It is plastic. We don't sell it without the case, but you can buy a plastic folder and cut it by yourself.
But what sort of plastic is it? It's got to resist high temperatures on the GPU, so any old plastic won't do. Is it coated with anything?
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It is plastic. We don't sell it without the case, but you can buy a plastic folder and cut it by yourself.
I'm in a similar boat, M1 currently, A4 backed, and considering getting an S4 also.I 100% disagree with you. I think the S4 and Dan Cases are direct competitors are it is completely fair and logical to compare them. They each have their pluses and minuses, but that is true with any competing products. I'm the person that has an M1 with a Dan in order and S4 pending. I don't see how one can say it is not logical to compare them, but you're entitled to your opinion.
SF450 vs 600
This is something which confiuses me, my first thought were that a SF600 ought to be more quite since it will be under less load but same here SF450 should be quiter anyway?
I strongly discourage from bying an SFX and get an SFX-L isntead. 2 drives (SSD + big HDD if you need it) is more than enough.
I had a very bad experience with Silverstone SFX supplies... First I had ST45SF-G and it was quite loud so I've decided to switch to SX600-G thinking that it would stay more silent (with GTX 970), but it didn't... And it even has some weird squeaking sound when spinning up, I hated it. I RMAed 3 times, finally gave up. That small package combined with a small fan is just not enough to keep it cool and quiet.
Finally I bought SX500-LG and never looked back. It stays silent even after I've upgraded to EVGA GTX 1080 SSC.
Samsung 950
Reading all the comments about using a Samsung 950 mounted under the mobo, consensus seem to be that it will get hot and throttle!?
We are not sure how hot it actually will get and how much it will throttle but a safe (and cheaper) option would be to get another M2 like Samsung 840 or Intel/Cruscial?
I have the Silverstone SFX 600watt PSU powering 6700K and GTX 1080 FE. It works great and is quiet.I strongly discourage from bying an SFX and get an SFX-L isntead. 2 drives (SSD + big HDD if you need it) is more than enough.
I had a very bad experience with Silverstone SFX supplies... First I had ST45SF-G and it was quite loud so I've decided to switch to SX600-G thinking that it would stay more silent (with GTX 970), but it didn't... And it even has some weird squeaking sound when spinning up, I hated it. I RMAed 3 times, finally gave up. That small package combined with a small fan is just not enough to keep it cool and quiet.
Finally I bought SX500-LG and never looked back. It stays silent even after I've upgraded to EVGA GTX 1080 SSC.
I strongly discourage from bying an SFX and get an SFX-L isntead. 2 drives (SSD + big HDD if you need it) is more than enough.
I had a very bad experience with Silverstone SFX supplies... First I had ST45SF-G and it was quite loud so I've decided to switch to SX600-G thinking that it would stay more silent (with GTX 970), but it didn't... And it even has some weird squeaking sound when spinning up, I hated it. I RMAed 3 times, finally gave up. That small package combined with a small fan is just not enough to keep it cool and quiet.
Finally I bought SX500-LG and never looked back. It stays silent even after I've upgraded to EVGA GTX 1080 SSC.
I 100% disagree with you. I think the S4 and Dan Cases are direct competitors are it is completely fair and logical to compare them. They each have their pluses and minuses, but that is true with any competing products. I'm the person that has an M1 with a Dan in order and S4 pending. I don't see how one can say it is not logical to compare them, but you're entitled to your opinion.
Agreed that the larger fan in the SFX-L can be more quiet.Ok I see, I was probably unlucky. Still I think we can all agree that an SFX-L should generally stay more quiet than an SFX one with a smaller fan, it's just simple physics. If you can fit an SFX-L, I see no point in buying an SFX, which also tend to be more expensive.
Agreed that the larger fan in the SFX-L is more quiet.
fixedPerhaps the "is" should be taken as "can be". However, a fan that doesn't spin makes the least amount of noise, regardless of the fan diameter.
That looks awesome!Today I start my work on an window kit for the A4-SFX. Do you like it? Currently I work on a version without visible screws.
Looks like louvers to allow air flow - awesome. I would buy this option.Today I start my work on an window kit for the A4-SFX. Do you like it? Currently I work on a version without visible screws.
Where do you see:adding additional costs to a 230 euros case is ridiculous... I feel like you are trying to squeeze your supporters...
And you chose to state your opinion on a discussion forum, hence the discussion. Don't buy it if you can't afford it. Simple.As I siad, I'm a supporter and I;m free to have an opinion and express it respectfully. Not asking anyone to like or agree me.
Today I start my work on an window kit for the A4-SFX. Do you like it? Currently I work on a version without visible screws.
I explaind it so many times why it is costs 230€. We don't produce in mass (5000+). We use high-end server grade components like 3M riser and Lian Li manufactured case. DAN Cases is located in Germany and not in China so we have higher fix costs. We don't have our own production so we have to buy from other manufacturer, for them we are competitor, so we will not get the best price. If my company don't make a little profit I can't provide new innovative ideas in future.But adding additional costs to a 230 euros case is ridiculous. As much as I like the window, I feel like you are trying to squeeze your supporters...
I wish some people would get this, but they are too arrogant to research and too ignorant to know. Sigh...I explaind it so many times why it is costs 230€. We don't produce in mass (5000+). We use high-end server grade components like 3M riser and Lian Li manufactured case. DAN Cases is located in Germany and not in China so we have higher fix costs. We don't have our own production so we have to buy from other manufacturer, for them we are competitor, so we will not get the best price. If my company don't make a little profit I can't provide new innovative ideas in future.
The window side panel is a accessoires so you don't need it, but you can upgrade your product if you like. Like by other case companies you have to pay extra for it.
As much as I like the window, I feel like you are trying to squeeze your supporters...
Is that acrylic or polycarbonate for the clear window? I hope the final part will look as good as your renderingToday I start my work on an window kit for the A4-SFX. Do you like it? Currently I work on a version without visible screws.
Damn that window looks good, are the sidepanels interchangable to also put a window on the other side?
Since I've come to the thread...
I don't like seeing the screws. If it's possible to cover or cap them, please do.
Two areas of improvement on the basic case I'd like to see:
Firstly, the gap above the blanking plates needs filling. Shuttle and others have a folding metal flap which you might consider.
Secondly, I'd like to see a reset button and at least one more (two total) USB port on the front. I'd prefer four USB ports. Wireless devices need their 2.4 GHz USB detectors at the front of the PC, not the back. Keyboard, mouse, game device, BT device for phone.
Looks great, even with the screws.