?