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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. 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.
Noise levels with fans on low are exceptionally good, registering just over 32dBa. When we crank them all to the limit noise rises to 34.2dBa which is louder, but still very good, especially for the airflow inside.
Only £360 ? ill have 2 please.
Seriously though, thats beautiful work, I think anyone can appreciate it, even if they cant afford it.
wow, that really is stunning. didnt even know you could buy a case tat that price, apart from the Level 10 from thermaltake, its a lot of dosh
I almost bought this months ago, but then I had a car accident and ended up putting the money into my car. I need to get this soon for my new sandybridge system
I never used to like their cases, until recently. I think the saturation of glowing lights and stupid modded panels has made me appreciate their simple, yet quite spectacular design.
reminds me of apple, but not in a vomit inducing way. id buy one of these.
I need knee pads and an engraving machine so I can burn the image of a living god in the side panel and kneel before it.
“Burn the image of a living god” – Love it!
This is pure sex
It’d like the bitfenix collosus but not made by a blind dog
I never knew they hand made some cases, that is very cool, didn’t think anyone did that anymore
Lian Li PC-X2000F rates as one of the top three, then what are the other two?
For that price the Silverstone TJ11 should be a contender.
Prefer 2 buy CM Cosmos II