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@All:
I am thinking of renaming the C4-H2O.
I am afraid, that somebody can think that this case is only made for water cooling. This is a real problem, because I think the air cooling efficiency of this case is better as it is in the A4-SFX.
So I need your help again. Please help me finding a new name for the C4-XXX!
Rules:
- The new name must start with C4-
- No names that is longer than 3-4 characters
Example: C4-SFX
Possible new renders with new dimensions and radiator +25mm?Today I updated my drawing to the new dimension. 128,5 x 241 x 322,6mm = 9,9l.
I also changed the length of the motherboard stand-offs from 7mm to 5mm. The big cutout in the motherboard tray make this possible.
The new maximum height for CPU heatsinks is now 64mm if you use a GPU with backplate or 68mm if you not have a backplate in use.
c4 sfx
edit: poll?
oh man!!! i need that! what about the version 2 with the glass panels they were supposed to be coming out with?
Introduction
DAN Cases is back and this is our next tribute to the SFF community.
I am proud to introduce you the C4-H2O. The name comes from the German envelope norm for A4 papers and the possibility to mount a water cooling solution inside. With this new product I like to address three disadvantages of the A4-SFX – limited cooling, limited front I/O ports, long production time and price tag. With the C4-H2O I like to expanse my product portfolio so it will be available next to the A4-SFX.
The result is a 9.5L SFF gaming case with the possibility to use with high-end standardized components while keep them cool and quiet.
How it works
The new design used a sandwich based hardware layout and offers space for full-size graphics cards, mITX motherboard and SFX power supply. Instead of mounting a flexible riser cable the new design comes with a hard riser. Therefore the graphics card will be above the motherboard.
To provide enough air for the CPU heatsink the case has two mount points for 120mm fan in the “bottom” area. In this area it is possible to mount a 240mm AIO. The fans sucking air from the inside and push hot airt out on the bottom side. Fresh air comes in through the topside. This creates a continuous airflow in the inside between the components.
The case allows for easy mounting of either SFX or SFX-L power supplies. The PSU is located in the front of the chassis. Depending on the size of the PSU, up to two 2.5” HDDs or SSDs can be mounted in the drive bay. This drive bay could potentially be mounted with rubber spacers to reduce vibration. A third drive can be mounted behind the front cover.
To increase the count of accessible front I/O ports, it features USB3.0 Type-C, USB3.0-Type-A, Line-Out and Microphone jacks.
Just Flip it
It is possible to flip the case 180°. Rotate the front, mount the case feets on the opposit side and flip the side cover. Now the fan area is on the top side. The allows for switching the front I/O from the right to left side.
Specification
Case Dimensions (H x W x D): 242 x 127,5 x 323,6mm, 9.9L
Overall Dimensions: 247 x 127,5 x 323,6mm (including case feets)
Weight: ??? Kg
Graphic cards support: Dual-Slot up to 295mm length
Motherboard support: Mini-ITX
Power Supply support: SFX, SFX-L
CPU Heatsink support: Up to 60mm height
Water cooling support: 240mm AIO
· radiator thickness 38mm with 2x 16mm thick fans
· radiator thickness 30mm with 2x 25mm thick fans
· radiator thickness 27mm with 2x 25m thick fans
· radiator thickness 22mm with 2x 25mm thick fans
Drives: 3 x 2.5" HDD/SSD
Front ports: 1 x USB 3.0 Type-A & 1x Type-C (internal 20pin plug), 1x Microphone, 1x Line-Out
Power button: Premium-grade button
Material: 2.5mm aluminum (outer parts), 1.5mm aluminum (inner parts)
Side panels: Easily clipp able with Lian Li Push Pin technology
Colors: Anodized sand blasted black or silver exterior, matte black painted interior
Risercard: Includes PCIe 16x hard riser
Fan’s: Includes 2x 120mm 25mm thick fans
Price tag: 160-180€
Gallery
FAQ
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Thank you for reading and your support. Please let me know what you are think!
Would you consider making a stealth version of this, with no front I/O, no on button (have it somewhere on the backside) and preferably no brand name? I feel like people buying these cases care for a minimalist device so having a minimalist look would go well with that.
Notional:
1.) Two versions (one with fan and one without) will be ok for me. The logistic part is only slightly harder.
2.) I think I will make filters possible over DEMCifilter.
3.) Please use the following drawing to make this clearer:
(Click for full size)
4.) The ventilation hole pattern of the A4-SFX is Lian Li’s standard hole pattern. I am not a fan of the slot hole pattern because in my opinion it looks not so elegant.
Same, but I think that is already the case based on the renders. Nice typeface, size and design. Looks better than my Lian Li branding.I second that have the brand name to be very discrete if not removed...I like the Ncase logo. It is there but you can hardly see it if you dont want to (mine is the silver version, not black.)
I hope Noctua new fans will come in time for your special version with fans case.
I think these fans are the best.
Noctua A12x15 but with custom colors, like i.e. Noctua NF-F12 PWM Linus Tech Tips EditionI am thinking making a special edition of this case with two preinstalled 2x 120x120x25mm fans.
I had previously heard that those fans were launching in October but I haven't heard anything since. Does anybody know?