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We measure from a distance of around 1 meter from the closed chassis and 4 foot from the ground to mirror a real world situation. Ambient noise in the room measures close to the limits of our sound meter at 30dBa.
The minimum readings for our acoustics tests are obtained with the fans running at 5V. For our maximum readings the fans were left running at 12V. The CPU and GPU fans are manually disconnected to eliminate unwanted noise.
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
Running the fans at 5V we were unable to obtain a reading above the lower limit of our decibel meter. Even when we increased the voltage to 12V the fans did not produce over 34 dBA. The inclusion of a large 200 mm fan certainly helps to keep noise emission levels down.
The core cube of the case is identical to the Xigmatek Aquila, it’s just the plastic and connectors that are different.
I really like the look of this – very attractive, and inexpensive. going to order one.
it could’ve been a good case for me… the only thing restricting me in acquiring one in the near future is the psu length restriction… max is at 160… while my psu is at 180… >.<
Does the front intake fan have a dust filter?