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DAN A4-SFX: The smallest gaming case in the world
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Got it. The concerns raised earlier in this thread involved the lag or responsiveness of these portable displays. With this, a native DisplayPort model, that concern is eliminated. But yeah, no bueno if your GPU of choice won't drive it; clearly they designed these for laptops.
If these displays become popular enough then I imagine someone, somewhere will offer a combo DP to USB-C cable + power supply.
Any bets on when AMD or NVidia first add USB-C outputs to their cards?
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Good luck with that
I don't know if anyone's swapped out the feet on the V2, but for the V1, some folks used feet from a German company called Dynavox. For example:
https://hardforum.com/threads/dan-a...in-the-world.1799326/page-273#post-1042963548
My understanding is that the primary motivation for this was that the V1 feet were quite slippery. IIRC, they've been replaced with grippier ones for the V2. I can confirm that the V2 feet do not have any slippage problems, but I had similar thoughts re: airflow.
I recently shoved a 120mm AIO cooler into my v1 Dan case. It works like a dream now, even if it isn't as pretty as some of the Hall of Fame entries.
https://pcpartpicker.com/b/cP9J7P
https://pcpartpicker.com/b/cP9J7P
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Mine also arrived. Very excited to further optimize my Ryzen build. Will be moving to a 400W HDplex PSU and NZXT M22 120mm AIO with noctua 15mm fan this weekend. Pics to follow.
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He does plan on making new window kits... but he has nothing to share in terms of pricing and availability. I was told this one month ago. And since the window kit isn't released yet has anyone managed to close the sidepanel with the asetek 545lc. Or will I have to use no sidepanels till the new window kit?
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I have, with Corsair vengeance ram. If you check my post history you can see my entire process. Doesn't work with G Skill or other tall memory modules.
Sweet I got that ram! Building my pc in a month I'll be sure to check your build! I'm sure temps are better then with the window kit..
Edit: i cannot find your build i went through all your old posts.
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I don't see the need for that PSU because the Corsair is very silent if you get a good version. You will have no real advantage of the fanless psu under load because you will hear the cpu fan noise.
Sorry for the stupid question but I figured I'd ask anyways. I'm only a few parts away from completing my build but I was wondering if it was possible to use the G.Skill TridentZ RGB RAM with the AIO and having the side panel closed? I plan on using the windowed side panel. Just making sure before I dump money on memory
Thank you
Thank you
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You know what's friggin hard?
Waiting for the end of the workday, knowing your roomie walked to customs to get your SFX-A4, sitting now at home... argh!
Waiting for the end of the workday, knowing your roomie walked to customs to get your SFX-A4, sitting now at home... argh!
I'd say you owe your roomate a beer for picking it up for you.
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Just wanted to drop some install notes before I forget for anyone interested in using either the HDPlex PSU or the NZXT M22 120mm AIO in the Dan case v3.
- This AIO (M22) is not on Dan's supported AIO list, but if you use a 120x15mm fan you're fine. The CPU block is exactly 48mm tall, the rad about 32mm. I think you have around 52mm of possible clearance.
- If you install in pull config (presumably for acoustics/to avoid turbulence/because you don't know about screws like me) AND you want the HDPlex, you can keep the front USB but it's a little tricky.
- The HDPlex seems to only have one accessible screw mount. I may be missing it because I've already mounted my SSD to the front panel. 3M tape neatly solves this. (dondan corrected me, there are 4 standoffs for mounting)
- You are losing some GPU space with the HDPlex, so if you've somehow fit a kingpin in the v2, I'm uh...sorry for your loss?
- If you installed the radiator with the tubes on the top, I think you could also the 92mm fan beneath it. I think it might vary between AIOs.
I'm still working on the case, and I'll provide my notes on cable management and hopefully thermals tomorrow.
- This AIO (M22) is not on Dan's supported AIO list, but if you use a 120x15mm fan you're fine. The CPU block is exactly 48mm tall, the rad about 32mm. I think you have around 52mm of possible clearance.
- If you install in pull config (presumably for acoustics/to avoid turbulence/because you don't know about screws like me) AND you want the HDPlex, you can keep the front USB but it's a little tricky.
- The HDPlex seems to only have one accessible screw mount. I may be missing it because I've already mounted my SSD to the front panel. 3M tape neatly solves this. (dondan corrected me, there are 4 standoffs for mounting)
- You are losing some GPU space with the HDPlex, so if you've somehow fit a kingpin in the v2, I'm uh...sorry for your loss?
- If you installed the radiator with the tubes on the top, I think you could also the 92mm fan beneath it. I think it might vary between AIOs.
I'm still working on the case, and I'll provide my notes on cable management and hopefully thermals tomorrow.
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Alaberti
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It depends; if you're using the 92mm AIO then no, not if you want to close the side panel. I used Corsair vengeance ram because they were low profile.
However, if you're on a v3 and using a 120mm AIO then it shouldn't be an issue.
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Unfortunately I'm using the v2. I had figured that would be the case but it never hurts to ask. Thank you for the reply!
Good luck on your v3 build!
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I'd appreciate it, if people that have experience with building WC-loops could take a look at this.
Some feedback would be helpful
https://hardforum.com/threads/plan-for-custom-loop-in-dan-sfx-a4-feasability.1962017/
Some feedback would be helpful
https://hardforum.com/threads/plan-for-custom-loop-in-dan-sfx-a4-feasability.1962017/
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You have to use the included 4x M3 7mm stan offs. Put the stand offs in the four holes at the front and mount the HdPlex on them
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You have to use the included 4x M3 7mm stan offs. Put the stand offs in the four holes at the front and mount the HdPlex on them
Ohhhh that's what those are for! That's silly of me. Thank you for clarifying!
There's no space with my current gpu. Might work with a mini. Also the included PSU cable is very short, I'm not 100% certain it would reach. Sorry I didn't have a pic with the GPU already, could have sworn I did. See below!
Cable management is a little trickier so I have kind of a rat's nest atm. Anytime you can route a cable along the frame, it's been awesome though.
Unfortunately, no thermals or acoustics as what appears to be a SOC/vrm choke has detached itself from my motherboard, which now no longer POSTs (regardless of which PSU I use). Fans and LEDs turn on across the board, GPU seems to turn on but each fan starts and stops one at a time in intervals. AIO works. Replacement motherboard arrives by next Friday so I'll be over here crying in a corner until then.
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Dondan,
Are you planning a V4 of the case? Have you considered other colors?
Thank you.
Are you planning a V4 of the case? Have you considered other colors?
Thank you.
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PSA: Turns out building a PC in a hotel late at night, leaving parts everywhere and forgetting to clean up can lead to...misunderstandings about what you're actually doing.
I managed to electrical tape the choke back in place. You can't see it in the b-roll below, which makes me feel better.
Ran Prime 95 for 30 minutes, with my stock R7 1800X:
Temps: 33C idle / 74C load
Final(?) notes:
- I needed to turn XFR off on the CPU and undervolt the GPU because the dell power brick I'm using to supply my HDPlex with power cuts out around 300 watts. I'm having a custom 450w brick made to solve that problem. https://smallformfactor.net/forum/t...bto-psus-are-now-available-direct-order.1983/
- Mounting the HDPlex (properly) - you can only fit 3 standoffs if you have a SSD mounted in the front of the case, but so far I've had no issues from it - even with it sandwiched between the GPU and AIO exhaust. What a champ!
- For those who want to use the HDPlex PSU, I recommend a 65w CPU/APU and probably nothing bigger than a 1070/equivalent if you want the most plug and play experience. Otherwise, the power brick will be the limiting component.
- For those interested in the 120mm NZXT AIO, the 15mm noctua fan is more than sufficient and, to no one's great surprise, it's very quiet. Still, I'd recommend using Dan's guidance on his site for supported coolers, especially if a 25mm fan is what you want/need. https://www.dan-cases.com/dana4_spec.html
Hope this helps anyone interested in the exciting new options opened up by the v3. Looking forward to playing in dondan's next endeavor.
* I guess the keyboard business is a thing now? HAVIT TKL HV-KB390L
I managed to electrical tape the choke back in place. You can't see it in the b-roll below, which makes me feel better.
Ran Prime 95 for 30 minutes, with my stock R7 1800X:
Temps: 33C idle / 74C load
Final(?) notes:
- I needed to turn XFR off on the CPU and undervolt the GPU because the dell power brick I'm using to supply my HDPlex with power cuts out around 300 watts. I'm having a custom 450w brick made to solve that problem. https://smallformfactor.net/forum/t...bto-psus-are-now-available-direct-order.1983/
- Mounting the HDPlex (properly) - you can only fit 3 standoffs if you have a SSD mounted in the front of the case, but so far I've had no issues from it - even with it sandwiched between the GPU and AIO exhaust. What a champ!
- For those who want to use the HDPlex PSU, I recommend a 65w CPU/APU and probably nothing bigger than a 1070/equivalent if you want the most plug and play experience. Otherwise, the power brick will be the limiting component.
- For those interested in the 120mm NZXT AIO, the 15mm noctua fan is more than sufficient and, to no one's great surprise, it's very quiet. Still, I'd recommend using Dan's guidance on his site for supported coolers, especially if a 25mm fan is what you want/need. https://www.dan-cases.com/dana4_spec.html
Hope this helps anyone interested in the exciting new options opened up by the v3. Looking forward to playing in dondan's next endeavor.
* I guess the keyboard business is a thing now? HAVIT TKL HV-KB390L
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