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We take the issue of noise very seriously at KitGuru and this is why we have built a special home brew system as a reference point when we test noise levels of various components. Why do this? Well this means we can eliminate secondary noise pollution in the test room and concentrate on components we are testing. It also brings us slightly closer to industry standards, such as DIN 45635.
Today to test the chassis we have taken it into our acoustics room environment and have set our Digital Sound Level Noise Decibel Meter Style 2 one meter away from the case (in front). The room rates as 21dBa before powering on the system (air conditioning unit in the far corner of the room causes this).
As this can be a little confusing for people, here are various dBa ratings in with real world situations to help describe the various levels.
KitGuru noise guide
10dBA – Normal Breathing/Rustling Leaves
20-25dBA – Whisper
30dBA – High Quality Computer fan
40dBA – A Bubbling Brook, or a Refridgerator
50dBA – Normal Conversation
60dBA – Laughter
70dBA – Vacuum Cleaner or Hairdryer
80dBA – City Traffic or a Garbage Disposal
90dBA – Motorcycle or Lawnmower
100dBA – MP3 player at maximum output
110dBA – Orchestra
120dBA – Front row rock concert/Jet Engine
130dBA – Threshold of Pain
140dBA – Military Jet takeoff/Gunshot (close range)
160dBA – Instant Perforation of eardrum
We have replaced the graphics card with a Sapphire HD5670 Ultimate edition.
This is a marvellous result and our dBa meter never registered 30dBa even under load. Generally the system was reading under 29 dBa at all times, meaning it is almost inaudible. In a normal room environment you would be hard pressed to hear it.
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