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For today's test we have built a performance oriented rig, with a high end CPU and mainstream graphics … ideal as an everyday, quiet workhorse build.
Processor: AMD Phenom II X6 1100T
Motherboard: ASRock 890GX Extreme 4 motherboard
Cooler: Antec Kuhler 620 Liquid Cooler
Memory: Kingston T1 8GB 1600mhz DDR3
Storage: Crucial SSD
Graphics: VTX3D HD6670
Power Supply: Chill Innovation 520W power supply
Windows 7 Enterprise Edition 64bit
Thermal Diodes
Raytek Laser Temp Gun 3i LSRC/MT4 Mini Temp
Digital Sound Level Noise Decibel Meter Style 2
Firstly let us have a look at the chassis design and airflow, as it comes ‘out of the box’.
The airflow of this case is very simple. Cool air is sucked in from the front then passed over the components and circulated out the rear of the case. As we are using a self enclosed water cooler, the fan on the Kuhler 620 has replaced the Cooler Master silent fan mounted at the rear as an exhaust system.
We have placed thermal diodes in 5 internal positions to measure the ambient case temperatures. Ambient room temperatures were maintained at 23c throughout. We overclocked the AMD Phenom II X6 1100T to 4.2ghz. Temperatures below are the maximum we recorded over an hour long stress test.
Even with only a few fans in operation, the system remained well within safe parameters, thanks in part to the excellent Antec Kuhler 620, which is both quiet and very efficient.
That looks great, I like the styling too. shame I just bought a thermaltake armor. this is better 🙁
very very nice indeed. im impressed
Good pics. amazing how they can built these and still make a profit. I like the internal layout. good they are using quality fans too. I have had good success with coolemaster fans.
When is it out ?
Read another review of this today and it seems like a good buy. good design from Cooler Master. THey are getting better, still a ways to go before they reach silverstone or lian li standards.
I like cooler master products. I wish they would bring out a frio style cooler. their cpu range needs updated.
Yeah, thats a nice case. not much to complain about. another fan would be good at front IMHO
I wouldn’t build a high end system in this, the lack of top fan might raise temps. I think the system you built in it was good tho as its a good CPU for work and the graphics card is fine for low res gaming. Not many people buy GTX590’s or HD6990s and those who do dont spend £67 on a case either.
fourth time to get past this capctha crap.
Good case ! thats all I wanted to say !
I like this more than the silverstone Raven 03 :p