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

Nyuha said:
Dose anyone have a way to mount a fan above the m.2 slot because ive tried and i cant seem to find a standoff that is the right size. I got super close but it wont thread in! it just wont..... Dose anyone know where to order standoffs that would fit?

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DM me your address and I can ship you the standoff I’ve been using... I have already posted it in this thread, but it’s a pain to search, so: it’s a regular “M2 25cm” (has nothing to do with m.2 of the ssd connector name, very confusing)

You can fit a Noctua A4x10 or even the A4x20...https://noctua.at/en/catalogsearch/result/?q=Nf-a4
 
thehack said:
You are welcome. :)


Using the term blueprint may cause confusion, as blueprints imply a 2d floor map, instead of a 3d model.

If you are referring to use a shroud for the C7, there is none because the C7 takes up the max clearance for the cpu cooler already.
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But I'm using a A9x14 on C7, which leaves a few mm space from the side panel. Should be 46mm C7+A9.
 
Anyone with experience about customs in Germany? How much will the import fees hurt? I've just bought the case, coming from an M1.
 
Hi, I'm sorry if this has already been asked and answered before, but this thread is over 350 pages long...
Does anyone know of a good, compact travel carrying case for the Dan Case. I've found a few but they all seem so big. Others have suggested something like a camera bag but I would to hear from someone with experience before I buy something incompatible.
Thank you in advance for the help!
 
bennyGrose said:
Hi, I'm sorry if this has already been asked and answered before, but this thread is over 350 pages long...
Does anyone know of a good, compact travel carrying case for the Dan Case. I've found a few but they all seem so big. Others have suggested something like a camera bag but I would to hear from someone with experience before I buy something incompatible.
Thank you in advance for the help!
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ive seen messenger bags suggested. use the search at the top.
 
dondan : Can you please tell me, which screws are in use in the case?

Some screws were so heavily tightened up, that one of them is not screwed-up already, but i would feel safer to maybe get some screws for replacement... :D
Thanks in advance.

Edit: I mean the case screws, which hold the sidepanels, top plate, 120mm AIO bracket and so on.
Just to clarify... :)
 
Chris4SFX You can't buy these special M3 countersunk screws because the angle of the screw is different to the screws on market. It is a special LianLi screw.

ezeftw Yes you have to go to customs. Or you order it directly in Germany from Caseking.
 
bennyGrose said:
Hi, I'm sorry if this has already been asked and answered before, but this thread is over 350 pages long...
Does anyone know of a good, compact travel carrying case for the Dan Case. I've found a few but they all seem so big. Others have suggested something like a camera bag but I would to hear from someone with experience before I buy something incompatible.
Thank you in advance for the help!
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I got the Lowepro Event Messenger 250 based on a post in this thread. It is hard to find, took me ages. You have to cut the tablet/laptop divider out of it, I turned the whole bag inside out, that made it really easy and you can't see where it was cut. The bag is nicely padded, seems like it will protect the case well, it fits really perfectly. Generally the bag is great quality. There is a bit of room in the top for one of those super tiny mechanical keyboards or a mouse etc. Overall I'm really happy with it!

Edit: here is a link to the bag on Amazon.
 

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dondan : Thanks for your reply.
So there's really no way to get fitting replacement screws somehow...? Directly from LianLi maybe?

Until now the one is still in good shape, but i would be a bit worried about future upgrades.
Even if i don't screw them down tightly, i would not like to risk one of them to be screwed up in the future, as that would mean that i can throw the whole 230 Euro case into the trash... :oops:
Did nobody else face this issue so far and have some tips or experiences...?
 
Chris4SFX said:
dondan : Thanks for your reply.
So there's really no way to get fitting replacement screws somehow...? Directly from LianLi maybe?

Until now the one is still in good shape, but i would be a bit worried about future upgrades.
Even if i don't screw them down tightly, i would not like to risk one of them to be screwed up in the future, as that would mean that i can throw the whole 230 Euro case into the trash... :oops:
Did nobody else face this issue so far and have some tips or experiences...?
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You could go with an M3 flat head screw that is just a little longer to make up for the counter sink. It might not be a perfect fit, but it would probably do.

You could also try these guys. http://www.laptopscrews.com/
It looks like they will do custom screw runs for a price.
 
Thank you for your tip, QuadDragon! Highly appreciated!

I am a lil bit confused why the A4 SFX does not use standardized buyable screws though... ? o_O

Don't know if this is handled differently by bigger brands and mass production cases (either using standard screws or at least possibility to order replacement screws).
I mean, damaging or even losing one of these tiny screws should not, but CAN happen definitely...

Therefore good to keep those options in mind. Thanks again!
 
dondan said:
Chris4SFX You can't buy these special M3 countersunk screws because the angle of the screw is different to the screws on market. It is a special LianLi screw.

ezeftw Yes you have to go to customs. Or you order it directly in Germany from Caseking.
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No, I ordered it from ssff lab. I'm in Berlin, any advice before I go? (I don't even speak German... Thanks and sorry for the offtopic).
 
dondan if I'd ordered through caseking, I'd have save the import fees + visit to customs? I'm so depressed right now... Thought that ssff lab was the only way to go
 
Yes. On caseking the end price is 230 Euro; Therefore a bit cheaper than on SFF Labs (think all in all it should be around 250 Euro with customs and shipping). But i think even 250 Euro are still quite an adequate price. I am overall pretty happy with my case!

If that is even possible, you could cancel that order on SFFLabs and order on caseking instead? On the other hand i don't know how many units are left on caseking...

One or another, your choice was not the worst for sure! ;)
It's not a big trouble with the customs (english shouldn't be a problem there as well) and in the end you drive home with your brandnew A4 SFX case! :happy:
 
Guys, All I have while im waiting for my V3 to get here (only a couple more days!!) is a GTX 980 Windforce G1 which is 297mm in length but the case can fit 307mm cards without some bracket or something?

Will my card fit? Its all I have at the moment until the 11xx's launch at the end of the month.. Can I still build with this card and will it fit? :(
 
Raptor5150 said:
Guys, All I have while im waiting for my V3 to get here (only a couple more days!!) is a GTX 980 Windforce G1 which is 297mm in length but the case can fit 307mm cards without some bracket or something?

Will my card fit? Its all I have at the moment until the 11xx's launch at the end of the month.. Can I still build with this card and will it fit? :(
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My GTX 970 Windforce G1 which is 297mm fits, so I think you'll be just fine.
 
Can some anyone tell me the inner radius of the front panel? Thanks!

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Hi dondan I have a question since your the expert on all things A4-SFX V3.

I have a GTX 980 G1 Windforce which is 297mm long and im wanting to finally do my build today now that I have my 92mm fan gaurd. Do you forsee there being a spacing issue with the 545LC tubes and that card? Someone on Reddit said they couldnt get it all together using a STRIX 1080 which is 298mm long and since im waiting for the next generation of nvidia GPU's that are coming soon, I know I wont have an issue with a founders edition card. But I really want to use my new A4-SFX so this is the only thought I have holding up my build.
 
dondan said:
If you do the cable management right it wil fit ;)
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Neverfear I have custom cable mod cables for everything except I was off on the SATA power so that wont reach the front of the case. But ill just use the stock Corsair one for that.

I should be good to go after work today! SO HAPPY.
 
Here is a very awesome review of the A4-SFX. I love the 4K picture quality and the colors of this video on my OLED. Also the detailed knowledge about the product is very good. Thank you @optimumtech for this great review, you did your homework.

 
dondan said:
Here is a very awesome review of the A4-SFX. I love the 4K picture quality and the colors of this video on my OLED. Also the detailed knowledge about the product is very good. Thank you @optimumtech for this great review, you did your homework.

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Looks really good! I wish I knew how to get the eDP and a display adapter on my dead Alienware 13R3 That OLED would be the perfect travel screen for my new build :( This case fits in my backpack for crap sake!

If anyone browsing this forum knows anything about 2k eDP and a display controller for regular DisplayPort please spread your wisdom with me. You will save me $270 on a 4k 15 inch screen from china..
 
Hello, how are you?
Going to pick up a V3 case next week.
I will be using it in the living room next to my 55 inch 4k tv for gaming.

I am still trying to choose if I get the black or the silver version.
But anyway, I have a couple of questions.

I already have almost all the hardware.
For psu I have a Corsair sf600.
The cables that come with it are quite stiff.
Is it worth it to go for the Corsair sf sleeved cable set?
https://www.corsair.com/pt/pt/Categorias/Produtos/Acessórios-|-Peças/Componentes-para-PC/Fontes-de-alimentação/SF-Series™-Premium-Individually-Sleeved-PSU-Cable-Kit---Black/p/CP-8920202

Anyone have them? Are they worth it?
My board is a gigabyte z370n WiFi and the cpu is a 8700 non k.
I have it slight undervolted.
I was thinking of going with the new Silverstone ar11 for the cooling.
Is it a good choice? Or is the LP53 better?

Also, for gpu, to game at 4k native I am going with the 1080ti.
I am just wondering if I should go reference design with a Gainward golden sample or get an open air like an evga ftw2.

Thank you for your help and looking forward for my build.

Cheers!
 
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dondan said:
Here is a very awesome review of the A4-SFX. I love the 4K picture quality and the colors of this video on my OLED. Also the detailed knowledge about the product is very good. Thank you @optimumtech for this great review, you did your homework.

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Except he said that to use a 120mm AIO, you have to go with an HDPlex, which isn't true. You can go 120mm AIO with a slim fan + SFX + short GPU or you can go 120mm AIO + HDPlex + reference-sized GPU. Of course you can also go short GPU + HDPlex, but it's not required.

I don't blame him, the tradeoff structure is a bit complex, like with the M1. But that's the nature of highly space-optimized cases and it's what I love about them honestly.
 
QuantumBraced said:
Except he said that to use a 120mm AIO, you have to go with an HDPlex, which isn't true. You can go 120mm AIO with a slim fan + SFX + short GPU or you can go 120mm AIO + HDPlex + reference-sized GPU. Of course you can also go short GPU + HDPlex, but it's not required.

I don't blame him, the tradeoff structure is a bit complex, like with the M1. But that's the nature of highly space-optimized cases and it's what I love about them honestly.
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I noticed that too, he even showed a 120 AIO mounted next to a short GPU.
 
So my nexus 7000 arrived from ebay without the intel mounting bracket, there goes my original plan to drill out the push pins and attach with bolts.

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Does anyone know if any
other coolers I could buy have vaguely similar mounting hardware? Or have any spare mounting hardware with the right sort of design? dondan?
The screws on the nexus make a rectangle about 28 by 45 mm. I figure I can make standoff’s or something to get the height right, but horizontal alignment seems trickier, might have to drill some new holes.
These look promising but shipping is expensive if I don’t know they’ll work.
https://www.cmstore.eu/parts-replacements/cooling/accessories/lga-1155-1156-retention-bracket/

Should I just give up and buy a c7?
 
Sorry if I’m being slow, but the true universal BTK? Or would I need to scavenge parts for the discontinued cooler?
 
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