S4 MINI Classic (S4M-C)

[mtl171]

Does the PSU connector fit without modding?

 

[1461748123]

Does the PSU connector fit without modding?

The GPU connector squeezed in with some effort, but it doest fit!

 

[1461748123]

For anyone who's wondering about the temp with a 120mm slim fan:

This is the temp with both side panels off. I don't think it will increase 20 degrees when the panels are on so there shouldn't be any thermal throttling

 

[BrainTaste]

Is there any reason to worry about the HDPLEX 300W going out of stock in the foreseeable future? It would really be a shame to not be able to get one.

 

[Kmpkt]

Hurry up and buy one so you don't have to worry!

 

[mtl171]

The GPU connector squeezed in with some effort, but it doest fit!

Nice! How about the connector for connecting to the external PSU brick?

Is there any reason to worry about the HDPLEX 300W going out of stock in the foreseeable future? It would really be a shame to not be able to get one.

Mine took about two weeks to ship so I would order one ahead of time.

 

[ricochet]

Test build gona power it up and see how well the GPU stands. Will have to do some custom cable job for sure! Wayyyy to long!

Oh sweet, the little engine that could! How are you liking a low profile cooler?

Thanks! Got it
And, it fits!!!

Btw, the header on the GPU is small 4 pin header, the one on the fan is large 4 pin, so I gotta rework that. For now Im just gonna plug it into my mobo

Damn, you squeezed it in alright! Good job!

Why only two screws for the 120 mm fan? Just testing for a fit at the moment?

 

[Kmpkt]

Are the dimensions on the 1070 Mini the same as the 1080 Mini (estimated)?

 

[mtl171]

Are the dimensions on the 1070 Mini the same as the 1080 Mini (estimated)?

Think they concluded that the 1080 mini is probably going to be slightly longer. Hence some chopping of the heatsink (and possibly) will be required.

 

[1461748123]

Oh sweet, the little engine that could! How are you liking a low profile cooler?


Damn, you squeezed it in alright! Good job!

Why only two screws for the 120 mm fan? Just testing for a fit at the moment?

Yep, testing for a fit atm

Think they concluded that the 1080 mini is probably going to be slightly longer. Hence some chopping of the heatsink (and possibly) will be required.

There is still about ~10mm space left, so if the 1080 is just slightly larger, it will still fit!

 

[Sean Crees]

Are those GPU temps with the 120mm slim fan at 100% fan speed? If so, what are temps like at 60% fan speed?

 

[NotungX]

I'll email you a video since you are having trouble.

Josh, can you upload the video somewhere where we can all see it in case we need to remove the bezel?

Thanks!

 

[Curiosity]

Sounds like I should consider a 1070/80 again, I'm really glad to hear it didn't burn up.

 

[CubanLegend]

There is still about ~10mm space left, so if the 1080 is just slightly larger, it will still fit!

Hey bro, could you measure the card's length from the backplate where the inputs are, to the end of the heatsink? Or just take a picture of the card next to a ruler, please? A picture from the perspective centered on the end of the card would help.

I'm now curious if the 1070 mini's length was measured from the inputs backplate, or from the end of the metal piece that sticks out where the mounting screws are?

Note the Zotac site says the 1070 mini is 210mm
and the Zotac site says the 1080 mini is 211mm


thats only a 1mm difference. IT MIGHT FIT, AFTER ALL!

 

[Tek Everything]

Maybe up to 200W, but I'll be testing mine to see what the limit really is.

I am hoping that it could hit the 220-240W range like the 160xt.

 

[LodisKnight]

I just can't see spending an extra $100 for a z270 motherboard if your not planning on overclocking. I'll stick with https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130929 for $85. It has 1 less M.2 slot, but otherwise does everything the new Z270 strix board does.

The extra M.2, M.2 heatsink, native (QVL) 4266 MHz RAM support, and obviously, the aesthetics more than justify it for me. The QVL G.Skill 4266 MHz RGB RAM supports ASUS' Aura Sync so the RGB lighting on the motherboard and the RAM will be synced up. It's gonna be sweet.

 

[eutholevonik]

The extra M.2, M.2 heatsink, native (QVL) 4266 MHz RAM support, and obviously, the aesthetics more than justify it for me. The QVL G.Skill 4266 MHz RGB RAM supports ASUS' Aura Sync so the RGB lighting on the motherboard and the RAM will be synced up. It's gonna be sweet.

Sucks that the gskill RGB ram is too tall for the s4 mini

 

[LodisKnight]

Sucks that the gskill RGB ram is too tall for the s4 mini

I think it's just going to fit, actually. 43.7mm seems to be the limit, and it says 44mm. We'll see when it releases.

 

[LodisKnight]

I think it's just going to fit, actually. 43.7mm seems to be the limit, and it says 44mm. We'll see when it releases.

I just measured my other Trident Z RAM and it is, in fact, exactly 44mm in height. The 43.7mm that Josh mentioned is from the top of the RAM slot to the lid, so accounting for the ~2mm into the RAM slot the DIMM will go, there should be about ~1.5mm of clearance. That being said, if it's "too close for comfort," I have a brand-new Dremel. The three-fin layer design goes above and beyond the actual RGB lighting effect enclosure so shaving one fin off would give me about an additional 2mm.

 

[Curiosity]

I definer have my eye on that RAM too.
So we know if the RGB version is going to have a silver heatspreader option too? I only saw black on Newegg.