Switching to AMD for my Gaming PC in the Dan Cases A3 mATX

[@ImVeraYT]

Dude Nick has gotten so slim! Good for him

[@Zombie101]

Yeah wow! Looks so good

[@GearSeekers]

Lost over 20KG since the start of the year :)

[@Zombie101]

@GearSeekers incredible, diet and exercise I am guessing? Anything in particular that worked best?

[@OntarioGuy430]

@@GearSeekers So when do we (I) get a Gear Seekers diet / exercise guide video?

[@GearSeekers]

All diet and exercise. I'm aiming for about 30kg. I'm currently stuck at 22kg but working my ass off to get rid of the rest of it.

[@quinnshelby1494]

Hey Nick, love watching your builds! I built an audio production PC for my older brother in the A3 recently (inspired by your review!). Luckily I didn't have such a beefy GPU to work with, so I was able to fit 2 Noctua fans down below for intake and 3 up town for exhaust. Has been working like a dream without making any noise. Keep up the great work, my friend.

[@ibdustin15]

Just wanted you to know this. You are my favorite tech channel by far. Always appreciate when you upload something. I liked the video and shared it.

[@KlaireGearSeekers]

That is such a lovely comment, thank you!

[@MarcoGPUtuber]

I switched to Gear Seekers. Never looked back.

[@poorplayer9249]

If you said nothing else, you would've still got a like for, "I'm not really into the RGB thing." Add in the number of tips & tricks, with visuals, as well as explaining the reason(s) for a certain order of operations in a given build, and I see a solid video. I reckon it doesn't hurt that I also want that case (with the wood front), and the same CPU and cooler. Plus, the XFX 7900 XT I want is "supposed" to fit under that same cooler. The PSU form factor solves a few issues I've seen in other A3 builds, and the low profile memory sticks... understated, yet all business. Perfect.👍

[@Shidobuz]

I'm so damn jealous of that graphics card. Absolute masterpiece.

[@The1commenterguy]

9:37 thanks for that tip of setting the cooler at an angle, as someone who builds often can't believe I never thought of this 👍 Nick

[@Puche404]

Just found ur channel and is amazing, nowadays there is the trend of doing unboxing and installing everything by force which makes you very angry when you see it, but you do everything with such calm kindness that makes the video much more pleasant and with impeccable quality, keep it up!

[@CodieCodex]

As someone building almost this exact build - thank you. tho I assumed 2 fans wouldn't be enough, but as long as you seem to be running it fine I guess 2 is good.

[@Dazulolwarrior]

Im just impressed at the fact that you can find the space to plug in the case fans

[@105bpm]

Just a big thank you for this video, you inspired me a lot and I ended up building 2 identical setups (except for that monster MB and GPU 😅). A black case for me and a white for my son. Thanks.

[@eden4949]

Interesting take on the fans. I run 3 exhausts on top, 3 intakes on the bottom shooting right at the GPU and one exhaust fan. Box cooled 5600x & 2080 super. No issues so far

[@RBbiggins]

@@eden4949 with the a3 case?

[@eden4949]

@RBbiggins yessir

[@RBbiggins]

@ ok thanks.

[@Kaiyening]

Love the comments during the build!

[@NathT]

Really enjoyed the explanation of the steps while you were doing the build. Looking into switching to this case and found it super helpful. Thanks for the quality videos

[@TheIdo14]

Nice build! Appreciate your little tips as Im going towards my first PC build in a few weeks.

[@GearSeekers]

Good luck with your first build!

[@MrAnimescrazy]

What is your budget and what are your specs?

[@alexfrost8645]

Really enjoyed this one, less numbers and more just hanging out with you. 😊

[@defectiveclone8450]

This case is awesome, i built a new AM5 system in it and it turned out great.

[@Kittens-and-Chips]

I went with a Phantom Spirit SE so hopefully the temps work in my favor like you!

[@noon6]

Very sudden end, wasn't expecting that lol. Great video :)

[@gprn3]

All this great stuff in a wonderful Lian Li Dan A3, nice choice man.

[@miyakothompson]

Thanks for showing the case and PSU combination, so useful for my own build :P

[@Suguruji]

Hey nick love the videos, I've been watching since around covid and just got back into the pc scene looking to cut down from the o11. I plan on having about the same build as I'm upgrading to ddr5 and plan on upgrading to a 5070 Ti card. The 5070 Ti can get to about the same dimensions as your beautiful eva card so I was wondering if you could comfortably fit a 360 or maybe 280 aio in there, and if you had any recommendations about parts or things you would do differently after just about 5 months. Love ya mate, keep the content pumping. 🤙

[@thseed7]

Chose the Fractal North Mesh because of the side intake fan mounts. Now, I don't think I'll ever look at cases without them. This A3 is awesome for offering the option in smaller form factor.

[@Ta5.]

As someone who has a vertical gpu mount and a dual tower cooler installed, every time I have to do something, I have to remove the cooler first, then the gpu, otherwise I wont be able to plug the riser in. Sadly in 4 years, I only learned to check if I forgot the riser or not, and not actually remembering to plug it in when I need to

[@josepedroteixeira9721]

I would say that changing that intake fan from the side to the top would probably enhance thermals because it would prevent re-circulation of hot air exhausted by the side of the GPU

[@Paul-if1jq]

Best channel, because you use the Rog Strix 4090, and you can fit that bad boy in a small case you deserve more subs...

[@Shrek765]

Thankyou Nick!!! Tight Build but Breathable! Like this case! Hi Klair!

[@progste]

that's a nice compact build, that power supply is interesting for sure!

[@TremorBoria]

Pretty Cool Man, Thanks for sharing this with us. Cheers.

[@KazNDS]

I just picked up one of these cases and this motherboard as scorptec had them on sale so I’m very excited to see this

[@ronaldmcdo5516]

Great build, good hardware choice.

[@julianpearce6869]

Put my 5700x3d and sapphire 7700xt build in one after watching the original review, with the glass front panel and lcd 240mm cooler. Absolutely love the case and a breeze to build in

[@gretzy_]

This is beautiful. Making a list of all the parts. Love the lack of RGB. I never change my RGB or anything, just runs on default mode. I would much prefer a clean black look. Maybe a screen or something to monitor CPU temp, would be all I want?

[@isjami21]

thankyou for another great build vid

[@valentinosgsxr]

Hello mate! As much as I liked this build, I really felt for this 4090 in there. Also, I have to say, I am fan of huge cases and big AIOs with some kind of lighting happening inside LOL. Enjoy your new toy!

[@lolcatmaroon]

I wish mobos would change to have GPU slots at the top, above the CPU. Now that the GPUs are getting so big and hot, it's no longer an expansion card, it's become the primary processor for many users.

[@moaalseiari4115]

you can install two 120 mm slim fans in the bottom of case. It is a great case indeed.

[@BitcoinNoddy]

i'm jealous! those boards are all sold out now, i'm trying to buy something for AMD in mATX pref' not Tuff, very limited. maybe a new gene will come out in another year. aargh! i like that PSU design :)

[@CaracuSC]

This or the NCASE M2? Money is no object for the case. I just need a portable M-ATX build I can put in a bag. I am sort of a nomad so portability is a must. It will house a Powercolor 7900 GRE (29 cm) and a 7800x3d. Air cooled, no AIO. Thanks for the great videos!

[@Kelekona_808]

Wouldn't an AIO help with portability as large tower coolers can crack Mobo's if shifted around too much?

[@JohnSmith-sh1sy]

This thing is 26 liters. M2 is like 15-16.

[@CaracuSC]

@@Kelekona_808 I know, I just wouldn't like to drain the AIO everytime I get on a plane...plus I am too afraid of it potentially leaking and messing up my system.

[@CaracuSC]

@@JohnSmith-sh1sy I know, that is why I wouldn't mind paying the extra 120 euros for portability.

[@izzschmed]

thank you so much for your testing and insights! it encouraged me to make a similar build. but with the gigabyte 4080 super and corsair rm850x as well as thermalright phantom assassin 120 SE. ive got 2 lian li p28 120mm fans as well and will use it as you show. however, the side intake fan touches both CPU fan and the PSU chassis. i mean, it closes without force but its in permanent touch of those two. dunno if that can be a problem? also ive got a spare corsair 120mm slim fan without any other use than in this build. i understand your take on the thermals here, but i guess the one place where it would not do harm (likewise not too much good maybe) is bottom right of the GPU, just below the side fan, right? or would you say just dont change a bit and stick to 2 fans in a setup like this? edit: it was all fine with 3 fans.

[@gmosworld]

I simply love the look of this case! Do you have parts listed for this build somewhere? Will this work for a streaming PC?

[@eden4949]

That case is great just finished building it

[@Snoopi.7]

interesting video. i may have to rethink my fans at the top of my case

[@futakisser]

17:35 what if you had something like the peerless assassin mini, and aimed it upwards into top exhaust fans, with no other fans anywhere on the case? Any insight on this sort of config?

[@sam-bj2hp]

What I don't understand is at 13:55 why couldn't you just install the GPU from the side? Or lift the PSU Up so the cables wouldn't be in the way?

[@NGEvangeliman]

from the future. probably because the clearance it would have been hard or impossible to make sure the it was inserted into the board without scraping or getting stuck at an angle.

[@beastleviath9356]

I’m really struggling to imagine why someone would want a bigger case than this. It fits some of the biggest air coolers on the market, as well as 360 MM radiators. Other than not having any real capable management, it seems basically perfect.

[@JohnSmith-sh1sy]

Noctua shows compatibility issues with most of their big coolers and Gene board. E.g. for NH-D15S, it says "the cooler overhangs the top PCIe x16 slot." Surprised it fit.

[@GearSeekers]

Noctua is wrong

[@Andre_vyent]

nice build im also thinking of going a small motherboard i atx, and less ARGB im in a different vibes now too, thanks mate , and isee you lost weight , cheers!

[@GearSeekers]

Thanks mate! I've lost just over 20KGs this year :D

[@kennythegreatbear]

Do you reckon I could get away with just having the rear exhaust fan and no intake? If I understood your graphs correctly, seems like the intake fan only improved temps by one to two degreees. Great video!

[@jonny555333]

Damn those thermals are great.

[@jonosvlog9913]

Nice build! I am so jelaous!

[@sam-bj2hp]

I see lot's of people spam fans on the bottom for intake but I think current GPU's can take care of themselves with their build in fans? You're lke the first one i've seen doing this in the A3

[@GearSeekers]

More fans doesn't always equal better performance. Most people who "Build PCs" have only been building for maybe 5 years and don't understand that less is usually more when it comes to cooling.

[@sam-bj2hp]

@@GearSeekers I almost returned my Matx motherboard because it has the PCIE one slot lower, but I think having the GPU as close to the bottom as possible as actually a good think when u only have intake on the sides here ^^

[@stevenwex8966]

I'm still happy with my X-GAMERX Professional Computer Case (Power Train P60) the only way I could get it was on Aliexpress, $50 for the case, $100 for postage, it surprised me this is only around $150 Australian, I thought Dan case were high priced, if only.

[@dangdiggity9916]

have you tried flipping the rear exhaust fan to an intake(as well as the cpu cooler)? seems like it would be pretty a pretty decent solution, but then the exhaust becomes a bit weird, i guess you would still want a mid/low rpm/cps fan exhausting where youre now using an intake fan. this would probably work well with a gpu that would primarily exhaust through the side as well.

[@GearSeekers]

I did test it. It was slightly worse

[@xvnbm]

I saw a build using liquid cooler and there air went up and I was wondering how would I make this with air cooler. This makes sense, but I am thinking, if I should use liquid cooler myself. I have never had one. I may also go with Fractal North for more space, because this case is basically only less tall, but takes the same space. Although, I am considering, if I mount my PC on the bottom of my test. In that case I think I should buy a case with front to back cooling direction. Here the PSU pushes air up.

[@canyouread]

Hey Nick, long time viewer but haven't watched your recent videos until today. I got jumpscared by the abrupt ending lol, did you stop doing b-roll and making your own music? Or was this just a different style of video?

[@luisbarvalopez]

looks really good!

[@lasmu8700]

Have you measured with a negative pressure setup with back intake and changing the CPU cooler direction? It's what I'm doing with my Torrent Nano. The idea is that the positive pressure inside the case wouldn't fight the GPU from taking in the air. I also got a magnetic dust filter at the back intake. (My 180mm front fan is an exhaust without a filter)

[@graikonungr7502]

Thoughts on reversing the DH15 fan and running rear intake? I'm curious if this could match the shown thermal performance while removing the side intake and potentially reducing noise levels.

[@OverpricedCosmetics]

Have you tested rear intake and side exhaust? I feel like the pass through on that 4090 going into the cpu could be minimized that way

[@GearSeekers]

These cards exhaust from the end of the backplate upwards. The airflow path is optimal in this build :)

[@avirtualworld4U]

My case arrived just moments ago I got the wood front , My biggest burning question is I see your using the Noctua D15 I want to use the D15 G2 it is 3mm taller I see there's just a tad bit of room left over can it fit @ 168 mm the D15 is 165 mm the G2 is a much better cooler it looks like to me.Update: I have decided to run Intel 12900k with the D15 undervolt it over clock it dial temps in. I Had planned to wait for the Intel Ultra 200 but with the price I have to wait and enjoy the 12900K, I just built a SFF 8L build with Ryzen 5 runs fine but always have been Intel, the 13th an 14th gen scared me off and the price as I am retired on Pension with very little dough. just piddle with 3D stuff not a gamer type but I do love your build inspired me greatly! the fan placement great demo!

[@babyseal2761]

Hello, new to pc building here. Why did you switch from an AIO cpu cooler to an air cooler ? is just preference, noise, performance ?

[@DonVilla-zg5st]

I hope they release the wood face plate.

[@JustCarnivorousCupcake]

The ram is so sweet! I've got the 7200 one and am so happy with it :)

[@DimiArhontidis]

Beautiful, thanks! Does the cooler come with the spacer brackets?

[@AugmentedGravity]

DONT TELL ME YOU PUT THE ASUKA 4090 IN THAT THING

[@MrLincoln87]

Gummmonnnn nick, I wanna see you up one on Ali. Custom loop double rad water cooled setup (specs say side 280/360, top 360, bottom 240/360 ... so maybe a triple rad setup ha) I do love air cooling tho Can only assume you played around with rear intake, side exhaust / + top exhaust ?? I really didn't understand that PSU tho, but makes sense now. A conventional down cable PSU prob wouldn't have cleared the GPU eh?

[@j.p.h.8126]

Oh that tight bend on the GPU power cable. Lets hope its not going to melt....😅

[@GearSeekers]

Its fine

[@deadchannelfrom2018]

90% of those cases were user error

[@j.p.h.8126]

@@deadchannelfrom2018 Were? Northridgefix is still getting lots of melted 4090's to fix.

[@GearSeekers]

Yeah lots of user error

[@taylorhickman84]

Nvidia should ship these with a 90 degree adapter.

[@frvnchize]

Hi!! I built my first PC and took this video as info and ran almost the same parts as you. Is your noctua fan a little loud? I am not sure if mine is supposed to be.. A reply would be greatly appreciated

[@aga1nsty0u]

yes, in some scenarios more exhaust fans actually makes performance worst, but in my pc case ( phanteks p600s ) there was no difference between 2 vs 3 exhaust fans ( intake: 3 120 silent wings 4 HS and exhaust: 3 140 silent wings 4 with assasin 3 cpu cooler)

[@timyfin]

Very difficult to choose between: Dan C4-SFX, SAMA IM01 Pro, Meshroom S V2, ASUS Prime AP201 MicroATX, Jonsplus Z20 and A3-mATX wooden. Also wonder why u pick mATX and not ITX. ITX give more space for fans under GPU. Most important for me are dust filters. This it is on front if wood versio and under, maybe behind was. But cant put fans pull air in without dust filters. Possibly if there is no space for FANS on bottom, then just put all fans blow out so air will be suck from bellow. This case is not designed to use aircooler, other video explain it. If u want quiet pc you would buiild 200mm fan case only with Noctua air CPU cooler like my versio cooler master H500M with 4x 200mm

[@kuroexmachina]

can we get the parts list please?

[@markotto1767]

i understand your concept about top fans but i think that only one fan at the top as exaust exactly over the noctua should be fine. it does not stole fresh air from noctua single fan but only take warm air from noctua radiator. my opinion 🙂

[@El_Maximo_Grande]

Are you running undervolting on your 4090? my 3090 is basically suffocating down there lol

[@leo19957]

Why not turn the back fan and the cpu fan the other side and have fresh air going to cpu and straight out to the psu

[@AdamChalmers]

I love the build, but man, having everything so slim and tight means you have to take everything out to change out just one component. I think for my PC I'll stick to a large case so I can tinker more easily.

[@GearSeekers]

I don't mind to be honest. I typically don't tinker with my main PCs too much. As long as I know where the power button is I'm happy lol

[@breadtoucher]

I am rather interested in this two case fan setup. I plan to go 7700/9700X(eco mode) route, so lower TDP on CPU with chunky cooler on top (probably Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 EVO) and RTX 3070. I wonder if put one fan on the side and one on the rear whether that would be enough for the airflow of this case?

[@AznPhatty]

I always think that it's kinda weird how Nick makes beautiful builds with RGB then doesn't even like RGB for his own builds. But whatever, it's what he likes.

[@adelinelim321]

Hey! I am planning a similar build with this a3 case, edge psu and a long gpu. I am planning on putting a 360 aio at the top though. Can you confirm if there is space to move the psu down to the 2.5 slot and fit a 360aio at the top with a long gpu? The compatibility chart on the website shows that it should fit a 368mm gpu and I am looking at a 360mm long 50 series gpu.

[@molluskwater]

Shame you got that beautiful GPU covered by the side panel nice build either way

[@seethruhead7119]

with gpus this big matx is basically the same as mitx, can't use the second slot and takes up the same foot print

[@thomate2958]

Would it be a good idea to swap the 120mm side fan to a 140mm fan?

[@duyim6027]

This is one of the tightest desktop

[@halterxd]

What temps do you get when you run Cinebench for 10 mins straight on your current build also what's your room temperature? Also will the Normal NH D-15 fit in this case?

[@zach1860]

I have so many questions but I'll try to be concise in the hopes you might reply. Q1: Do you think the future 9800X3D will be properly cooled by the d15? Q2: If you placed the edge psu on the side - with cables plugged in - and its backed forced against the side wall - would the GPU sit far enough out or would it run right into the cabling/even the slim part of the psu itself. Thank you! I really want to air cool a 9800x3d and a 5090 in this thing - but might need to aio or watercool and I am just trying to come up with a plan. Thanks!!!!

[@joshuamigel]

Hello Gear Seeker Great video. I have a question I'm going for a XTX power color white and 7800X3D with a 240 AIO do you think it would get to hot for this case since I heard XTX can get very hot. I'm upgrading from a 2060 super and a Ryzen 5 3600.

[@Criiies]

You should be doing rear intake for the CPU cooler you silly guy.

[@GearSeekers]

makes zero difference you silly guy

[@wv86]

Im going to do a similar build, but using the 4080 and possibly an ITX board. Do you see any issue with mounting the PSU on the side rather in front? I was thinking about adding slim fans on the bottom, but it looks like it's not needed. I only really play Apex at 1440p, nothing crazy.

[@lawshadow2011]

Good video except for ONE thing you did not show the cpu cooler and the gpu layout ie fully assembled.....you only showed the case from the other side....

[@GearSeekers]

What lol

[@lawshadow2011]

@@GearSeekers I mean show the case open side panel with the beefy Noctua D15 cpu cooler and the RTX4090 to have an idea what to expect with clearance and overall picture since i may build a similar setup. It was a suggestion and not a joke btw.

[@GearSeekers]

You should probably watch the video

[@lawshadow2011]

@@GearSeekers I did watch the video and re checked no clear image. Anyway what is the clearance you would say between the NH-D15S and the RTX4090 in mm ie visually inspection 3mm or more or less? Thx

[@MrDutch1e]

Nice build. Too big of a footprint for me tho. Rocking 2000D with 13700k and 4080 right now. Going to 2000D from my Meshlicious allowed me to go back to air cooling and get away from having stupid NZXT CAM running in the background.

[@FyrneDerg]

Fun fact : I'm making the exact same thing this month, switching to AMD (7950x) and putting my new setup in the Dan Cases A3 mATX

[@sam-bj2hp]

that indeed sound very fun

[@MrAnimescrazy]

What are your full specs?

[@skullcracked]

ok

[@jahzudas]

Watching you build in this and the NR200P is making me want to build a system. Am I stupid to build a 7800x3d/4080 super system right now?

[@TheFinalJumper]

@@jahzudas I would wait for RTX 5000 series now. Not necessarily to buy new cards but because of the price drop

[@MrAnimescrazy]

No I would build that system now because because we don't know when the 5000 series will release.

[@insertnonrepetetivenameher8787]

Just don't do what I did with the 7950x3d

[@yuribolognini]

@insertnonrepetetivenameher8787 i just got this cpu. What's wrong with it? What have you done?

[@rainerbehrendt9330]

The Noctua is a Monster. Had a similar Problem with my Asus M-ATX MB in an Asus AP201 Case. The MB lacks the Case USB-C Header and the Placing of the 1.0 PCIE Slot of the MB is not optimal. I needed a very small USB-C Adaptercard and it was a very tight Fit. The other Slot on the Bottom of the MB was useless because the GPU blocked it. ASUS TUF Gaming B550M-PLUS

[@eman6784]

Have you tried inverting the case? unscrewing and switching the bottom and top panel gives room for air to that graphics card

[@GearSeekers]

There is plenty of space for the GPU

[@medowucha]

That PSU reminds me strongly of the FlexGuru PSU series. Here we get basically the same structural layout, but full size ATX :) cu, w0lf.

[@marius.n-m]

Hi. Can you please meassure from top of case to top of IO? So I know what max thickness radiator and fan that does fit? Have ordered the case. But no shops in Norway gets it before mid October.

[@Audiosan79]

Proshop have this case in central warehouse. estimated in local warehouse september 2. And by the looks of it, i estimate about 50mm from the top to the I/O shield.

[@GearSeekers]

Check our review. The top clearance is really good. I don't know the exact measurement but Lian Li usually has those measurements on their product pages. Because there are so many internal layouts for the A3 it might be good to check out their documentation. I did cover most of it in our review though. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aF7Cfp-YYt-rrM0

[@kendragon2827]

I'd love to have that board for the 3 nvme slots, but it's discontinued and being price gouged like mad on ebay. Its the only m-atx am5 board with 3 nvme slots with that strong of a vrm. Although Asus isn't my goto.

[@medowucha]

Well, building the goat in the goat, so to speak xD cu, w0lf.

[@rick_fortune]

I might even copy this build. That's if I can find anyone with a 7800X3D in stock :)

[@seankerr1616]

Holy crap bro.. That board and gpu is worth more than my car😂😂😂😂

[@GearSeekers]

Same..... not really lol