A Closer Look - Outside

Out of the box, the DAN A4-SFX looks super clean, which is intentional. It is by far the tiniest ITX chassis we have ever gotten for review, clocking in at a mere 7.2 l in volume.


Looking at the front, there is no branding or any opening. With version 4.1, the A4-SFX now comes with a USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C front port with an internal Key-A connector as a front I/O. There is nothing else besides the power button, and while other enclosures offer a wider range of plugs, the sheer size of the DAN A4-SFX means you should have no issue connecting everything to the back of the case anyways. From this angle, you can see that the interior is all black, with the motherboard occupying one side of the chassis and the GPU placed on the other side.


Both sides of the A4-SFX are perforated to allow for much needed airflow. Unfortunately, neither side comes with a dust filter, so finer particles will find their way into your system eventually. That said, popping the panels off gives you immediate access to any fans you may have, both for the CPU and GPU, so cleaning should not be rocket science. Both panels are screwed down with a pair of traditional screws and held in place by clips, so you could just keep the screws off if accessing your chassis often.


On the underside, you will see four little rubber nubs as feet. Here, you will also find two openings, one of which is for the 2.5" drive bay cage. Alternatively, this spot may be used for a standard 25 mm deep, 92 mm high fan. Next to it, towards the rear of the case, is another opening dedicated to fan cooling that can hold a 15 mm deep, 92 mm high fan.