Inspired by Optimum Techs awesome video about the Dan C4 SFX (https://youtu.be/PpENpqI7BiE) I decided to upgrade my PC and try my hand at this whole MiniITX-thing:

HW:

  • AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D (AM5, 4.20 GHz, 8 -Core)
  • Noctua NH-D12L (145 mm)
  • Corsair Vengeance (2 x 16GB, 6400 MHz, DDR5-RAM, DIMM) which kinda bit me in the arse
  • ASUS ROG STRIX B650E-I GAMING WIFI
  • Gigabyte AORUS GeForce RTX 3080 MASTER 10G LHR
  • Samsung 990 Pro 1TB for OS und apps
  • WD Black SN850X 4TB for games
  • Lian-Li SP850 SFX power supply
  • Dan Cases C4-SFX

I admit, I was quite intimidated by the prospect of building in such a small case, but the C4 SFX makes it easy.

Some tipps for first time builders like me:

  • Check your graphic card measurements carefully against the numbers on the website for this case:https://www.dan-cases.com/c4sfx_spec.html
  • Don’t be afraid to use a bit of force when running the power supply cables. Don’t destroy the plugs but you can push a bit to make them fit.
  • Best use only NVMe-drives. The less you try to shove into the case the better.

For those who are a bit unsure I recommend the video from Optimum Tech. While it’s not a detailed step-by-step guide it does cover most of what you should know. Sure made my day easier and gave me some confidence.

  • r0ckr@lemmy.worldOP
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    1 year ago

    The tips are maybe one or two milimeters away from the sidepanel. So it does fit, but just barely. Playing D4 results in temps of 70-80°C, which is absolutely acceptable to me.

    The only issue I ran into was enabling DOCP on the RAM. I did not inform myself about RAM speeds and AMD processors beforehand and thus needed to CMOS reset after the system stopped booting 🙃

    • _MoveSwiftly@lemmy.worldM
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      1 year ago

      Those are the same temps I’m getting with a watercooler. :)

      Ugh, I had a similar issue. Over clocked, stress tested, had an issue, and had to CMOS reset because of a noboot. It was before vacation and I was panicking lol.