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

[jtcera]

Cooljag is being responsive for the 115X brackets. They're working something out for me. To prepare, I've removed Tridentz RAM heat sinks and installed flat copper replacements. I also mounted the 14mm Noctua fan on the cooljag as Dan instructed with the rubber pegs. This method seems very secure and clean. I poked them through the fins with a flathead mini screwdriver until I could grab with needlenose pliers to pull the ball head of the rubber peg through. Then I squeezed the fins back to spec to wrap around the heads of the pegs and so the fins don't look slightly bent.

Spoiler: build pics

 

[pendragon1]

nice!
told 'em someone would w/c this thing!

 

[amvoith]

Other side:

 

[Ca11idus]

Other side:
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Where is the radiator?

 

[amvoith]

Where is the radiator?

External rad. Quick disconnects are mounted to the back of the case.

 

[drklu]

Where is the radiator?

quick disconnects to external

 

[mcheddadi]

damn nice loop! more pics with everything connected. I might end up doing this if I like. give us thermal too! great job

 

[amvoith]

damn nice loop! more pics with everything connected. I might end up doing this if I like. give us thermal too! great job

Thanks. I've still got a bit of work to do on it but I'll be sure to post results.

 

[Wazzuppi]

I purchased the 1800X, lol.

Im impressed that the 1700 is 65w, should be great in the dan a4 sfx

 

[OmenemO]

Totally gutted that AMD don't seem to have any x300 itx boards ready for launch

 

[phoxx]

Totally gutted that AMD don't seem to have any x300 itx boards ready for launch

The X300 are what it seems like minimalist boards.

You want an X370 ITX, which currently only biostar announced

 

[OmenemO]

The X300 are what it seems like minimalist boards.

You want an X370 ITX, which currently only biostar announced

Really? I was under the impression that x300 is the itx version of the x370 chipset.

 

[promaty]

GeForce GTX 1080TI TACTICAL NUKE INCOMING! T-MINUS 7 DAYS

Hold your hype, AMD may work some magic with Vega, like they just did with Ryzen. Rumors say that signature Vega will have 12 TFLOPS, which is more than Titan X. Le'ts just wait and see.

 

[Theelichtje]

Really? I was under the impression that x300 is the itx version of the x370 chipset.

True. It has the same features, just less PCI lanes, which you don't really need on an ITX board.

 

[Calysto]

I just read this, so...

There’s also X300 which is the chip aimed at Mini-ITX boards featuring enthusiast grade designs. Boards based on this SKU will be available around mid-2017.

 

[Petroj]

I contacted Silverstone and asked if they're planning AM4 mounting kits for the AR05. The answer was unfortunately no.

 

[promaty]

I contacted Silverstone and asked if they're planning AM4 mounting kits for the AR05. The answer was unfortunately no.

I suggest we all bombard Noctua and Silverstone for AM4 compatibility requests until they break!

 

[Jspr]

I suggest we all bombard Noctua and Silverstone for AM4 compatibility requests until they break!

Noctua actually wrote (in the dan COOLER thread I think) that it was the misguidance from AMD several times that is the issue.

 

[promaty]

Noctua actually wrote (in the dan COOLER thread I think) that it was the misguidance from AMD several times that is the issue.

Ah yes. Only Silverstone then. I personally prefer AR05 for performance and looks as well, not a fan of brown fans, blue is sexier.

 

[Meccabolix]

Hi guys the 4mm motherboard spacer standoffs i bought arrived, i installed them and everything is running smoothly, the Thermalright AXP-100H Muscle fits in perfectly now, no flex on the side panel at all.

i have the m.2 on the back of the motherboard and the riser cable running behind the motherboard and no problems at all.

i got them from here:

http://**************/2lNWQCi

comes in a pack of 100 though lol

 

[Noctua]

Exactly this (it was in this thread).
We are not happy with the delay for the L9 AM4 kit either but we had to play it safe as from the information we had it was either it works or we could throw away the whole production run and the toolings for these parts, plus the need to start all over again. As of today it seems we can proceed with the originally planned solution, which is the reason why I'm optimistic that it shouldn't take us too long to have the kits available.

 

[promaty]

Hi guys the 4mm motherboard spacer standoffs i bought arrived, i installed them and everything is running smoothly, the Thermalright AXP-100H Muscle fits in perfectly now, no flex on the side panel at all.

i have the m.2 on the back of the motherboard and the riser cable running behind the motherboard and no problems at all.

i got them from here:

http://**************/2lNWQCi

comes in a pack of 100 though lol

Soo what was the justification for not using 4mm standoffs in the Dan design?

 

[william quick]

Gents I am selling my dan case, go to hardware swap reddit and you will find it on there.

 

[Xan-Z]

My left window just don't fit properly, someone with the same situation?


Edit: It's look like that i just need to adjust the window, all good

 

[ndjwin99]

nexus low r2 with axp-100 braket perfect fit in z270i strix. There is no need for modification. However, I showed the same result as C7 in my test. I think a 120 mm fan would have a better result, but it wouldn't fit.
Too sad.

 

[Jspr]

Soo what was the justification for not using 4mm standoffs in the Dan design?

Version 2.1 of the ATX specification states that the length of standoffs needs to be at least 0.25 inches (6.4 mm), hence he used 7mm to comply with these standard specifications.

 

[ndjwin99]

Only 92mm fan fit..

 

[Ozymandias]

Hi guys the 4mm motherboard spacer standoffs i bought arrived, i installed them and everything is running smoothly, the Thermalright AXP-100H Muscle fits in perfectly now, no flex on the side panel at all.

i have the m.2 on the back of the motherboard and the riser cable running behind the motherboard and no problems at all.

i got them from here:

http://**************/2lNWQCi

comes in a pack of 100 though lol

Any issues with the I/O plate with the smaller standoffs? If not, the AXP100H may be the cooler to get - it's available for all sockets, cools well, and is similar in design to Dan's heatsink.

 

[absolut_zero]

Hi guys the 4mm motherboard spacer standoffs i bought arrived, i installed them and everything is running smoothly, the Thermalright AXP-100H Muscle fits in perfectly now, no flex on the side panel at all.

i have the m.2 on the back of the motherboard and the riser cable running behind the motherboard and no problems at all.

i got them from here:

http://**************/2lNWQCi

comes in a pack of 100 though lol

Did you remove the back I/O shield of the motherboard?

 

[Meccabolix]

Did you remove the back I/O shield of the motherboard?

yeah i removed it yesterday, i can try and see if it'll fit with these standoffs if you want

 

[HoodedHusky]

That would be great.

If possible, it would also be very interesting to know if the temps increase with it fitted?

Also, many thanks for all this effort you are putting in on behalf of the community!

 

[makenick]

yeah i removed it yesterday, i can try and see if it'll fit with these standoffs if you want

please try..... and pictures, please

 

[Meccabolix]

Temps are about 2-3 degrees hotter with the I/O shield.

all of the I/O slots into the shield easily, i screwed the I/O side of the motherboard in as normal but i'm not sure if it has gone all the way into the standoff, but its secure.



The side panel isn't completely flush like this though:



I think i'm personally going to leave the I/O shield off but i don't think its necessary.

My LP53 and NF a9x14 PWM should arrive in about an hour, so i'll do temps and videos of that with various fans.

 

[danurv]

Only 92mm fan fit..

Thanks for posting this.

Where did you get the ax-100 brackets from? Also, do you think a 100mm fan will fit?

 

[SideSwiped]

Anyone have any experience with DHL shipping from Germany to USA? Just wondering how long international shipping usually takes.

 

[voodosheeb]

Temps are about 2-3 degrees hotter with the I/O shield.

all of the I/O slots into the shield easily, i screwed the I/O side of the motherboard in as normal but i'm not sure if it has gone all the way into the standoff, but its secure.

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The side panel isn't completely flush like this though:

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I think i'm personally going to leave the I/O shield off but i don't think its necessary.

My LP53 and NF a9x14 PWM should arrive in about an hour, so i'll do temps and videos of that with various fans.

what you planning on doing with the rgb connector? , looks like that hole is useful

 

[Meccabolix]

what you planning on doing with the rgb connector? , looks like that hole is useful

This:

 

[ndjwin99]

Thanks for posting this.

Where did you get the ax-100 brackets from? Also, do you think a 100mm fan will fit?

ty-100 fan may be fitted to another motherboard, but strix heatsink is too tall.

 

[phoxx]

Temps are about 2-3 degrees hotter with the I/O shield.

all of the I/O slots into the shield easily, i screwed the I/O side of the motherboard in as normal but i'm not sure if it has gone all the way into the standoff, but its secure.

View attachment 17654

The side panel isn't completely flush like this though:

View attachment 17653

I think i'm personally going to leave the I/O shield off but i don't think its necessary.

My LP53 and NF a9x14 PWM should arrive in about an hour, so i'll do temps and videos of that with various fans.

So with the 4mm standoffs the side fits nice and flush with no bulge?

 

[Meccabolix]

Yu

So with the 4mm standoffs the side fits nice and flush with no bulge?

Yup, theres a slight 1/2mm bulge with the I/O shield l, and zero bulge if you yake the I/O shield out