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


Here are the two most vodet as rendering and the DAN logo as third option, because some users asked about it. Don't wonder about the white shine around the corners. This is only a lighting problem in my rendering scene.


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And in classical presentation:

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dondan said:
Here are the two most vodet as rendering and the DAN logo as third option, because some users asked about it. Don't wonder about the white shine around the corners. This is only a lighting problem in my rendering scene.
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what if you cut out the dan logo so its an air vent? or is it cut out?

edit and are those really cpu temps or are those gpu temps?
 
Yes CPU Temps. I used only the left side for rendering because my scene was prepared for it.
 
instead of Dan maybe do A4-SFX? People who are not in the know may wonder why your pc says Dan on the side. Just a thought
 
How much better temp would B (the horizontal slit) get if it were 50-100% wider?

Also, with the cutout(s) in the window, can the standoffs be shorter?
 
I really like the round corner. for me the best design so far.
bur not a fan of all those cut. I would rather have it feet only the gpu side with no air vent.

in tempered glass ;)
 
I definitely like the rounded corners best. But what if the two back corners of the window were sharper to match the back corners of the side panels; I think that would look great.
 
Dan Great work! what would u think about A + B (underline Dan)

I wanted to make myself a Custom Panel (plexiglas with lasercutter), but your Design looks better and better :D
 
Great job with the pannels dondan !
For me the best option will be the one with round corners and orizontal cut with "A4" instead of "DAN". This is for the cpu side, for the gpu side i still prefer the very first option with vertical strips or something else with that window size (or maybe just one orizontal cut?).
Anyway, i will post some of my ideas later.
 
dondan said:
Yes CPU Temps. I used only the left side for rendering because my scene was prepared for it.
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Hey Dan, if you are after Temps now, DO NOT FORGET ABOUT PSUs!!!

Good sfx PSUs are NOT cheap...

And they DO NOT have the "cooling tech" that our CPUs and GPUs have...

Just a reminder...

PLEASE, make some tests or benchs and let us know what's going on with the psu temps...

Even i (and i think everybody else too...) forgot about psu cooling looking at the shining glass...
 
dondan said:
Yes CPU Temps. I used only the left side for rendering because my scene was prepared for it.
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Dan, speaking of CPU temps. Do you have a comparison chart, graph, or table between Cryorig C7 and Nexus Low 7000 R2? I can get the Nexus cooler thru onlline but the problem is resourcing the mounting kit for AXP-100 and the TY-100 fan.
 
We have holes in acrylic window (A, B, C options). What do you think about window embedded in panel (without 5mm space)? Or fully acrylic window with holes?
 
Personally i don't want to further increase the size of the A4 with the acrylic panels, but that's just me... Afterall, smaller size was the premise of this case. Panel embedded would be prefered. Imho.
 
C is the only solution that makes sense. You get glass without sacrificing too much performance.
 
Glass is now the best shape to date.

"B" is my choice, especially with a slightly wider cut-out to lower the tempos further...........
 
What about a perforated windows that's the same thickness as the original?
 
If there should be any perforation, C is the only thing that makes sense. However, it needs to accomodate for short and long GPU:s as well as different positions of the CPU on the motherboards, etc. Any logo just looks tacky, on an otherwise logo free case. There are proven perforation patterns already, so I suggest picking perforation pattern like C or just mini holes like the original side panel. Also, it would be good if the acrylic is somehow embedded in the panel, otherwise one can just have the case without side panels at all...
 
Woxys said:
Oops, fixed

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You can use what font/shape you like, the point is that the "A4" should be above CPU(instead of those grills) and the horizontal "cooling strip".
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Wait... this still doesn't work though? It's probably inadvisable to have 2 pieces, let alone being attached near their outer edges. The panel should still be 1 whole piece!
 
Dan have you tested different Graphics card in your case.

As Nvidia reference cards vs Aftermarket cards and the difference temp on components and hot air in the Case.

My own opionen are that Reference design blows all hot air direct out of the case and the aftermarket dump alot of heat in the case.

Thats why i ask and are it also possible to overclock without any chassi fans ??
 
Chapeau said:
Wait... this still doesn't work though? It's probably inadvisable to have 2 pieces, let alone being attached near their outer edges. The panel should still be 1 whole piece!
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easy fix
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Jonas Mellkvist said:
Dan have you tested different Graphics card in your case.

As Nvidia reference cards vs Aftermarket cards and the difference temp on components and hot air in the Case.

My own opionen are that Reference design blows all hot air direct out of the case and the aftermarket dump alot of heat in the case.

Thats why i ask and are it also possible to overclock without any chassi fans ??
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He's tested blower vs open coolers here.
This isn't really a case for overclocking, but I guess if you were careful with the voltage and don't push too hard it can work.
Chassis fans aren't needed because the CPU/ GPU are pulling fresh air straight through the side panel since the gap is minimal.
 
Jonas Mellkvist said:
Dan have you tested different Graphics card in your case.

As Nvidia reference cards vs Aftermarket cards and the difference temp on components and hot air in the Case.

My own opionen are that Reference design blows all hot air direct out of the case and the aftermarket dump alot of heat in the case.

Thats why i ask and are it also possible to overclock without any chassi fans ??
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read the thread and as curiositie said, this is not a case for overclocking.
 
Curiositie said:
easy fix
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He's tested blower vs open coolers here.
This isn't really a case for overclocking, but I guess if you were careful with the voltage and don't push too hard it can work.
Chassis fans aren't needed because the CPU/ GPU are pulling fresh air straight through the side panel since the gap is minimal.
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Nice to see lower temp on aftermarket cards in this Case to is it possible that the Cpu temp go up ???
 
Dondan,
can you show (photo) or explain, how nexus cooler (123mm x 138mm) fit your Asrock.
 
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