Aerocool Dead Silence Gaming Cube Review

1. Introduction2. Packaging & Bundle3. Aerocool Dead Silence Gaming Cube (Exterior)4. Aerocool Dead Silence Gaming Cube (Interior)5. Testing Methodology6. Thermal Dynamics7. Acoustics Performance8. Conclusion9. View All Pages

We asked ourselves if the Aerocool Dead Silence Gaming Cube can take on the reigning king of performance ITX cases, the BitFenix Prodigy. The answer to that question is a resounding yes.

Although Aerocool is often known for their bold designs, we believe they have made the right choice by adopting a low-key appearance for the Dead Silence Gaming Cube case. The improvements are also highlighted in the overall construction, which ditches the plastic design features found on Aerocool's larger cases. From the strong aluminium construction to the soft leather finish on the front and top panels, the build quality is excellent.

Adding to this is the Dead Silence Gaming Cube's thermal and acoustics performance. We achieved excellent cooling results in our tests whilst the case remained quiet.

The Dead Silence Gaming Cube's strong thermal performance also opens up possibilities for users to take full advantage of the micro-ATX support, bringing SLI and Crossfire builds into the realm of reality. The option to remove the front drive cages further reinforces the case's ability to house powerful hardware with gratuitous space for water cooling solutions.

Including two top covers is a smart move in our opinion. Those who do not want to install fans or radiators in the top of the case can use the solid cover to keep noise levels down. At the same time, those who do want to add more fans or radiators will not have to resort to modifying the cover.

Finally, users who plan to migrate an older build without USB 3.0 support will not be left with a large unused cable thanks to the inclusion of a USB 3.0 to USB 2.0 cable.

It was difficult to find flaws with the Dead Silence Gaming Cube, though we do have some concerns about the window and the rate at which it gathers dust. This is not something unique to Aerocool and all acrylic windows suffer from this problem. However, we remain hopeful that one day a dust-free window will hit the market.

What surprised us most is the competitive pricing. Set to retail for £59.99 for the standard version and £64.99 for the windowed version, we can confidently recommend the Dead Silent Gaming Cube to anyone who has been thinking about scaling down or creating a powerful media centre. Of course, gamers can also take the opportunity to build their own Steam boxes in anticipation of Valve's SteamOS.

Pros:

• Competitive pricing.
• Solid metal construction throughout.
• Smooth leather coating adds to the case's appeal.
• Plenty of support for high-end cooling.
• Excellent cooling performance.
• Excellent acoustics performance.
• Variety of colour schemes.
• Additional top cover to facilitate different builds.

Cons:

• Side panel can get dusty fast.

KitGuru says: An excellent case at an even better price point. Aerocool have a right to be proud of their creation.

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