DAN A4-SFX: The smallest gaming case in the world

pointfiveo said:
I ask you, what the hell is with the infatuation to ruin this case with water-cooling-induced increase in volume?

In gaming, it makes no difference whether your CPU is running 60 or 70 degrees. You might gain a frame or two — That's all. GPUs are still the bottleneck and the A4-SFX can accommodate only one (1). So why ruin the concept of the smallest case possible while still using high-end standardized components? Sure, it's nice to have things running cool but it's not worth it while keeping the purpose of this case in mind. In short, your infinitely tacky radiator top panel ideas make me sick.
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it's more about the fact that you can, not need.
 
Too bad about the C7. What are other folks planning on doing as an alternative? Noctua?
 
CknSalad said:
Might as well get a Thermolab LP53 and get a thin fan cooler.
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Based on my measurements that still leaves you with a nice gap between the fan and the side panel (5~6mm, can't recall exactly). C7 was the best because it left a 1mm gap.

I may just import a C7. We'll see what happens this autumn.
 
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ThermoLab LP53 performed the best out of all the cpu coolers in Dondan's test. The 5-6mm gap did not matter all that much.
 
I'm really surprised that Cryorig aren't planning to sell C7 in the US.
Might contact them to find out more detail next working day, since I live at their HQ Taiwan. :/
 
Just snagged one from outletpc. It's marked up but it seems to be the best cooler in terms of temps for this case.
 
Wow, I just bought an NCase, but this thing looks amazing!!! Should have held out a bit longer for a case.
 
I'm a one PC kind of a house. Maybe when the Dan Case is more readly available I might swap into that case.
 
OmenemO said:
I got it from Aamzson, It was 29.99 on the 25th of May when I ordered mine.
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So which CPU is recommended to use with the Dan A4? I was thinking the 6700, but I'm not sure which one to choose between 6700T, 6700 and 6700K.

I have a 4790K but that might get too hot.
 
Wasn't Dan looking into sourcing a custom CPU cooler made specifically for this case? I swear I remember reading something along those lines.
 
I will directly participate to this Kind of project.
That would be really great.
 
itschop said:
Wasn't Dan looking into sourcing a custom CPU cooler made specifically for this case? I swear I remember reading something along those lines.
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Was that him talking about possibly of going to Coolchip to get a slightly shorter version of their 55mm tall Kinetic cooler (if the heat pipes do not protrude from the cooler by more than a couple mm it should fit)?
 
KarateOC said:
Was that him talking about possibly of going to Coolchip to get a slightly shorter version of their 55mm tall Kinetic cooler (if the heat pipes do not protrude from the cooler by more than a couple mm it should fit)?
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From the dan-cases.com website…

CPU Coolers
Note: Some heatsinks will also fit if used with a thinner fan

  • Max. height 48mm:
A couple of mm is 2, a few mm is 3 or more… You are looking at needing to trim off a minimum of 7mm…
 
Boil said:
From the dan-cases.com website…

CPU Coolers
Note: Some heatsinks will also fit if used with a thinner fan

  • Max. height 48mm:
A couple of mm is 2, a few mm is 3 or more… You are looking at needing to trim off a minimum of 7mm…
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Although I should have worded that differently, I didn't say slim it down by 2mm, but slim it down so it that the heat pipes are protruding no more than a couple mm. Judging from the pic, the cooler without the protruding heat pipes appears to be no taller than 47mm, hence why it would probably fit.
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Man, just check Dondan's posts in his profile before speculating.
Those Cooltek coolers also hasn't been tried and proven and has no reviews. It'd be strange to think about getting them custom made at this point.
 
pinchia said:
Hey! I just happen to notice that The WAN Show featured by LinusTechTips just noticed about DAN A4-SFX case.
Here's the video:
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He's taking about it around 10:30, the review is coming soon with an update to his "Ultimate Compact Gaming PC".
 
Made me smile when he basically meant that it was a kickass case. Glad I chose this over the Ncase which I wanted to purchase for years ahha.
 
crisisv87akd said:
Linus Hype!!!!!!!!!! Best tech youtuber reviewing our case, yes! Did I say.... HYPE???!
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at this point hype is either bit late or early. I mean i hear of A4 just now and really-really wanna get one, its going to take awhile. So If i was hypemaster, id have tried to make it during the kickstarter or much later when there will hopefully be the 2nd run.

...but as there is zero idea of the 2nd run, i played it safe and ordered myself two while i could ;)

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ive been thinking a bit about the cooling options and atm feel like going for the cryorig c7 or noctua. Got to see whats available on the markets at the end of year. i actually have two LP53 in use atm, but i believe the stock fan was too thick and youd need to tinker a bit to attach some other fan? im not sure if wanna do that. also i felt that attaching the LP53 was real pain in the ass. sure its just 4 screws but as there is no backplate or anything you kinda have to do it upsidedown and cant tighten it all that much.

But i do have to say that cooltek has good customer service. one of the LP53 was making bit odd noises and they sent me new one really fast.
 
Spicychicken said:
So which CPU is recommended to use with the Dan A4? I was thinking the 6700, but I'm not sure which one to choose between 6700T, 6700 and 6700K.

I have a 4790K but that might get too hot.
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Depends on the cooler. You should be fine
 
Spicychicken said:
Did you miss this image?

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One thing I really don't like about this test is that it completely disregards sound levels. But other reviews do say it's better than the Noctua so it's one of the better coolers that fit this case.
 
Ivan Pla said:
I've been playing a while with Sketch comparing a few <15L mini-itx cases, the Razer Core and even the new Xbox One S, just for fun:



I hope it would be helpful for someone else. BTW, I'm a happy backer of this project!
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Wow the Dan A4 is smaller than a Razer Core??
 
mathijs159 said:
One thing I really don't like about this test is that it completely disregards sound levels. But other reviews do say it's better than the Noctua so it's one of the better coolers that fit this case.
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There was another test where the fan speed was set to 40%, was around 56 degrees, so it should be quite quiet in action.
 
Pretty much same here. Picked up my C7 and SF600 since i dont expect much innovation on that front. Toyed with the idea of picking up some DDR4 but i figure they might be cheaper later on. For everything else, I'll be waiting for the A4 to reach me first

Anyone know if it will be worth the wait for cannonlake (as opposed to kaby lake) to build a new system? My ivy bridge gtx 1080 gaming-only PC is holding up great at the moment and I wouldnt mind waiting a little longer for cannonlake if its a big performance jump
 
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