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

Gotsche said:
F**k! I've forgotten to plug in my RAM yesterday! Yes - it seems to be a big problem! F**k, F**k - I've higher LED RAMs!

Second: are you able to install your EVGA GPU with this alignment of the AIO? The second tube is sitting just in line with the long gpu!

Did you removed the front USB? Do you see a chance to reinstall this?
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Yes, you can install the FTW3/Kingpin without problems, just cut yourself some low profile Molex 8 Pin PCIE Connectors if you have a Kingpin.
For the front USB problem just trim the plastic as Nhede did

Nhede´s pictures:

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D10S said:
On my mobo, yesterday fitted one behind, just to check... and with ek-m2 cooler on,
it is lucky, it is right where the support plate ends and pushes a little against the raiser, but everything seems to be ok
(i don't test it > power on)
so i hope the second one, on the upper part of mobo, should fit...maybe without cooler
(i hope so, this week i'll test it, by the way FAQ say YES) :D
Cooling M2 is fine, 10€ and go!;)
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Let me get this straight.... you were able to get this cooler installed on the M.2 drive located on the backside of the Mobo? :woot: I wouldn't have thought there be enough space for the M.2 and the cooler on the back.

This is the one you used: https://www.ekwb.com/shop/ek-m-2-nvme-heatsink-black

Which Mobo is it? I'm looking at the ASRock Fatal1ty Z370 Gaming-ITX/ac, where the M.2 would be on the backside also.
 
AWDSOME said:
Let me get this straight.... you were able to get this cooler installed on the M.2 drive located on the backside of the Mobo? :woot: I wouldn't have thought there be enough space for the M.2 and the cooler on the back.

This is the one you used: https://www.ekwb.com/shop/ek-m-2-nvme-heatsink-black

Which Mobo is it? I'm looking at the ASRock Fatal1ty Z370 Gaming-ITX/ac, where the M.2 would be on the backside also.
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Yes, this is the m2 cooler, my mobo is Asrock x299 itx :)
 
My A4 v2 is sitting at my local USPS... Will get it tomorrow!

However, messing around with my V1 I accidentally broke one of the side panel, plastic, female clips. Is there any good way to acquire a replacement? I've found some on Performance-pcs.com (http://www.performance-pcs.com/lian-li-plastic-clip-kit-for-front-panel.html) but I'm not sure if they're correct. Anyone have any suggestions?

Here's a few old picks of my current V1:
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De-lidded, undervolted 3770k at 4.1GHz under an LP53+Noctua a9x14 with custom, acrylic shroud.
Titan Xp with a modded heatsink/fan assembly from a EVGA GTX 1080 FTW .
 
D10S said:
Yes, this is the m2 cooler, my mobo is Asrock x299 itx :)
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Which cpu did you use, how are temps, and did you perform any overclocking? X299 is my second choice behind ryzen because of the core and thread count but thermals are a huge concern with those CPUs.
 
AWDSOME said:
Let me get this straight.... you were able to get this cooler installed on the M.2 drive located on the backside of the Mobo? :woot: I wouldn't have thought there be enough space for the M.2 and the cooler on the back.

This is the one you used: https://www.ekwb.com/shop/ek-m-2-nvme-heatsink-black

Which Mobo is it? I'm looking at the ASRock Fatal1ty Z370 Gaming-ITX/ac, where the M.2 would be on the backside also.
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Yes, this is the m2 cooler, my mobo is Asrock x299 itx :)
Alaberti said:
Which cpu did you use, how are temps, and did you perform any overclocking? X299 is my second choice behind ryzen because of the core and thread count but thermals are a huge concern with those CPUs.
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- 7920X
- Sorry but i've tested components only on bench table, just to be sure everything works,
so i have no temps or results to give you back...
Now i'm busy , and still waiting some components,
next steps:
> Cable to sleeve
> Custom AIO to build
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Can’t continue without the RAM, the AIO tubes run over it... I’ll continue Monday
 

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Any1 have a Black window kit (EU location) they dont use? And are willing to sell :)?
 
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I am using a delidded 8700k w/ lp53 + a9. O/Ced to 5GHz, cache 4.8GHz at 1.295v stable for 3hrs so far with XTU. Max temp I saw was 95C. I also tried AIDA (w/o FPU) for 30 min with lower temp at 85C. I am thinking of adding a 80x15mm fan below the motherboard for additional cooling. Is the temp too close for comfort?
 
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View attachment 52849 I am using a delidded 8700k w/ lp53 + a9. O/Ced to 5GHz, cache 4.8GHz at 1.295v stable for 3hrs so far with XTU. Max temp I saw was 95C. I also tried AIDA (w/o FPU) for 30 min with lower temp at 85C. I am thinking of adding a 80x15mm fan below the motherboard for additional cooling. Is the temp too close for comfort?
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The high temp is not a problem for stability testing! It should never get that hot in regular usage... You just need the stability testing to verify that your overclock is stable. Once your overclock is stable, you never need to run prime95 and see those high temps again.

In my experience with 8700k, more voltage than that is needed for ACTUAL 100% stability. But if it's a gaming machine or whatever, a lot of people get by with minor instability and never notice it.
 
Asetek 545LC owners: what plug do you connect to what header?

The plug from the Asetek-pump on the CPU header or the AIO header (Z370-I board here) and the plug of the Noctua fan on the radiator to a Chassis-fan?
 
for an i7 7700k will the noctua a9i be enough to keep temps relatively low during gaming? i was going to go the route of asetek but i'm trying to shave my build cost down.
 
sldr said:
Asetek 545LC owners: what plug do you connect to what header?

The plug from the Asetek-pump on the CPU header or the AIO header (Z370-I board here) and the plug of the Noctua fan on the radiator to a Chassis-fan?
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I have the AIO plugged into the CPU header, but I also tried it in reverse. Subjectively speaking, I can't say I noticed an appreciable difference in performance. Just manage your fan curves as you would normally.
 
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Linus would have benefited greatly from this:

der8auer Skylake-X Direct Die Frame

It can drop temperatures another 5-10C on top of what you get from delidding. And it looks sick. I think if delidding Skylake-X this is a no-brainer.

Also, I think it'll be nice if there is some kind of a cover for the front USB port so you don't have a hole if you install an AIO. I suspect the 92mm AIO will be super popular with V.2.
 
I discovered that the AIO-header on the motherboard will always run the connected fan/pump at 100% speed, and this desirable for a watercooling pump. I can then connect the Noctua fan on the radiator to the CPU-header, wiich will then vary the speed depending on the load.
 
Not sure if this has been mentioned before, but has anyone attempted or thought through modifying an A4-SFX v1 with slits in the bottom of the case to take an AIO cooler like the v2?
 
I got the dan case v2 with window. Can anyone tell me if it is one box or two if you got the window? Thanks.
 
Sorry... but still looking for feedback on this: Will the ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-I work with the LP53 out of the box, or is removal of the heat sinks on the board needed?

Would appreciate hearing from anyone that has experience with these two in a DAN A4. Thanks!
 
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I hope I’ll be able to tuck away the ATX cables underneath the GPU tonight...
 

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antok86 said:
so m.2 slots on the bottom of the mobo doesnt work in this case?
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can't tell for sure, as I didn't finish my build yet, but I think, unless you want to run a NVMe SSD on the bottom of the mobo, you should be fine. I am planning to put a 1TB MX500 m.2 down there.
 
sldr said:
I hope I’ll be able to tuck away the ATX cables underneath the GPU tonight...
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The cleanest implementation i have ever seen with the Asetek AIO.

A tip from me: route the 24pin and 8pin cables under the Motherboard this looks also very clean. Maybe add a fan grill to prevent cables fall in the fan.
 
Fernando93 said:
Same problem here bro haha the side panel is not closing, i guess we will have to use custom tubing (if that is even possible).

PD: Loving ur build btw :)
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I've the same Problem with the higher LED-RAMs and the AIO tubes.

I've rotated the radiator with 180 degrees. So the tubes can be placed arround the ram. But: the cables of the psu are then another problem... to much cables...there.

May be, longer Boardcables will help resolve this problem. I've to measure it, but if the boardcables are longer, I could route it behind the psu to the top and then again at the side downwards to the board connector.
 
dondan said:
The cleanest implementation i have ever seen with the Asetek AIO.

A tip from me: route the 24pin and 8pin cables under the Motherboard this looks also very clean. Maybe add a fan grill to prevent cables fall in the fan.
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Thanks! I hope I'll be able to finish the build tonight when the RAM arrives.
And a fan guard of grill is necessary indeed, but I'm having trouble finding one that ships fast and doesn't have 400% of the price as shipping costs.
 
sldr said:
I hope I’ll be able to tuck away the ATX cables underneath the GPU tonight...
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I'm not sure if you will put the GPU there.... Is it optional? :whistle:

But - if this power cable would be something about 30-40cm long, you could it route upwards between GPU and PSU and then from above the psu along the side of the psu down to it's connector again. Thats my plan.

But the fanguard is is very good idea too! Thanks!
 
Yes, but I'm located in Belgium, and not all sellers on Amazon ship to Belgium, and if they do the shipping costs are astronomical.
 
It is all EU!

funny: I've cutted my radiator srews to 20mm to fit. With the fanguard I'll need new screws!

May be for the akasa 80mm*80mm*12mm fans I'll order fanguards too. Then I could install also These fans.
 
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