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On the whole, the XDNA is a fine system that is built to very high standards by the engineers at YOYOTech. The Cooler Master HAF X is functional and provides a good basis for the system, delivering has all of the features that we could ask for, including USB 3.0 support.
The inclusion of a front-mounted fan controller is very useful as it allows us to reduce the system noise significantly without detracting greatly from thermal dissipation. When adjusted properly, the system becomes almost inaudible when idle, but under load the reference GTX 470 graphics card soon changes this. We'd suggest that you ask for an alternative version of the GTX470 as there are several available now with improved coolers.
For those who want a pre-built water-cooled system, we wouldn't hesitate to recommend the XDNA. Building water-cooled systems isn't something we would recommend for less advanced users as there are so many risks involved with water so close to electronics. So a pre-built system would be preferable and the XDNA has a price that is difficult to match with any other manufacturer at £1,499.
KitGuru Says: A top notch system from YOYOTech that ticks all the boxes. Looks great in the dark and will provide a serious talking point when your mates come over for an AvP or StarCraft 2 session.
Water you got to say for yourself? Let us know, below.
Nice looking system. good overclock too. I think id opt for a different cooling system or just get the whole thing done right. no point having a 470 making a hell of a racket with watercooling on the cpu.
good selection of components, just a bit bewildered with the watercooling on the CPU but the GFX doesnt have it. cost ?
I hate their website, can never find jack on it. How much extra for GFX cooling with the kit they use?
I couldnt be bothered with water to be honest. id opt for the noctua NH D14, save £100-£150 and upgrade other components.
It looks nice and its a great talking point for a new user, but I think it is slightly unbalanced. there is no need for water. and although its used the noise is still high due to the graphics card – therefore pointless. Water is a noise reducer, but the loudest component in this system is still running via a fan, the 470. and they are not like the 460, they can get loud. I think this is overrated, but looks great.
Good build and shows the yoyotech prowess with the engineers. I know a few of them and they are skilled and great system builders.
Only problem I have with this system is that it appears to be more to be promoted in magazines (and they havent a clue lets be honest).
Watercooling should be used throughout or not used at all. Thats how I see it.
Should be using a 460 for noise levels. an OC’d one like the eVGA FTW. I like the build quality and the idea, but my 760 hits 4.2ghz with a frio and its silent down low. also my temps seem lower than this one.
I like this, looks great and the lighting is brill. I am not a hard user like some of you, but I like the hardware in it. Might order one , or get one with a larger HD but a 460 in it.
Can this system be customised? a few things id like to change.
That yoyotech website is a nightmare to navigate 🙁
I see no way to ship a system like this with a Noctua NH D14 in it, would rip the mobo apart. would need supports. and then you need to make sure the customers know how to work with the system. which is the whole point of buying a pre built – not to have to worry about it.
IS this for sale on their site? I cant find it anywhere. what is the point of a review if you cant buy it ?
@ Philip, a link has now been added to the review. Or you can just click below :D.
http://www.yoyotech.co.uk/item-detail.php?products_id=4369849