I assume because it's the only(?) socket 2011 mini-ITX board with quad SODIMMs.
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DAN A4-SFX: The smallest gaming case in the world
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theres a reason, usually is. necere is prob right.
The X99E-ITX still supports double the RAM (or 256GB if ASRock provides a UEFI update for 128GB DIMMs), has NVMe support through the M.2 slot (be it Intel or Samsung), and has other things like integrated sound. If you want a compact server, why bother with a chassis meant to house a large GPU? If this is for gaming, well, X99E-ITX has it beat in pretty much every respect sans memory bandwidth (which really won't make much of a difference).
You know people would gripe if they weren't getting quad-channel memory for the full "no compromise" socket 2011 experience, regardless of the practical value. I think this is more about e-peen and "look what's possible" than practicality. Honestly, I wouldn't choose 2011 at all for a case this small; high TDP + small cooler = noisy, and that's an important factor for me personally.
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I am on your side the normal ASRock X99e ITX is the better choice for a Gaming System. The ASRock Server Version has not a cool look and a very limited atx I/O (only 2x USB and no Audio)
Also i don't like the modded PSU wires.
But there will be two Videos with the A4. The first with the most powerful and the second a review over the A4 (Skylake + Cryorig C7)
Also i don't like the modded PSU wires.
But there will be two Videos with the A4. The first with the most powerful and the second a review over the A4 (Skylake + Cryorig C7)
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The modded cables are almost certainly for length adjustment. Linus isn't always exactly on-point with the execution of these fun theoretical builds (the X gamers 1 CPU conclusion proved that to me), but they always have a solid concept behind them, and they always have the same theme: "Think of the possibilities". If that's the type of video he's doing with your case, it's almost a guarantee that it'll be a glowingly positive review.
What GPU will he use? Would be good to see a oversized custom AIB 1080 to show what is possible in this case.
Edit: I hope he plans to put a slim fan on the that CPU heatsink. Would hate for it to overheat just for trying to create a silent build.
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I've tested it with my Z170I and i quite like the input. There is definiately less background noise than with my laptop and with a Gigabyte H77 board I have. The bottleneck is my cheapish $20 mic here though because I mostly use an USB headset. If you have a mic thats so good that the variance between boards with the same ALC1150 is a limiting factor, i'd suggest buying a high end external USB sound card.
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He should have gone with a Corsair SF600 PSU, would have more room for cables to tuck away…
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That's a lot more cables than I see on Dan's picture on page 1. Maybe Linus uses longer cables? Most SFX PSUs already come with pretty short cables.
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The pictured PSU is a SFX-L unit, measuring 130mm in length. The Corsair SF600 is a SFX unit, measuring 100mm in length. Using the Corsair gives an additional 30mm of cable space.
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It's the same PSU in this picture minus the cable clutter but everything seems to be connected.
Hi dondan,
First of all, i know it's a little bit late, but congratulations on kickstarter campaing =D
I dont know if you already said something, but can you give us a little update on how the things are going? Do you still think you will be able to start shipping on October?
First of all, i know it's a little bit late, but congratulations on kickstarter campaing =D
I dont know if you already said something, but can you give us a little update on how the things are going? Do you still think you will be able to start shipping on October?
Or he should have used the flat ribbon cables. Custom sleeving in this case is wasted effort, unless you're doing it for optimizing cable length.
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Linus cables are sleeved, which are bulkier than the ribbon-y cables the psu comes with.
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Wouldn't extnesions make your cables even longer?
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- I don’t need your stock cables
- You’re paying for a completely new modular cable
- I use high quality products (Connectors|Pins|Paracord|16 gauge wire)
- I can make the cable in ANY of my available colors
- You can choose as many colors as you want at NO EXTRA CHARGE
- I can arrange multiple colors in any pattern you want at NO EXTRA CHARGE
- I can make the cables shorter if you have a smaller build at NO EXTRA CHARGE
- I can make the cables longer if you have a bigger build but you need to contact me first
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A small Update for all x99 socket 2011-3 Narrow Ilm lovers.
Today I got a second C7 from Cryorig, I will make a custom bracket to fit on Narrow Ilm.
Also I got a Nexus LOW-7000 R2 (a older nearly sold out heatsink). With a 120mm FAN under the heatsink it will fit inside the case. I also make a custom bracket for the Nexus to fit on Narrow Ilm. The Nexus has direct attached heatpipes and is nearly the biggest cooler that fit inside the case.
The mission is 4Ghz oc on 6 cores inside the A4-SFX.
Today I got a second C7 from Cryorig, I will make a custom bracket to fit on Narrow Ilm.
Also I got a Nexus LOW-7000 R2 (a older nearly sold out heatsink). With a 120mm FAN under the heatsink it will fit inside the case. I also make a custom bracket for the Nexus to fit on Narrow Ilm. The Nexus has direct attached heatpipes and is nearly the biggest cooler that fit inside the case.
The mission is 4Ghz oc on 6 cores inside the A4-SFX.
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As someone with an X99E-ITX board, thumbs up to this update! Looking at pictures of the Nexus LOW-7000, are you removing the finned portion that's on top of the CPU socket (the piece in picture 2) to fit the 120mm fan or does it fit without modification? Also, as a more modern alternative to the Nexus LOW-7000, do you think the Thermalright AXP 100 would work in a similar way? The two support wires would need to be clipped, but it looks like a fan would fit between the fins and base. Thanks for all your work!
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Aw yess. Can't wait!
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You can easily unscrew the finned portion. So the only thing you need is a custom bracket for mounting on 2011-3 Narrow Ilm.
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And what do you think of this heatsink with a custom bracket?
Scythe Kozuti SCKZT-1000
I already have a Big Shuriken 2 Rev. B and a Dynatron T318, so I expect the case to see and try several different fans and heatsink with my X99E-ITX board...
Scythe Kozuti SCKZT-1000
I already have a Big Shuriken 2 Rev. B and a Dynatron T318, so I expect the case to see and try several different fans and heatsink with my X99E-ITX board...
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I think it is not powerfull enough.
Hi Dan,
This fantastic news. As someone who has been using the Dynatron T318 cooler coupled with the Thermalright TY-100 fan, I have to say that I've been unimpressed with cooling performance even with undervolting the CPU.
Do you plan on selling the C7 and LOW-7000 R2 Narrow ILM brackets with the case, or separately to those interested? Looking forward to hearing more!
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Maybe I will make a tiny charge of 20 brackets, that I will separately.
Excellent! Looking forward to hearing more.
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In the comments people are saying that the 1080 might not fit, but what will not fit is that cooler in the pic, unless he is planning a fanless build which I hope he is not. Dan was saying Linus sourced a C7 from cryorig so I'm not sure what is going on.
That doesn't look like a very high-end Mobo, but I am not sure what model it is. Also I think a larger multi-fan open air gpu would perform better as was previously demonstrated by Dan.
Oh I see, this is the xeon build with the skylake build coming later I guess.
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In the first post of this thread, Dan says a 1080FE fits in the A4.
Yes, that is what I am trying to point out. The commenters are coming to conclusions about the capabilities of the case while obviously doing 0 research, yet noone points out that this case cannot fit a 65mm cooler.
That is the state of the "common" consumer. Misinformed and unwilling to do any research. Then they'll wait for reviewers to get information that's already out there. I guess 5 min of research is too hard for most folks. So many talks about the gtx 1080 not fitting, temps going out the roof, etc.
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