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Jorge-Vieira

29-04-15, 16:18

Lian Li PC-O5SX Review

Lian Li PC-O5SX ReviewManufacturer: Lian Li (http://www.lian-li.com/en/)
UK price (as reviewed): £279.95 (https://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-714-LL) (inc VAT)
US price (as reviewed): $294.99 (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811112464&cm_re=PC-O5SX-_-11-112-464-_-Product) {ex TAX)

We've seen a number of super-premium cases from a range of manufacturers recently. In Win is perhaps the most obvious with its 901 and 904 - both cases that looked stunning although did have one or two sacrifices made in the name of luscious aesthetics.

Lian Li is certainly no stranger to the premium end of things and more recently, the company should be proud of the fact it has left the doldrums and is offering some competitive and interesting products again. Spending upwards of £100 on a mini-ITX in general isn't hard these days as manufacturers try ever harder to differentiate their cases. The all-aluminium company has gone to town with its latest range of cases, though, and the PC-O5SX, the smallest of the bunch, retails at £280. They're wall-mountable cases, although you can also use them in standard tower or horizontal desktop modes too.

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In many ways this is a unique chassis too. What is essentially one of the side panels is made of tempered glass covering the entire side and attached by four large thumb screws. In tower mode, the case is supported by a stand while in desktop mode there are rubber feet that attach to the bottom panel. Wall mounting is possible via two notches on the rear of the case. This particular model is mini-ITX only, but there are models covering micro-ATX, and even up to E-ARX as well.

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There are few features worth mentioning other than this - much of excitement is on the inside, although it does have the obligatory two USB 3 ports, power button and audio jacks. There are plenty of vents on the PC-O5SX and the range is actually stated as being open-air. It's not quite that, but the glass panel certainly sports some intentional gaps, as well as vents in the roof and front panel. In the flesh it's elegant-looking and there's no question about quality - it's here in abundance, which is just as well given the huge price tag.

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Specifications

Dimensions (mm) 148 x 384 x 465 (W x D x H)
Material Aluminium, glass
Available colours Black
Weight 6.4kgkg
Front panel Power, reset, USB 3,stereo, microphone
Drive bays 1 x external slimline optical, 3 x internal 3.5in + 1 x 2.5in, 4 x internal 2.5in or 2 x 2.5in + 2 x 3.5in
Form factor(s) Mini-ITX
Cooling 2 x 120mm roof fan mount (fans included), 1 x rear 140mm fan mount (fan not included
CPU cooler clearance 85mm
Maximum graphics card length 190 mm
Extras PCI-E riser cable, wall mountable, tower stand, dust filters

Toda a review:
http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/2015/04/27/lian-li-pc-o5sx-review/1

Jorge-Vieira

29-04-15, 16:58

IN WIN 707 Gaming Version Full-Tower Case Review

Introduction
Today we are reviewing the IN WIN 707 Full-Tower Case Gaming Version (http://www.inwin-style.com/en/goods.php?act=view&id=707).

IN WIN (http://www.inwin-style.com/index.php), founded in 1985, has produced cases popular with enthusiast and modders for well over a decade. In addition to producing cases for corporate clients, over the last few years IN WIN has developed a successful line of gaming cases that are popular with consumers in need of a gaming chassis on a budget. To date, we've reviewed a handful of IN WIN cases including the IN WIN GT1 (http://www.hardocp.com/article/2013/03/13/in_win_gt1_midtower_atx_case_review/), IN WIN G7 (http://www.hardocp.com/article/2013/05/21/in_win_g7_midtower_atx_case_review/), IN WIN D Frame (http://www.hardocp.com/article/2013/07/24/in_win_d_frame_computer_casechassis_review/), IN WIN D Frame Mini (http://www.hardocp.com/article/2014/11/17/in_win_dframe_mini_miniitx_case_review) and the IN WIN 904 (http://www.hardocp.com/article/2014/01/27/in_win_904_premium_pc_case_review).

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From the company's about us section:

IN WIN Development Inc., an ISO 9001 manufacturer of professional computer chassis, power supplies and digital storage devices, is the leading provider of enclosure solutions to system integrators worldwide. Founded in 1985, IN WIN provides high quality chassis that conform to all safety regulations, as well as unsurpassed customer service.

In Win has become a leading, top-notch manufacturer of core technology in order to meet market and consumer needs and demands. Our company’s management team has laid a strong foundation in terms of eight major elements: Innovation, Service, Speed, Value, Safety, Warmth, Faithfulness, and Diligence. These elements help In Win to remain a leader in the business realm and also help differentiate us from our competition.

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We have the IN WIN 707 full-tower case (http://www.inwin-style.com/en/goods.php?act=view&id=707) in-house for a little review action today. While the 707 is also available in "Silent White," it is the "Gaming Black" version that we have on the test bench today. Even though the company website identifies this full-tower case as a high-end gaming chassis, truth be told, we think non-gamers and the enthusiast crowd will certainly find the IN WIN 707 just as appealing.

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Let's get down to business and see what the IN WIN 707 is made of, shall we?

Product Packaging
The IN WIN 707 was shipped in its bare product packaging and arrived in good shape minus a few dings and dents. The box itself is constructed of double-walled corrugated cardboard that is glued along the seams. The overall measurements are 26"H x 12.5"L x 22.5"W.

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The plain cardboard packaging prominently features a large 707 in the upper right hand corner and company logo printed in black in the bottom left with product information and a list of features on the both sides. The case itself is wrapped in a plastic bag and held in place by thick polyethylene closed-cell foam inserts.

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Toda a review:
http://www.hardocp.com/article/2015/04/28/in_win_707_gaming_version_fulltower_case_review#.V UENc5P0Mxk

Jorge-Vieira

29-04-15, 16:59

Silverstone PS11 Case Review

Small case, big shoes to fill. Silverstone PS11 may become a killer value enclosure for those on a strict budget at just $49. Great airflow, excellent build quality and ease of assembly are not elements that are usually associated with that price tag, but we were truly impressed at the feature packed PS11.

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Silverstone has emphasized the importance of deep stamping both side panels to improve rigidity and overall structure of the chassis, without sacrificing on the large showcase side panel window. For users who admire silent operation, the PS11-Q offers an alternative solid panel with sound dampening material applied throughout, thus diversifying the potential value user base.

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It seems everything on the PS11 has been toned down to keep the price low but no features omitted to keep the users happy. The chassis is fully dust proof with removable filters at the front, top and bottom and airflow ready with 2 x 120/140mm fans at the front and dual 120mm fans up above. Due to height restriction of the chassis, AIO radiators would be an uncomfortable fit and thus sticking to a CPU tower (up to 161mm in height) is recommended.

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The interior of the chassis is basic but functional with tooless drive cage that can house triple 3.5” drives with dual 2.5” brackets for SSDs up above. Front intake is completely open that also allows GPUs up to 16” to fit, but most importantly the motherboard area is surrounded by cutouts for easy cable management.

The PS11 is not targeted for enthusiast builds but can fully handle mid to high end gaming systems and should serve as an example of what is possible at just $49.

Review:
http://www.hardwarecanucks.com/forum/hardware-canucks-reviews/69276-silverstone-ps11-case-review.html

Jorge-Vieira

29-04-15, 17:00

BitFenix AEGIS mATX Case Review

BitFenix AEGIS is an exciting watercooling-optimized mATX chassis that could become the next signature release from the company. It’s vibrant color options may not suit everyone’s pallet but we appreciate the different approach BitFenix has taken with this $119 case for a more traditional gaming appeal.

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The addition of the BitFenix ICON 2.8” display on the front panel allows you to drag and drop a JPG file to customize the front face. As a concept it is fun and interesting, but requires further perfection as aside from showing images with limited viewing angles, no brightness control and poor colors, lacks any real applications. The source code is open for developers to tinker with what to display, but until we see a proper UI to roll out for temperature showcase or hardware usage etc, the BitFenix ICON will be nothing more than an idea waiting to prosper. Those not liking the ICON display can save some cash and look into the AEGIS Core model with a simple BitFenix logo embedded into the bottom portion of front panel.

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With this release BitFenix is not afraid to push the boundaries of what we would consider an appropriate size frame for a mATX build. The AEGIS does not compromise on giving users ample of space to work with internally, while maximizing modularity and flexibility for multi-purpose builds.

The front frame is designed to support triple 120mm or dual 140mm fans with push-pull prospects and radiators up to 360mm. The top can support dual 120/140mm fans with space for a 240/280mm radiator underneath with fully dust proof design. We only wish the plastic top frame was more open as otherwise half the airflow is sent back inside as the top cover thins out approaching the rear of the case.

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We love the modular drive cage design BitFenix has implemented here with support for 4 x 3.5” drives and separate 4 x 2.5” drives allowing flexible storage options. The bottom drive cage can be relocated closer to the front panel (default position) to accommodate for long power supply units with extra space for exiting cables, or the cage can be moved closer to the PSU for front radiator support. Furthermore top SSD & HDD cages are removable for extra radiator clearance either for top or front installation.

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Interior cable management hits all the right places with grommeted cutouts around the motherboard, although they could be wider and stiffer so the grommets don’t constantly fall out during assembly. The PSU shroud is a welcome addition, this is the first time we see one on a BitFenix chassis and working with low profile PSU cables turned into a seamless and quick clean up.

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BitFenix AEGIS turned into an excellent mATX watercooled build with so much more potential. It’s important to repeat how much we want BitFenix to polish up the annoyances with some drive mounts, weak magnets on the dust filters and create a less restrictive top plastic panel, as this could become one of the most popular mATX on the market. The direction seems prosperous as they are taking cues from the community on what works and what doesn’t, giving BitFenix no excuses to mess up on features that we need to see.

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We also would love a more elegant iteration of the AEGIS to hit the market to cover a larger user base because the interior design works, but you might not agree with the flashy vibrant gaming-centric exterior.

Our full video review is above.

Review:
http://www.hardwarecanucks.com/forum/hardware-canucks-reviews/69299-bitfenix-aegis-matx-case-review.html

Jorge-Vieira

29-04-15, 17:01

Fractal Design Define S Case Review

So far we’ve seen many outstanding case releases in 2015 and we are happy to see companies diversifying on features sets and targeting specific users groups. The latest chassis from Fractal Design aims to cater to watercooling enthusiasts with an open-style interior design and radiator optimization but leaving a clean plate for whatever build you prefer. The Define S is a must-release in our eyes based on how often the Define R5 was stripped of its drive cage and used as a cleaner frame for multi-radiator setups.

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Probably the most exciting thing about the Define S is the price; it goes for $79 and $89 for the solid and windowed paneled versions respectively. Considering the Define R5 was released at $119 and the Define S shares similar build quality and material language, we hope this aggressive pricing strategy is squeezed by outstanding competition from Phanteks, CoolerMaster and Silverstone. As usual, the exterior is clean and well designed but won't be of particular interest for those of you looking for a "look at me!" style case.

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We love Fractal’s approach for the Define S. It has an expanded side panel window to reveal all your hardware and plenty of flexibility, allowing users to close off unused top areas. It also comes with handy reversible side panels but they aren't compatible with any previous Define chassis. One of these has acoustical dampening material while the other holds the usual window.

Another interesting addition is the ability to completely close off the top ventilation areas if they aren't being used. This drastically reduces the amount of dust being sucked into the case and also helps lower its acoustical profile.

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The interior layout is open. Very open actually. There's compatibility with triple 120/140mm fans at the front, single bottom and rear 120/140mm fan slots and another triple 120/140mm mount at the top, making even just an aircooled build exciting.

Watercooling optimization is where the Define S really shines with up to a 360mm radiator at the front and up to a 420mm radiator up top. The conventional drive cage assembly has been removed to allow push-pull and thick radiators to live comfortably, plus Fractal has included reservoir and pump mounting strips on the frame near the front, a perfect spot for a large tube reservoir.

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This focus on eliminating airflow barriers is clever especially since the Define S can still support plenty of drives with 3 grommeted brackets behind the frame, to house 3.5” and SSDs. Alongside the three aforementioned brackets are dedicated dual 2.5” brackets behind the motherboard tray, allowing adequate storage options. Users that require more storage may consider the R5 with the conventional drive cage at the front of the chassis.

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The Define S is a much needed case for Fractal Design fans. Even in our own R5 review, we opted for a front radiator installation that required drive cage relocation. This new release is bound to be welcomed with open arms from modders, hard core Define series lovers, first time watercoolers or even first time builders. The entire process is as enjoyable as it looks and if a case upgrade or a new system is hovering in your mind, we’d strongly recommend the Define S.

You can watch our full video review above.

Review:
http://www.hardwarecanucks.com/forum/hardware-canucks-reviews/69283-fractal-design-define-s-case-review.html

Jorge-Vieira

29-04-15, 17:24

AeroCool Announces the Battlehawk Chassis (http://www.techpowerup.com/212108/aerocool-announces-the-battlehawk-chassis.html)

AeroCool announced the Battlehawk line of ATX mid-tower cases. Available in white with black inserts and a blue front fan (Battlehawk White), and all-black with red front fan (Battlehawk Black), the case measures 218 mm x 455 mm x 491 mm (WxDxH), weighing 4.5 kg, and is made of SECC steel with ABS panels. Both cases feature all-black interiors.

On the outside, a door conceals its single exposed 5.25-inch and 3.5-inch drive bays. Inside, there are three 3.5-inch drive bays, and two 2.5-inch ones along the back side of the motherboard tray. The tray has cutouts at all the right places, helping with cable management and installing aftermarket CPU coolers. Ventilation includes two 120 mm front intakes (a red or blue 120 mm fan is included), a rear 120 mm exhaust (included), and two 120 mm top exhausts, which can hold onto a 240 mm x 120 mm radiator. The side panel features a tinted black acrylic window. Front panel connectivity includes two USB 3.0 ports (standard header), an SD/microSD card reader (USB 2.0 header), and HDA front-panel audio jacks. AeroCool didn't announce pricing or availability.http://tpucdn.com/img/15-04-28/81b_thm.jpg (http://www.techpowerup.com/img/15-04-28/81b.jpg) http://tpucdn.com/img/15-04-28/81a_thm.jpg (http://www.techpowerup.com/img/15-04-28/81a.jpg) http://tpucdn.com/img/15-04-28/81c_thm.jpg (http://www.techpowerup.com/img/15-04-28/81c.jpg) http://tpucdn.com/img/15-04-28/81d_thm.jpg (http://www.techpowerup.com/img/15-04-28/81d.jpg) http://tpucdn.com/img/15-04-28/81e_thm.jpg (http://www.techpowerup.com/img/15-04-28/81e.jpg)

Noticia:
http://www.techpowerup.com/212108/aerocool-announces-the-battlehawk-chassis.html

Jorge-Vieira

29-04-15, 17:25

DeepCool Launches GamerStorm TriStellar ITX Chassis (http://www.techpowerup.com/212087/deepcool-launches-gamerstorm-tristellar-itx-chassis.html)

A week after its debut as part of CyberPowerPC's Trinity gaming desktop (http://www.techpowerup.com/211947/cyberpowerpc-announces-trinity-gaming-desktop.html), DeepCool launched the GamerStorm TriStellar mini-ITX chassis, so PC enthusiasts can cram in whatever hardware they want. It may be designed for mini-ITX motherboards only, but this is not a lunchbox sized case you can tuck away behind your flatscreen. It measures 435 mm x 395 mm x 388 mm (WxDxH), and takes up the same volume inside a carton as a cubical ATX case of comparable dimensions would.

Its design involves three temperature-isolated chambers with a triangular projection, which converge at a central hub for cabling to route between them. The bottom-right chamber houses a standard-height mini-ITX motherboard tray with just enough clearance for a stock CPU cooler (up to 80 mm height), or an AIO liquid cooling block with a 120 mm radiator. The bottom-left chamber houses the standard ATX PSU bay, a slimline optical drive bay, and two 3.5-inch drive bays. The top chamber has three expansion slot covers, although there's just one PCI-Express gen 3.0 x16 riser. There's enough volume for a GeForce GTX TITAN-Z dual-GPU graphics card. This chamber offers another three 3.5-inch tray-type drive bays with hot-plugging back-planes and 2.5-inch support. DeepCool didn't disclose pricing.http://tpucdn.com/img/15-04-27/77a_thm.jpg (http://www.techpowerup.com/img/15-04-27/77a.jpg) http://tpucdn.com/img/15-04-27/77b_thm.jpg (http://www.techpowerup.com/img/15-04-27/77b.jpg) http://tpucdn.com/img/15-04-27/77c_thm.jpg (http://www.techpowerup.com/img/15-04-27/77c.jpg)

Noticia:
http://www.techpowerup.com/212087/deepcool-launches-gamerstorm-tristellar-itx-chassis.html

Jorge-Vieira

29-04-15, 17:25

X2 Introduces the ISOLATIC Chassis (http://www.techpowerup.com/212041/x2-introduces-the-isolatic-chassis.html)

From the design heart of Europe X2 is introducing a new addition to its product line: The iconic ISOLATIC series full-tower pc enclosure is built for people that just love playing with computers. With ample room for up to 5 drives, 7 expansion slots for the installation of long graphics cards ( 370mm length VGA card ) and superior cooling through the 4x 120/140mm fan mount locations throughout this chassis. The ISOLATIC 6020 offers easy upkeep shortcuts like tool-free removal of side panels, hard drives, and graphics cards.

An all-speed fan control button and generous options for peripheral connections make the front-panel a complete multimedia gateway. Constructed out of 0.5mm SPCC steel with reinforced EMI shielding the ISOLATIC 6020 chassis structure is furnished with great cable management features that facilitates neat cable routing & enhanced system airflow. Show off your hardware and neat interior through the stylish acrylic window this chassis is versatile and a great pick for your next system build, modding project or gamer system. X2 performance PC hardware.http://tpucdn.com/img/15-04-25/X2-6020W_1_thm.jpg (http://www.techpowerup.com/img/15-04-25/X2-6020W_1.jpg) http://tpucdn.com/img/15-04-25/X2-6020W_2_thm.jpg (http://www.techpowerup.com/img/15-04-25/X2-6020W_2.jpg) http://tpucdn.com/img/15-04-25/X2-6020W_5_thm.jpg (http://www.techpowerup.com/img/15-04-25/X2-6020W_5.jpg) http://tpucdn.com/img/15-04-25/X2-6020W_6_thm.jpg (http://www.techpowerup.com/img/15-04-25/X2-6020W_6.jpg)

Main Features:

Ultramodern clean front design
Satisfactory space for assembly and great airflow
Fan controller & power switch on the top for easy control
0.5mm SPCC steel with reinforced
EMI shielding
Individual Fan1 & Fan2 on/off switch
Supports graphic cards up to 370mm
Cable Management enables neat cable routing & enhanced airflow
Built-in dual USB 3.0 connectors for rapid data transfer
MSRP: USD 79.95/ EURO 74.95

Noticia:
http://www.techpowerup.com/212041/x2-introduces-the-isolatic-chassis.html

Jorge-Vieira

30-04-15, 10:16

Lian Li PC-O5S review: showcasing a "show case"

Introduction While we often receive requests to test one of Lian Li's enclosures, we frequently encounter difficulties in actually getting their products to our test lab. Luckily, this wasn't the case for their new "O" series of enclosures: we received the PC-O5S, a very special Mini-ITX case that has enough room to accommodate a 3-slot graphics card!
Announced by Lian Li back in October of 2014, the O-series of enclosures consists of four different models: two Mini-ITX cases, a micro-ATX enclosure, and an ATX tower. Features that these enclosures have in common are that they can be placed in both horizontal and vertical orientations, that they can be attached to the wall, and perhaps most importantly, that they'll enable you to make the most of the hardware that you put inside them.
Core design choices include the glass panel that covers one of the enclosures' sides, and the use of PCI-E risers that allow one to position the graphics card parallel to the motherboard rather than perpendicular to it, a construction that we've previously only seen SilverStone use for their RVZ01 and ML07. As a result, these cases aren't particularly compact, but are quite "thin". When placed flat on its side (as per the photo below), the PC-O5S that is covered in this article has a height of less than 15cm, substantially less than the 20-23cm of your average tower!

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With the obvious exception of the heavy glass panel and the screws, the PC-O5S consists entirely of aluminium. One should note that this is the norm for Lian Li: the company exclusively manufactures aluminium enclosures. As such, they have to use a different production process, resulting in prices that are higher than what you're used to for steel cases, which explains the not-so-modest MSRP of €269 for the PC-O5S. While not particularly expensive for a Lian Li branded enclosure, you'll have to admit that it's still quite a bit of money. The smallest entry in the O-series will set you back €239. The micro-ATX O6S has a price tag of €319, and the ATX-sized O7S costs €349. Current prices from the Hardware.Info price comparison tool are shown below.
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http://uk.hardware.info/pixel.php?path=/productapi/268565 Comparing it to the competition We'll compare the PC-O5S to all previously tested Mini-ITX cases that have room for a discrete graphics card. Studying the chart below reveals that the O5S isn't exactly a small Mini-ITX enclosure, as its volume is comparable to that of the BitFenix Prodigy and the Corsair Graphite 380T. As such, you won't be purchasing this enclosure to utilize the small footprint of Mini-ITX – you'll more than likely be trying to showcase its looks instead. Read the next few pages for our account of how well the PC-O5S holds up in practice.
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Toda a review:
http://uk.hardware.info/reviews/6037/lian-li-pc-o5s-review-showcasing-a-qshow-caseq

Jorge-Vieira

30-04-15, 16:55

Thermaltake Core V21 Review: Get stacked! (http://www.kitguru.net/components/cases/leo-waldock/thermaltake-core-v21-review-get-stacked/)

Generally speaking we think about small form factor cases such as the Micro-ATX Thermaltake Core V21 in terms of the limitations they impose. You are restricted to a small motherboard, you may not be able to use a proper gaming graphics card and there is a good chance the amount of cooling you can install is limited by the size of the case.
The cuboid nature of the Thermaltake Core V21 defies expectations and allows you to rearrange the panels and cooling to your heart’s content. Stripping the chassis bare is a quick process as each panel is held on with two thumbscrews. Once the top, bottom and sides are removed you can see the chassis is a simple framework with a riveted motherboard tray. This highlights how much space you have inside the V21 with clearance for a CPU cooler that is 185mm in height, a graphics card up to 350mm in length and a power supply up to 200mm long when you use a bottom fan in the case.
Watch via our VIMEO Channel (Below) or over on YOUTUBE HERE (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OaKsJFQoChw).

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It is worth pointing out that one of the side panels has a huge window while the bottom has a mesh filter for the power supply and the other panels have huge magnetic dust filters, and you can install these panels in any order you choose. The front panel can also be rotated and the I/O panel moved to one of three locations and to make the result look neat and tidy the Thermaltake badge on the center of the panel can also be rotated on its magnetic mount.
Specification:

Motherboard support: Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX.
Expansion slots: 5.
Included fans: 1x 200mm front intake.
Fan mounts: 2x 120/140mm front, 4x 120mm or 2x 140mm roof, 1x 120/140mm rear, 2x 120mm bottom, 2x 120/140mm in each side.
120mm radiator mounts: 1x 120mm/240mm front, 2x 120mm/240mm roof, 1x 120mm rear. 1x 120mm/240mm in each side.
140mm radiator mounts: 1x 140mm front, 1x 140mm/280mm roof, 1x 140mm/280mm in each side.
5.25″ drive bays: None
Internal drive bays: 3x 3.5/2.5”, 3×2.5″.
Dimensions: 424mm H x 320mm D x 336mm W.

Once you have decided which way you wish to orient the chassis you can get busy with the build and this could be a frustrating process. First you install the power supply along with a fiddly retention bracket and this is followed by the motherboard. You’ll need to install any CPU cooler mounts first as the position of the PSU means you have no access to the rear of the motherboard.
Once you have the main hardware installed you can choose which of the six drive bays you wish to use and do your best to tidy the cabling.
The final task is to install cooling, which could be simple if you use an air cooler on the processor and simply rely on the 200mm fan at the front of the chassis.
On the other hand you’ll probably wish to install liquid cooling or a bunch of extra fans, and this brings us to an especially neat feature of the Core V21. There are four rails arranged in two pairs that can slot in the top or sides of the chassis and which can be spaced to suit 120mm or 140mm spacing.
You can, if you wish, install two 240mm radiators in the top of the case or a 280mm radiator on either side or pretty much anything you choose. By our count you can fit eight fans in this chassis, which is mind boggling.
The only downside to this method of installing cooling is that the side panels can be awkward to install, depending on the positions of the cooling rails.
Testing
To put this case through its cooling paces we will be using a test system consisting of an Intel Core i7-4770K, Radeon R9 290 and multiple storage drives. This system allows us to produce a substantial amount of heat and effectively test the Thermaltake Core V21‘s cooling capabilities.
For stress testing we use a mixture of Prime95 and FurMark to create the maximum heat output. Prime95′s ‘Small FFTs’ setting allows us to stress our CPU. FurMark’s ‘GPU Burn-in’ mode creates the maximum amount of load our GPU is ever likely to see.
Test System:

Processor: 3.9GHz Intel Core i7-4770K
Motherboard: Asus Z87I Pro
CPU cooler: Corsair H110i GT
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LP DDR3-1600MHz RAM
Graphics card: Sapphire Tri-X R9 290 4GB
Power supply: Seasonic Platinum Fanless 520W
Storage drives: SanDisk Extreme Pro SSD
OS: Windows 8.1 Professional 64-bit.

Cooling Performance
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Cooling depends entirely on the hardware you use. We tested with the Corsair 280mm liquid cooler and the Thermaltake 200mm fan at the front of the chassis and the results were impressive. Airflow is unrestricted, however the location of the power supply probably doesn’t help CPU temperatures.
Acoustics Performance
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This is a noisy case in the sense that it is very open in its design with those two huge air filters and that colossal window. There is barely any sound deadening material. Use the relatively quiet 200mm fan and you’ll be fine but if you pack the case with fans you will doubtless suffer from a certain amount of noise.
Closing Thoughts The V21 is an impressive design from Thermaltake. The ability to move the fans and radiators around to your heart’s content is fascinating while the option of stacking two Core V21 chassis is novel. Thermaltake’s idea of using the upper chassis to house a home brew liquid cooling system is interesting and eye-catching but realistically it is irrelevant for mainstream users.
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The remarkable thing about the Thermaltake Core V21 is the low price of £48.74 inc vat (http://www.dabs.com/products/thermaltake-core-v21-matx-mesh-stackable-case-with-200mm-blue-led-fan-B8PX.html?utm_source=awin&utm_medium=affiliates&utm_content=AW00&awc=3044_1430401655_1ce6f647c3a1b8ae0936db90b129ad 17). This reflects the build quality and Micro-ATX form factor but means you effectively get the novel features as a freebie.
You can certainly use the Core V21 as a conventional case without any extra cooling however that means you have to find a decent amount for space for chassis without reaping much in the way of reward. Use the features on offer and the V21 looks like excellent value.

Toda a review:
http://www.kitguru.net/components/cases/leo-waldock/thermaltake-core-v21-review-get-stacked/

Jorge-Vieira

30-04-15, 17:09

XIGMATEK Intros Nebula C Case in Pink, Purple, Yellow, and Two Shades of Green (http://www.techpowerup.com/212173/xigmatek-intros-nebula-c-case-in-pink-purple-yellow-and-two-shades-of-green.html)

You know XIGMATEK pulled out its sunglasses, SPF, and flip-flops, when it launches its latest cube-shaped case, the Nebula C, in fab pink, purple, yellow, and two Summery shades of green (emerald and lime). Built with SECC steel frames, the Nebula-C is studded with glossy ABS panels, which appear to be the same material Apple and Nokia use on their colorful phones (albeit thicker). As with other Nebula-series cases, there's a signature orange cutout at the bottom-left.

The Nebula C is a cube-shaped mini-ITX chassis, with room for a standard-height mini-ITX build (up to 80 mm tall CPU cooler), two expansion slots holding room for a full-height graphics card (up to 230 mm long), one each of 3.5-inch and 2.5-inch internal drive bays, a standard-size ATX PSU, a 120 mm rear spinner, passive vents at the bottom, and USB 3.0 front-panel ports. Measuring 260 mm (L) x 260 mm (W) x 305 mm (H), the case weighs a little over 3.5 kg.http://tpucdn.com/img/15-04-30/94a_thm.jpg (http://www.techpowerup.com/img/15-04-30/94a.jpg) http://tpucdn.com/img/15-04-30/94b_thm.jpg (http://www.techpowerup.com/img/15-04-30/94b.jpg) http://tpucdn.com/img/15-04-30/94c_thm.jpg (http://www.techpowerup.com/img/15-04-30/94c.jpg) http://tpucdn.com/img/15-04-30/94d_thm.jpg (http://www.techpowerup.com/img/15-04-30/94d.jpg) http://tpucdn.com/img/15-04-30/94e_thm.jpg (http://www.techpowerup.com/img/15-04-30/94e.jpg)

Noticia:
http://www.techpowerup.com/212173/xigmatek-intros-nebula-c-case-in-pink-purple-yellow-and-two-shades-of-green.html

Jorge-Vieira

01-05-15, 08:11

Silverstone Mammoth MM01 Review: A massive case built for harsh environments (http://www.techspot.com/review/993-silverstone-mammoth-mm01/)

Though the least complex part of any computer is the shell it lives in, the beige box of yesteryear has evolved into today's broad range of enthusiast enclosures with innovations in cooling performance, operating volume, dust filtering and space efficiency.
Silverstone has been a driving force behind many advancements in the field with its Raven series (http://www.techspot.com/review/846-silverstone-rv05/) flipping things sideways, its Fortress cases (http://www.techspot.com/review/890-silverstone-ft05/) bringing next-level thermals, and its Sugo range (http://www.techspot.com/review/959-silverstone-sugo-sg13/) holding high-end hardware in an impossibly small footprint.
Those of you who follow CES might recall Silverstone's "Mammoth" case from 2013. It was a rough prototype at the time but it hinted at a massive EATX chassis that was said to be completely dust and spill-proof. Key features included a HEPA air filter with front and back panels designed to deflect liquid, along with a sealed top panel.
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The product seemed exciting for folks who wanted a robust case that could protect systems/servers in harsh conditions but we hadn't heard much about the Mammoth after its original showing. Seeming extinct, we were surprised to find Silverstone's Mammoth listed in a small launch headline on the company's site and even more surprised a few weeks later when we found the case on our test bench.
The MM01 has yet to go on sale so we aren't exactly sure how it will be priced, but it's suggested to cost around $300.
External Design Having seen the Mammoth MM01 first-hand, it's no mystery how Silverstone came up with the name -- the box my desk chair came in was smaller and probably lighter.
Measuring 271mm wide, 542mm tall and 597mm deep, Silverstone's MM01 boasts the capacity of a bar fridge at 87.7L. Although much of the case has been constructed from plastic, those massive steel side panels help it reach a back-breaking 13.5kg.
There are bigger cases out there of course, such as the 113L Corsair 900D (http://www.techspot.com/products/cases/corsair-obsidian-900d-godzilla.89123/) super tower or my weapon of choice, the 145L Lian Li PC-D8000 (http://www.techspot.com/products/cases/lian-li-pc-d8000.88691/). Still, with most large full tower cases maxing out at around 50-60L, the MM01 is very large.
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From the front, the MM01 looks like a wall vent as it is dominated by a huge downwards facing vent. This removable vent panel is designed in such a way that if you were to splash water on it there is little chance any would make its way inside.
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Even if any water does make it past the vented panel, it's unlikely to get inside the case as there is a HEPA filter behind the panel.
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Behind the HEPA filter are two massive Air Penetrator AP182 180mm intake fans that are designed to operate at between 500-1800 RPM where they generate 17-42dBA. Fully spooled up, they offer a combined 340CFM, which Silverstone says is similar to a typical household fan.
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Above the ventilation is a flat rectangular box that wears the Silverstone name and brand logo. This rectangular panel can actually be slid downwards to expose the front connectivity. Behind the panel are two external 5.25" drive bays, power/reset buttons, two USB 3.0 ports, audio jacks and a pair of analog fan controllers.
The huge left and right side panels are featureless as including ventilation here would compromise the cases resistance to dust and water. The same is true of the top panel, which while removable is sealed shut to eliminate any water getting into the case.
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Underneath the MM01 features a hydrofoil type design with the feet running the entire length of the case. There are a number of small holes here for mounting internal hardware, though they shouldn’t be an issue for dust or water as they are on the underside of the case.
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Around the back we find a similar design to the front with a huge removable ventilated panel dominating here. There are also a series of thumb screws for removing the side and top panels.
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With the rear ventilated panel removed we find a familiar sight from Silverstone, a 90-degree stacked configuration. The motherboard's I/O panel is found at the bottom of the case while the expansion slots are located above it, though this design is a little different than past 90-degree stacked setups as the power supply is mounted in the top of the case.
The MM01 only comes in black (inside and out), the I/O panel door is the only aluminum on the case, while the body/frame, side panels and top panel are all steel. The entire front back and bottom (feet) are made from plastic, as are the plastic anti-splash ventilated panels.

Toda a review:
http://www.techspot.com/review/993-silverstone-mammoth-mm01/

Jorge-Vieira

04-05-15, 17:23

Xigmatek Nebula C Mini-ITX Chassis Review

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I’m a big fan of Xigmatek chassis’, time and time again they’ve shown they can make cool products with a good range of features, but most importantly, they’ve always done it with a fiercely competitive price tag, making them very attractive products to system builders. Their latest effort, the Nebula C is another welcome entry into the increasingly popular cube-type chassis market, which make great solutions for HTPC and LAN gaming systems.

Includes pre-installed high performance silent (black with black blades) Xigmatek XOF fan with FCB (Fluid Circulative Bearing) for optimal exhaust capabilities.
I/ O panel includes 2 x Super-Speed USB 3.0, HD Audio In/Out jacks, Power/Reset.
Capable of mounting Mini-ITX Motherboard.
Innovative 2 X 3.5” HDD can be converted to 2.5” SSD for easy mix and match.
Included 1 additional 2.5” SSD mounting holes inside chassis
All 3 side panels are tool-less and designed with quick release mechanism for easy hardware mounting.
Can install full sized power supply
Innovative Intake system from base of the tower.
Motherboard tray perforated with holes for free flow air into chassis and option for cable tie-down
Can mount up to 230mm Gaming Graphic card
Angled power/HDD light giving visual depth.
Polycarbonate side panels for alternative feel.
Baseless construct for sleek compact appearance.

As you can see from the specifications, the Nebula C may be small, but it packs just enough features for a decent gaming rig, with room for a dual-slot graphics card, ATX PSU and a few hard drives.
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First impressions of the Nebula C are very good, this is one gorgeous looking chassis, its understated clean exterior and very modern design are a far cry from the usual chassis designs we see. The exterior is finished in white polycarbonate, giving it a glossy, yet soft looking finish that gives it a premium look and feel. The bottom left corner is cut away, with a small orange light fitting, a nice touch that will provide a soft glow when powered up.
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There’s really very little to see on the exterior of the chassis, which is great for those who want a clean-looking system for their AV setup.
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The I/O panel is a little simple, but all the basics are taken care of, offering a pair of HD audio jacks and dual USB 3.0 ports.
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The glossy top panel appears to float above the side panel and in one corner, you’ll find a large power button.
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The orange LED trim around the recessed button really draws your attention on the white background, its design makes you want to push it.
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Front the front of the chassis, you can see the button LED cutaway, as well as a nice Xigmatek logo in the bottom right.
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Around the back, we get a break from the sea of glossy whites, swapped out for a soft matte black finish. There’s a single 120mm exhaust fan pre-installed, with water/cable routing grommets directly below it. Aside from a little extra ventilation, there’s really little else to see here, just a standard ATX PSU cut-out and the fixtures for a Mini-ITX motherboard.
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Toda a review:
http://www.eteknix.com/xigmatek-nebula-c-mini-itx-chassis-review/

Jorge-Vieira

06-05-15, 09:03

Thermaltake's Versa H15 is a classy microATX chassis

We're fans of microATX towers here at TR, but there just aren't that many of them on the market. That's why Thermaltake's new Versa H15 (http://www.thermaltakeusa.com/Chassis/Micro_Case_/Versa/C_00002583/Versa_H15/design.htm) has our attention. It's a nice-looking mini-tower with several enthusiast-friendly design choices.

http://techreport.com/r.x/2015_5_5_Thermaltakes_Versa_H15_is_a_classy_microA TX_chassis/versah15-front.png The exterior features extensive areas of mesh for ventilation. The entire front panel appears to be perforated, as is a significant portion of the top panel. A single 120-mm exhaust fan handles active cooling out of the box, so every bit of vent area helps. One 5.25" drive bay sticks around for those who still need optical storage.

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Up to three 3.5" drives can fit in the H15's drive cage. Those using 2.5" storage can mount two drives behind the right-side panel and a third on the top of the 3.5" drive cage.

http://techreport.com/r.x/2015_5_5_Thermaltakes_Versa_H15_is_a_classy_microA TX_chassis/versah15-system.png Enthusiasts looking to install extra-beefy cooling will find plenty of room inside the H15. The front and top panels can both accept radiators up to 240 mm long. The rear wall has mounting provisions for a 120-mm radiator, too. It looks like a top-mounted radiator might block the optical drive bay, but we think that's a fair trade. If you're hydrophobic, this case can only accept air coolers up to 6.1" tall.
Update: The Versa H15 will retail for $34.99 when it hits stores around late June. A windowed version is also available, and it'll go for $44.99.

Noticia:
http://techreport.com/news/28221/thermaltake-versa-h15-is-a-classy-microatx-chassis

Jorge-Vieira

07-05-15, 09:01

Review: In Win D-Frame Mini

<article id="articlecontent"> Not Your Average Chassis It's not hard to find a decent chassis (http://hexus.net/tech/cat/chassis/type/reviews/) these days - the market is as competitive as ever, and there are multiple brands serving up an array of enclosures designed to service almost every need. But what if you want something more? What if you want a chassis that's completely different to the norm and will ensure heads get turned when you next arrive at a LAN party?
If that sounds like you, then consider turning your attention to In Win, who over the years has developed a penchant for eye-catching designs with its X-Frame (http://hexus.net/tech/reviews/chassis/41873-in-win-xframe/), H-Frame (http://hexus.net/tech/reviews/chassis/43237-in-win-h-frame/) and D-Frame (http://hexus.net/tech/reviews/chassis/51141-in-win-d-frame/) solutions. All three were fabulous to look at, but herein lies a problem: if you're building a PC that's designed to be shown off, it surely needs to small and portable enough to travel by your side.
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It's a first-world dilemma, for certain, but the Taiwanese outfit reckons to have cracked it with the D-Frame Mini. Like its predecessor, this open-air chassis is about as unusual as they come, and rather than conform to typical chassis requirements - you know, minimise dust, channel airflow and reduce noise - its primary ambition is to look cool.
And sure, the D-Frame Mini won't be everyone's cup of tea, but can you honestly say you aren't just a wee bit curious? Neither could we, so we've decided to take a closer look. Let's start with the elephant in the room: In Win's D-Frame Mini costs £250, and whichever way you look at it, that's a chunk of money for a Mini-ITX chassis.
We're talking a very niche audience, there's no doubt about that, but if you're willing to splurge you'll appreciate the fact that the D-Frame Mini is available in a choice of colours: glossy orange; glossy red; or matte black. The latter is the most stylish, we feel, but for reasons we can't quite put our finger on (HEXUS colours - ed), we're naturally taken by the orange with blue highlights.

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Measuring 405mm x 230mm x 501mm in size and tipping the scales at 5.3kg, the D-Frame Mini is both larger and heavier than we'd anticipated. It's smaller than a mid- or full-tower chassis, of course, but it isn't quite as diminutive as other Mini ITX solutions.
Portability however is good, thanks primarily to a textured carry handle at the top that makes it easy to get the chassis from A to B. Build quality, too, is impressive, with In Win using aluminium tubes that are neatly welded together, along with an aluminium motherboard tray and tinted, tempered glass for the floating side panels. A total of 16 rubber standoffs line the perimeter, helping protect the tubing from scratches and allowing the chassis to be oriented in just about any direction.
One surprising element of the D-Frame Mini is that it arrives as a pre-assembled unit ready to accept your components. Most users will probably consider that to be a good thing, but we're not so sure - we quite liked the fact that the original D-Frame was delivered in pieces, as putting it together was half the fun. Perhaps we're just strange in that sense.

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In contrast, the Mini is ready to go from the moment its unboxed. Unfastening four thumb screws reveals access to the internal cavern, where you'll find a 90-degree-rotated layout. Looking into the chassis from the side, a dedicated power-supply bay is located to the left, mounting points for a Mini-ITX motherboard are in the middle, and three 2.5/3.5in drive bays are on the right.
It's a minimalist arrangement, with no support for 5.25in optical drives and no bundled fans, but the quality of what is included is reassuring. The aluminium used for the motherboard panel and drive trays is suitably thick, and though there's plenty of metal involved, there are no overly sharp edges.
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Toda a review:
http://hexus.net/tech/reviews/chassis/82888-in-win-d-frame-mini/

Jorge-Vieira

07-05-15, 12:40

AeroCool Announces DS-200 Window Red Edition (http://www.techpowerup.com/212329/aerocool-announces-ds-200-window-red-edition.html)

AeroCool concluded its Summer-2015 case launch cycle, which included the Cyclops Advance Black (http://www.techpowerup.com/212327/aerocool-announces-the-cyclops-advance-black-chassis.html) and GT-RS (http://www.techpowerup.com/212328/aerocool-also-announces-the-unique-gt-rs-chassis.html), with the new DS-200 Window Red. A variant of the company's DS-200 (http://www.techpowerup.com/209427/aerocool-rolls-out-ds200-black-window-edition-case.html) chassis, the Red Window features a matte red applique on the front, which flows to the top, with side grooves for the front fan intakes, and top exhaust. It features a rectangular tinted-acrylic side window, and the feature-set of the original DS-200, with a design focus on low-noise.http://tpucdn.com/img/15-05-07/20a_thm.jpg (http://www.techpowerup.com/img/15-05-07/20a.jpg) http://tpucdn.com/img/15-05-07/20b_thm.jpg (http://www.techpowerup.com/img/15-05-07/20b.jpg) http://tpucdn.com/img/15-05-07/20c_thm.jpg (http://www.techpowerup.com/img/15-05-07/20c.jpg) http://tpucdn.com/img/15-05-07/20d_thm.jpg (http://www.techpowerup.com/img/15-05-07/20d.jpg)

Noticia:
http://www.techpowerup.com/212329/aerocool-announces-ds-200-window-red-edition.html

Jorge-Vieira

07-05-15, 12:41

AeroCool Also Announces the Unique GT-RS Chassis (http://www.techpowerup.com/212328/aerocool-also-announces-the-unique-gt-rs-chassis.html)

In addition to the Cyclops Advance Black (http://www.techpowerup.com/212327/aerocool-announces-the-cyclops-advance-black-chassis.html), AeroCool announced availability of two other cases this week, beginning with the GT-RS. It may come across as a cube-shaped micro-ATX or even a mini-ITX case, but is actually a cleverly designed ATX compact tower. Measuring 236 mm x 353 mm x 320 mm (WxDxH), the case seats a standard ATX motherboard upside down (BTX-style), but uses its width to accommodate PSU and drive bays along the plane of the motherboard. There's still room for standard-height graphics cards.

The case is split vertically in the middle, with its left-side compartment holding the drive bays: one each of exposed 5.25-inch and 3.5-inch; two discrete 3.5-inch, and 2.5-inch, each. There's room for CPU coolers as tall as 121 mm, and graphics cards as long as 300 mm. Ventilation includes two 120 mm front intakes, a red LED-lit 120 mm fan is included, and which can hold on to a 240 x 120 mm radiator; a 120 mm bottom intake, a 120 mm top exhaust, and an 80 mm rear exhaust. Front panel connectivity includes two USB 3.0 ports (standard header), two USB 2.0/1.1 ports (standard header), and HDA audio jacks. Expect a sub-$100 pricing.http://tpucdn.com/img/15-05-07/19a_thm.jpg (http://www.techpowerup.com/img/15-05-07/19a.jpg) http://tpucdn.com/img/15-05-07/19b_thm.jpg (http://www.techpowerup.com/img/15-05-07/19b.jpg) http://tpucdn.com/img/15-05-07/19d_thm.jpg (http://www.techpowerup.com/img/15-05-07/19d.jpg) http://tpucdn.com/img/15-05-07/19c_thm.jpg (http://www.techpowerup.com/img/15-05-07/19c.jpg)

Noticia:
http://www.techpowerup.com/212328/aerocool-also-announces-the-unique-gt-rs-chassis.html

Jorge-Vieira

07-05-15, 12:41

AeroCool Announces the Cyclops Advance Black Chassis (http://www.techpowerup.com/212327/aerocool-announces-the-cyclops-advance-black-chassis.html)

AeroCool announced three new cases this week, beginning with the Cyclops Advance Black. This ATX mid-tower measures 199 mm x 471 mm x 456 mm (WxDxH), and is made of SECC steel and matte-black ABS plastic, with a tinted acrylic side-panel window. The case offers roomy, all-black interiors, with a motherboard tray that has cutouts at all the right spots, and clearance for CPU coolers as tall as 155 mm, and add-on cards as long as 390 mm.

The Cyclops Advance Black from AeroCool offers two 5.25-inch drive bays, a 5.25-inch to 3.5-inch adapter; three 3.5-inch internal drive bays, and two stack-over 2.5-inch drive bays. Ventilation includes a 120 mm front intake, with a red LED-lit spinner being included; and a rear 120 mm exhaust (fan included). There are no side or top vents, which could either be a boon for those who don't need them, or a bane for those with liquid cooling setups. Front panel connectivity includes two USB 3.0 ports (standard header), and HDA audio jacks. Expect a sub-$50 price.http://tpucdn.com/img/15-05-07/18a_thm.jpg (http://www.techpowerup.com/img/15-05-07/18a.jpg) http://tpucdn.com/img/15-05-07/18b_thm.jpg (http://www.techpowerup.com/img/15-05-07/18b.jpg) http://tpucdn.com/img/15-05-07/18c_thm.jpg (http://www.techpowerup.com/img/15-05-07/18c.jpg) http://tpucdn.com/img/15-05-07/18d_thm.jpg (http://www.techpowerup.com/img/15-05-07/18d.jpg)

Noticia:
http://www.techpowerup.com/212327/aerocool-announces-the-cyclops-advance-black-chassis.html

Jorge-Vieira

29-05-15, 15:26

Silverstone shows three new chassis and answers KitGuru’s questions (http://www.kitguru.net/components/cases/anton-shilov/silverstone-shows-three-new-chassis-and-answers-kitgurus-questions/)

Ahead of Computex 2015 in Taipei, KitGuru was given exclusive access to Silverstone’ Technology’s headquarters. Centre stage was a series of new case models, which have an interesting common ancestry. Silverstone’s Technical Marketing guru, Tony Ou, was on hand to explain what makes this new line-up of micro-ATX cases special.
Almost immediately, an interesting question came up during our meeting with Tony: With a case manufacturer, who designs the underlying framework? The question is interesting, because it forces a separation in thinking between the frame and the final, completed model, with branded bezel, that goes on sale to the public.
“We work with factories that have their own highly skilled R&D teams”, explained Tony Ou in a conversation with KitGuru’s Andrzej. “While the final look, feel and configuration is always ours, around half the time the actual framework will come from the factory’s R&D team”.
One platform, three PC cases Silverstone’s new family of micro-ATX PC cases consists of three models, which are very different and are designed for different types of computers, but which share the same platform.
“What makes the final variations possible, was a huge effort from our design team on the underlying chassis framework before we went anywhere near the factory,” said the expert. “We had a new level of flexibility in mind before we started – and we’ve worked hard to see that innovation through to the final models.”
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One of the chassis is designed for maximum noise suppression, another is aimed at customers with extreme storage requirements and the third one is made specifically for enthusiasts, who prefer small form-factor micro-ATX platforms.
“The usage scenarios we had in mind were noise suppression, extreme storage and something for the serious micro ATX enthusiast”, said Tony.
Silverstone TJ08-Pro: World’s first micro-ATX case with USB type-C connector
Personal computers in general are getting smaller. There are a lot of people who prefer compact systems nowadays. By contrast, full-tower PCs are getting less popular. But while end-users want smaller computers, they are generally not willing to sacrifice performance for dimensions. As a result, modern PC cases should be architected to handle power-hungry and overclocked components. This is exactly what the Silverstone TJ08 Pro is.
“The TJ08-Pro is aimed at the enthusiast market, with the best air flow ever for a micro ATX chassis,” said Mr. Ou. “We tweaked every part of the design to ensure optimal airflow for the CPU and GPU as well as creating the best possible overall ambient temperatures inside.”
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Maximum cooling efficiency in a compact form-factor seems like an impressively bold claim, but this is something that will need to be put to the test independently.
Yet another impressive feature of the TJ08-Pro are two USB 3.1 type-C reversible ports on the front panel. The new case from Silverstone will be one of the first cases with USB type-C receptacles in the DIY market.
“We are also proud to reveal that it has a pair of USB Type C connectors on the facia,” we were told. “We’re expecting to see a lot more of this in 2015.”
While the final pricing will be set shortly, from what Tony Ou said we guess that the aluminium TJ08-Pro will come in around the £89 inc vat mark in the U.K.
Silverstone Precision PS07-E: The silent predator
Because small form-factor systems with serious compute power usually require more fans than large PCs, in many cases high-performance compact computers are noisy. In a bid to address that problem, Silverstone has developed its Precision PS07-E, a micro-ATX chassis with maximum noise suppression.
“We use the ‘E’ suffix for ‘Evolution’ on the Precision PS07-E variant for this chassis frame,” said Tony Ou as he moved onto the largest of the three units. “The original PS07 had a single 180mm fan at the front, but we have replaced that with a pair of whisper quiet 120mm fans. As you would expect in a silent chassis, we have included noise reduction material throughout, but the design innovations go beyond that. We even experimented with different vent sizes and angles along the side – each time checking to see which variation reduced noise the most. We are confident that this case is as quiet as we could make it.”
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The Silverstone Precision PS07-E has an impressive look and can fit all modern CPUs and graphics cards. However, it was not easy to wed noise suppression materials with internal architecture that ensures efficient cable management.
“Another feature that was difficult to achieve was the bulges in the side panels”, Tony told us. “This additional space really helps with cable routing, but when you are working toward a price point, the metal panels are quite thin and the process to bend the metal becomes complicated. This was the point where the factory R&D guys really came into their own. They developed a special technique that not only made it easy for us to create the shape – the shape itself actually adds to the rigidity of the chassis overall”.
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Despite the addition of all that noise reduction material, the sealed front panel and other bezel modifications, the underlying steel/plastic combination is likely to see the Precision PS07-E case come out at a lower price point than the TJ08-Pro.
Silverstone CS-380: The storage monster
The third case on Silversone’s new micro-ATX family is the CS-380, the the storage monster as one might call it, which will be marketed under the name CS-380. One of the thing that gets noticed immediately about the case is the lack of painted inner panels.
“It has to be that way”, explained Tony Ou. “As well as PC enthusiasts who want a massive amount of internal, hot-swappable storage, we also believe that this chassis will be attractive for professional storage companies that want to build products like bespoke NAS devices. In that situation, painting the internals actually impacts the EM profile of the package in a negative way.”
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The Silverstone CS-380 chassis can hold up to thirteen storage devices, an impressive number for a micro-ATX case. Moreover, eight of twelve drives can be hot-swapped, according to Tony Ou.
“Internally, we have a pair of four-drive back planes which makes swapping drives on the fly very simple,” said the technical marketing expert. “Technically, you can mount an additional 5.25” drive in the top of the case and we then have four bays for 2.5” drives.”
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KitGuru reported back in January about Toshiba’s launch of its 3TB 2.5” drive (http://www.kitguru.net/components/hard-drives/anton-shilov/toshiba-launches-largest-capacity-2-5-inch-hdd-with-3tb-capacity/). Which means you can install nine full size 6TB drives, three 3TB 2.5” drives and still boot from a 1TB SSD.
“Yes,” Tony Ou confirmed. “In that configuration, you would have micro-ATX desktop system with around 64TB of storage available.”
All of this additional technology has a price, but with a street estimate around £165 inc vat, it shouldn’t put off users who have enough cash for 64TB of storage.

Noticia:
http://www.kitguru.net/components/cases/anton-shilov/silverstone-shows-three-new-chassis-and-answers-kitgurus-questions/

Jorge-Vieira

30-05-15, 20:40

Corsair Graphite Series 780T White Full-Tower Case Review

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Corsair continues to offer a huge selection of memory products, PC cases, SSDs, power supplies, coolers, gaming peripherals, and PC accessories! The 780T Full-Tower case is one of the new additions to Corsair’s Graphite Series of PC enclosures for 2015 and is available in either black or white. The 780T is a premium case loaded with features that will enable quick, easy, and good-looking builds along with plenty of room and numerous case cooling options. The 780T comes with three 140mm Corsair fans pre-installed with numerous mounting locations for additional fans. The 780T also provides excellent support for liquid cooling with mounting locations for two 360mm radiators. The full-tower enclosure can mount E-ATX and XL-ATX motherboards with room for multiple, high-end graphic adapters up to 14” (355mm) in length. There are currently 16 different models in the Graphite Series ranging in price from $69.99 up to $189.99 USD.
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Graphite Series 780T Black ($179.99) Graphite Series 780T White ($189.99)
In this review we will be taking a detailed look at the Graphite Series 780T White Full-Tower case. Here is what Corsair has to say about their new 780T enclosure: “The stunning Graphite Series 780T Full-Tower PC case can satisfy the most hardcore gamer or overclocker with ample room for nine drives and nearly a dozen large cooling fans. Into water cooling? You’ll appreciate the generous space for dual 360mm radiators. And, you’ll get everything done faster: the 780T offers easy maintenance shortcuts like tool-free removal of side panels and hard drives. A three-speed fan control button and generous options for peripheral connections make the front-panel a true time saver.”
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Graphite Series 780T Full-Tower Case Key Features:
• Large, Full-Tower PC case (available in black or white)
• Premium design with rounded corners and sleek, cohesive styling
• Latched side panels for easy tool-free access
• Large acrylic side window to show off internal components
• Dual 140mm LED intake fans and a 140mm exhaust fan included
• Locations for up to nine total case fans
• Supports 120mm, 240mm, and 360mm radiators for water-cooling
• Supports XL-ATX, E-ATX, ATX, MicroATX and Mini-ITX motherboards
• Six 3.5” / 2.5” tool-less HDD/SSD bays (can be removed if not needed)
• Three 2.5” tool-less SSD bays
• Three-speed fan control switch on top panel with LED gauge
• Two USB 3.0 and two USB 2.0 ports on top panel
• Two 5.25” front exposed drive bays
• Removable mesh dust filters (front, top, and bottom)
• Up to 355mm (14”) of space for long graphics cards
• Up to 200mm (7.8”) of space for CPU coolers
• Cable routing cutouts to keep cables out of the airflow path
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The 780T White Full-Tower case features a beautiful white matte finish with black accents. All internal surfaces finished in black. The two 140mm intake fans behind the front grill incorporate white LEDs (the black version comes with red LEDs).
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Toda a review:
http://www.pcper.com/reviews/Cases-and-Cooling/Corsair-Graphite-Series-780T-White-Full-Tower-Case-Review

LPC

30-05-15, 23:44

Boas!
Vamos é a ver quando sai um resfresh das Corsair Carbide AIR 540....

Adoro essa caixa mas acho que alguns melhoramentos nela ainda ficaria melhor...

Cumprimentos,

Pr3lude

Jorge-Vieira

01-06-15, 17:36

Phanteks Enthoo EVOLV ATX Mid-Tower Enclosure Review

Introduction and First Impressions Phanteks has expanded their Enthoo enclosure lineup with a new ATX version of the popular EVOLV case, and it offers a striking design and some unique features to help it stand out in the mid-tower market.
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Introduction
Phanteks first came to my attention with their large double tower cooler PH-TC14, which competes directly with the Noctua NH-D14 in the CPU air-cooling market. But like a lot of other cooling companies (Cooler Master, Corsair, etc.) Phanteks also offers a full lineup of enclosures as well. Of these the Enthoo EVOLV, which until today has only been available in a micro-ATX and mini-ITX version, has been well-received and has a angular, minimalist look that I like quite a bit. Enter the EVOLV ATX.
With the larger size to this new EVOLV ATX there is not only room for full-size motherboard, but much more room for components and cooling as well. The internal layout is very similar to the recently reviewed Fractal Design Define S enclosure, with no storage (5.25” or 3.5”) inside the front of the case, which gives the EVOLV ATX a totally open layout. The front is solid metal (though well vented) so we’ll see how this affects cooling, and it will be interesting to see how Phanteks has approached internal storage with the design as well. Let’s get started!
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Continue reading our review of the Phanteks Enthoo EVOLV ATX enclosure!! (http://www.pcper.com/reviews/Cases-and-Cooling/Phanteks-Enthoo-EVOLV-ATX-Mid-Tower-Enclosure-Review)
First we have specs from Phanteks:
Case Specifications

Form Factor: Mid-tower
Materials: Aluminum (3mm) exterior, steel chassis
Motherboard Support: EATX (up to 264vmm wide), ATX, Micro ATX, Mini ITX
Front I/O: 2x USB 3.0, Mic, Headphone, Reset
Side Window: Yes
Expansion & Drive Bays
Expansion slots: 7
Internal 3.5": 8x (5x included)
Internal 2.5" (dedicated): 3x (2x included)
Cooling: Front - 3x 120 mm, 2x 140 mm (included); Top - 3x 120 mm, 2x 140 mm; Rear - 1x 120/140 mm (1x 140 mm included)
Liquid Cooling: Front -Up to 280/360 mm; Top - Up to 280/360 mm; Rear - 120/140 mm
Clearance - Graphic card: 420 mm (16.54 in) No HDD brackets, 300 mm (11.8 in) HDD brackets installed; PSU: 318 mm (12.5 in); CPU cooler: 194 mm (7.6 in)
Cable management: 35 mm (1.38 in)
Memory clearance (motherboard - fan): 120mm: 68 mm (2.68 in), 140mm: 48 mm (1.89 in)
Dimensions: (WxHxD): 235 mm x 495 mm x 510 mm (9.25 in x 19.5 in x 20.1 in)
Net Weight:10,2 kg (22.0 lbs)
Warranty: 5 Years Limited

Our thanks to Phanteks for providing the Enthoo EVOLV ATX enclosure for our review!

Phanteks EVOLV ATX Enclosure: Available soon - $179.99 MSRP

First Impressions
First off we have the packaging, and as this is my first Phanteks enclosure I’ll touch on it briefly to give a potential buyer an idea of what to expect. The box is glossy and has nice graphics, and more importantly lists the specifications on the side which would help if you were purchasing from a brick-and-mortar retailer (some of us are lucky enough to have a Micro Center nearby, and I am not one of them. I’m talking to you, Morry).
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Inside we have the standard dense foam and a plastic bag protecting the enclosure from scratches.
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And now… The EVOLV ATX.
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This is a striking design, and it feels rock solid. Taking it out of the box it felt pretty heavy, and that makes sense considering this is a hybrid of aluminum and steel (external panels are aluminum, internal frame and additional parts are steel). The case a little toward the large side for a mid-tower (particularly in width) which translates into a spacious interior and a stable overall look and feel. It would certainly be hard to knock this over if you had it down on the floor, though as nice as this looks you’d probably want it up on the desk.
Now let's talk about the side panels. These are aluminum, extra thick (3 mm) which ensures rigidity, and most importantly they are fully hinged.
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You can actually complete the entire build without removing the doors if you wish thanks to these hinges which swing past 180º.
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And one final note on the doors, as they are also easily removed by simply lifting them off of the hinge from the top.
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These have the potential to become your favorite side panels ever after using them for about 10 seconds.
The accessory pack deserves some attention as well, as I can say this is the best example I’ve seen from an enclosure, period. Hyperbole? Hardly. See for yourself!
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Accessories include brackets for 1 pump and 3 HDDs, each wrapped in protective foam
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What's this? A plastic organizer with each screw separated? Pretty deluxe. Ok, really deluxe. Oddly there are no labels for each screw type, though I had no trouble identifying what was what (almost like I’ve done this system build thing before…it’s all a blur).
Next we’ll look at the build process with the Enthoo EVOLV ATX.

Toda a review:
http://www.pcper.com/reviews/Cases-and-Cooling/Phanteks-Enthoo-EVOLV-ATX-Mid-Tower-Enclosure-Review

Viriat0

01-06-15, 18:34

Jotinha ela chama por ti.

LPC

01-06-15, 18:38

Boas!
Caixa muito bonita e tem funcionalidades interessantes! ...

Tenho no entanto algumas dúvidas em relação ao topo e em especial á circulação do ar num espaço tão limitado e tapado...

Já me chega o que aqui tenho :)

Cumprimentos,

Pr3lude

Jorge-Vieira

01-06-15, 19:16

AZZA Nova 8000 Full Tower ATX Case Review

AZZA Nova 8000 Full Tower ATX Case AZZA, which is based in Brea, California, is a manufacturer of high quality components designed for PC gamers. AZZA has been focused primarily on PC gaming since 2004, after starting business in 1996 as a motherboard manufacturer. Our readers may be familiar with AZZA, as they have gained a lot of popularity among system builders, such as ibuypower and CyberPowerPC. Generally, AZZA products are tailored towards the needs of gamers and offer visual flare accompanied with solid build quality and relevant features. AZZA currently offers a wide range of PC Cases and Power Supply Units with a focus on quality and value.
Socially-conscious readers will be happy to know that AZZA donates 50% or more of its net profit to the charity program One Vision, One Mission. This program sponsors underprivileged youth who are in need of social support, nourishment and education. I think this is an awesome thing to do and in an age of corporate greed, it was refreshing to see this when I did my research on AZZA. How a company chooses to allocate and use its profits is their business and I am a firm believer in that. However, if I know a company uses their profits for good and they make a quality product, chances are higher that they will get my hard earned dollar when it comes time to make a buying decision.
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We have previously reviewed (http://www.legitreviews.com/azza-genesis-9000-full-tower-pc-case-review_1975) AZZA cases here at Legit Reviews and they have fared well in past reviews, so we are excited to look at their latest Full Tower ATX chassis, the Nova 8000. The AZZA Nova 8000 is a full tower ATX case designed with aesthetics and expansion in mind. AZZA has released the case in three variations, Black (CSAZ-8000B), White (CSAZ-8000W) and Gunmetal (CSAZ-8000GM.) Today we are reviewing their black case, model number CSAZ-8000B, which features orange accents, an orange top grill, orange drive bays and an orange LED fan. Users with the Gigabyte SOC motherboards may find this case very appealing, as there aren’t many cases with a stock orange color scheme. Currently, the Nova 8000 is available at Newegg for $94.99 shipped after a $30 rebate (http://www.tkqlhce.com/click-3630615-10446076?url=http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811517031). There is no price premium for either the White or Gunmetal case, each model carries the same MSRP.

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AZZA PC Case Model

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Model Name
NOVA 8000

Model Number
CSAZ-8000B/CSAZ-8000W/CSAZ-8000GM

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Spec

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Type
ATX Full Tower

Color
Black/White/Gun Metal

Material
SECC Steel

With Side Panel Window
Yes

With Power Supply
No

CPU Cooler Compatibility
up to 190mm

Motherboard Compatibility
E-ATX, Full ATX, Micro ATX

Power Location
Rear Bottom

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Expansion

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External 5.25″ Drive Bay
4

Internal 2.5″ Drive Bays
3

Internal 3.5″ HDD Slot
6

Easy Swap 3.5″ HDD Slot
2,6(option)

Expansion Slots
9

Front Ports
2x USB 3.0, 2xUSB 2.0, HD Audio

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Cooling System

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120mm LED Fan
1x120mm Orange/Red/Blue LED fan in the front

120mm Fan
2x120mm On the Top, 1x120mm In Rear

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Physical Spec

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Dimensions(HxWxD)
21.6″x8.7″x22.6″(HxWxD)

Weight
30 lbs

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Features

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Exceptional Cooling System
Total 4 fans
2x120mm fan located on top, exhausts the hot air out
1x120mm fan located in the rear, exhausts the hot air out
1x120mm LED fan located in the front for cool HDD

Swing Open Side Panel
Patented screwless design easy swing open side window.

Easy Swap Slot for 3.5″ HDD and 2.5 SSD
2x Easy Swap HDD tray(Option 6) for HDD easy installation, no need
to open side window or un-screw any screw to install the HDD

Maximum Capacity Water
Supports up to 3x120mm water cooling radiators.

CoolerSupports Longest VGA Card
Accommodates VGA cards up to 360mm

USB 3.0 Ready
2xUSB 3.0, 2xUSB 2.0

Maximum Compatibility
Accommodates E-ATX, Full ATX, Micro ATX and all kinds of Nvidia, ATI long VGA cards up to 360mm.

Easy Install CPU Cooler
A cut off hole for CPU cooler easy installation. No need to take out the motherboard.

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The Nova 8000 is touting support for E-ATX, Full ATX and Micro ATX motherboards and has support for up to 190MM CPU coolers, which means even large units like the Noctua NH-D15 Premium CPU Cooler ($91.83 shipped (http://amzn.to/1HRvpgb)) are supported with ease. VGA cards up to 360mm are supported, so there shouldn’t be any issues with installing modern GPU’s in the Nova 8000, or multiple GPU’s for that matter. It’s been a long time since AMD purchased and subsequently retired the ATI name from GPU’s, so for it to exist in an AZZA specification sheet is peculiar. One more feature of interest is the Easy Swap Trays for HDD’s, which we look at later in the review.
AZZA doesn’t list it in the specifications, but if you go through the manual or just look at internals, you will find that there is enough room to install a 240MM radiator on the bottom of the case, underneath the drive bays. This is a really cool feature, no pun intended, as it will allow users with AIO cooled video cards to easily integrate them into the Nova 8000. Also not listed on the specification sheet is that the case comes with a fan controller that allows you to speed control all of the internal 3-Pin fans, along with two additional fans that you can add yourself. image: http://www.legitreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/AzzaNova8000ExternalWindowPanelSide21-645x509.jpg (http://www.legitreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/AzzaNova8000ExternalWindowPanelSide21.jpg)
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While the warranty for the case wasn’t listed in the manual or on the box, a quick visit to the AZZA warranty page (http://azzatek.com/warranty.html) lets us know that the warranty for the Nova 8000 and all other AZZA cases is 1 Year. It would be a nice thing for AZZA to include this information with the case, but to be fair, it is listed very clearly and is easily found on their website.
Overall, the documentation for the AZZA Nova 8000 is good, but not great. The manual really spells out the features and points out how to install radiators, add SSD’s to the specialized mounts on the ODD panel and leaves the user with a better overall sense of the case on its features. AZZA could really do well to go over their online specification sheet and ensure all of the information is up to date and relevant. By letting users know that the case has a bottom 240MM radiator mount and integrated fan controller, along with updating the GPU support to be more relevant, AZZA could make the case an easier sell. In a market dominated by inexpensive, feature-rich cases, letting users know all of the pertinent features of a case prior to purchase can really help swap a purchasing decision.
Let’s take a closer look at the Nova 8000, now.

Toda a review:
http://www.legitreviews.com/azza-nova-8000-full-tower-atx-case-review_163194#VeH4Xmvo6OK0KcZ0.99

Jorge-Vieira

01-06-15, 19:29

Be Quiet! Unveils Silent Base 600 Chassis (http://www.techpowerup.com/213061/be-quiet-unveils-silent-base-600-chassis.html)

Be Quiet!, which forayed into high-end gaming PC cases last November with its Silent Base 800 (http://www.techpowerup.com/207289/be-quiet-announces-its-first-high-end-pc-case.html), followed up with its second, the more affordable Silent Base 600 mid-tower. The design focus remains firmly on low-noise, and the case looks like a shrunk-down version of its older brother, but the good bits remain, with active noise insulation, virtually tool-free installation, and factory-fitted Be Quiet! Pure Wings 2 fans for the front intake and rear exhaust (140 mm and 120 mm, respectively). Other features include detachable drive cages that create room for long add-on cards, 5.25-inch drive bays concealed behind an acoustic-padded door, and air-flow control.http://tpucdn.com/img/15-06-01/30a_thm.jpg (http://www.techpowerup.com/img/15-06-01/30a.jpg)

Noticia:
http://www.techpowerup.com/213061/be-quiet-unveils-silent-base-600-chassis.html

jotinha17

01-06-15, 19:36

Jotinha ela chama por ti.

Para a semana faço anos ^o)

Jorge-Vieira

02-06-15, 13:11

Cooler Master Launches the MasterCase

Cooler Master is excited to announce the launch of the MasterCase, the world's first mid-sized modular tower with exterior expandability. The MasterCase heralds a new family of cases that offer unparalleled control over form and function.
It draws inspiration from the MasterConcept, a revolutionary concept case developed at Cooler Master Headquarters in Taipei. "The MasterConcept represents a vision that every person's PC case should be unique, and is a first step in a fundamental reimagining of our relationship with our fans and supporters," said PS Tang, Vice President, Cooler Master. "Inspired by the MasterConcept's revolutionary approach to interior and exterior modularity, the MasterCase represents the crest of this new wave of case technology."
Cooler Master's FreeForm Modular System
The MasterConcept and MasterCase break new ground in the way PCs are designed, made, bought and used. Fundamental to this reimagining is FreeForm. Cooler Master wants users to have absolute control over how their case looks and functions. So FreeForm provides options to adjust the case exterior via the replacement of panels and doors, while also offering unparalleled flexibility for a mid-sized case in terms of interior layout.

Computex 2015 will see Cooler Master debut the MasterCase 5, a 460mm-tall modular tower that comes in three distinct iterations: MasterCase 5, MasterCase Pro 5 and MasterCase Maker 5.

Users can choose from the MasterCase 5's dual top handles and standard door, the MasterCase Pro 5's elevated mesh top cover, or the sleek lines, solid top cover and brooding, open-vent front door of the MasterCase Maker 5.

In the MasterCase, FreeForm allows a single case to support a host of different configurations, enabling users to upgrade rather than replace their case and system. Through a unique clip-and click panel, FreeForm also lets users vertically adjust or entirely remove drive cages, allowing for multiple system configurations like home servers, water-cooled workstations, or gaming rigs with dual-slot extra-long graphics cards.

Availability in the EU: August 2015.

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Noticia:
http://www.guru3d.com/news-story/cooler-master-launches-the-mastercase.html

LPC

02-06-15, 14:23

Cooler Master Launches the MasterCase

Noticia:
http://www.guru3d.com/news-story/cooler-master-launches-the-mastercase.html

Boas!
Excelente caixa... e bastante funcional! :)

Cumprimentos,

Pr3lude

Jorge-Vieira

02-06-15, 16:25

Antec Presents the Signature Series S10 Chassis

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Antec presented their newest chassis, and it is a large beauty. The Signature Series S10 is an extravagant premium tower and the first product of the all-new Signature series that is meant to take the computer housings market by storm.
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The Signature S10 is made from high-class materials like brushed aluminium for the side panels and is built around a three-chamber setup for the best heat management.

“We engaged with Astro to help us create a living, functional piece of art,” says Antec General Manager Frank Lee. “The Signature Series is meant to be an inspiration for creation. Every computer can be a foundation to create the most insightful technologies and beautiful works of art, and we felt the series should embody that spirit.”
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Antec chose a three-chamber design to not only provide you with the best heat management, but also cool your components with a minimum of noise.
There are exclusive compartments for your drives, the power supply and the mainboard to prevent the single components from heating up each other.
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Dust has to be kept out, so Antec also equipped each compartment with fine-meshed and washable air filters.
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The Signature S10 is a large chassis and also has room for a lot of cooling. You can mount a total of seven fans in the chassis: two 140mm and four 120mm fans in the motherboard compartment and one 120mm in the drive cage. Additionally you can install a 120mm fan to help aid the PSU.
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Fans are easily mounted thanks to the removable mounting brackets and liquid cooling isn’t a problem either with support for 120mm, 280mm and 360mm radiators.
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Top gaming and workstation builds aren’t a problem with easy support for up to four graphics cards in SLI-mode. There is plenty of cooling to handle it and enough space to accommodate it with the 10 expansion slots.
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There is no shortage of drive slots either. You can mount up to eight 2.5-inch SSDs und six 3.5-inch HDDs in the Signature S10. Motherboards support is just as wide as the chassis is high, letting you chose between SSI CEB, E-ATX, ATX, Micro-ATX and Mini-ATX boards.
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The I/O panel at the top of the housing is equipped with four USB 3.0 ports to guarantee highest transmission rates to and from external devices. A shortened 5.25” chamber is available to additionally install controls for the ventilating fans, a card reader or other devices.
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Setup is an easy thing here. The oversized CPU opening is 219mm x 149mm and it grants easy access for installing additional high-class heat sinks. The chambers for the drives have all been treated with silicon to neutralise vibrations and the installation of a hard disk is a matter of minutes and does not need any tools at all.
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Availability is set for July 2015 and the MSRP is set to £399.99 incl. VAT. That’s not cheap, but you also get one of the greatest looking chassis with a ton of clever features and plenty of room for even the most advanced systems.
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Noticia:
http://www.eteknix.com/antec-presents-signature-series-s10-chassis/

LPC

02-06-15, 19:01

Boas!
Que conceito de caixa mais interessante...

Cumprimentos,

Pr3lude

Jorge-Vieira

02-06-15, 19:36

Utopia Pandora Gaming PC Review

Utopia Pandora Gaming PC ReviewManufacturer: Utopia Computers (http://www.utopiacomputers.co.uk/)
UK price (as reviewed): £1,912.68 (inc VAT) (http://www.utopiacomputers.co.uk/pandora.asp)
US price (as reviewed): N/A

As you dip below £2,000 on a complete system price, the extra pizazz you get from a more extreme, customised system starts to ebb away. Eventually you reach a point where you could easily build the system in question yourself and here the make or break argument is just how much are you paying to have a complete and warranty-backed system arriving at your door. Utopia is one of a handful of system builders in the UK that offers a true customisation service for its PCs and despite costing less than two grand, the Pandora has some unique touches too.

Firstly, though, what do you get for your money? At first glance, the Pandora appears to be missing a case, but those up to date with the latest products in the PC tech industry will recognise that Utopia has opted for In Win's D-Frame Mini. This is an open-air chassis and that obviously raises a mumber of issues.

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Firstly, you probably won't want to drink anywhere near the Pandora as spills could potentially be lethal. Secondly, dust - there's no getting away from the fact that you'll need to clean the system regularly as the PSU, radiator and graphics card will all get clogged up and with no dust filters, there's no getting away from this.

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So why would you want a PC built into the D-Frame Mini? It certainly looks different - perhaps that's your main goal and we're pretty sure that your friends probably won't have one - the Pandora is also guaranteed to turn heads at any LAN party. In addition, there's also the ease with which you can tinker and swap out hardware - that might seem a little crazy if you've just bought a new system, but if you're anything like us, having what is essentially a glorifed test bench as your PC case can have its advantages.

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Other than In-Win's eye-catching case, there's plenty more to get excited about. In fact, if we were to spend two grand on a mini-ITX system, Utopia has pretty much read out minds. It's picked Asus's Maximus Impact VII to sit at the heart of the system and carried on a distinctly red and black theme throughout the case. To power its way through games, there's an EVGA GTX 980 Superclocked ACX, although this isn't red by default. As such, Utopia has sprayed the graphics card's housing Ferrari Enzo red, plus it has added a red braided cable kit to the Corsair AX760 modular PSU too.

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There's 16GB of 2,133MHz Kingston HyperX Savage DDR3 memory - we'd maybe liked to have seen something a little faster here, not that it would make a huge deal of difference in our benchmarks. For the all-important CPU, Utopia has picked the current fastest option for an Intel Z97 motherboard - the Core i7-4790K, which has been overclocked to 4.6GHz and should provide plenty of grunt.

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To cool this, there's a Corsair H100i GTX all-in-one liquid cooler, which is installed somewhat strangely at the bottom of the case. thankfully, as the case features rubber protective points on the outer frame, upending the case to clean the radiator should be pretty easy. For storage, there's a single 480GB Kingston HyperX Savage SSD plus a 3TB Toshiba DT01ACA300 hard disk - maybe not our first choice, but it's 3TB of storage nonetheless. Finally, the system comes with Windows 8.1 64-bit pre-installed.

Utopia's warranty is touted as one of the longest in Europe and extends to a sizeable 10 years. This breaks down to two years parts and 10 years labour, with a free 30-day collect and return service. If the system suffers a hardware fault in the first 30 days, Utopia will collect the system, build you a new one and deliver it back to you free of charge and provides lifetime free technical support too.

Specifications

CPU Intel Core i7-4790K (overclocked to 4.6GHz)
CPU cores Four physical, four logical (quad core, eight threads)
Memory 16GB Kingston HyperX Savage (2 x 8GB) DDR3 2,133MHz
Graphics EVGA GeForce GTX 980 Superclocked ACX 4GB
Storage 1 x 480GB Kingston HyperX Savage, 1 x 3TB 7,200rpm Toshiba hard disk
Motherboard Asus Maximus VII Impact
PSU Corsair AX760 with red cable kit
Optical Drive None
Cooling Corsair H100i GTX
Case / Dimensions (mm) In Win D-Frame Mini / 230 x 501 x 405 (W x D x H)
Networking Intel Gigabit LAN
Audio SupremeFX Impact II 8-channel Realtek ALC1150 Codec (on-board)
Operating system Windows 8.1
Audio and USB Ports 6 x USB 3.0 (2 x via header), 6 x USB 2.0 ( 2 x via header), 1 x audio out, line in, mic, Optical S/PDIF out,
Warranty 10 years: 2 years parts, 10 years labour, 30 day collect and return and free system replacement following hardware failure in first 30 days

Toda a review:
http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/pcs/2015/05/27/utopia-pandora-review/1

Jorge-Vieira

02-06-15, 19:37

Aercool Aero-1000 Review and Interview

Aercool Aero-1000 ReviewManufacturer: Aerocool (http://www.aerocool.us/)
UK price (as reviewed): £55.20 (inc VAT) (http://www.scan.co.uk/products/aerocool-aero-1000-black-mid-tower-case-with-window-usb-30-atx-micro-atx-mini-itx-motherboard-form-f)
US price (as reviewed): $99.99 (ex Tax) (http://www.amazon.com/AeroCool-Cases-Aero-1000-Black/dp/B00VRKVTG6/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1432303779&sr=8-2&keywords=aerocool+aero-1000)

We've seen quite a few companies take different approaches to their product lines recently. In Win, which was traditionally known for rather plastic-clad, poor-performing cases, produced the stunning 901 (http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/cases/2014/05/20/in-win-901-review/1) and 904 (http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/cases/2014/01/23/in-win-904-review/1), for example. Now it seems Aerocool is on a similar path with the Aero-1000, which is now part of the company's new Airflow Series and is quite different to many of the company's previous models.

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Aerocool has had a couple of interesting cases such as those in the Dead Silence series, which are quite popular amongst system builders too. However, competing against the likes of Corsair and Fractal Design in the enthusiast market seemed out of reach somehow. Thankfully, that's no longer the case - the Aero-1000 is an impressive case for the money and costs less than £60.

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At 210mm across it's fairly narrow, but it's also tall at dead on 500mm and just as deep too. There are few plastic trimmings compared with other Aerocool cases and this is a good thing. The chassis is otherwise riddled with vents and is clean-looking. It's certainly familiar-looking too, with several of Corsair's cases springing to mind.

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Thankfully, it's very well built, being mainly made of steel, although the low price tag does result in a fairly basic design. It's pretty functional, though, and we were pleased to see a removable magnetic dust filter in the roof with another in the front section hidden behind the front mesh that pops off. The two 5.25in bays are equally easy to deal with - no wrenching off metal facias here as the covers use simple latches to hold themselves in place.

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The front panel offers the basic ports and buttons including two USB 3 ports and audio minijacks, while a large window provides a view of your core hardware, but sensibly hides the drive mounts in the front. The underside sports a further slide-out dust filter for the PSU. Overall it's a simple but relatively attractive exterior and you won't get many ATX cases that are noticeably prettier for much less.

Head here (http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/cases/2015/05/26/aercool-aero-1000-review/4) to see our interview with Aerocool.

Specifications

Dimensions (mm) 210 x 491 x 500 (W x D x H)
Material Steel, plastic
Available colours Black or white
Weight 8.9kg
Front panel Power, reset, 2 x USB 3, stereo, microphone
Drive bays 2 x external 5.25in, 5 x 3.5in/2.5in, 2 x 2.5in
Form factor(s) ATX, micro-ATX, mini-ITX
Cooling 2 x 120/140mm front fan mounts (2 x 120mm fans included), 1 x 120mm rear fan mount (120mm fan included), 2 x 120/140mm roof fan mounts (fans not included)
CPU cooler clearance 170mm
Maximum graphics card length 290mm (410mm without HDD cage)
Extras Removable dust filters

Toda a review:
http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/cases/2015/05/26/aercool-aero-1000-review/1

Jorge-Vieira

02-06-15, 19:38

Fractal Design Define S Review

Fractal Design Define S ReviewManufacturer: Fractal Design (http://www.fractal-design.com/)
UK price (as reviewed): £70.00 (inc VAT) (http://www.scan.co.uk/products/fractal-design-define-s-window-edition-black-mid-tower-atx-matx-mini-itx-computer-chassis-with-usb-3)
US price (as reviewed): $89.99 (ex Tax) (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811352055)

Announced last month (http://www.bit-tech.net/news/hardware/2015/04/21/fractal-design-launches-define-s-chassis/1) as an addition to Fractal Design's iconic and popular Define Series, the Define S received much praise and generated considerable excitement amongst our regular readers. Today, we bring you the full review of the chassis that sits alongside the Define R5 (http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/cases/2014/11/24/fractal-design-define-r5-review/1) as the more water-cooling friendly case of the family. Hardcore Fractal fans will also probably be aware of the recently announced Define R5 Blackout Edition (http://www.fractal-design.com/home/product/cases/define-series/define-r5-blackout-edition), which coats the PCI-E covers, fan blades and HDD mounts in black for those who consider black holes a little too colourful for their liking.

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The Define S does retain white highlights, although everything else is black, which is the only colour the case is available in – Fractal has even taken the time to blacken the typically blue USB 3 ports. These sit alongside the standard audio jacks and power/reset buttons on the easily reached I/O panel. The Define R5 includes an extra pair of USB 2 ports here, although their omission is no big deal.

Gone also is the front door – the Define S has done away with optical drive mounts entirely, which we're again fine with, so there's really no need for it. The door on the R5 also covers its fan control switch, however, and the absence of this is in the Define S is something we're less pleased with. That said, it was only ever single channel controller capable of controlling just three fans, and liquid cooling enthusiasts will probably want something considerably more powerful.

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The removal of the front door simplifies the all plastic front panel. It's now just a solid front fascia with a faux brushed aluminium effect coupled with full height ventilation on down the sides for airflow and a cutout in the bottom that gives you a little extra airflow and a place to pull it off. The plastic front isn't as solid as we'd like but it isn't flimsy either. Pulling it off reveals a full cover, magnetic dust filter for the trio of intake fan mounts, the middle one of which is filled with a Dynamic Series GP-14 140mm fan. This is complemented by a second one in the rear exhaust position.

The Define S retains the three roof fan mounts of the Define R5, as well as the ModuVent blanking plates used to keep noise in and dust out when they're not in use. The plastic on these, like the front panel, feels weaker than it should, and we'd prefer them to be made of steel. Also note that no dust filters for these roof mounts are provided – hardly an issue when your fans are spinning and exhausting air, but more so when your system is off.

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The huge, clear window understandably gives the left panel a fair bit of flex, but it's held in place securely with no unsightly gaps between any of the panels. The steel around the window is very solid, and this manifests itself clearly on the blank right side panel, which is incredibly robust. Note that the non-windowed version of the chassis has a single 140mm/120mm fan mount in the left side panel, shielded again by a ModuVent cover.

The thick rubber feet give the Define S plenty of grip, although only moderate clearance. This made it difficult to replace the bottom dust filter without lifting the case. This filter covers both the PSU intake and the bottom fan mount, so you also need quite a bit of space behind your chassis when removing it.

Specifications

Dimensions (mm) 233 x 533 x 465 (W x D x H)
Material Steel, plastic
Available colours Black
Weight 8.5kg
Front panel Power, reset, 2 x USB 3, stereo, microphone
Drive bays 3 x internal 3.5in/2.5in, 2 x internal 2.5in
Form factor(s) ATX, micro-ATX, mini-ITX
Cooling 3 x 140/120mm front fan mounts (1 x 140mm fan included), 1 x 140mm/120mm rear fan mount (140mm fan included), 3 x 140mm/120mm roof fan mounts, 1 x 140mm/120mm bottom fan mount (fans not included)
CPU cooler clearance 180mm
Maximum graphics card length 425mm
Extras Removable dust filters, ModuVent blanking plates, noise dampening material

Toda a review:
http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/cases/2015/05/28/fractal-design-define-s-review/1

Jorge-Vieira

02-06-15, 19:52

Thermaltake Suppressor F51 Mid-Tower Chassis Review

Introduction, Specifications and Pricing

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Anyone who pays half the attention to cases that we do, have seen a great proliferation in chassis designs that have come from Thermaltake over the past year or two. In the olden days, they tended to make the more usual suspects when it came to cases, but always had something in their lineup that put them ahead of the curve, even if they were too expensive at that time for most of us to enjoy them. Now it seems things have sort of flipped the script. More and more now we are seeing many very cool designs and feature implementations in their cases, and while once out of the range of most users to get the best of what Thermaltake had to offer, it seems now, that almost all of Thermaltake chassis designs are indeed affordable and attainable for most to enjoy.

Coming fresh from the Core series cases that are all the rage at the moment, and highly sought after for the large interior and mod-ability that has launched a competition, we venture into the more typical chassis design this time around. The thing is though, that while we are now speaking of taller and slimmer designs like the more standard Core cases, the idea of needing to make changes along the way is not lost on Thermaltake. While most of their designs as of late have been top notch with tons of in your face features along with a few hidden ones, there was one logical step for Thermaltake to make this time around.

That step is of course to take all of what we are loving in these newer case designs, and putting it inside of a chassis that is made with silence in mind. Of course, nothing is lost with this design either; we still get the hidden goodies, and a lot of the one off features that come only in Thermaltake designs, but major strides are made this time around to deaden any and all noises typically associated with a standard PC design. All of this has culminated in the chassis that we are bringing you today, which is the Thermaltake Suppressor F51 mid-tower chassis.

Get comfortable and ready the time needed to have a look, because this is one of those cases that you just don't want to miss.

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A quick glance at the specifications shows we have a lot to go over before we show you the actual chassis, so let's dive right in and get this out of the way. The Suppressor F51 is a mid-tower design that measures 525mm in depth, is 230mm in width, and stands 577mm tall, weighing in at 12.7kg empty. While there is a windowed version out in the wild, ours is the windowless version, and everything about this chassis is black, inside and out. Externally, this chassis may appear to resemble other Tt designs, but looking deeper at the closed off front panel, the amount of dust filtration, and the fact that every hole that isn't currently populated with a fan offers sound deadening materials in those locations. With a brushed aluminum front panel that is plain, sleek, and simple, along with the flat side panels in this design allows users to enjoy its simplicity and lack of noise in the office due to the tricks and design elements that Thermaltake has employed.

Inside the chassis there is also a lot to cover. This chassis is cooled with a 200mm fan in the front, and uses a second fan at the rear, a 140mm fan to exhaust the chassis. There are two removable 5.25" drive bays, and these trays are also drilled in the floor for storage as well. Below that, we find six 3.5" bays that are used for storage, and each tray in the rack also accommodates 2.5" drives too. One thing not mentioned is that even with the ODD bays and HDD bays removed, there is still room to house two of the HDD trays behind the motherboard to allow for much needed storage locations if you plan to fill this chassis to its limits with water cooling. Since we have an image that you will see in the hardware and accessories, that show all of the cooling options, feel free to read the listings there, but we feel the image is worth a thousand words and also simplifies life a bit when it comes to cooling options. Outside of that, the chart ends with limitations, like 185mm for a CPU cooler, 310mm or 465mm of video card spacing depending on the removal of the HDD rack, and we have 220mm of room for a PSU, and even an adjustable support for the front, and it comes equipped with a gasket at the back of the chassis for the PSU as well.

As for the availability of this chassis, technically we were under an NDA until the June 2, but someone broke said NDA and is why we get to bring this chassis forward a bit early, but as of this moment, we cannot find a retail listing for this chassis. Even so, we were in fact given the MSRP that we should soon find this design available for from just about any e-tailer, and even what you can buy direct from Thermaltake for, and we were told that price is just $119.99. Astonishing if you ask us, the level of features, the look and appeal of this chassis design, and the customizations that this chassis will allow for to us is very much worth this asking price, not only on paper, but in real life.

Toda a review:
http://www.tweaktown.com/reviews/7161/thermaltake-suppressor-f51-mid-tower-chassis-review/index.html

Viriat0

03-06-15, 01:04

Phanteks ENTHOO PRO M - New $79 Mid Tower

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zheXtXgpCUg

(lol)(lol)(lol)

Sonas

03-06-15, 07:09

Phanteks ENTHOO PRO M - New $79 Mid Tower

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zheXtXgpCUg

(lol)(lol)(lol)

Gosto :)

Jorge-Vieira

03-06-15, 07:31

Nanoxia Announces CoolForce PC Case Series (http://www.techpowerup.com/213105/nanoxia-announces-coolforce-pc-case-series.html)

This week it's all about Computex 2015 - and all our fans know that Computex means new Nanoxia products: We revealed our first PC-case, the Deep Silence 1, during Computex 2012. The Deep Silence 4, Deep Silence 5 and Deep Silence 6 have been introduced during Computex 2013. To keep in this tradition, on this opening day of Computex 2015, we want to introduce a complete new range of PC-Cases: The Nanoxia CoolForce Series!

The CoolForce Series will offer an outstanding price-performance ratio. Five different models will be made available, offering a variety of features at very attractive prices. As with the Deep Silence Series, we made sure that the different models will be easily recognizable as belonging to the same family.http://tpucdn.com/img/15-06-02/54a_thm.jpg (http://www.techpowerup.com/img/15-06-02/54a.jpg)

The clean cut front panel with the green-lit Nanoxia lettering and the silver edges can be found in each of the models. Each CF-case will come with two fans, one in the front, the other one in the back. Each new case will have a multi-stage fan control. 2 x USB 3.0, 1 x USB 2.0 and HD Audio ports are available. The top mounted fan holes are hidden under separate, removable covers. And of course, each CoolForce case will be "watercooling ready" with multi-radiator support.

Let's look at the different models.

CF-1
The CF-1 is a compact ATX cube. The case is divided into two different thermal zones. Two 3.5 inch HDD/SSD and four 2.5 inch SSD can be mounted. An external 5.25 inch bay allows the installation of an optical drive. A total of five fans can be installed: 2 x 120/140 mm (front/1 x included), 2 x 120/ 140 mm (top), 1 x 120 mm (rear/included). VGA-cards of 360 mm and CPU-coolers of up to 160 mm can easily be mounted.

Case Type: ATX Cube
Dimensions (H x W x D): 380 x 285 x380 mm
Drive bays external: 1 x 5.25 inch, 1 x 3.5 inch (optional)
Drive bays internal: 2 x 3.5 inch, 2 x 2.5 inch
Case fans (incl.): 1 x 120 mm, 1 x 140 mm
Additional fan mounts: 3 x 120/140 mm
Max. height CPU coolers: 160 mm
Max. length VGA Cards: 360 mm

CF-2
The CF-2 is the first of three ATX mid-tower designs. Externally, two 5.25 inch bays are available. Six 120 mm fans can easily be installed: 2 x 120mm (front/1 x included), 2 x 120mm (top), 1 x 120 mm (bottom), 1 x 120 mm (rear/included). VGA-cards of up to 415 mm can be installed if one or more of the HDD-cages are removed. With a full complement of HDD-cages, cards of up to 280 mm will fit. The maximum installation height of CPU-coolers is 160 mm.

Case Type: ATX Mid Tower
Dimensions (H x W x D): 430 x 200 x 475 mm
Drive bays external: 2 x 5.25 inch, 1 x 3.5 inch (optional)
Drive bays internal: 2 x 2.5 inch, 8 x 3.5 inch
Case fans (incl.): 2 x 120 mm
Additional fan mounts: 4 x 120 mm
Max. height CPU coolers: 160 mm
Max. length VGA Cards: 280 (415) mm

CF-3
The CF-3 is the second mid-tower case. Three external 5.25 inch drives are available. The CF-3 comes with two 140 mm fans, four more 120/140 mm fans can be mounted (1 x front, 1x bottom, 2 x top). The maximum length of VGA cards is 445 (315) mm. CPU-coolers of max. 180 mm in height can be installed. 8 PCI expansion slots are available at the rear.

Case Type: ATX Mid Tower
Dimensions (H x W x D): 480 x 220 x 532 mm
Drive bays external: 2x 5.25 inch, 1 x 3.5 inch (optional)
Drive bays internal: 8 x 3.5 inch
Case fans (incl.): 2 x 140mm
Additional fan mount: 4 x 120/140 mm
Max. height CPU coolers: 180 mm
Max. length VGA Cards: 315 (445) mm

CF-4
The CF-4 is the widest of the three mid-tower models. With 232 mm, it allows the offset installation of three 120/140 mm fans or radiators under the top. Due to the wide body design, CPU-cooler of up to 185 mm can easily be installed; VGA cards with a maximum length of 445 (315) mm. As with the CF-3, three external drive bays and eight PCI expansion slots are available.

Case Type: ATX Mid Tower
Dimensions (H x W x D: 480 x 232 x 532 mm
Drive bays external: 2 x 5.25 inch, 1 x 3.5 inch (optional)
Drive bays internal: 8 x 3.5 inch
Case fans (incl.): 2 x 140 mm
Additional fan mounts: 5 x 120/140 mm
Max. height CPU coolers: 185 mm
Max. length VGA Cards: 315 (445) mm

CF-5
The CF-5 is a full tower and can be equipped with E-ATX motherboards. Three external 5.25 inch bays are available for the installation of optical drives. Seven 120 or 140 mm fans can be mounted, which allows the easy installation of a dual radiator set-up. For the installation of expansion cards, a total of 10 PCI slots can be found at the rear of the case.

Case Type: E-ATX Full Tower
Dimensions (H x W x D): 530 x 232 x 550 mm
Drive bays external: 3 x 5.25 inch, 1 x 3.5 inch (optional)
Drive bays internal: 8 x 3.5 inch
Case fans (incl.): 2 x 140mm
Additional fan mounts: 5 x 120/140 mm
Max. height CPU coolers; 185 mm
Max. length VGA Cards: 360 (485)mm

The mid-tower cases and the full tower are equipped with fully modular HDD-cages for up to eight 3.5 inch drives. Thanks to this outstanding variability, the installation of long VGA-cards or front-mounted radiators is easily possible. The hard drives are installed in special mounting carriages, which are designed to accommodate both 2.5 inch and 3.5 inch HDD/SSD. Hard disks and the PSU use anti-vibration mounting solutions. The optical drives are mounted tool-less.

Not only do we have this complete new PC case series for you, we also introduce a bunch of other awesome products. A new fan design, a new gaming case, and last, but certainly not least, we introduce the Rev. B of the Deep Silence 2, Deep Silence 3 and Deep Silence 4. All the new cases will be available for purchase soon.

Noticia:
http://www.techpowerup.com/213105/nanoxia-announces-coolforce-pc-case-series.html

Jorge-Vieira

03-06-15, 07:33

SilverStone Unveils Raven RVZ02 Mini-ITX Gaming Chassis (http://www.techpowerup.com/213109/silverstone-unveils-raven-rvz02-mini-itx-gaming-chassis.html)

SilverStone gave its iconic Raven Z console-sized mini-ITX gaming PC chassis an update, with the RVZ02. The case now has a new front facade that's a departure from the ridged RVZ01, with fewer design character lines, and a cool "V-shaped" central LED cluster. The case has room for a standard-height mini-ITX motherboard, a full-height dual-slot graphics card, an SFX form-factor PSU, a slimline optical drive bay, and multiple internal 2.5-inch drives.

The demo build by SilverStone at the Computex show-floor dropped jaws, with a Core i7 "Haswell-E" processor, SilverStone Argon AR06 low-profile CPU cooler, ASRock X99E-ITX/ac motherboard, 16 GB of dual-channel DDR4-2933 memory by GeIL, ASUS GeForce GTX 980 STRIX graphics, SilverStone SX600-G SFX power supply, and an ADATA 256 GB SSD.http://tpucdn.com/img/15-06-02/58a_thm.jpg (http://www.techpowerup.com/img/15-06-02/58a.jpg)

Noticia:
http://www.techpowerup.com/213109/silverstone-unveils-raven-rvz02-mini-itx-gaming-chassis.html

Jorge-Vieira

03-06-15, 07:34

SilverStone Milo ML08 is the Refined Cousin of the RVZ02 (http://www.techpowerup.com/213110/silverstone-milo-ml08-is-the-refined-cousin-of-the-rvz02.html)

SilverStone is spoiling you for choice with console-size premium mini-ITX cases. First, it was the second-generation Raven Z (RVZ02), and now, the Milo ML08. This case offers a similar feature-set to its Raven cousin, but with a more restrained and subtle styling, and a handlebar, that lets you carry the case around. Measuring 380 mm x 87 mm x 370 mm (WxHxD), the case features a steel frame, with ABS front panel. Inside, you get the same SFX PSU bay, a slimline optical drive bay, two to three 2.5-inch/3.5-inch drive bays, a full-height graphics card bay, and oversized air vents over the CPU/motherboard area.http://tpucdn.com/img/15-06-02/59a_thm.jpg (http://www.techpowerup.com/img/15-06-02/59a.jpg)

Noticia:
http://www.techpowerup.com/213110/silverstone-milo-ml08-is-the-refined-cousin-of-the-rvz02.html

Jorge-Vieira

03-06-15, 07:34

SilverStone CS380 Lets You Combine a Gaming PC with a Home NAS (http://www.techpowerup.com/213111/silverstone-cs380-lets-you-combine-a-gaming-pc-with-a-home-nas.html)

Want a compact gaming PC that doubles up as a home storage? The CS380 "Compact Storage" case could be worth checking out. This micro-ATX case features an aluminium door (with noise-dampening material), steel frame, and ABS front panel bits. Behind the door are eight 3.5-inch drive caddies, with SATA backplanes, which let you hot-swap drives; and a standard 5.25-inch drive bay. Apart from the eight 3.5-inch caddies, the case has two internal 2.5-inch drive bays (for OS drives).

The eight 3.5-inch caddies are split between two drive cages of four; which are separated by room meant for long graphics cards. Its ventilation includes two 92 mm front intakes (located in the space between the drive cages); two 120 mm side vents, two 120 mm top vents (which can hold on to a 240 mm radiator); and a 120 mm rear exhaust. The case measures 212 mm x 435 mm x 444 mm (WxHxD).http://tpucdn.com/img/15-06-02/60a_thm.jpg (http://www.techpowerup.com/img/15-06-02/60a.jpg) http://tpucdn.com/img/15-06-02/60b_thm.jpg (http://www.techpowerup.com/img/15-06-02/60b.jpg)

Noticia:
http://www.techpowerup.com/213111/silverstone-cs380-lets-you-combine-a-gaming-pc-with-a-home-nas.html

Jorge-Vieira

03-06-15, 07:35

SilverStone Raven X RVX01 Pictured (http://www.techpowerup.com/213115/silverstone-raven-x-rvx01-pictured.html)

The centerpiece at SilverStone's Computex booth was the might Raven X (RVX01). This ATX tower features a top-oriented motherboard tray, in which expansion slots and the rear I/O point upwards. One major advantage of this orientation is better conventional heat exhaust, and minimized PCB bending on long graphics cards thanks to Lady Gravity. The case comes in black with red tones. The RVX01 features tons of 3.5-inch and 2.5-inch drive bays located along its inner panels; fan mounts that include a rear 120 mm exhaust, a 120 mm top exhaust, and three 120 mm bottom intakes. Measuring 195 mm x 473 mm x 470 mm (WxHxD), the case is made of a steel frame with ABS front panels.http://tpucdn.com/img/15-06-02/61b_thm.jpg (http://www.techpowerup.com/img/15-06-02/61b.jpg) http://tpucdn.com/img/15-06-02/61a_thm.jpg (http://www.techpowerup.com/img/15-06-02/61a.jpg)

Noticia:
http://www.techpowerup.com/213115/silverstone-raven-x-rvx01-pictured.html

Jorge-Vieira

03-06-15, 16:35

Antec VSP5000 Mid-Tower Chassis Review

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Antec has a long history of creating durable, competitive and affordable products. Of course, they also make high-end products, but it’s their budget ranges that have long dominated the market and that’s a trend Antec seem eager to continue with the release of their VSP5000. The new chassis has a big focus on silence, and it comes with sound dampening materials in the side panel, side intake vents, a sound blocking top panel, triple channel fan controllers and more! If you like a system that barely makes a whisper, this certainly “sounds” like the chassis for the job.
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The Antec VSP5000 isn’t immediately striking as the most beautiful box in the world, but it’s certainly far from ugly. The left side panel has a raised section, which serves little to no purpose, but it does match the right side panel; a little symmetry never hurt anyone.
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As I was saying, both the left and right side panels are of the same design. Of course, on the right side, this panel is more practical as its shape allows extra cable routing space behind the motherboard.
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The front panel is neat and tidy, although admittedly nothing fancy. There’s an LED light strip at the top, although why this is included is beyond me, as those who want a silent build, likely aren’t too keen on a front panel light either; I personally never connect the power or HDD LED on my own chassis for this reason. On the top half, you will find 3 x 5.25″ drive bay covers, one of which has a 3.5″ pop-out.
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From the top, there’s a slide lock for the top fan panel cover, two rubber routing grommets, a pre-installed 120mm exhaust fan and seven expansion slots. Unfortunately, the expansion slot covers are a snap-off design, but that’s not exactly uncommon in sub-£40 chassis.
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The top panel features two pre-installed fans, which are slightly recessed behind the top panel cover. This cover also features a sound-proofing layer, albeit with cut-outs for the fans, to help reduce unwanted noise from the chassis.
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The front panel is very well equipped, with three separate fan controllers, that feature both low and high settings, but most interesting of all, a stop function; you’re not going to get your fans any more silent than that! Also of interest, the USB and HD audio jacks have rubber caps, which helps keep debris out.
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Toda a review:
http://www.eteknix.com/antec-vsp5000-mid-tower-chassis-review/

Jorge-Vieira

03-06-15, 16:49

Streacom Unveils Prototype Symmetrical Case (http://www.techpowerup.com/213150/streacom-unveils-prototype-symmetrical-case.html)

Streacom showed off a unique new prototype case, which you can place upside down or downside up in tower orientation; or even either ways in pedestal orientation; and the case would still maintain its rigidity and design. The unnamed prototype is made of 4 mm-thick aluminium panels, and can seat ATX motherboards, with standard ATX-type PSUs. The case lacks air vents in all its panels, except the top and bottom. The PSU bay vents out on the panel. We didn't get a chance to look inside, but the rep tells us that it features rails that let you mount additional internal drives, or liquid-cooling components. The case will be hand-made, and when released later this year, could cost anywhere between $250-300.http://tpucdn.com/img/15-06-03/76b_thm.jpg (http://www.techpowerup.com/img/15-06-03/76b.jpg) http://tpucdn.com/img/15-06-03/76a_thm.jpg (http://www.techpowerup.com/img/15-06-03/76a.jpg)

Noticia:
http://www.techpowerup.com/213150/streacom-unveils-prototype-symmetrical-case.html

Jorge-Vieira

04-06-15, 13:41

Thermaltake Suppressor F51 and Water 3.0 Ultimate (http://www.kitguru.net/components/cases/leo-waldock/thermaltake-suppressor-f51-and-water-3-0-ultimate/)

If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery then it is clear that Thermaltake thinks highly of the Fractal Design Define R5. The new Thermaltake Suppressor F51 doesn’t so much pay a nod to the R5 as borrow all its best ideas, work on the weak areas and then add in a couple of new features.
Watch via our VIMEO Channel (below) or over on YOUTUBE (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBcwLdOPzJw)
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Indeed the Thermaltake Suppressor F51 is delivered as a quiet case with loads of sound deadening but if you pull out various drive towers and open some vents you effectively end up with the Fractal Design Define S with the addition of air filtering. This is significant as we were impressed (http://www.kitguru.net/components/cases/leo-waldock/fractal-design-define-s-case-with-kelvin-s36-cooler/) by the S but criticised the absence of air filtering in the roof of the case.
As you will see in the video the two side panels are lined with noise deadening material and the roof of the case is sealed. The front of the case has a novel double air filter design as well as a stealth door that covers the two 5.25-inch drive bays. Air can flow freely past the 200mm intake fan but makes no noise in the process. Those front filters combine with two filters in the floor of the case and a magnetic filter on the top of the F51, however this only plays a part if you remove the top panels in the case as part of the procedure for installing liquid cooling (or extra case fans).
Inside the case you can remove the two drive towers to open up a large amount of space and can also remove the two optical drive bays. There are mounts on the rear of the motherboard tray where you can hang two of the caddies from the drive towers. Alternatively, if you keep the 5.25-inch bays you can mount a single 3.5-inch drive or two 2.5-inch drives. There are many, many configurations available.
With the top or front (or the top AND front) of the case opened up you can install a radiator up to 420mm in length. This is likely to be in the roof of the case as you won’t want to ditch that 200mm intake fan without good reason. If you go down this route you can mount a Water 3.0 Ultimate or Extreme system in the roof or a slimmer Water 3.0 Performer or Pro system at the front.
Experimenting with the Pacific RL240 custom loop kit demonstrates there is plenty of room to install the pump/reservoir and other hardware.
Specification:

Motherboard support: E-ATX, ATX, mATX, Mini-ITX.
Expansion slots: 8.
Included fans: 1x 200mm front intake, 1x 140mm rear exhaust.
Fan mounts: 2x 120/140mm front, 3x 120/140mm roof, 1x 120mm rear, 2x 120/140mm floor, 1x 120/140mm side.
120mm radiator mounts: 120mm/240mm/360mm front, 120mm/240mm/360mm roof, 120mm rear, 120mm/240mm floor.
140mm radiator mounts: 140mm/280mm/420mm front, 140mm/280mm/420mm roof.
5.25″ drive bays: Two
Internal drive bays: 6x 2.5”/3.5” plus mounts in 5.25-inch bays
Dimensions: 525mm H x 577mm D x 230mm W.

Building the system is fairly quick and easy as you have so much space to work with, although the cable management side of things isn’t ideal. In particular we would have liked to see more cable tie points and the routing for SATA and power cables to the rear drive caddy positions leaves something to be desired.
There is so much space inside the F51 that you can install an E-ATX motherboard up to 12 inches x13 inches along with a 310mm graphics card with the hard drive tower in place or 480mm without the towers.
If you decide to stick with air cooling you can install a CPU cooler height up to 185mm.
There is 28mm clearance behind motherboard tray for cable management which is fairly generous but the fact that there are no windows means you can be relatively cavalier about cable management, without the need to be too obsessive about tidiness.
Performance Testing
To put this case through its cooling paces we will be using a test system consisting of an Intel Core i7-4770K, Radeon R9 270 and multiple storage drives. This system allows us to produce a substantial amount of heat and effectively test the Thermaltake Suppressor F51‘s cooling capabilities.
For stress testing we use a mixture of AIDA64 and FurMark to create the maximum heat output. AIDA64 allows us to stress our CPU and FurMark’s ‘GPU Burn-in’ mode creates the maximum amount of load our GPU is ever likely to see.
Test System:

Processor: 3.9GHz Intel Core i7-4770K
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 Killer
CPU cooler: Thermaltake Water 3.0 Ultimate
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LP DDR3-1600MHz RAM
Graphics card: Sapphire Tri-X R9 290
Power supply: Seasonic Platinum Fanless 520W
Storage drives: SanDisk Extreme Pro SSD
OS: Windows 8.1 64-bit.

Cooling Performance
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With the Water 3.0 Ultimate 360mm liquid cooler attached to our Core i7 there was never really much doubt the F51 would do a proper job when it came to cooling the hardware. Standing over the case there was quite a draught when the fan speed was increased to maximum (1,800rpm) but turn it down to 1,000rpm and the air flow was nothing more than a gentle breeze.
Acoustics Performance
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In stock form the F51 is effectively silent. Open the top vents and install a rorty set of fans and you will indeed hear some noise but that is pretty much a matter of choice. There is no need for this case to be noisy to deliver epic levels of cooling.
Closing Thoughts Thank goodness Thermaltake developed the Define R5 and S and added proper air filtering. The Suppressor F51 is a case that is slightly more expensive than the Fractal Design models yet it delivers options that will appeal to the casual PC builder as well as the hardcore enthusiast.
Discuss on our Facebook page, over HERE (https://www.facebook.com/162236020510911/photos/a.418538034880707.96975.162236020510911/882684521799387/?type=1&theater).
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Pros:

Very quiet.
Ability to install 420mm radiator in the roof or front of the case.
World class air filtering at the front, top and bottom of the case.
200mm intake fan.
Options to remove drive towers and install drives on the back of the motherboard or in the optical drive bays.
Supports E-ATX form factor.
I/O panel is attached to the chassis so you can remove the front panel with ease.
Top panels can be removed to open ventilation.
Understated styling looks smart.
Black plastic finish conceals fingermarks.

Cons:

Build quality feels marginal. Some threads were stiff.
Cable management lacks tie down points.
Cable routing holes and grommets are slightly inadequate.
The power button in our sample tilted in an alarming fashion.
Routing cables to the rear drive bays was awkward.
The sliding power supply support was tricky to move to the correct position.

Review:
http://www.kitguru.net/components/cases/leo-waldock/thermaltake-suppressor-f51-and-water-3-0-ultimate/

Jorge-Vieira

04-06-15, 13:45

Review: Corsair Carbide Series 100R Silent Edition

<article id="articlecontent"> Introduction The evolution of PC hardware is such that today's more powerful components don't run as hot or as loud as you might think. It wasn't that long ago that building a truly high-end rig required careful planning for lavish cooling solutions installed inside formidably-sized enclosures, but modern builds can afford to be smaller, simpler and kinder on the bank balance.
Makes you wonder, when using up-to-date components, can a budget enclosure cope with the demands of an overclocked CPU and multiple fast-running graphics cards? To find out, we have Corsair's entry-level Carbide Series 100R Silent Edition chassis in for review.

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Retailing at £50, the 100R Silent Edition is one of Corsair's most aggressively priced enclosures to date, and yet it has an even cheaper sibling - a regular version sans the Silent Edition extras can be had for as little as £43 (http://www.scan.co.uk/products/corsair-carbide-series-100r-mid-tower-computer-chassis-with-side-window-usb-30-cable-management-and-). But said extras might be worth paying for, as the small premium brings with it sound-dampening material throughout and a built-in fan controller.
On the face of it, the 100R SE seems a neat little all-rounder, and it's not a bad-looking case, either. Measuring 471mm x 200mm x 430mm in size and weighing in at 4.8kg, the chassis is both smaller and lighter than many of Corsair's usual mid-tower solutions. The form factor makes it appear sleek and modest, while the arrangement of the front I/O ports (dual USB 3.0, headset, mic, reset and power) is simple yet tidy.
The only stumbling block in terms of aesthetics, we feel, is the bulge in either side panel. The large square bumps detract from an otherwise smooth finish, and we suspect their inclusion isn't an aesthetic choice but rather a functional one - the chassis isn't the widest, so the extra bit of space behind the side panels could prove to be useful.

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Browsing the 100R SE's exterior reveals nothing out of the ordinary. Seven expansion slots are par for the course on a mid-tower enclosure, there's a small dust filter beneath the PSU bay that pulls out the back, and four plastic feet help prop the case up.
There's no filter up front, though the entire plastic fascia does pull away with relative ease, and the I/O panel is hardwired to the chassis, so there's no need to disconnect cables when removing the front cover. The only potential snag in this regard is optical drives - choose to have any installed and you may need to remove them before pulling the fascia away.
Readers weighing up the differences between the regular 100R and this Silent Edition should note that the former has a perforated top panel with dual 120mm fan mounts. In contrast, the Silent Edition's top panel is solid and lined with the same sound-dampening material (http://img.hexus.net/v2/chassis/Corsair/100RSE/100RSE-05b.png) present on the front and side panels.

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Corsair's notched and railed side panels come away after undoing a couple of thumbscrews to reveal an interior that conforms to modern chassis standards. The PSU is designed to be bottom mounted, there's room for a Mini-, Micro- or Standard-ATX motherboard, a good-sized cutout in the tray for CPU cooler installation, as well as a sprinkling of holes for cable management and a selection of cable tie-down points.
The 100R SE has most of the basics covered, but as expected on a budget enclosure, basic is the key word. None of the cable-routing holes are equipped with rubber grommets for added tidiness, there's no hole for routing cables over the top of the motherboard - making it a pain to install the oft-awkward CPU power cable - and the entire internal area can feel cramped when using an ATX motherboard.
In an effort to put the available space to good use, Corsair has split the storage column in two, leaving two 5.25in optical bays at the top and a storage cage at the bottom outfitted with four plastic 2.5/3.5in drive trays. This arrangement leaves a path for front-to-back airflow, and Corsair provides two fans as standard - a 120mm front intake combined with a 120mm rear exhaust. What's particularly handy is the built-in SATA-powered fan controller, which supports up to three 4-pin fans and allows a choice of low, medium or high speeds via a simple toggle switch on the back. A nice addition for a low-cost case.

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There's not a lot wrong with the 100R SE's general layout, but if you're planning a high-end build, the relatively tight confines make it a challenging enclosure to work with. Maximum GPU length is quoted as 414mm, but this figure drops to 275mm on the lower slots due to the storage cage, and while there's 150mm of clearance for a CPU cooler, some of the most extreme heatsinks may not fit. Our be quiet! Dark Rock 3 only just squeezes in, and we're glad the cooler was already attached, as the cutout in the motherboard tray doesn't allow full access to the mounting bracket.
Highlighting the space concerns, our cable management looks a fright. There isn't much room behind the motherboard tray to store excess cabling and keeping a multi-GPU build looking tidy is easier said than done. Having run into difficulty trying to re-attach the side panel, we eventually decided to keep our PCIe cables stowed next to the PSU where there's more room.
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Toda a review:
http://hexus.net/tech/reviews/chassis/83588-corsair-carbide-series-100r-silent-edition/

Jorge-Vieira

04-06-15, 13:47

Review: Antec P380

<article id="articlecontent"> Style vs. Substance It wasn't that long ago that Antec chassis would have been high on the list of most users' candidates for a new PC build. Founded way back in 1986, the Californian manufacturer had amassed a wide range of well-received enclosures and when we asked our readers "which PC chassis do you use? (http://hexus.net/qacgdz)" we weren't surprised to see a fair few still rocking an Antec case.
But times have changed, and in this fiercely contested marketplace, the Antec brand doesn't hold the swagger it once did. Facing stern competition from various newcomers such as Corsair, Fractal Design and NZXT, Antec has struggled to be noticed in the enthusiast space, and if you had to pick a moment for the downturn, you'd probably look back at 2011's LanBoy Air (http://hexus.net/qa4ho) - a once-intriguing modular concept that never lived up to its potential.
Still, it's a new day, and Antec is hoping for a return to form with a stylish high-end chassis dubbed the P380. Priced at £160, this premium full-tower solution is tasked with bringing Antec back to the fore, so let's see if it succeeds.

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First impressions are good and your eyes are immediately drawn to the 6mm-thick aluminium bezel that surrounds the chassis' top and front. The smooth lines of the metal give the whole case a premium and elegant look, and with many full-tower cases at this price point using liberal amounts of plastic, we like the fact that Antec's P380 offers a little more class.
But here's the thing: look past the lure of the aluminium accents and you begin to discover some deeper flaws in the P380's make-up. Take, for example, the I/O ports and power/reset buttons. The former are tucked just beneath the top panel and can be reversed to face either left or right, while the latter are hidden behind the front bezel and mirrored on the chassis' left and right edges. It's a neat arrangement and one that leaves the sleek exterior unblemished, but it's a case of form over function as neither the I/O ports nor power buttons are particularly convenient to locate.
And when you consider the chassis' hulking size - 555mm (H) x 224mm (W) x 557mm (D) - it's somewhat strange to discover that Antec couldn't find a way of implementing support for regular 5.25in optical drives. Instead, and in an effort to maintain the overall aesthetic, a plastic tray for a slimline optical drive is included in the bundle. This can be inserted behind the front bezel for side-loaded access, however support for only a slimline drive seems an unnecessary limitation. So determined is Antec not to interrupt the aluminium exterior that there are no power or hard-disk activity LEDs.

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The P380 should be a thing of beauty but niggling issues detract from what the manufacturer is trying to achieve. It does look smart, there's no doubt about that, and the side-panel window does a good job of showing off your build, yet there are oddities that leave you scratching your head, such as all the bundled screws being lumped into one small bag and an instruction manual that's lacking in detail.
Another example is the front bezel, which while appearing mighty attractive, could have been better implemented. Unlike most chassis, in which the front bezel pulls away with ease, the P380's aluminium fascia is held in place by eight screws of varying lengths, making it time consuming to remove. There's also a dust filter sat just inside, which while a nice addition, pulls out downwards - meaning you'd need to raise the case or lay it on its side to get access.
On the plus side, the dedicated PSU filter pulls out neatly to the side, and both side panels are layered with a noise-dampening material. Removing the side panels entails undoing two simple thumbscrews a piece, and both are hinged as opposed to notched, so getting them back into place is straightforward.

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Step inside and it's more of the same, with the P380 managing to impress in some areas and disappoint in others. What enthusiasts will appreciate most is the amount of space that's available. A wide range of motherboard form factors are supported - ranging right the way from Mini-ITX to E-ATX - and there are nine expansion slots to allow for more than just a couple of GPUs, each of which can measure up to 465mm in length.
As you'd expect in a case of this size, there are fan mounts aplenty. The P380 offers seven in total, comprised of three 120mm mounts up front, three 120mm mounts up top and a 120mm mount for a rear exhaust. The front and top trio can alternatively be used for dual 140mm fans, and the configuration leaves plenty of scope for liquid cooling.
Three fans are included in the out-the-box configuration, with Antec opting against dedicated intakes and favouring a single 120mm rear exhaust combined with dual 140mm top exhausts. All three fans have a toggle switch to alternative between low and high speeds (low is the default), and there's a basic Molex-powered fan hub attached to the rear of the motherboard tray allowing for up to six fans to be connected. Kind of useful, but the hub doesn't have the ability to control the speed of all connected fans, and the per-fan adjustment available to the bundled trio isn't ideal. In this day and age, you don't really want to have to venture inside the case just to change fan speed.

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At its most extreme, the P380 could house dual 360mm radiators, but getting there isn't quite as easy as it should have been due to a poorly thought-out storage column. Antec divides this column into two 5.25in optical bays (which, remember, have no external access) and then three storage cages offering, in total, eight 2.5/3.5in drive bays. The plastic trays aren't tool-free but work well enough, however the implementation of the cages could have been better.
Whereas most modern chassis offer modular cages that pull out after undoing a couple of thumbscrews, the P380's cages are held in place with a lot of small screws. There must be 30-odd in total, and we're not sure why Antec has chosen to do it this way. If memory serves, the pre-release samples being exhibited at tradeshows last year had drive cages that were easily removed (http://hexus.net/tv/show/2014/06/Antec_s_P380_is_a_lovely_looking_chassis), making this final retail release feel like a backward step.
There are no dedicated SSD mounts behind the motherboard tray, so you will need to keep at least some part of the storage column intact, but you do get a good-sized cutout for CPU cooler installation and plenty of cable tie-down points. Cable management in general is reasonable, though the rubber grommets covering the holes do tend to slip out quite easily. Still, despite the various criticisms, our Z77 test platform does look smart when fully configured, and that seems to be the P380's primary goal. Let's now take a look at real-world performance.
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Toda a review:
http://hexus.net/tech/reviews/chassis/83365-antec-p380/

Jorge-Vieira

04-06-15, 13:49

Review: Cooler Master Silencio 652S

<article id="articlecontent"> Introduction The Silencio 652S is the latest addition to Cooler Master's long-standing range of soundproofed chassis. Described by the manufacturer as a "supremely silent mid-tower with noise cancelling materials and an elegant matte finish," the 652S seems a well-rounded option for anyone planning a build that's both powerful and quiet.
A quick scout around various retailers suggests that the chassis can be yours for around £75, and the figure's about what we'd expect for a mid-tower enclosure of this ilk. Regular readers might have noticed that the price tag puts Cooler Master's chassis up against Fractal Design's £70 Define S (http://hexus.net/tech/reviews/chassis/82726-fractal-design-define-s/) - and as both chassis have similar goals, we'll be comparing performance between the two later in our review.

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Firstly, let's start with a tour of the chassis. As is the case with many enclosures designed to be quiet, the Silencio 652S takes a modest approach to aesthetics. The all-black exterior is rarely interrupted, and though there's a bit of interest in the sculpted plastic fascia on the front and top, this is clearly a case of Cooler Master taking the "not loud" line of thinking quite literally.
But that's not necessarily a bad thing. Like Fractal's Define S, the Silencio 652S wasn't designed to turn heads and instead blends neatly into the background. It's an elegant-enough package that isn't meant to be showy in any way - it's simple and sleek, and more importantly, build quality is good throughout.
A row of I/O ports lining the top of the chassis includes four USB ports (two SuperSpeed, two regular), headset and microphone jacks, as well as a handy SD card reader, but no fan controller, which is a surprise omission on a silence-optimised case. Note that the power and reset buttons are positioned on the front of the chassis, on the right-hand edge about a quarter of the way down the frame. The chassis measures 220mm x 507mm x 509mm in size and will therefore likely sit beneath a desk, and while it's a personal preference, a top-mounted power button may have been more appropriate.

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One of the chassis' stand-out features is the fact that almost every vent/fan mount is covered. This includes the 180/200mm slot on the side panel as well as the dual 120/140mm mounts up top, and the front two 120mm fan mounts are tucked neatly behind a plastic door. The door and side panels are all lined with a sound-dampening material, and save for the slits either side of the front, Cooler Master has covered up most vents through which noise might escape.
Getting access to the top mounts is as easy as sliding off the plastic shroud, but there are no slits for airflow up here, so installing top fans would mean keeping the cover off for good and spoiling the chassis' clean lines. On the plus side, the top and front fan mounts are all protected by a pop-out mesh filter, and there are pull-out filters underneath the chassis, too - one sliding out to the side and the other out the back.
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Toda a review:
http://hexus.net/tech/reviews/chassis/83281-cooler-master-silencio-652s/

Jorge-Vieira

04-06-15, 13:51

Mechanized E-ATX tower terrorizes Computex

Every year at Computex, In Win shows off a new Signature-series chassis with an outlandish design and beautiful craftmanship. This year's entry is the H-Tower (http://www.inwin-style.com/en/goods.php?act=view&id=H-Tower), which at first appears a tad restrained.

http://techreport.com/r.x/2015_6_3_Mechanized_EATX_tower_terrorizes_Computex/inwin1.jpg At two feet tall and 51 pounds, the Extended ATX tower still cuts an imposing profile. It looks kind of like a Sith droid with the black-and-red colorway, and there's a more subdued silver option that presents the brushed aluminum skin in all its naked glory.
The real magic happens with the touch of a button:

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Mechanized struts spread the panels apart to expose the main compartment, which then rotates 90° to provide more convenient access to the belly of the beast. The motion isn't perfectly fluid, but wow. This is easily the coolest case I've seen out of Computex so far.
In Win's site doesn't have a top-down shot of the internals, so we'll have to make do with the following exploded view.

http://techreport.com/r.x/2015_6_3_Mechanized_EATX_tower_terrorizes_Computex/inwin2.jpg The insides are somewhat sparse, with storage limited to one 3.5" drive and four 2.5" units. For cooling, the case has three 120-mm mounts in the top panel that can be filled with fans or radiators. As one might expect, there's plenty of clearance for tall CPU coolers and long graphics cards. You also get USB 3.1 Type-C and USB 3.0 Type-A ports up front.
If you have to ask, you probably can't afford the thing. Last year's Signature offering (http://techreport.com/news/26572/in-win-s-frame-may-be-the-most-beautiful-case-at-computex), the S-Frame, is 800 bucks (http://www.kqzyfj.com/click-1800524-10487648?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.newegg.com%2FProduct %2FProduct.aspx%3FItem%3DN82E16811108128)—and it can't even transform.

Noticia:
http://techreport.com/news/28395/mechanized-e-atx-tower-terrorizes-computex

Jorge-Vieira

04-06-15, 14:39

NZXT Noctis 450 Mid-Tower Case Review

NZXT Noctis 450 Mid-Tower PC Case Many manufacturing industries keep an award winning design and release updated versions of it; either to provide a change to the appearance or update features. Legit Reviews took a look at the NZXT H440 (http://www.legitreviews.com/nzxt-h440-mid-tower-case-review_135779) almost a year and a half ago, and recently the NZXT H440 Razer (http://www.legitreviews.com/nzxt-h440-razer-edition-mid-tower-case-review_152949); both of which received high praise. NZXT took the internal heart of the H440 and updated the exterior and a few features of the case to become the Noctis 450.
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Taking a look at the exterior of the case, we can see a big change from the previous models. The top and front panels are no longer flat, they have wire mesh and plastic elements providing a new look. The Noctis 450 is still a mid-tower case, designed to support up to ATX motherboards. For storage, it has two 2.5″ drive trays located on top of the power supply shroud, and can also support up to six other 2.5″ or 3.5″ drives; there is no support for 5.25″ devices. Cooling options are plentiful with support for a total of up to seven 120mm fans, and support for up to two 360mm radiators; of course a fan controller is included to manage all those fans. NZXT kept the lighting capability from the previous models, with some enhancements, which we will discuss later.
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The Noctis 450 is available in two models, Glossy White with Blue LEDs which is sold under part number CA-N450W-W1, and Matte Black with Red LEDs with part number CA-N450W-M1. Both cases are currently available at well known etailers for under $139.99 with free shipping (http://amzn.to/1Q6Mhnw); making it over $20 more expensive than the older H440. Did the changes NZXT make warrant the price increase? Let’s take a look.

Toda a review:
http://www.legitreviews.com/nzxt-noctis-450-mid-tower-case-review_158399#GiuOtqB86jSAsFm4.99

Jorge-Vieira

04-06-15, 20:41

DeepCool Nephrite ITX Case Lets You Flaunt Your Graphics Card to the Max (http://www.techpowerup.com/213177/deepcool-nephrite-itx-case-lets-you-flaunt-your-graphics-card-to-the-max.html)

DeepCool, which is on a roll with cases such as the Tristellar (http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Deepcool/Tristellar/), unveiled a slew of unique new case designs at Computex; beginning with the GamerStorm Nephrite. This slim, console-sized case, which measures 330 mm x 100 mm x 428 mm (DxWxH), features a two-compartment design, much like the ones we see in cases such as the RVZ02 by SilverStone, except for its asymmetric design, and its top (add-on card) compartment, which is transparent on three sides, letting you flaunt your high-end graphics card. So now, when you say your machine runs a GTX Titan X, or a Fury, you'll mean it.

The rest of the case is made of steel, with carbon fiber pattern cladding, cutouts at the right spots, and an interesting vent pattern. The motherboard tray seats a standard-height mini-ITX motherboard, with room for CPU coolers as tall as 120 mm, with a 120 mm fan mount right over it. You should have just enough room to stack an AIO liquid cooler block, with a 35 mm-thick radiator and one 25 mm-thick 120 mm spinner right over it. The case offers room for an SFX power supply. Now, if only NVIDIA bundled a $2 back-plate with its GTX Titan X, like it did with the GTX 980.http://tpucdn.com/img/15-06-04/89a_thm.jpg (http://www.techpowerup.com/img/15-06-04/89a.jpg) http://tpucdn.com/img/15-06-04/89b_thm.jpg (http://www.techpowerup.com/img/15-06-04/89b.jpg) http://tpucdn.com/img/15-06-04/89d_thm.jpg (http://www.techpowerup.com/img/15-06-04/89d.jpg) http://tpucdn.com/img/15-06-04/89c_thm.jpg (http://www.techpowerup.com/img/15-06-04/89c.jpg)

Noticia:
http://www.techpowerup.com/213177/deepcool-nephrite-itx-case-lets-you-flaunt-your-graphics-card-to-the-max.html

Jorge-Vieira

05-06-15, 14:41

SilverStone Fortress FT05B-W Review (http://www.kitguru.net/components/cases/leo-waldock/silverstone-fortress-ft05b-w-review/)

The SilverStone Fortress FT05B is an unusual ATX case, as it has pretty much all the usual parts and features however they are not in the usual locations. Where the FT05B-W departs from the norm is the way the motherboard is rotated 90 degrees so the I/O panel sits at the top of the case.
This means that cooling air that usually enters from the front of the case is actually drawn in from the bottom and then blown vertically up the case by the two huge 180mm Air Penetrator fans (that’s £30 right there) that occupy the floor of the case. When you consider that hot air rises this arrangement makes perfect sense, however it also makes the design of the case a little complicated.
Watch via our VIMEO Channel (below) or over on YOUTUBE (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8itGcj-Vm4w)

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Specification:

Motherboard support: ATX, Micro-ATX.
Expansion slots: 7.
Included fans: 2x 180mm bottom intake.
Fan mounts: 3x 120mm/2x 140mm bottom intake, 1x 120mm top exhaust.
120mm radiator mounts: 120mm/240mm/360mm bottom, 1x 120mm top.
140mm radiator mounts: 140mm/280mm bottom.
5.25″ drive bays: 1 slimline
Internal drive bays: 2x 3.5, 2×2.5″.
Dimensions: 483mm H x 427mm D x 221mm W.

The top of the case lifts out to give you access to two hidden triggers which in turn release the side panels, and in this sentence we have a number of points that deserve some attention. The top cover is plastic and while it looks OK at first glance it isn’t especially classy. Added to that the cover is heavily ventilated but doesn’t have any filtering so while it works perfectly well with the fans blowing upwards it doesn’t offer any protection and absolutely means you don’t want to reverse the fans or mess with the cooling. SilverStone hasn’t taken leave of their senses as the intake on the underside of the case is fully protected by a long magnetically retained air filter.
The front and back panels of the case are machined from aluminium plate and your reviewer foolishly thought the side panels were also aluminium (they are pleasingly light weight) however they are actually sheet steel. Once you locate the side panel triggers and pull pretty darn hard the panels lift off to reveal the inside of the case. You are best advised to remove the tiny drive tower that holds two 3.5-inch drives and rely on the two 2.5-inch bays on the back of the motherboard tray. You may also prefer to lose the caddy for the slot loading DVD drive as it obscures the back of the CPU socket.
This opens the case up nicely and gives the airflow from those two huge fans a clear run, always provided you keep your cabling tidy. That isn’t such an easy task as there is no obvious place to stash the cables however we have faith you’ll manage one way or another.
It’s a shame the case is likely to look messy when you open it up as the styling is a large part of its charm. We rather liked the flip cover on the top of the case that covers the I/O panel and two fan control switches which each have three positions for high, medium and low.
Our FT05B-W (that’s B for Black and W for Window, an S means Silver) looks very appealing and also rather understated. It was unexpected to see the panel at the front of the case lights up when the system is turned on as it is connected to the Power LED header on the motherboard. Unfortunately you can see the rear of this panel through the side window and it looks a bit tacky.
You might, in theory, add a 120mm fan or radiator at the top of the case or you could swap out the two 180mm fans for a 120mm, 140mm, 240mm, 280mm or 360mm liquid cooler however this would make no sense. Those Air Penetrators work very well indeed and this means the FT05 case is the first case we have seen in ages that naturally lends itself to an air cooler on the CPU.
Testing
To put this case through its cooling paces we will be using a test system consisting of an Intel Core i7-4770K, Radeon R9 290 and an SSD drive. This system allows us to produce a substantial amount of heat and effectively test the SilverStone Fortress FT05‘s cooling capabilities.
For stress testing we use a mixture of AID64 and FurMark to create the maximum heat output. AIDA64 Stability Test allows us to stress our CPU. FurMark’s ‘GPU Burn-in’ mode creates the maximum amount of load our GPU is ever likely to see.
Test System:

Processor: 3.9GHz Intel Core i7-4770K
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 Killer
CPU cooler: be quiet! Dark Rock TF
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LP DDR3-1600MHz RAM
Graphics card: Sapphire Tri-X R9 290
Power supply: Seasonic Platinum Fanless 520W
Storage drives: SanDisk Extreme Pro SSD
OS: Windows 8.1 64-bit.

Cooling Performance
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The Air Penetrator fans are big, effective and quiet so provided you use a sensible cooler on your CPU you really shouldn’t have any problems. The vertical airflow doesn’t seem to make any difference to our Sapphire R9 290 however the Tri-X cooler works well in the standard horizontal orientation and doesn’t really need any help from the SilverStone chassis.
Acoustics Performance
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This is a quiet case. The baffled air intake at the bottom leads to two large, quiet fans with the option of fan speed control from the two flick switches on the top panel of the case. There is a certain amount of foam material inside the paneling but really it is the open design of the case and the lack of any vents at the sides that keeps it quiet.
It has to be said that if you stand over the top of the case you feel and hear the exhaust from the fans and power supply. This is not noisy but the airflow can get quite pronounced so you might want to consider where you locate the finished system.
Closing Thoughts The SilverStone Fortress FT05B-W is an oddball of a case that is built around airflow through those two huge fans and onwards to a traditional heatsink style CPU cooler. The result is a vertical motherboard design and an unusual internal layout – however it is very effective and can be considered a success. On the downside the DVD bay holds a slimline drive, there isn’t much scope for adding multiple storage drives and those side panels require a firm upward pull to remove them.
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You have to accept the FT05 is built for airflow and styling with ease of build and convenience as relatively minor considerations. In that light the FT05 is a success, however it requires a fair amount of devotion when you build the new system.
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Buy from Overclockers UK for £144.95 inc vat HERE (https://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-397-SV).
Discuss on our Facebook page, over HERE (https://www.facebook.com/162236020510911/photos/a.418538034880707.96975.162236020510911/883311608403345/?type=1&theater).
Pros:

2x 180mm Air Penetrator fans.
Fan control switches.
Sleek styling.
Impressive air flow.
Two 2.5-inch SSD bays on the rear of the motherboard tray.
Very quiet operation.

Cons:

Top panel is plastic.
Side panels require a firm upward pull.
Cable management is unimpressive and there are no cable grommets.
The DVD drive and 3.5-inch drive bays look like afterthoughts.
Rather expensive.

Review:
http://www.kitguru.net/components/cases/leo-waldock/silverstone-fortress-ft05b-w-review/

Jorge-Vieira

05-06-15, 14:44

Thermaltake accused of copying by boutique shop CaseLabs

When Thermaltake announced one of its latest cases, the Suppressor F51 (http://techreport.com/news/28319/thermaltake-suppressor-f51-mid-tower-looks-a-tad-familiar), we noted that it bore more than a passing resemblance to Fractal Design's Define R5 (http://techreport.com/review/27719/fractal-design-define-r5-case-reviewed). The Suppressor might not be the only page that Thermaltake has lifted from other companies' design departments, though. Kevin Keating, a vice-president at boutique case manufacturer CaseLabs (http://www.caselabs-store.com/), accused Thermaltake of flat-out copying CaseLabs designs with its TT Premium W Series cases in this Facebook post (https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=1413341898991146&id=100009460486462), and he posted side-by-side pictures of CaseLabs cases and the TT Premium W Series enclosures to prove his point:

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TT Premium W Series cases on the left, CaseLabs cases on the right. Image: Kevin Keating It's pretty damning stuff, and angry enthusiasts are swamping Thermaltake's Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/ThermaltakeInc) in response. Nathan Kirsch at LegitReviews has also compiled a list of products with Thermaltake doppelgangers (http://www.legitreviews.com/thermaltake-accused-of-stealing-new-computex-products-went-too-far_165153), and we have to admit that the resemblances to competitors' products don't stop with the Suppressor F51 or the W Series cases, either.
Admittedly, there's only so much one can do to differentiate one PC case from another, but we'd certainly prefer that companies start with a clean sheet of paper and innovate from there, rather than with a photocopier. We'll keep an eye on this story for any further developments.

Noticia:
http://techreport.com/news/28409/thermaltake-accused-of-copying-by-boutique-shop-caselabs

Jorge-Vieira

05-06-15, 18:57

The SilverStone Fortress FT05 Case Review (http://www.anandtech.com/show/9281/the-silverstone-fortress-ft05-case-review)

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SilverStone is a well-known manufacturer, distinguished for their atypical, strange case designs. The company offers numerous enclosures that partially or completely neglect the ATX design guide. The ML04 and ML05 (http://www.anandtech.com/show/7866/silverstone-ml04-ml05-slim-htpc-cases-review) that we reviewed several months ago are but a pair of examples of their HTPC solutions, while the Raven RV05 (http://www.anandtech.com/show/8801/silverstone-raven-rv05-case-review) with its rotated motherboard tray was a prominent specimen of their unique tower designs. Today we are having a look at the Fortress FT05, a case very similar to the Raven RV05 (http://www.anandtech.com/show/8801/silverstone-raven-rv05-case-review), although not quite the same.
The latest Fortress series case also has a rotated motherboard tray, a design that is inherited from the Raven RV01 (http://www.anandtech.com/show/2720), but retains the compact dimensions of the Raven RV05. SilverStone boasts that the compact Fortress FT05 offers exceptional thermal performance and easy maintenance despite its compact proportions. However, that was the case with the Raven RV05 as well and our review revealed that this design is far from perfect. The Fortress FT05 retails at double the price tag (http://www.amazon.com/Silverstone-Aluminum-Motherboard-Micro-ATX-FT05S/dp/B00OD36PTU/?tag=anandtech01-20) of the Raven RV05 as well, making it a rather expensive small tower case, and a bit of an uphill battle for SilverStone.

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SilverStone Fortress FT05 Specifications

Motherboard Form Factor
ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX

Drive Bays
External
1 x Slim Slot Loading

Internal
2 x 3.5" (rear drive cage) 2 x 2.5" (rear of motherboard tray)

Cooling
Front
-

Rear
-

Top
1 x 120 mm (optional)

Left Side
-

Bottom
2 x 180 mm (included) 3 x 120 mm or 2 x 140 mm fans can replace the stock fans

Radiator Support
Front
-

Rear
-

Top
-

Side
-

Bottom
240 mm / 280 mm

I/O Port
2x USB 3.0, 1x Headphone, 1x Mic

Power Supply Size
ATX

Clearances
HSF
160 mm

PSU
170 mm

GPU
310 mm

Dimensions
483 mm × 221 mm × 427 mm (H×W×D) 19 in × 8.7 in × 16.8 in (H×W×D)

Prominent Features
Aluminum wrap-around exterior with classic SilverStone Fortress styling

Revolutionary 90 degree motherboard mounting from RAVEN RV01

Breakthrough 5.25 inch bay-free design for unprecedented power to size ratio

Two Air Penetrator fans included for great performance and quietness

Positive air pressure design for excellent cooling/quietness and dust-prevention

Foam padded interior for advanced noise absorption

Quick-release latch for fast side panel removal

Exterior access to main filter for easy maintenance

Support for various liquid cooling radiator sizes

Price
$180 Including Shipping (http://www.amazon.com/Silverstone-Aluminum-Motherboard-Micro-ATX-FT05S/dp/B00OD36PTU/?tag=anandtech01-20) (No Window)
$206.6 Including Shipping (http://www.amazon.com/Silverstone-Aluminum-Motherboard-Micro-ATX-FT05S/dp/B00OD36PTU/?tag=anandtech01-20) (With Window)

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Packaging & Bundle SilverStone supplies the Fortress FT05 in a large, dark cardboard box. There is little artwork to talk about, as the company limited it to a dark picture of the case itself. Thick Styrofoam slabs and a black nylon bag protect the case during shipping.

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Toda a review:
http://www.anandtech.com/show/9281/the-silverstone-fortress-ft05-case-review

Jorge-Vieira

07-06-15, 15:17

Thermaltake CEO Kenny Lin: We created some memorable designs over the years (http://www.kitguru.net/components/cases/faith/thermaltake-ceo-kenny-lin-we-created-some-memorable-designs-over-the-years/)

At Computex 2015, KitGuru managed to catch up with Thermaltake CEO Kenny Lin. After a hiatus from product design, Kenny became very much more hands and a wave of new designs began to flow last year – including a KitGuru Annual Award for the Frio 14 (http://www.kitguru.net/site-news/highlights/andrzej/kitguru-annual-awards-2014/9/). In the Nangang Exhibition Hall this year, the emphasis is very much on creativity.
First, we asked Kenny about the new wave of product launches.
“We have been manufacturing unique products for 16 years and our passion is still as intense today as it was when we started”, he told us. “Our chassis designs plateaued after the Level 10, but last year we re-energised the chassis design team and the result was the stackable Core X case series, that has been really well received in all of our markets. Especially the Core X9 is a perfect chassis to go wild with our Pacific liquid cooling components”.
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Surely one of the largest chassis ever produced is the latest ‘Core W’ dominates the stand at this year’s show.
“Thermaltake has created some memorable designs over the years”, said Kenny. “One that really stands out in people’s minds was the Mozart TX which we launched at CES in 2007 with 8 drive bays. Now, for Computex 2015, we have something even more substantial – the Core W Case Series”.
Do people really want this much space?
“Sure”, he exclaimed. “Over the past 12 months, our theme has been ‘expandability’, with cases that are easy to upgrade or even stack on top of each other”.
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So is it all about the chassis?
“As well as the best range of cases that we’ve ever had, Thermaltake now also has a great range of water cooling products for advanced overclocking – something that will become more important with ASUS’s new launches in 2015”, he said.
With Luxa2, Thermaltake has touched lifestyle products already. What about other markets?
“The growth of the Tt eSports brand has also been amazing – especially when you consider how much competition there is in the market”, said Kenny. “Our new CONTOUR mobile gaming controller which has just received the APPLE MFI Certification will soon allow Apple enthusiasts world wide to experience a console-like gaming experience on their device when they want and where they want”.
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Noticia:
http://www.kitguru.net/components/cases/faith/thermaltake-ceo-kenny-lin-we-created-some-memorable-designs-over-the-years/

Jorge-Vieira

08-06-15, 15:02

BitFenix Aegis Micro-ATX Pictured in Five Color Options (http://www.techpowerup.com/213273/bitfenix-aegis-micro-atx-pictured-in-five-color-options.html)

BitFenix unveiled its Aegis line of micro-ATX cases in five color options - black, white, red, blue, and yellow. The cases feature glossy-black front, with glossy plasticky sides and top. The color shades look much like the ones you'd find on a Lumia or an iPhone 5C. The case offers a spacious micro-ATX motherboard tray with five expansion slots (so you can use a dual-slot graphics card installed on the bottom-most slot of your motherboard); with room for CPU coolers as tall as 170 mm, and graphics cards as long as 380 mm.

Storage spaces include four each of 3.5-inch and 2.5-inch drive bays, in detachable drive cages. Much like the Pandora ATX, it offers a 4-channel PWM fan-controller, with a 2.8-inch LCD display. Cooling includes three 120 mm front intakes (which convert to two 140 mm); and a similar vent cluster on the top; a 140 mm bottom intake, and a 120 mm rear exhaust. You can install 3x 120 mm or 2x 140 mm radiators on the front and top vents. 360 mm dust filters cover the front and top vents.http://tpucdn.com/img/15-06-08/111a_thm.jpg (http://www.techpowerup.com/img/15-06-08/111a.jpg) http://tpucdn.com/img/15-06-08/111b_thm.jpg (http://www.techpowerup.com/img/15-06-08/111b.jpg) http://tpucdn.com/img/15-06-08/111c_thm.jpg (http://www.techpowerup.com/img/15-06-08/111c.jpg) http://tpucdn.com/img/15-06-08/111d_thm.jpg (http://www.techpowerup.com/img/15-06-08/111d.jpg) http://tpucdn.com/img/15-06-08/111e_thm.jpg (http://www.techpowerup.com/img/15-06-08/111e.jpg)

Noticia:
http://www.techpowerup.com/213273/bitfenix-aegis-micro-atx-pictured-in-five-color-options.html

Jorge-Vieira

08-06-15, 20:00

In Win 707 (http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/InWin/707/)

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I would like to thank In Win (http://www.inwin-style.com/) for supplying the review sample.

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Having reviewed the In Win 703 (read our review here (http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/InWin/703/)), the In Win 707 is a larger version of the same chassis with more space, a larger number of expansion slots, and liquid-cooling possibilities. As it is a part of the 70X series of enclosures, In Win is also offering it in two color combinations: black and red or white and black. We got the black and red version for review today.

Specifications
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CASE TYPE:
Full-Tower

MATERIAL:
Steel, Aluminum & Plastic

WEIGHT:
11.4 kg

SLOTS:
8

DRIVE BAYS:
3x External 5.25"
8x Internal 2.5/3.5"

MOTHERBOARD
FORM FACTORS:
E-ATX / ATX / Micro-ATX

DIMENSIONS:
210(W) x 475(H) x 480(D)

FRONT DOOR/COVER:
YES

FRONT FANS:
140mm x 2 (included)

REAR FANS:
140mm x 1 (included)

TOP FANS:
120mm x 3 (optional)

BOTTOM FANS:
120mm or 140mm Fan x 2

SIDE FANS:
120mm or 140mm x 1

HDD FANS:
120mm or 140mm x 1

I/O:
2x USB 3.0
2x USB 2.0
1x Headphone
1x Microphone

FAN/LED Controller:
N/A

Compatibility:
CPU Cooler: 206 mm
GPU: 365 mm

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Toda a review:
http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/InWin/707/1.html

Jorge-Vieira

09-06-15, 14:30

Antec’s Signature S10 is a $500 Uber Case (http://www.hardwarecanucks.com/news/cases-power-cooling/antecs-signature-s10-is-a-500-uber-case/) <small>
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Antec’s once-iconic cases have gone through several design evolutions in the last years but their Signature Series is now making a comeback with the $500 S10.

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If anything the S10 is a unique chassis, albeit an expensive one at $499. It has an extremely clean and sleek exterior design which is a huge departure from some of the more eclectic designs we’ve seen from them in the past and has amazing build quality.
So other than build quality, what makes the S10 worthy such a high price? There are innovative magnetic mounting strips for the side panels, a unique heat segregation system and multiple separate ventilation zones, one of the cleanest interiors we have ever seen, multiple areas for water cooling setups and a hub which controls a whopping 10 fans. All in all, the S10 looks interesting and it hopefully represents a new direction for Antec’s case lineup.
Make sure to check out our video of it above.

Noticia:
http://www.hardwarecanucks.com/news/cases-power-cooling/antecs-signature-s10-is-a-500-uber-case/

Jorge-Vieira

09-06-15, 21:14

Bitfenix Aegis Mid-tower Case Review (http://www.hitechlegion.com/reviews/cases/44842-bitfenix-aegis-mid-tower-case-review)

I have seen some very cool customized cars at car shows and community events. Some of the builds involve getting a larger engine to fit into the chassis of a smaller vehicle. The people who manage to fit those components into the smaller cars impress me, and it proves that you are only limited by your imagination and determination, to some degree. Computer modders can be equally impressive in what they manage to cram into certain chassis. Not all of us have the talent to mod a case to our desire, so we look for stock cases that have some flashiness and the features we need. Like with cars, you don’t always need the biggest chassis to fit your components. The Bitfenix Aegis is just that, a smaller mid-tower chassis with the flexibility to mount a full custom liquid cooling loop. The Aegis supports up to seven 120mm fans or five 140mm fans, dual 280mm radiators and even locations for a 360mm radiator. Bitfenix has provided support for Micro-ATX and mini-ITX motherboards with the Aegis. The drive bays are also flexible, with support for four 3.25” drives and three 2.5” drives. In fact, you can remove all the drive bays and still use one 2.5” drive to build your show piece. While there is a lot of support for liquid cooling systems, you can’t forget the air cooling potential, as well; support for seven 120mm fans or five 140mm fans, CPU coolers to 170mm in height, and GPU lengths to 380mm in length.

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The Bitfenix Aegis Mid Tower Case Overview and Installation

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Introduction: 0:00 - 1:05
Case Features: 1:25 - 9:39
Benchmarks: 9:40 - 9:50
Conclusion: 9:51 - 12:09

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Photo Gallery

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Specifications

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Toda a review:
http://www.hitechlegion.com/reviews/cases/44842-bitfenix-aegis-mid-tower-case-review

Jorge-Vieira

10-06-15, 20:45

SilverStone Introduces KL05 Case To Kublai Series

http://media.bestofmicro.com/4/X/503025/gallery/kl05b-w-34left-top_w_450.jpg (http://www.tomshardware.com/gallery/kl05b-w-34left-top,0101-503025-0-2-9-1-jpg-.html)Dubbed as a series of "Performance Tower Chassis," SilverStone's Kublai lineup of ATX and micro-ATX cases is getting a third installment called the KL05 (http://www.silverstonetek.com/product.php?pid=534&area=en). Just like its brothers, it will also have two versions — one with a mesh front panel for better air intake and a side window (KL05B-W) and another model with no windows and a solid plastic front that includes sound absorbing foam for a quieter build (KL05B-Q).
Both cases allow ATX and micro-ATX builds, measuring 525 x 220 x 494 mm (HxWxD), and weighing 14 or 15 pounds depending on which one you choose. The front of the case features two USB 3.0 ports and headphone and microphone jacks. There's also space for 5.25-inch external drives.
On the inside, the KL05 has eight expansion slots that can fit graphics cards up to 406 mm, or if an optional drive cage is installed, up to 279 mm. For storage, it can hold a maximum of six 3.5-inch drives or six 2.5-inch drives and another two 2.5-inch drives on the backplate.
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Those who want to take on water cooling can install either a 240 mm or 280 mm radiator at the top with a 165 mm limit on the CPU cooler. Thankfully, SilverStone gave the KL05 a large motherboard tray opening on the case to make it easier to install the CPU cooling mounts.
SilverStone set the price for both models at $69.97 with a release date of June 16.

Noticia:
http://www.tomshardware.com/news/silverstone-introduces-kl05-atx-case,29352.html

Jorge-Vieira

11-06-15, 14:20

Lian Li Launches PC-O8 Dual-Compartment Chassis

Lian-Li Industrial Co. Ltd today launches the PC-O8 dual-compartment chassis. Comprised of aluminum and tempered glass, the PC-O8 allows DIY builders to show off their high-end, intricate setups, while hiding cables and less eye catching components in the large compartment behind the motherboard tray.
Two Compartments
Through the front glass panel, the PC-O8 is divided into two zones. Zone 1 allows DIY enthusiasts to show off their motherboard and graphics cards through the edge-to-edge side panel windows. On the other side of the motherboard tray, Zone 2 gives plenty of room for cables and less eye-catching components such as hard drives and the power supply.
Adjustable RGB Interior Lighting
DIY enthusiasts can adjust the interior lighting through the included RGB lighting kit complete with LED strips, cord clip, dimmer and controller. The back mounted controller allows instant analog color selection.
Tremendous Water Cooling Support
With plenty of room to work with, installing elaborate water cooling setups is simplified in the PC-O8. In Zone 1 the top panel can support a 240mm radiator, while in Zone 2 the front intake can house a 360mm radiator in a push/pull configuration.
Modular Hard Drive Cage
The PC-O8 chassis supports up to six 3.5″ drives and two 2.5″ drives in the removable drive cage in Zone 2. This HDD cage is actively cooled via two mounted 120mm fans.
Tool-Less Installations and Features
The PC-O8 has many tool-less features allowing for simple setups and installations. This aluminum and tempered glass chassis features easily-removable panels, tool-less mounting for hard drives as well as slide-in dust filters.
Versatile Cable Management Design
Clamps on the reverse side of the motherboard tray can be adjusted and positioned for optimal cable management setups.
Hardware Capability
The PC-O8 does not restrict hardware capability. Graphics cards up to 370mm (14.5”) and CPU coolers up to 170mm (6.7”) are supported. Additionally, PSUs of all sizes are supported with clearance of 298mm (11.7”).
Connectivity
The top I/O panel includes four USB 3.0 ports and HD audio connections.
Price and Availability
The PC-O8 will be available in early August at Overclocker.uk for the suggested retail price of GBP 339.90.
Learn more about the PC-O8 here (http://www.lian-li.com/en/dt_portfolio/pc-o8/).

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Noticia:
http://www.hardwareheaven.com/content/news/57467/lian-li-launches-pc-o8-dual-compartment-chassis

Jorge-Vieira

12-06-15, 13:47

Antec Signature S10 unboxing and first look (http://www.kitguru.net/components/cases/zardon/antec-signature-s10-unboxing-and-first-look/)

Today our man Leo takes a first look at the monster S10 case from Antec. This new flagship model firmly targets the high end enthusiast audience with a retail price set at £399.95 inc vat in the UK.
Watch via our VIMEO Channel (below) or over on YouTube HERE (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z9yAHzk4K-8&feature=youtu.be)

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• Innovative Air Intake
The unique Center Air Intake runs from alongside the Motherboard Chamber and the Power Supply Chamber, providing airflow to the components that generate the most heat.The unique Center Air Intake runs from alongside the Motherboard Chamber and the Power Supply Chamber, providing airflow to the components that generate the most heat.
• Three Chamber System
Isolating the enclosure into three distinct chambers allows maximum airflow with minimal fan noise.
• Optimised Cooling
Designed for high-performance system builds, the S10 features seven fans (plus one optional mount) and support for 240/280 mm top, 240/280/360 mm central, and 120 mm rear-mounted radiators.
• High Performance
Quad-SLI ready plus 10 PCI-E slots for up to four 12.5” PCI-E graphics cards
• Hassle-Free Maintenance
Quick-release washable air filters slide out effortlessly and dedicated filters for each chamber make managing a dust-free system quick and simple.

Noticia:
http://www.kitguru.net/components/cases/zardon/antec-signature-s10-unboxing-and-first-look/

Jorge-Vieira

12-06-15, 13:58

Be Quiet! Silent Base 600 Coming In September

Be Quiet unveiled the Silent Base 600 at Computex (http://www.pcper.com/computex) last week which is the company's second PC case. It is a smaller, quieter, and cheaper version of the existing Silent Base 800 while maintaining the same design and emphasis on noise reduction. Available in September, Be Quiet! is offering this mid tower case in both a side panel and windowed version at $99 and $115 respectively.
The Silent Base 600 is black with angled edges and a brushed metal front panel. It sits on four case feet that lift it up slightly to improve airflow. A panel on the front hides three 5.25" bays while the front IO sits along the top edge and two large vertical grilles act as front intakes. The side panel(s) have an adjustable height vent to increase or decrease airflow. A fan can be attached to the side panel (the window version of the case does not have vents) and users can adjust the intake around the edges of the vent to balance airflow and noise. Two Be Quiet! Pure Wings 2 fans come pre-installed (one 120mm in the rear and one 140mm front intake fan) and users can additionally install up to two 120/140mm fans up top, one 120mm side panel fan, one 140mm bottom mounted fan, and an extra 140mm front intake fan for a total of seven fans (or six if you opt for the windowed model). Be Quiet provides removable filters on all the intakes which is a nice touch.
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Check out Gamer's Nexus (http://www.gamersnexus.net/news-pc/1973-be-quiet-computex-unveil) for more photos from be quiet!'s Computex booth!
Front I/O on the Silent Base 600 includes two USB 3.0, two USB 2.0, two audio jacks, and an integrated fan controller. Be Quiet! continues to emphasis noise reduction with the inclusion of sound dampening material in the side panels, rubber mounts for the tool-less drives, and rubber mounts for the included fans to reduce vibration noise.
The Silent Base 600 will be available in black, silver, and orange colors. The color options get you accents around the front grilles and rubber cable management grommets in your chosen color among other color tweaks.
Internally, the Silent Base 600 has room for ATX motherboards, bottom mounted power supplies (290mm max), CPU coolers up to 170mm tall, and up to 400mm long graphics cards. Storage is handled by three 5.25", three 3.5", and two 2.5" drive bays. Other features include three rubber grommets to support external water cooling radiators, grommets in the motherboard tray to help with cable management, an optional fan controller to control an additional three fans, and seven PCI expansion slots should you be so inclined.
In all, it looks like a good base for an extremely quiet PC though I would have liked to see 360mm radiator support so that I could finally upgrade my case and move my radiator inside (heh). I'm looking forward to the reviews and seeing how well the noise reduction tweaks work.
Jimmy Thang (from Maximum PC) was able to check out the new case at Computex 2015 and you can watch their video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oTWeXJY6LDw) with Chris from be quiet! on YouTube.

Noticia:
http://www.pcper.com/news/General-Tech/Be-Quiet-Silent-Base-600-Coming-September

Jorge-Vieira

12-06-15, 19:09

Lian Li's Double-Wide PC-08 Chassis Features Tempered Glass Front Panel

http://media.bestofmicro.com/K/A/503578/gallery/o8-022_w_600.jpg (http://www.tomshardware.com/gallery/o8-022,0101-503578-0-2-12-1-jpg-.html)The PC-08 is Lian Li's latest design, the PC-08, and it's an interesting take. Featuring a dual-compartment setup, the PC-08 is a large ATX case designed to showcase your best hardware while hiding away less eye-catching parts such as hard drives and the power supply. This idea isn't new and has been used in various cases in the past, but what is new is the front panel – or rather the lack thereof.
Where you would traditionally find a font bezel made of plastic or aluminum, but without the need for an optical bay, there is no longer a need for a traditional front bezel. Instead, Lian Li installed a solid piece of tempered glass across the entire front of the case. As a result, the components installed can be seen through the front panel. http://media.bestofmicro.com/K/B/503579/gallery/o8-020_w_600.jpg (http://www.tomshardware.com/gallery/o8-020,0101-503579-0-2-12-1-jpg-.html)
The left side of the case is also made of a solid piece of tempered glass. The glass panes are not attached to an aluminum side panel; they simply have holes in all four corners that are used to attach them with thumbscrews directly to the case. Lian Li also included an RGB LED light kit that lights up the whole case. Three nobs are found on the back of the case to adjust each color independently.
Lian Li included significant water cooling support. Options for radiators include a single 120 x 120 mm rad in the rear exhaust of the motherboard compartment, and a 120 x 120 mm or a 120 x 240 mm radiator can be installed in the offset holes above the motherboard. On the right side, with the hard drives, there is support for either a 120 x 120 mm, 120 x 240 mm, or a 120 x 360 mm rad. All three spaces can be used together with no restrictions.
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Lian Li also said that the component options are not restricted either. Graphics cards up to 370 mm (14.5") long will fit, CPU coolers as tall as 170 mm (6.7") are supported, and all power supply sizes can be accommodated with a maximum clearance of 298 mm (11.7").
The hard drive cage is located on the right side of the case behind the motherboard tray. Lian Li said this cage will support up to eight drives -- six 3.5" drives and two 2.5" laptop or SSD drives. There are two 120 mm fans installed inside the drive cage to help keep the drives cool. The cage itself removes with four thumb screws found in the rear of the case. This should make installing hard drives fairly simple. The power supply mount is located directly below the hard drive cage. http://media.bestofmicro.com/K/C/503580/gallery/o8-033_w_600.jpg (http://www.tomshardware.com/gallery/o8-033,0101-503580-0-2-12-1-jpg-.html)
Lian Lis' PC-08 will be available at the end of June with a suggested retail price of $395.

Noticia:
http://www.tomshardware.com/news/lian-li-pc-08-double-wide-case,29364.html

Jorge-Vieira

15-06-15, 14:26

Element Gaming Atomic ITX Aluminium Chassis Review

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Today is a special day, as it’s the first time we’ve featured Element Gaming on eTeknix! This won’t come as much of a surprise to Element Gaming though, as they’re a relatively new brand, but they’ve already launched a wide range of gaming peripherals and chassis products to market, so we thought it would be great to see what all the fuss is about!

“Built from aluminium, steel and acrylic this high-quality case is ideal for small form factor enthusiasts. Specifically designed for ITX system boards the case nevertheless has enough room to build a high spec PC. Fast USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 ports along with audio inputs are positioned on the top of the case with the on/off button to the front. The rear of the Atomic has two PCI expansion ports whilst internally there is a 3.5” HD bay or room for two 2.5” SSDs. The case supports 120mm radiators and a 120mm LED fan is mounted to the rear. There is also support for 265mm VGA card and 165mm CPU cooler. As an added feature the right panel is made from clear acrylic to allow viewing of the components and the lit fan.”
The case couldn’t be better timed, as more and more people are building ultra-compact gaming systems and with more graphics cards manufacturers now making ITX graphics cards, as well as some incredible Mini-ITX motherboards hitting the market in recent years, a powerful gaming system doesn’t need to be in a mid or full tower form factor anymore.
As you can see from the features, the Element Gaming Atomic ticks a lot of boxes. It may be small, but it can fit all the hardware you’ll likely need.
Features

Aluminium and acrylic construction
Suitable for ITX system board
1 x 120mm LED fan included
Support for 120mm radiators
Supports 265mm VGA card and 165mm CPU cooler

Technical specification

Internal drive bays – 1 x 3.5″ HD and 2 x 2.5″ SSD or 1 x 3.5″ HD
2 x PCI expansion slots
1 x USB 3.0
1 x USB 2.0
2 x audio
1 x 120mm rear mounted fan

The Atomic is super compact, but first impressions of it are very good indeed. The main panels of the chassis are black brushed aluminium with a little silver trim on the edges of the front panel. It’s lightweight and looks absolutely gorgeous. The left side panel is held in place with four screws, whilst also featuring a full-width dark tinted side panel window.
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The side panel window matches up with the glossy plastic section on the front panel, giving it a nice wrap-around effect. Finishing up the front panel is a nice power button in the top center, as well as some Element Gaming branding.
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The right side panel is the same design as the left, more screws and another full-width window panel, giving the chassis a nice symmetrical look.
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The top panel features more aluminium, which has curved edges, giving the Atomic a sleek and modern look.
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There’s not a huge amount of ports at the front, but there’s everything you’re likely to need; USB 3.0, HD audio and USB 2.0.
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Here you can see that the motherboard is mounted upside down, which means the GPU will be at the top of the chassis. There’s a power connector at the back, which uses a pass-through cable to hook up the PSU, which mounts towards the front of the chassis.
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The base of the Atomic features four rubber tipped feet; these will stop the chassis sliding around should you have it up on your desk. There’s a few mounting holes in the base for fitting hard drives to the chassis interior and, of course, there is a large cut-out for the PSU.
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Toda a review:
http://www.eteknix.com/element-gaming-atomic-itx-aluminium-chassis-review/

Jorge-Vieira

15-06-15, 20:19

The Raidmax Narwhal, a decent case with a strange name

It is unclear why Raidmax chose the name Narwhal for their latest case; without a facial horn it cannot be the Jedi of the sea (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wbby9coDRCk), nonetheless that is the moniker which was chosen. It is not even particularly huge, 498x245x518mm (19.6x9.6x20.4") and will fit ATX or smaller motherboards and is long enough for large GPUs, especially with some of the drive cage removed. It offers double 120mm fan mounts on both the front and the top of the case, with a single mount out of the back along with three grommets for external watercooling. Neoseeker tested the case in its basic configuration and saw decent results, with additional fans or a watercooling set up you can expect it to improve upon the tests seen in their review (http://http://www.neoseeker.com/Articles/Hardware/Reviews/raidmax-narwhal/).
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"The Raidmax Narwhal looks to be a whale of a mid-tower case measuring 498(H) x 245(W) x 518(D) mm and made of ABS steel. It comes with four external 5.25" drive bays and six internal 3.5" bays (three in a removable cage), and room for up to six 120 mm fans (two up top can be swapped for 140 mm variants). See how the Narwhal fares against competing mid-towers in our latest case review."

Noticia:
http://www.pcper.com/news/Cases-and-Cooling/Raidmax-Narwhal-decent-case-strange-name

Jorge-Vieira

16-06-15, 09:31

NZXT Noctis 450 review - Article

NZXT Noctis 450 Case We review the NZXT Noctis 450 mid-tower PC chassis. A nice design chassis with very nice LED lighting and refined features with the ability to hide your components inside the chassis. Oh well, have a peek at the NZXT Noctis 450. The Noctis hints a little towards the NZXT 'crafted' series of PC cases, for which we were impressed.
NZXT has been around for years, building an ongoing reputation with mostly their controversial chassis designs. It all really started with the Guardian chassis years ago and have ever since put numerous chassis designs out on the market. Rising from the ashes of their crafted series is the Phantom 630 full tower chassis, absolutely impressive in many ways as the design is simply great, the features are grand and then the extras still need to kick in. What about a digital fan controller connected to a plethora of pre-equipped fans?
We have a changing enthusiast PC landscape with features like backplate cut-outs, many water cooling options and digital fan controller. The chassis lends a lot of its looks to the H440 and Phantom 820, a somewhat similar looking chassis with smooth edges and that distinct Phantom front panel design. But a lot is different alright.
With new floating ventilation panels, underglow accent LED lighting (just like a car in need for speed), and an integrated PWM fan hub the chasiss is impressive. The chassis is available as we speak in two color designs, Black with Red LEDs and White with Blue LEDs at a price of €139.
The NZXT Noctis 450 is a mid tower chassis with plenty of room for just about anything you'd like to install in there. These units are available in rather shiny, smooth contours that feel feel stealthy. As stated, NZXT has prepped two versions of the product, one colored white, and the other one black. They all have started shipping.

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Small warning, NZXT shipped out a white edition of the chassis, and although that is absolutely gorgeous to see, it's also a pain in the proverbial you know what to photograph in our tidy white photo studio. So I'll start by saying that the photo's won't do the chassis any real justice. But have a peek anyway, head on over to the next page where we'll start up the review.

Toda a review:
http://www.guru3d.com/articles-pages/nzxt-noctis-450-review,1.html

Jorge-Vieira

17-06-15, 14:36

Antec Releases P50 Window Chassis

The P50 WINDOW ofers a combination of compactness and optimal airflow due to its sophisticated two-compartment architecture. The cube-shaped case with its dimensions of 312(H) x 260(W) x 330(D) mm features a two-compartment design that separates the power supply unit, the optical drive and the hard drives from the other components.
Accordingly, the included fans (2 x 120mm and 1 x 80mm) offer more efficient cooling than within ordinary enclosures due to the fact that they are focussed on parts that heat up during operation.

Numerous routing holes in the central dividing wall offer various possibilities for a clean cable layout, ensuring an ideal airflow through the cube-shaped enclosure of the P50 WINDOW. The dual-layer side panels made from Polycarbonate eliminate vibrations from within the chassis and render the Antec P50 WINDOW whisper-quiet - even with up to seven rotating fans. The cube-layout of the enclosure features mounts for four more fans (2 x 80mm at the back and 2 x 120mm at the top) in addition to three included cooling fans at the front.
Small cube with ample space
The cube-shaped chassis is compatible with Micro ATX and Mini ITX mainboards. Despite its compact dimensions, the P50 WINDOW offers space for cards up to lengths of 300mm in its four PCI-E slots. This makes Antec's enclosure a great choice for demanding gamers who can fit high-end graphics cards such as the ATI R9 290 and the Nvidia GTX 960 within the Quiet Computing chassis. The maximum support height for the CPU cooler is 130mm. The mount for the optical drive can be removed to allow the installation of a water-cooling system with two radiators up to 240mm.
Compact, convenient and functional
To offer generous hard-disk space, numerous mounts are available. Two 2.5" SSDs and three 3.5" HDDs can be installed in the Antec P50 WINDOW without using any tools. One of the two compartments can be fitted with an ATX power supply unit that is kept dust-free by an air filter at the back of the enclosure. Another filter prevents dust from getting in at the front. Both are washable and reliably keep the P50 WINDOW clean. All four walls of the chassis can be removed to grant quick access to all components, making maintenance quick and easy. The front panel features two USB 3.0 and two USB 2.0 ports as well as connections for speakers and microphones. Another highlight of the P50 WINDOW is the fan control at the front: With two switches, the fans inside the compact enclosure can be adjusted in steps.

Antec's cube-shaped Quiet Computing enclosure P50 WINDOW is available as of March, the recommended retail price is £59.99 including VAT. Top panels (meshs) are available as optional accessories in colours blue, green, red and white at £6.99 including VAT each.

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Noticia:
http://www.guru3d.com/news-story/antec-releases-p50-window-chassis.html

Jorge-Vieira

18-06-15, 13:58

Sharkoon Announces S28 ATX Mid-tower Case (http://www.techpowerup.com/213583/sharkoon-announces-s28-atx-mid-tower-case.html)

For those who prefer it simple: The black Sharkoon S28 Value ATX case offers a minimalist appearance, without sacrificing functionality. The new midi-tower is available in either a S28 Value, with closed side panel, and a S28 Window, with acrylic side panel, version. The S28 also offers a variety of possibilities for the installation of components. The modular hard drive cage allows the use of extra-long graphics cards up to 41.5 cm. If equipped with the maximum amount of hard drives, the case offers space for graphics cards up to 32.5 cm in length. Thanks to its generous width of 21 cm, tower coolers with a height of up to 17 cm can be easily installed. The cable management system ensures discreet wiring of the built-in hardware.

In the front, there are already two quiet 120 mm fans behind the designed air intakes. In the back of the case a quiet 120 mm fan is pre-installed. Thus, the S28 is well prepared for the optimal cooling of high-performance components. The front panel provides two USB 3.0, two Audio and two USB 2.0 ports. If the installed mainboard does not have a USB 3.0 port, the USB 3.0 ports can also operate in USB 2.0 mode. The case features two 5.25" drive bays for the tool-free installation of optical drives. Up to three 3.5" hard drives as well as four 2.5" HDD/SDDs can be comfortably mounted using the enclosed rails. An additional 2.5" HDD/SSD can be mounted on the case bottom.http://tpucdn.com/img/15-06-18/178a_thm.jpg (http://www.techpowerup.com/img/15-06-18/178a.jpg) http://tpucdn.com/img/15-06-18/178b_thm.jpg (http://www.techpowerup.com/img/15-06-18/178b.jpg) http://tpucdn.com/img/15-06-18/178c_thm.jpg (http://www.techpowerup.com/img/15-06-18/178c.jpg) http://tpucdn.com/img/15-06-18/178d_thm.jpg (http://www.techpowerup.com/img/15-06-18/178d.jpg) http://tpucdn.com/img/15-06-18/178e_thm.jpg (http://www.techpowerup.com/img/15-06-18/178e.jpg)

The Sharkoon S28 Value ATX case is now available for the suggested retail price of 56.90 euros from authorized retailers. The Sharkoon S28 Window, with acrylic side panel, is also now available for 59.90 euros.

Noticia:
http://www.techpowerup.com/213583/sharkoon-announces-s28-atx-mid-tower-case.html

Jorge-Vieira

19-06-15, 13:46

Lian Li Expands Desk Lineup with DK-Q2 and DK-03 Desk Chassis

Lian-Li Industrial Co. Ltd today announces two additions to the desk chassis lineup: the single-system DK-Q2 and the dual-system DK-03. Like the previous desk chassis, the aluminum body and tempered glass surface highlight the minimalism of this practical fusion of desk and chassis. The updates on these new models add simplicity to system building, more refined aesthetics and ergonomics.
With gratitude to such positive feedback, Lian Li has refreshed ergonomics in the design of the DK-Q2 and DK-03. The body depth of the desk has been reduced to give you more leg room. The 30mm of height expansion allows a larger variety of user legs to fit comfortably under the desk. Taller, stronger adjustable legs and thinner body allow a much more natural height and angle of arms for typing, the extra legroom makes a big difference.
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Removable Motherboard Tray
The DK-Q2 and DK-03 include removable motherboard trays to make system building easier. The motherboard trays also allow system builders to route cables underneath to facilitate better airflow and cable management.

The DK-Q2 supports motherboards up to ATX, while the DK-03 supports two motherboards simultaneously; one SP-ATX at 12″x10.6″ for the primary side, and an additional mini-ITX motherboard on the alternative side.
Water Cooling Features
The new additions to the desk chassis series support the latest water cooling hardware. The DK-03 can hold up to a 480mm radiators on one side and the DK-Q2 can hold two. They both have four 120mm fans on each side for airflow.
Hardware Compatibility
CPU coolers up to 90mm (3.5″) in height and VGA cards up to 440mm (17.3″) are easily supported in both the DK-Q2 and DK-03. The DK-03 holds up to ten 3.5″ and ten 2.5″ drives, while the DK-Q2 can hold up to seven 3.5″ drives and eight 2.5″ drives.
Optional Adjustable RGB Interior Lighting
DIY enthusiasts can adjust the interior lighting through the optional RGB lighting kit complete with LED strips, cord clip, dimmer and controller. The front mounted controller allows instant analog color selection. Guaranteed to fit and show off your custom interior.
Price and Availability
The DK-Q2 and DK-03 will be available in the the USA at the end of June in Microcenter for the MSRP of DK-Q2 $990, DK-03 $1490.

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Noticia:
http://www.hardwareheaven.com/content/news/57847/lian-li-expands-desk-lineup-dk-q2-dk-03-desk-chassis

Jorge-Vieira

19-06-15, 14:07

Jonsbo-Cooltek Announces the RM1 Chassis (http://www.techpowerup.com/213614/jonsbo-cooltek-announces-the-rm1-chassis.html)

With the RM1 we present a particular compact Mini Tower, which offers an unusual flexibility for the installation of hardware. Despite the minimalistic design, the RM1 offers enough space for ATX systems with dual VGA card support. If needed, a 5.25 inch drive can be installed, when using either a Mini-ITX or Micro-ATX motherboard. The RM1 uses brushed aluminum and shines with its superb quality. By using materials of the highest quality the RM1 offers a superb and exquisite look. The deliberately kept simple design of the RM1 harmonizes perfectly with any environment.

Motherboards of up to 305 x 245 mm can be installed in the RM1. This allows not only the installation of Mini-ITX or Micro-ATX systems in the compact case, but also of full size ATX boards. Despite its compact dimensions, the RM1 offers enough space for a powerful system. Thus, VGA cards of up to 290 mm in length and CPU-coolers with a maximum height of 95 mm can be installed in the elegant aluminium case.http://tpucdn.com/img/15-06-19/4250140345462-9_thm.jpg (http://www.techpowerup.com/img/15-06-19/4250140345462-9.jpg) http://tpucdn.com/img/15-06-19/4250140345455-7_thm.jpg (http://www.techpowerup.com/img/15-06-19/4250140345455-7.jpg) http://tpucdn.com/img/15-06-19/4250140345462-5_thm.jpg (http://www.techpowerup.com/img/15-06-19/4250140345462-5.jpg) http://tpucdn.com/img/15-06-19/4250140345462-7_thm.jpg (http://www.techpowerup.com/img/15-06-19/4250140345462-7.jpg) http://tpucdn.com/img/15-06-19/4250140345462-3_thm.jpg (http://www.techpowerup.com/img/15-06-19/4250140345462-3.jpg)

Up to four hard disk drives can be mounted in the RM1. At the bottom, a 2.5 inch and a 3.5 inch drive can easily be installed, using decoupled rubber grommets to reduce vibrations. Up to two 2.5 inch SSD can be mounted on the ODD holder. If an optical drive is installed, one of these installation slots cannot be used.

Two color options (black and silver) will be available in stores from early next week, the MSRP for the case is 79.99 Euro, incl. 19% VAT. The case is sold in Europe under the label "Jonsbo - powered by Cooltek".

Technical data RM1:

Form factor: Mini-ITX, M-ATX, ATX
5.25 inch bay external: 1 x
3.5 inch bay intern: 1 x
2.5 inch bay internal: max. 3 x
Case fan (front): 1 x 120 mm
PCI expansion slots: 6
Height: ca. 349 mm
Width: ca. 211 mm
Depth: ca. 287 mm
Material: Aluminium
Max. length of VGA cards: 290 mm
Max. height of CPU coolers: 95 mm

Noticia:
http://www.techpowerup.com/213614/jonsbo-cooltek-announces-the-rm1-chassis.html

Jorge-Vieira

20-06-15, 14:28

Overclockers UK lists the Cougar QBX, an advanced compact gaming case!

Overclockers UK, Newcastle-Under-Lyme have listed the Cougar QBX advanced compact gaming case. This Mini-ITX case stands above the crowd for three reasons: its compact dimensions, its expandability and the best cooling on the market for the case of its size.
A highly compacted case at 178x260x368mm in size, allowing gamers to have more desk space with no need for enormous desks with lots of space to install high-end gaming components in order to enjoy the latest and greatest of games. Whether on a desk or near the TV the QBX will fit in any gamer’s room and leave them space for a bigger monitor.
The QBX has distinguishing features, great cooling and no limitations allowing the user to enjoy high-end graphics cards up to 350mm in length, up to 5 hard drives (HDD and SSD), a slim optical drive bay, with USB 3.0 interface.
All of the components can be powered by a full ATX power supply unit up to 140mm long, which can fuel even the most demanding system, in contrast with the special PSUs required by other compact cases. In short, QBX allows gamers to fully enjoy the latest generation of games without worrying about hardware limitations.
With the best cooling on the market for a case of this class, supporting up to 7 fans with a possibility of installing water cooling with radiators up to 240mm in length, will provide the required airflow to keep your components cool. Including a dedicated independent PSU airflow system that prevents the hot air to go near the other components.
Product Link: Overclockers.co.uk (https://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-013-CU&utm_source=pressrelease&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=cougarqbx)
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Noticia e mais imagens:
http://www.hardwareheaven.com/content/news/57882/overclockers-uk-lists-cougar-qbx-advanced-compact-gaming-case

Jorge-Vieira

23-06-15, 09:39

DeepCool GamerStorm TriStellar SW edition has Tempered Glass

DeepCool certainly caught a lot of buzz when they released the innovative design GamerStorm TriStellar chassis, they are now releasing a model with Tempered Glass side panels lagged as SW edition.
Deepcool has not mentioned anything about pricing and availability. But the regular edition is already like 400 USD, so with tempered glass you'll probably be looking at 500 USD. But hey, that does look very cool doesn't it ?
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Noticia:
http://www.guru3d.com/news-story/deepcool-gamerstorm-tristellar-sw-edition-has-tempered-glass.html

Jorge-Vieira

23-06-15, 09:45

SuperMicro Gaming S5 Special Edition Mid-Tower Chassis Review

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SuperMicro is better known for their enterprise solutions. They create high-end workstation motherboards, server rack mounts and other professional solutions, but now they’re taking a shot at the consumer level market with the release of their Gaming S5 Mid-Tower chassis, a gaming focused tower and that is something that really caught our attention. It wouldn’t be the first time a company like this has gone from industrial to consumer markets, but SuperMicro has a rock solid reputation and a lot of industry experience, so we were very excited to be able to check out their first consumer chassis product.
The S5 has all the features you would expect from a mid-budget gaming chassis. There’s a gamer friendly design thanks to the nice mixture of black and red, enhanced even further by the use of brushed aluminium on the front panel. There’s also lots of storage space, tool-free drive installation, cable management with rubber grommets, dust filters and more. There are two versions available with one having a raw metal interior and one having a black powder coated interior which is what we’re looking at today, hence “special edition”
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“Supermicro Gaming S5 is a precisely crafted chassis that marries classic simplicity and modern functionality. Inspired to fill the gap between conventionally dull and over-stylized enclosures, Supermicro designed the S5 with a clean, sleek brushed aluminum fascia accented featuring premium paint for a sophisticated look with a striking red trim. The S5 sports features for gamers and power users alike with nine fan mounting locations for high airflow, liquid cooling support for up to a 280mm radiator, a dedicated slide out 2.5” SSD cage, an easy to remove magnetic dust filter, excellent cable routing, and tool-less drive installation. The Supermicro S5 is the ideal chassis for high performance gaming systems or workstations.”
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The left side panel has a double height ventilated section, this is great for providing extra airflow to your hardware, especially if you’re running a multi-GPU configuration. What really stands out is that the air holes fade off towards the edge, giving a nice blended appearance.
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The red plastic trim on the aluminium front panel cover looks stunning, providing a nice contrast of colours and there’s some diamond-shaped air holes that match the front and side panel ventilation design.
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The front panel certainly has a premium quality look, again that brushed aluminium looks incredible.
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At the top, you’ll find all the usual I/O ports, including dual USB 3.0 ports.
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There’s a good size air vent on the front that provides a practical purpose in terms of airflow, but also adds to the overall design thanks to its glossy black and red finish.
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The right side panel is just a blank panel, but as you can see, the red trim of the front panel continues on both sides of the front of the chassis. Both the left and right side panels are held in place by quick release thumb screws, providing easy access to the chassis interior.
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The rear of the chassis comes with extra ventilation, as well as two pop-out covers for external water cooling solutions; there’s a set of circle rubber grommets included in the box should you need them. There’s a 120mm fan pre-installed and you’ll also find seven expansion slots; more than enough for a multi-GPU configuration.
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The top panel offers even more ventilation and comes fitted with a full size magnetic and washable dust filter for easy maintenance.
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Under the filter, you’ll find a vast array of mounting holes to choose from, giving you virtually endless fan and radiator mounting configurations.
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On the base of the chassis, you’ll find yet another full-size magnetic dust filter, giving you even more options for mounting cooling solutions, as well as providing clear airflow to the PSU mount.
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Toda a review:
http://www.eteknix.com/supermicro-mini-tower-s5-super-chassis-review/

LPC

23-06-15, 11:36

Boas!
Muito sinceramente espero que TODAS as novas caixas, comecem a trazer laterais com vidro temperado e não acrílico...

O Acrílico é simplesmente a maior porcaria de todos os tempos... Dobra-se todo, e é um iman de pó...
Além disso quando se limpa acaba por ficar manchado e riscado com o tempo, ficando uma autêntica porcaria...

Eu vejo pelo meu aqui da NZXT, por mais que se limpe ainda fica pior...

Cumprimentos,

LPC

Viriat0

23-06-15, 12:50

Sofro do mesmo problema com a minha Phanteks, já pensei em mandar um email a pedir uma nova lateral de acrílico.

Manchas/Riscos/Pó que até metem nojo.

Nelson1400

23-06-15, 12:53

Aí tens uma mod a fazer. Mete acrílico nisso :D

LPC

23-06-15, 14:27

Aí tens uma mod a fazer. Mete acrílico nisso :D

Boas!
A meter é vidro... nunca acrílico... Isso é o que elas já têm...
Se ainda levasse alguma protecção no acrílico para ser anti-estático e resistente a riscos....

Agora como vêm é um lixo...

Cumprimentos,

LPC

Nelson1400

23-06-15, 14:31

Exacto, vidro temperado. Estava a pensar numa coisa e a escrever outra xD

Jorge-Vieira

25-06-15, 13:34

SilverStone Kublai KL05 Review

SilverStone Kublai KL05 ReviewManufacturer: SilverStone (http://www.silverstonetek.com)
UK price (as reviewed): £56.11 (inc VAT) (http://www.scan.co.uk/products/silvetstone-sst-kl05b-w-kublai-black-atx-mid-tower-with-window?utm_source=google+shopping&utm_medium=cpc&gclid=CNvWo8rem8YCFWnJtAodUuAKhw)
US price (as reviewed): $70.69 (ex Tax) (http://www.amazon.com/Silverstone-Micro-ATX-Computer-Window-KL05B-W/dp/B00S5V5C36/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1434723140&sr=8-2&keywords=silverstone+kl05)

If you look around at any LAN gaming event, you'll likely see that the majority of cases aren't £150 premium monsters. They're probably not even worth £100 or even £80. It's the sub-£80 market that sees the most sales so good reviews here often mean happy accountants for companies such as SilverStone. It's obviously no stranger to the premium end of things and has some good examples of cheaper cases too - the Kublai Series KL05 could well be one of them.

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At £56, this is cheap compared to most cases - plenty of mini-ITX cases cost more. However, this isn't just a full-size ATX case; the KL05 can actually punch well above its price tag in terms of water-cooling support too. Our model is specifically the KL05-W, which sports a Window and front mesh, while a second version is a little less lavish and ditches both, supposedly for better aesthetics.

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The rest of the case is the same though, with a front-mounted I/O panel, providing the bare minimum of two USB 3 ports and audio minijacks. The exterior is a mix of plastic and steel in an all-black finish. It's decidedly boxy-looking, but the front mesh and window to help break this up. There's also a large vent in the roof and you also get two external 5.25in bays too. The underside offers a single large removable dust filter that encompasses two of the internal fan mounts as well as the PSU mount.

It's a sizable case too, standing nearly 53cm/21in tall and nearly 50cm/20in long. However, the width isn't oversized at all at 20cm so it's certainly quite narrow given its other dimensions. Thankfully this doesn't mean you'll be hampered in terms of graphics cards or CPU coolers too much - there's 165mm for the latter and up to 280mm/11in for graphics cards - 16in/405mm if you tweak the drive cage layout.

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Specifications

Dimensions (mm) 200 x 494 x 525 (W x D x H)
Material Steel, plastic
Available colours Black
Weight 6.9kg
Front panel Power, reset, 2 x USB 3, stereo, microphone
Drive bays 2 x external 5.25in, 6 x 3.5in/2.5in, 2 x 2.5in
Form factor(s) ATX, micro-ATX
Cooling 2 x 120/140mm front fan mounts (1 x 120mm fans included), 1 x 120mm rear fan mount (fans not included), 2 x 120/140mm roof fan mounts (fans not included), 2 x 120mm bottom fan mounts (fans not included)
CPU cooler clearance 165mm
Maximum graphics card length 280mm (405mm without HDD cage)
Extras Removable dust filters

Toda a review:
http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/cases/2015/06/25/silverstone-kublai-kl05-review/1

Jorge-Vieira

25-06-15, 14:00

Antec Signature S10 E-ATX Review (http://www.kitguru.net/components/cases/leo-waldock/antec-signature-s10-e-atx-case/)

Antec’s new Signature S10 is a big, tall, imposing E-ATX case with a number of interesting features. In a radical departure from the norm the chassis is organised as three chambers. The lower chamber contains the power supply and five 2.5-inch drive bays and is separated from the main chamber where you house the motherboard, CPU, graphics cards and cooling. That’s not so unusual in a world where enthusiast cases often come with a power supply cover that performs a similar function.
Watch via our VIMEO Channel (Below) or over on YOUTUBE HERE (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x02VXGMSGsw).

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It’s the front drive chamber that makes the difference, housing up to six 3.5-inch hard drives and three 2.5-inchers. This chamber makes a sizable case even larger, but the interesting thing is that you can clearly see the stripped S10 was designed from the ground up with this unusual layout. This is a breath of fresh air when you consider that some previous ‘new’ designs from Antec had clearly been given a makeover. Cast your mind back to the Antec Nineteen Hundred, which was a tall case stood on top of a PSU/drive housing, almost as an afterthought. More recently the Antec P380 was a steel chassis with some aluminium cladding that had clearly started life with an optical drive bay.
By contrast the S10 has been designed from the beginning as a new concept and has then been dolled up with some chunky aluminium doors. There are two doors on each side – one for the main compartment and one for the drive housing – so that is four doors in total.
These doors are big, heavy slabs of metal that take the total weight of the S10 past 17kg. When you remove the doors the case slims down to 10kg which is pretty much what you expect from a steel chassis with plastic top and front panels.
Antec tells us they expect to offer an option to have a tempered glass side panel for the same price as the aluminium doors.
Specification:

Motherboard support: E-ATX, XL-ATX, ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX.
Expansion slots: 10.
Included fans: 3x 120mm main intake, 2x 140mm top exhaust, 1x 120mm rear exhaust, 1x 120mm hard drive exhaust.
Fan mounts: 1x 200mm or 2x 120/140mm front, 2x 120/140mm roof, 1x 120/140mm rear.
120mm radiator mounts: 120mm/240mm/360mm main, 120mm/240mm roof, 120mm rear.
140mm radiator mounts: 140mm/280mm roof, 140mm rear.
5.25″ drive bays: None
Internal drive bays: 6x 3.5, 8x 2.5″.
Dimensions: 602mm H x 589mm D x 241mm W.

The secret to the design of the S10 is the way the drive compartment is separated from the main chassis. Cooling air is pulled in by three 120mm fans through a tall slit in the case located about a third of the way from the front. The air passes through a full height dust filter, past the fans and then either up past two 140mm fans in the roof of the case or out the back via a 120mm fan. The drives in the front compartment are also catered for by a dedicated 120mm fan at the bottom of the case that draws air down past another dust filter.
Antec has paid close attention to air flow and dust filtering in the S10 and has done a really good job. It was curious to see the S10 comes with a total of seven fans yet Antec didn’t see fit to connect them to the ten-way fan splitter on the rear of the motherboard tray.
As you will see in the video you can remove the three 120mm fans or two 140mm fans on their mounting plate and swap in a liquid cooling system, however the nature of the mounts means you have to install the hardware to suit the S10. In order to install our chosen Corsair H110i GT in the roof of the case we had to install the fans outboard of the radiator in pull mode as it wasn’t possible to set up the hardware in push mode.
Cooling is a huge part of the appeal of the S10, up to a point. You can use the stock fans without any trouble and doubtless you will be happy.
Swapping the fans for another make is fine, provided they are the same size, as there is no provision for stepping up to larger fans. Adding All In One liquid cooling is certainly possible but the idea of installing a custom loop left us pondering the possibilities. You would need to install a pump/reservoir unit in the main compartment, probably near the 120mm intake fans.
Cable management is also a tough gig. Antec includes four special SATA cables with reversed connections that reach the front compartment with ease, however we would have preferred to have nine cables. Hooking up the power supply is easy enough although it is a long stretch for the 8-pin EPS connector. The problem is that your cables have to run through precise channels to allow those aluminium doors to close and it would really help if Antec included cable extensions in the package. You can see in our video there are plenty of cable tie points to secure the harness but balanced against this the grommeted cable management holes are located some distance from the edge of the motherboard.
During installation we found the audio cable had quite a stretch from the front panel and only just reached the motherboard plug. The cabling from the front panel cut across one corner of the uppermost 120mm intake fan.
Testing
To put this case through its cooling paces we will be using a test system consisting of an Intel Core i7-4770K, Radeon R9 290 and multiple storage drives. This system allows us to produce a substantial amount of heat and effectively test the Antec Signature S10‘s cooling capabilities.
For stress testing we use a mixture of AIDA64 and FurMark to create the maximum heat output. AIDA64 allows us to stress our CPU while FurMark’s ‘GPU Burn-in’ mode creates the maximum amount of load our GPU is ever likely to see.
Test System:

Processor: 3.9GHz Intel Core i7-4770K
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 Killer
CPU cooler: Corsair H110i GT
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LP DDR3-1600MHz RAM
Graphics card: Sapphire Tri-X R9 290
Power supply: Seasonic Platinum II 1200W
Storage drives: SanDisk Extreme Pro SSD
OS: Windows 8.1 64-bit.

Cooling Performance
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You can keep the PC inside your Antec S10 case cool, calm and collected with the minimum of fuss as the seven stock fans do a fine job in conjunction with your chosen CPU cooler. Air flow is good and the dust filtering guarantees your hardware will remain clean and cool over time. If you wish to switch from air cooling to liquid cooling you will have to make a bit of an effort but as things stand the S10 is delivered ready for action.
Acoustics Performance
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Packing the S10 with seven fans means they are able to run low and slow while delivering plenty of cooling. The result is a really quiet case with excellent air flow, and in this respect the S10 is beyond reproach.
Closing Thoughts

The Antec Signature S10 an interesting take on the PC tower, however the approach of the S10 throws up a fundamental point. If you have no plans to install multiple storage drives the front drive chamber is rendered pointless, and that means you will be left with a very large case with the front section empty. Assuming you like the idea of multiple drives and are thinking in terms of two, three or four graphics cards then the S10 will deliver the goods.
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You may well wrestle with cable management during the installation but the end result should be a PC with excellent air flow, low noise levels and stylish good looks. There are various pros and cons about the S10 but the fundamental issue is that it is hugely expensive and we wanted it be be somewhere close to perfect. Questions about a front panel made of plastic rather than aluminium come under the heading of fair debate, but silly issues to do with cable management were disappointing.
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Buy from Overclockers UK for £399.95 inc vat (https://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CA-243-AN).
Discuss on our Facebook page, over HERE (https://www.facebook.com/162236020510911/photos/a.418538034880707.96975.162236020510911/893921744008998/?type=1&theater).
Pros:

Excellent air flow with the stock fans.
Very low noise levels.
Smart styling.
Ten-way fan splitter.
Four aluminium doors give plenty of access.
Support for E-ATX.
Ten expansion slots.
Massive number of 3.5-inch and 2.5-inch drive bays.
Antec supplies four special SATA cables to ease installation.

Cons:

The height of the case makes it likely you’ll need an 8-pin cable extension.
Cable management holes are spaced away from the motherboard.
You’ll need space around your PC to be able to swing the doors open.
The accessory pack of includes a bag of mixed up screws and three extra motherboard stand-offs but no installation tool.
Installing a liquid cooler isn’t as easy as we would have hoped.
The installation guide is quite basic.
It would help cable management if the drive tower in the PSU compartment could be removed.
Hugely expensive.

Review:
http://www.kitguru.net/components/cases/leo-waldock/antec-signature-s10-e-atx-case/

Jorge-Vieira

26-06-15, 17:47

Hex Gear Launches Enthusiast Class R40 Chassis

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Hex Gear are a completely brand new entry into the case market opting for stylish and reliable construction on a small form factor. The Hex Gear R40 (http://www.hex-gear.com/product/r40-white/) is a mATX case featuring 4 extruded premium aluminium panels, 3 2.5″ Drive Bays, 2 3.5″ Drive Bays and 5 PCI expansion slots. Furthermore, the R40 offers huge watercooling capabilities via three separate compartments. The main chamber accommodates either a 360mm radiator or 240mm up to 40mm thickness while the top and bottom section manages to fit coolers at a maximum of 34mm. There are also 6 x 120mm fan mounts which provides stunning cooling options for such a compact chassis. Surprisingly, there is ample room for larger aftermarket heatsinks and it has a lot of flexibility compared to other mATX cases.
Retailing for £199, the R40 is built to an impeccable standard and only utilizes the highest grade materials. It is also a modder’s dream and requires assembly on delivery. Even the sheet metal adopts a flat structure which allows for a fantastic degree of customization. Here at eTeknix (http://www.eteknix.com/hex-gear-r40-micro-atx-chassis-review/), we were absolutely thrilled with this case and thoroughly recommend it. While it is a considered purchase, the quality construction and subtle yet beautiful styling make it a perfect companion alongside a high-end compact build.
Tech Specs:
– Materials: Aluminium | Steel | Acrylic
– Colours Available: Black | White
– Dimensions(WxDxH): 241.5 x 483 x 415
– Motherboard form factor: mATX
– 3.5” Drives: 2
– 2.5” Drives: 3
– Cooling: 6 x 120mm (3 x top 1 x rear 2 x bottom)
– PCI Slots: 5
– Suitable for air or watercooling
CONTENTS
– Screws and fixings
– 1 x black vandal switch
– Motherboard standoffs
– Instruction manual
– Hex keys
– 90deg IEC adapter
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The store is now officially open and you can buy your very own R40 chassis from them here (http://www.hex-gear.com/shop/).
On a personal note, myself and everyone at the eTeknix team would like to congratulate Hex Gear as they are personal friends of ours and we think they’ve done an amazing job.

Noticia:
http://www.eteknix.com/hex-gear-launches-enthusiast-class-r40-chassis/

Jorge-Vieira

26-06-15, 17:53

Hex Gear R40 Micro-ATX Chassis Review

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New chassis manufacturers are few and far between these days, there are so many great brands out there stamping out new products year after year, that it’s actually pretty hard to find a bad product these days, especially when your budget is north of £100. Of course, that is great, but also part of the problem, most cases are quite literally stamped out on a big production line and in the process, they lose some of the magic that chassis modders look to inject into their builds. The chassis we have today, the Hex Gear R40, looks to address this by creating a chassis by modders, for modders.
Hex Gear are quickly growing in popularity, with the team behind the chassis having a lot of passion for creating custom modding components, so they already know a fair bit of what people would like. I’ve been eager to get my hands on the R40 for some time now, especially since I’ve seen some of the incredible modding work that has been done with it prior to the chassis’ release. I won’t be doing any modding today, but we’re certainly going to get a real good look at what this chassis has to offer. At £199.99 each, it is expensive, but it makes a lot of promises too, so let’s get right to it and check it out!

“The R40 is built with the ideology that less is more. We have aimed to make a solid case without a tonne of fancy features. Focusing on making a simple, easy to customize construction instead of implementing a lot of “tool less” “quick disconnect” features that often create more harm than good for the end user. We decided to use heavy grade bolts and nuts to keep everything together, this also means no rivets to drill out, no plastic latches that break off etc. But don’t worry, all the tools you will need to put your R40 together is supplied in the box.”
Check out the teaser trailer for the Hex Gear R40 below.

The box for the R40 is a whopping 15KG, that’s a hell of a lot heavier than any other Micro-ATX chassis I’ve ever heard of. All the components are well wrapped and packaged to keep them safe in transit.
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In the box, I found 25 meticulously wrapped components, each with various amounts of bubble wrap, protective film, foam padding and more.
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So, let’s go through them all one by one and take a look at what you get for your money. The first item I opened was one section of the front panel. It has the Hex Gear logo cut into it and surprise, hexagons are cut into it. There’s also a circular cut-out at the end for the power button.
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For thick and incredibly heavy rails, the will run the length of the chassis; two at the top, two at the bottom.
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They have grooves cut into them to slide them over the fixing bolts.
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As I said, these are quite thick and durable, weighing in at 3KG combined.
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Three thick plastic strips, each covered with protective film.
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Two long metal strips.
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A blank plate, which will be used for hiding your cable management behind the motherboard.
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The metal section of the rear of the chassis. Again, more hexagons and a very cool 120mm fan mount cut-out, as well as air intakes at the top and bottom.
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The motherboard I/O and expansion slot add-on, this mounts onto the back of the part above.
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Each expansion slot is fitted with a thumb screw and a reusable solid cover.
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The hard drive mounting tray. This panel supports three configurations;

Two 3.5″ drives & one 2.5″ drive
One 3.5″ drive & two 2.5″ drives
Three 2.5″ drives

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This is an interesting panel, it’s blank, but it’s designed to be modified. You can cut and drill it to suit the needs of your components, such as water cooling pumps. Don’t worry if you lack the tools for this, Hex Gear sell pre-customised mounting panels to suit your needs; how thoughtful!
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Two clear plastic mounting stands. These act like a display mount and give the chassis a little ground clearance.
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This can be the top or bottom panel, as this chassis can be used inverted! There’s a universal fan/radiator mount, with room for up to a 240mm radiator. There’s also a few small cable routing cut-outs as well as the mount for the PSU.
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Another panel for the top or bottom. This time with room for up to a 360mm radiator and another two cable routing holes.
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The right side panel, it’s a big blank panel but comes with the same lovely powder black finish as the rest of the components.
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The motherboard backplate, pre-drilled with holes to mount the motherboard stand-offs, as well as a good size cut-outs for the CPU cooler, cable routing and more.
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The left side panel, which has a huge cut-out for mounting the side panel window. Everything is in bits here, so you’re going to have to install that window yourself, but building this chassis should be half of the fun!
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The top and bottom cover are cut with lots of ventilation for any fans/radiators you wish to install.
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There’s a range of perspex inserts with the chassis, one each for the front and back, one more for the side panel.
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Hex Gear made us some rather gorgeous eTeknix blue panels, which have been cut to support the chassis in an inverted Micro-ATX setup, which the ones above are for the non- inverted setup; don’t worry, you’ll see them with the protective film removed shortly!
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There’s a step-by-step manual.
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Instructions look quite complicated at some points, bu all pretty well laid out in the manual, nothing I shouldn’t be able to manage.
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Finally, the stack of fitting components, just the usual assortment of nuts and bolts really, as well as some single sided foam tape (anti-vibration padding) and a rather lovely Bulgin switch for the front panel. Now, let’s start putting this beast together!
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Toda a review:
http://www.eteknix.com/hex-gear-r40-micro-atx-chassis-review/

Jorge-Vieira

29-06-15, 14:14

Anidees AI-07M Micro-ATX Chassis Review

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Aindees may not be the first name you think of when you go shopping for a new chassis, but we’ve seen a few of their products in the past and we’ve certainly been impressed by their build quality, features and competitive pricing. Their latest chassis, the dual chamber Micro-ATX AI-07M, promises to be a versatile solution that needs a compact system, but still have enough room for many of today’s high-end components such as long graphics cards, lots of storage and water cooling.

Dual chamber design divides hot running components, one chamber deliver cooler air to MB, CPU, GPU, another one for HDD and PSU.
Chassis comes with four 120mm led fans in the front and also can be upgraded with several additional fans if needed.
Featuring several options for placing water cooling, providing excellent cooling solutions.
Support max 3* 240 Rad and 1 * 120 Rad.
Quiet operation with 200mm fan in the front. (Optional)
Support ATX, m-ATX, and Mini-ITX
Cable management and CPU retaining hole for easy maintenance.
Supports 1 * 5.25″, 4 * 3.5″ or 5 * 2.5″ devices ( 4 * 2.5″ convert from 3.5″ cage)
Air cooling support up to 8 x120mm fans plus 1x90mm in the rear side
Compact size with 41.5L
Support USB 3.0*2, USB 2.0*2 in the front, Audio*1, Mic*1
Mesh bezel provides maximum air flow.
Removable mesh top cover
Dust filters in the front, top, bottom and side panel.
Fan Hub and Fan Controller add on shipment from 15.03.2015

The AI-07 is available in four variants, black, white and a windowless or windowed version of each colour. It comes with all the usual bells and whistles you would expect from a modern chassis, such as USB 3.0 support, tool free storage bays, lots of GPU and CPU cooler clearance and more.
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Out of the box, the chassis certainly looks great, with a huge side panel window showing off the chassis interior and that little Anidees logo on the bottom right corner.
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The right side panel has a large ventilation cut-out on it, this will allow airflow to the PSU and it comes with a magnetic dust filter on the interior, but we’ll see that better in a moment.
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The front panel is packed full of features, with the 5.25″ drive bay and the power controls at the top, four USB ports, HD audio ports and most importantly, that massive filtered ventilation panel, behind which you’ll find a 200mm blue LED fan pre-installed; great for lots of airflow at low RPM.
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The back of the chassis isn’t exactly lacking in feature either! In the top left corner is a small fan control switch, which connects to an interior fan hub. It features three settings; low, medium and high. In the top right there’s a pair of water/cable routing grommets. Further down you’ll find a 120/140mm fan mount, with a 140mm fan pre-installed, five expansion slots, the PSU mount and another 120/140mm fan mount with another 140mm fan pre-installed. You’ll also notice three thumb screws across the middle, these are used to detach the motherboard tray, which can be completely removed should you feel the need.http://cdn.eteknix.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/DSC_2139-724x1024.jpg
The top panel has a fan/radiator mount with an externally mounted dust/debris filter.
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Behind the cover, you’ll find dual 120/140mm fan mounts, which could also be used for radiators, dependent on your system configuration.
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The base of the chassis has more thumb screws, which can be used to fully remove the other interior components of the chassis, such as the hard drive bays, making the chassis mod friendly.
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Toda a review:
http://www.eteknix.com/anidees-ai-07m-micro-atx-chassis-review/

Sonas

29-06-15, 17:35

Gostei desta ultima :D ehehehe

LPC

29-06-15, 18:59

Boas!
Yahhh por acaso está muito fixe!

Penso que o meu próximo sistema vai ser M-ATX...

Não quero já andar com Multi GPU´s pelo que meto o melhor Single GPU e pronto...

Mais pequeno mais prático e menos tralha...

Ali na frente meto o controlador de fans... No topo o Triton... e siga...

Cumprimentos,

LPC

Viriat0

29-06-15, 19:03

Jorge-Vieira

30-06-15, 14:28

DeepCool Intros Wave Micro-ATX Case (http://www.techpowerup.com/213940/deepcool-intros-wave-micro-atx-case.html)

DeepCool introduced the Wave mini-tower case, designed for micro-ATX and mini-ITX builds. The case is characterized by a wavy design that run along its front facade, including a door that conceals some drive bays. The case features a top-positioned PSU bay, and with its drive cages occupying the top and central portions, this frees up room at the bottom (the expansion slot area) for graphics cards as long as 33 cm. The case also offers room for CPU coolers as tall as 14.5 cm. The DeepCool Wave offers two 5.25-inch, one exposed and three concealed 3.5-inch/2.5-inch drive bays. Ventilation includes a 120 mm front intake, a 90 mm rear exhaust, and a 90 mm side vent. DeepCool didn't announce pricing or availability info.http://tpucdn.com/img/15-06-30/245a_thm.jpg (http://www.techpowerup.com/img/15-06-30/245a.jpg) http://tpucdn.com/img/15-06-30/245b_thm.jpg (http://www.techpowerup.com/img/15-06-30/245b.jpg) http://tpucdn.com/img/15-06-30/245c_thm.jpg (http://www.techpowerup.com/img/15-06-30/245c.jpg) http://tpucdn.com/img/15-06-30/245d_thm.jpg (http://www.techpowerup.com/img/15-06-30/245d.jpg)

Noticia:
http://www.techpowerup.com/213940/deepcool-intros-wave-micro-atx-case.html

Jorge-Vieira

08-07-15, 09:16

Phanteks Enthoo Pro M Chassis Review (http://www.kitguru.net/components/cases/leo-waldock/phanteks-enthoo-pro-m-chassis-review/)

Phanteks has released a budget PC case with a model code that suggests it is a junior version of the Enthoo Pro. In fact the Pro M (M for mid-tower) is a hybrid of the Pro and the recent Enthoo ATX, with a number of changes to keep the price as low as possible.
Watch via our VIMEO Channel (Below) or over on YOUTUBE HERE (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0mSFcGZV6aE)
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The best thing is to consider the Pro-M as the frame of the £140 Evolv ATX minus that expensive cladding. Instead you get a plastic front panel and fairly basic steel side panels that are reminiscent of the Enthoo Pro. Removing the aluminium would obviously save on the bill of materials but Phanteks wanted to go further so they have pretty much removed the accessories. You get a single 140mm fan at the rear of the case and the bare minimum of drive bays which raises the obvious question of whether Phanteks has made sensible cuts or gone bonkers to get the price as low as possible.
We have told to expect the Pro-M will be priced at £59.99 which sounds very competitive for an enthusiast case and puts the Pro-M head-to-head with the NZXT S340.
At Computex we saw the Pro-M in Titanium Green which looked drop dead gorgeous. Tragically our review sample came in Brushed Black which looks better than a plastic panel with a mock aluminium finish has any right to look. In any other context we would congratulate Phanteks on the look of the Pro-M but this time we’re going to say ‘Titanium Green’ and pull a disappointed face.
The side panels of the Pro-M are plain steel without any sound deadening material and the window in the main panel is smaller than other windows we have seen from Phanteks. Cosmetically it does a decent job but there is no attempt to deliver a Wow factor. Indeed the appearance of the Pro-M reinforces the budget nature of this case.
Specifications:

Motherboard support: E-ATX (up to 264mm wide), ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX.
Expansion slots: 7.
Included fans: 1x 140mm rear exhaust.
Fan mounts: 3x 120mm or 2x 140mm front, 3x 120mm or 2x 140mm roof, 1x 120mm/140mm rear.
5.25″ drive bays: 1.
Internal drive bays: 7x 2.5”/3.5 (two supplied) 3x 2.5″ (one supplied).
Dimensions: 480mm high x 235mm wide x 500mm deep.

Remove the side panels and pull off the front panel and you’ll be able to see most of the features with a single glance. There is one optical drive bay which can be removed to open up more cooling space at the front and top of the case. There are three positions to mount the single Drop n’ Lock SSD bay but if you want a second or third bay you’ll have to lay out some cash on accessories. Similarly there are two 2.5”/3.5 drive caddies in the lower compartment in front of the power supply, but if you want to mount more drives using the modular Enthoo ATX system you’ll have to buy the necessary drive bays.
That is pretty much the essence of the Pro-M. If you need to buy a fan to replace the ‘missing’ front fan or you want extra drive bays then you are missing out on part of the appeal of the Pro-M as this will inevitably raise the cost.
On the other hand the Pro-M has some tricks up its sleeve that have been borrowed from the Evolv ATX. Remove the lower drive bays, open the hatch in the power supply cover and remove the optical drive bay and your options for cooling are almost limitless. You have room for a colossal custom loop or two all-in-one coolers or pretty much any hardware you fancy installing.
Testing
To put this case through its cooling paces we will be using a test system consisting of an Intel Core i7-4770K, Sapphire Radeon R9 290 and multiple storage drives. This system allows us to produce a substantial amount of heat and effectively test the Phanteks Enthoo Pro M‘s cooling capabilities.
For stress testing we use a mixture of Prime95 and FurMark to create the maximum heat output. Prime95′s ‘Small FFTs’ setting allows us to stress our CPU. FurMark’s ‘GPU Burn-in’ mode creates the maximum amount of load our GPU is ever likely to see.
Test System:

Processor: 3.9GHz Intel Core i7-4770K
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 Killer
CPU cooler: Corsair H110i 240mm
Memory: AMD Radeon 1600MHz RAM
Graphics card: Sapphire Tri-X R9 290
Power supply: Seasonic Platinum Fanless 520W
Storage drives: Samsung 840 SSD
OS: Windows 8.1 64-bit.

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Assess cooling
Cooling in the Pro-M is good. The Pro-M has a power supply cover however it is perforated and doesn’t prevent heat rising from your PSU and heating the motherboard compartment.
The open nature of the case with free flow from the filter at the front straight through to the 140mm fan at the rear is impeccable. Add in a liquid cooler at the top and the air has no problem flowing and exiting.
Acoustic Performance Test Procedures:

We placed our Digital Sound Level Meter one metre away from the case.
The case fans are set to maximum speed.
The CPU cooler’s fans are deactivated.
The Phanteks Enthoo Pro M’s default fan configuration is: 1x 140mm rear exhaust fans.

Assess noise
At the most basic level the Pro-M is effectively silent as the 140mm fan is very quiet. Choose your CPU cooler carefully, as we did with the Corsair H100i and you end up with a very quiet PC.
Closing Thoughts We like the Phanteks Enthoo Pro-M and admire the way Phanteks has kept the price so low. On the downside the side panels and window are nothing special. They are certainly adequate for a £60 case but might not meet the approval of the enthusiast market.
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Perhaps the biggest question mark over the design of the Pro-M is that the likeliest customer is the home builder who wants a good deal and we doubt they will use the facility to build a custom cooling loop. It seems likely to us that most people using a Pro-M will simply install a motherboard, cooler, power supply and drive which makes perfect sense but also misses a trick or two.
Discuss on our Facebook page, over HERE (https://www.facebook.com/162236020510911/photos/a.418538034880707.96975.162236020510911/902551609812678/?type=1&theater).
Pros:

Low price
Ability to add cooling galore, including a custom loop.
Full height dust filter at the front.
Top magnetic dust filter.
Dust filter for PSU intake.
Sliding mount for top liquid cooler.
Hook and loop cable management straps.
Cable grommets are well located.
Smart appearance.
Power supply cover.

Cons:

Side panels are flexy and rather basic.
Smaller window than Evolv ATX.
Bare minimum of drive bays to keep costs low.
We doubt many Pro-M customers will make use of the advanced options for cooling.

KitGuru says: Good work Phanteks. We need more budget PC cases to show you don’t have to spend a fortune to get quality hardware.
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Review:
http://www.kitguru.net/components/cases/leo-waldock/phanteks-enthoo-pro-m-chassis-review/

Viriat0

10-07-15, 22:37

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CS8qUvhetV4

Que TOP esta Phanteks!! Tem pormenores muito interessantes, e por apenas 79€ LPC ahhh ?

Abraço

jotinha17

10-07-15, 22:38

Fantástica essa Enthoo a nível de pormenores e extras :thumbsup:

Qualidade é que deixa a desejar.

Nelson1400

10-07-15, 22:39

Isso é uma espécie de concorrente da Define S.

jotinha17

10-07-15, 22:42

Mas com uns pormenores que inclinam para a Enthoo, mas a nivel de construção a Fractal dá 5 a 0.

LPC

10-07-15, 22:57

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CS8qUvhetV4

Que TOP esta Phanteks!! Tem pormenores muito interessantes, e por apenas 79€ LPC ahhh ?

Abraço

Boas!
Muito boa caixa realmente...

Pelo preço é uma grande compra...

Se calhar até meto uma para aqui...

Cumprimentos,

LPC

Viriat0

10-07-15, 23:01

Também gostei bastante.

Caseking: https://www.caseking.de/phanteks-enthoo-pro-m-midi-tower-schwarz-window-geph-025.html

Mercado nacional? hummm talvez a Chiptec venha a ter.

jotinha17

10-07-15, 23:03

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Uma fractal :D

LPC

10-07-15, 23:14

Boas!
Para mim a fractal tem 2 falhas difíceis de ignorar...

Falta-lhe a baia frontal para meter uma controladora de fans e não tem o separador para a fonte...

Cumprimentos,

LPC

jotinha17

10-07-15, 23:19

Não tem baia para poderes meter radiadores de 360 LPC, a caixa é mesmo focada nisso.

Separador para a fan ? Não entendi :P

LPC

10-07-15, 23:23

Não tem baia para poderes meter radiadores de 360 LPC, a caixa é mesmo focada nisso.

Separador para a fan ? Não entendi :P

Boas!
sim eu percebi isso, mas pelo menos poderia ser removível como na phanteks.

É que não tens depois como controlar as fans e tens que te safar com a board (como eu tenho agora aqui).

O que é uma pena pois se tivesse essas duas cenas era killer...

Cumprimentos,

LPC

Jorge-Vieira

13-07-15, 14:09

Deepcool Gamerstorm Tristellar Chassis Review (http://www.kitguru.net/components/cases/leo-waldock/deepcool-gamerstorm-tristellar-chassis-review/)

One glance at the Mini ITX Deepcool GamerStorm Tristellar makes it clear this isn’t a run-of-the-mill PC case. In fact you might struggle to tell it is a PC case at all.
Watch our video and you’ll see there is a degree of confusion ‘the motherboard goes here – wait, it goes there – the CPU cooler goes here’ but the confusion is understandable as the Tristellar is so unusual. Deepcool has arranged the Tristellar as three cabins with the graphics card at the top along with three 2.5-inch drive bays. The Mini-ITX motherboard goes on one side and the power supply and two 3.5-inch drives go on the other side.
Watch via our VIMEO Channel or over on YouTube HERE (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6RDHQ4SOr1A).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6RDHQ4SOr1A

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It is a physically imposing design that requires a fair amount of desk space but nothing that you see prepares you for the weight of the thing. This case weighs 16kg when it comes out of the package.
There are limitations about the hardware you can install in the Tristellar but they are not as restrictive as you might think, apart from the need to use a Mini-ITX motherboard and a single graphics card. If you want to use an air cooler on your CPU you will have to stick to a low profile cooler under 85mm in height. Alternatively you omit an optional drive housing and install a 120mm All-in-one liquid cooler. At the top of the case you have enough space for a full length 320mm gaming graphics cards and in the other compartment there is space for a regular ATX power supply.
Specification:

Motherboard support: Mini-ITX
Expansion slots: 3 (single graphics card)
Included fans: 1x 90mm front intake
120mm radiator mounts: 120mm for CPU
5.25″ drive bays: 1
Internal drive bays: 2x 3.5, 3×2.5″
Dimensions: 388mm H x 395mm D x 435mm W
Weight: 16kg

Testing
To put this case through its cooling paces we will be using a test system consisting of an Intel Core i7-4770K, Sapphire Radeon R9 290 and multiple storage drives. This system allows us to produce a substantial amount of heat and effectively test the Deepcool GamerStorm Tristellar‘s cooling capabilities.
For stress testing we use a mixture of Prime95 and FurMark to create the maximum heat output. Prime95′s ‘Small FFTs’ setting allows us to stress our CPU. FurMark’s ‘GPU Burn-in’ mode creates the maximum amount of load our GPU is ever likely to see.
Test System:

Processor: 3.9GHz Intel Core i7-4770K
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 Killer
CPU cooler: Alphenfohn Wasser 120mm
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LP DDR3-1600MHz
Graphics card: Sapphire Tri-X R9 290
Power supply: Seasonic Platinum Fanless 520W
Storage drives: Samsung 840 SSD
OS: Windows 8.1 64-bit.

Installing the hardware was fairly straightforward, although there are a couple of points to consider. As a first step you need to route the power supply cables to the motherboard and graphics card, and you pretty much have to accept the cabling just needs to be crammed wherever you find an opening. The liquid cooler for your CPU is highly unlikely to have optimum airflow.
Cooling Performance
We were slightly hindered on the cooling front as the cable from the 90mm case fan wouldn’t reach the header on the motherboard. Clearly that couldn’t help but we doubt it had a significant impact. Nonetheless the close fitting nature of the three cabin covers means that airflow has to be restricted to a certain extent and this was seen in the relatively high temperature of Sapphire R9 290 graphics card and Core i7-4770K CPU.
Of course we had chosen to install high end gaming hardware and we were thrashing the system with stress tests to present the worst case scenario so in a sense it was impressive the Tristellar kept performing at 100 percent without any problems.
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Acoustics Performance
The only fans in the system were the 120mm fan on the Alpenfohn Wasser liquid cooler and the three fans on the Sapphire graphics card. How come? Well the case fan wasn’t connected and the Seasonic power supply is a passively cooled unit that doesn’t use a fan. At first the Tristellar was almost silent but as the heat levels increased the fans became quite noisy. Part of the noise was simple fan speed however there was also a clear whooshing noise as the air flowed through the cabins which act as ducts.
It seems likely that if Deepcool had used aluminium for the cabin covers instead of steel that this would help the cooling.
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Closing Thoughts It is tempting to describe the Deepcool Gamerstorm Tristellar as a novelty, however that sounds derogatory and that isn’t our intention. It is clear that Deepcool has approached the design of the Tristellar with a clean sheet of paper and the result works surprisingly well. The fundamental question your reviewer asked himself was ‘why?’ and the clear answer is ‘because it’s different.’
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That’s fair enough, to a certain extent but you need to be absolutely amazed by the appearance of the Tristellar to ignore the large footprint of the case and the sky high price. It is impressive to note that the Mini-ITX Tristellar can accommodate proper gaming hardware, or you can take the easier route and employ lower powered silicon.
With this chassis you have a decent amount of choice about the specification of your new PC but one thing is for certain, you will end up with a unique system that always begs the question ‘What the heck is that?!’.
Buy from Amazon UK for £499.99 inc vat HERE (http://www.amazon.co.uk/DEEPCOOL-Tristellar-Compartmentalized-Separating-Motherboard/dp/B00X50XI42).
Discuss on our Facebook page, over HERE (https://www.facebook.com/162236020510911/photos/a.418538034880707.96975.162236020510911/905005106233995/?type=1&theater).
Pros:

Unusual styling.
Solid engineering.
High specification and large number of drive bays for Mini-ITX.
Gives you the option of installing gaming hardware.

Cons:

Large footprint.
Heavy.
Keeping the cabling tidy is tricky.
High price.
SATA and power connections for the drive bays are not labelled.
Cabin covers are steel rather than aluminium.
90mm case fan wiring wouldn’t reach our chosen motherboard.

KitGuru says: The Deepcool Gamerstorm Tristellar is crazy bonkers but damn we actually like it!
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Review:
http://www.kitguru.net/components/cases/leo-waldock/deepcool-gamerstorm-tristellar-chassis-review/

Jorge-Vieira

13-07-15, 14:28

The NZXT S340 Case Review (http://www.anandtech.com/show/9431/the-nzxt-s340-case-review)

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NZXT is a renowned designer of PC cases, offering a wide selection of designs for different tastes and budgets. Even though NZXT has diversified into marketing coolers and PSUs, cases remain the focus of the company, with dozens of designs currently available. Nevertheless, it has been nearly two years since we had a look at any of their newest case designs. In this review, we are going to examine one of their newest products, the S340 in White.
Introduction The S340 is NZXT’s most recent design and it is taking on a huge bet - to be an entirely metallic case with a price tag of about $80. On paper, the S340 with the MSRP of just $70 has excellent specifications, while it also boasts a metal faceplate and a windowed side panel. It is understood that in order for NZXT to be able to offer all that at such a price, certain sacrifices would have to be made. One of them is the removal of 5.25" bays. "ODD-Free" case designs are becoming more and more common, as the market of optical media is slowly fading and discs are getting closer to meeting the fate of floppy discs and cassettes with each passing day, especially with the price of USB ODD drives being quite low. The lack of ODD support is not the only important thing about the S340 though. We are going to examine NZXT’s latest creation thoroughly in this review.

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NZXT S340 (CA-S340W-W1)

Motherboard Size
ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX

Drive Bays
External
-

Internal
2 × 3.5" (internal drive cages)
1 x 3.5" (Bottom frame)
2 × 2.5" (System Area)

Cooling
Front
2 × 140 mm or 2 × 120 mm (not included)

Rear
1 × 120 mm (120 mm FN V2 fan included)

Top
1 × 120 mm or 140 mm (120 mm FN V2 fan included)

HDD
-

Bottom
-

Radiator Support
Front
Up to 280mm

Rear
Up to 120mm

Top
-

Side
-

Bottom
-

I/O Port
2× USB 3.0, 2× USB 2.0, 1× Headphone, 1× Mic

Power Supply Size
ATX

Clearances
HSF
160 mm

PSU
-

GPU
364 mm (<334 mm if a liquid cooling radiator is installed)

Dimensions
445 mm × 200 mm × 432 mm
17.52 in × 7.87 in × 17.01 in

Prominent Features
· 90% Steel Construction
· Simple Interior Layout
· Compact Size
· Kraken™ Ready
· ODD Free Design

Price
$81 incl. shipping (http://www.amazon.com/Power-Supply-Tower-Cases-CA-S340W-W1/dp/B00NGMIBXC/?tag=anandtech01-20)

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Packaging & Bundle NZXT supplies the S340 in a rather plain cardboard box, with the sole artwork being a picture of an amazingly clean system built inside the black version of the case. The packaging provides ample shipping protection, with thick Styrofoam slabs forming a strong protective shell for the lightweight case.

http://images.anandtech.com/doci/9431/NZXTS340_01_575px.JPG (http://images.anandtech.com/doci/9431/NZXTS340_01.JPG) The bundle of the S340 is spartan, with NZXT providing just the absolute necessary for the assembly of the system. Only a basic manual, black screws and a few short black cable ties are provided.

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Toda a review:
http://www.anandtech.com/show/9431/the-nzxt-s340-case-review

Jorge-Vieira

13-07-15, 14:33

Thermaltake Core X2 Micro ATX Cube Chassis Review

Thermaltake Core X2 mATX Cube Chassis image: http://www.legitreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/thermaltake-core-x2-angle-645x663.jpg
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One key that many people look for in a PC chassis is flexibility. Today Legit Reviews has the opportunity to a case from Thermaltake, the Core X2. The Thermaltake Core X2 is one of their Cube chassis and is designed for a mATX or smaller motherboard. The Thermaltake Core X2 is available for as little as $100.99 at Amazon with free shipping (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00TQI9ACQ/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00TQI9ACQ&linkCode=as2&tag=legirevi03-20&linkId=3TA5NJN2TG3KR4U5), or at Newegg for $104.99 shipped after a $15.00 rebate (http://www.tkqlhce.com/click-3630615-10446076?url=http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811133276). The Thermaltake Core X2 mATX Cube chassis is, at first glance a really slick looking chassis. Once we start digging into the Core X2 it will begin to reveal just how modular and truly customizable that the Core X2 is. The Thermaltake Core X2 is design in a way that it is stackable and able to work together as one massive system with a hell of a water cooling system, or multiple systems working together.
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Beyond the ability to stack the Thermaltake Core X2, the Core X2 is almost entirely modular. Aside from the actual frame of the Core X2, the entire unit is nearly entirely modular. Just about every piece of the Core X2 chassis can be removed to make room, or adjust the Core X2 to fit the system going into it.
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This is a picture from Thermaltake of everything stripped out of the Core X2. Once everything is stripped out the chassis is nothing more than a cube. From this point everything that will be needed for the build can be put back in, what isn’t needed can be left out! This will allow the system to be quite flexible for the end user, and will make working inside the chassis a breeze with all that room.
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The amount of fans that the Thermaltake Core X2 mATX chassis can support is pretty darn staggering. If all of the available fan space were utilized using 120mm fans, the Core X2 would have a grand total of 22 120mm fans installed. The only location that wont accept a larger fan than 120mm is the sides and the bottom, those are limited to 120mm by design. The front and top can each support a pair of 140mm fans and at least one 200mm fan. The front is limited to a single 200mm fan while the top can support a pair of them.
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The only thing more astonishing than the number of fans that the Thermaltake Core X2 can support, is the number of Radiators! Looking at the diagram above, the options are near limitless. The Thermaltake Core X2 can support up to six different radiators. While that may be a touch of overkill (is there such a thing?), it does give the Thermaltake Core X2 the ability to run nearly any combination that can be dreamed up! If you’re running a single Thermaltake Core X2 chassis, the front of the Core X2 is limited to a radiator that is only 360mm long. Though if you plan to run a pair of TT Core X2’s stacked, the Thermaltake Core X2’s will support up to a 540mm long radiator installed into the front of the units!
Thermaltake Core X2 Cube Chassis Specifications:

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P/N
CA-1D7-00C1WN-00

Case Type
M-ATX Cube Case

Dimension
465 x 320 x 541 mm
(18.3 x 12.6 x 21.3 inch)

Net Weight
11.6 kg / 25.6 lb

Side Panel
Transparent Window

Color
Exterior & Interior : Black

Material
SPCC

Cooling System
Front (intake) : 120 x 120 x 25 mm Turbo fan (1000rpm, 16dBA)
Rear (exhaust) : 120 x 120 x 25 mm Turbo fan (1000rpm, 16dBA)

Drive Bays
-Accessible : 3 x 5.25’’
-Hidden : 4 x 3.5’’ or 2.5’’ (HDD Cage) and 3 x 2.5’’ (HDD Tray)

Expansion Slots
5

Motherboards
6.7” x 6.7” (Mini ITX), 9.6” x 9.6” (Micro ATX)

I/O Ports
USB 3.0 x 2, HD Audio x 1

PSU
Standard PS2 PSU (optional)

LCS Upgradable
Supports 1/2”、3/8”、1/4” water tube

Fan Support
Front: 3 x 120mm, 2 x 140mm, 1 x 200mm
Top: 6 x 120mm, 2 x 140mm, 2 x 200mm
Rear: 1 x 120mm or 1 x 140mm
Bottom: 2 x 120mm
Left / Right Side: 3 x 120mm

Radiator Support
Front:, 1 x 120mm or 1 x 240mm or 1 x 360mm or 1 x 140mm or 1 x 280mm
Top: 2 x 120mm or 2 x 240mm or 2 x 360mm or 1 x 140mm or 1 x 280mm
Rear: 1 x 120mm or or 1 x 140mm
Bottom: 1 x 120mm or 1 x 240mm
Left / Right Side: 1 x 120mm or 1 x 240mm or 1 x 360mm

Clearance
CPU cooler height limitation: 230mm
VGA length limitation: 330mm(with ODD Cage) or 480mm(without ODD Cage)
PSU length limitation: 220mm (With Bottom Fan)

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Let’s take a tour of the Core X2 PC Case!

Toda a review:
http://www.legitreviews.com/thermaltake-core-x2-matx-cube-chassis-review_167286#yrX0guHPFJuImYcv.99

Jorge-Vieira

14-07-15, 08:49

Silverstone Announces Redesigned MILO ML06-E HTPC Case

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Silverstone has been making HTPC cases for many years, supporting boards as large as ATX and as small as Mini-ITX, but not always supporting the hardware you want. The company's Milo ML06, a mini-ITX case, was a chassis that had a lot of potential, but the design lacked support for dual slot expansion cards. As a result, it essentially eliminated the possibility of building a compact gaming system.
Back then this wasn't a big deal, but more and more these days people are interested in building compact gaming computers for the living room. Silverstone acknowledged this shortfall of the Milo case and went back to the drawing board to redesign the internal layout, while maintaining the same dimensions (350 x 99 x 205 mm). In addition, the steel construction and aluminum bezel are carried over from the previous version, maintaining the same durability and overall appearance.
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As part of the internal shuffle, the power supply has been relocated from the left side to the right. Because of the tiny volume of the case, Milo ML06-E will only accommodate SFX power supplies. Silverstone placed the hard drive cage, supporting up to four 2.5-inch drives, directly in front of the power supply. For additional storage, above the motherboard is a removable tray with room for either a 3.5-inch hard drive, two more 2.5-inch drives, or a slim slot-loading optical drive, which can be purchased as an optional extra. Alternatively, a single 120 mm fan can be installed in the tray for extra exhaust.

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With the Milo ML06-E's new layout, the company was able to include the critical second slot needed to support modern graphics cards. Despite the second slot, expansion card options are still very limited. The case is only 90 mm tall, leaving space for only low-profile cards. Any card that does fit, however, will enjoy ample cooling. The expansion slot is positioned directly next to the left side panel, which is fully vented.
CPU coolers are also limited in size based on the configuration you choose. The optional plate holding the hard drives, optical drive or 120 mm fan dictate how tall the cooler can be. A 70 mm tall cooler could fit if the bracket is not present, but if it is installed, then cooler options may be limited to as little as 37 mm of clearance.
The Silverstone Milo ML06-E carries an MSRP of $90 and is available now.

Noticia:
http://www.tomshardware.com/news/sandisk-15nm-tlc-inand-nand,29574.html

Jorge-Vieira

15-07-15, 16:31

be quiet! announces Silent Base 800 Window chassis availability

Premium PC power supply, cooling and chassis specialist be quiet! has announced that the Silent Base 800 Window chassis is now available. This chassis is a visually updated version of the HEXUS Recommended (http://hexus.net/tech/reviews/chassis/76993-quiet-silent-base-800/?page=5) Silent Base 800, reviewed (http://hexus.net/tech/reviews/chassis/76993-quiet-silent-base-800/) in November last year. The Silent Base 800 was be quiet!'s first ever chassis.
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As you might have already guessed from the product suffix, the be quiet! Silent Base 800 Window chassis adds a popular feature that many PC builders like to see in a chassis: a window. However be quiet! hasn't cast aside its concern for silence – a window might have offered poorer noise-proofing than an uninterrupted metal sheet constructed side. Thus the designers of the Silent Base 800 Window decided to equip the new chassis with double glazing.
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Be quiet! says that its window design "allows for an optimal, transparent presentation of the entire system," whilst retaining the silent properties and existing feature set of the Silent Base 800. A chassis window system might not only allow a greater amount of noise to permeate, it could even introduce vibration noise due to poor frame construction. Readers will be reassured to hear that the window is framed by a rubber insert. The 'frame' is made in three colours to match the chassis colour option you choose. The window is made of a high scratch and impact resistant material.
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Key features of the Silent Base 800 (Window) chassis models are:

Intelligent airflow for excellent cooling performance
Unique concept for well-known be quiet! silence
Three pre-installed be quiet! Pure Wings 2 fans
Easy tool-free fitting and cable management

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Or just buy a window for your 'old' Silent Base 800
For those of you who have already invested in a Silent Base 800 chassis, be quiet! is making the windowed side panel available separately. The company says that this same window is also compatible with the Silent Base 600.
While be quiet! says the new range of windowed chassis are available right now, they are only available on pre-order at Sca (http://www.scan.co.uk/products/be-quiet%21-silent-base-800-bgw01-mid-tower-silent-performance-case-black-orange-windowed-edition-sile)n in the UK (at £100 inc VAT) at the time of writing. The Silent Base 800 Window is available in black/black, black/orange and black/silver with an MSPR of €149.90 (119 GBP / 149.90 USD ex. VAT). The Window Side Panel will be available on its own in August, at an MSRP of €29.90 (24.99 GBP / 29.90 USD ex. VAT).

Noticia:
http://hexus.net/tech/news/chassis/84692-quiet-announces-silent-base-800-window-chassis-availability/

LPC

15-07-15, 16:33

Boas!
Toda preta ainda se "come"... mas pouco...

Não me convenceu...

Cumprimentos,

LPC

Jorge-Vieira

15-07-15, 16:36

be quiet! Silent Base 800 (window) Review (http://www.kitguru.net/components/cases/leo-waldock/be-quiet-silent-base-800-window/)

KitGuru had a sneak preview of the be quiet! Silent Base 800 Window at Computex and now we have got our hands on the finished case (we’re still waiting to see the Silent Base 600, however (http://www.kitguru.net/components/cases/anton-shilov/be-quiet-demonstrates-silentbase-600-chassis-at-computex-2015/)). The quick take is that the Silent Base 800 is unchanged, the windowed panel is substantial and well engineered and the price has been increased to account for the new feature. We wondered whether be quiet! might have made the odd tweak to the hardware but in fact we have no surprises to unveil. You get an ATX tower with seven expansion slots, four optical drive bays, seven storage drive bays, two front 140mm fans and a rear 120mm fan.
Watch via our VIMEO Channel (below) or over on YouTube HERE (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5B9Hr1YFM_Y).
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Specification:

Motherboard support: ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX.
Expansion slots: 7.
Included fans: 2x 140mm front intake, 1x 120mm rear exhaust.
Fan mounts: 2x 120/140mm roof, 1x 120/140mm bottom, 1x 120mm side panel.
120mm radiator mounts: 120mm front, 120mm/240mm roof, 120mm rear.
140mm radiator mounts: 140mm front, 140mm/280mm roof.
5.25″ drive bays: 3
Internal drive bays: 7x 3.5, 4×2.5″.
Dimensions: 559mm H x 495mm D x 266mm W.

Take a look at the photos and video above and you will see the fans in question are be quiet! Pure Wings 2 models which live up to their name as they are nice and quiet. Their cause is helped by the emphasis on noise deadening material and air filtration used throughout the case. When you look at the stripped case it also becomes clear the air flow path takes a convoluted path that helps to keep noise levels to a minimum.
The headline news is that the windowed side panel is a success. The panel is amazingly rigid, no doubt thanks to the thickness of the window and the way it is secured with 12 screws. There is always a concern that a window will buzz, rattle or vibrate and be quiet! has addressed this concern by using a colour co-ordinated gasket to isolate the window.
The only downside is that you lose the option of mounting a fan in the main panel but realistically that isn’t a concern. The other consideration is that the window is quite substantial and you have to make an effort to keep the build tidy as the innards of your PC will be on show to the world.
What changes would we have liked to see? It would be lovely to have a power supply cover – as that would certainly help the cosmetic side of things however that would be a relatively big change. On a minor note it would be good to have a cable management hole (or two) at the top of the motherboard to give an easy route for the 8-pin EPS connector. It would help if the front panel header cables were longer as the routing requires some care and attention and while we’re at it life is much easier if the front I/O ports are mounted on the chassis, rather than a removable panel. be quiet! has made a reasonable effort on that score as there are two small block connectors under the top cover that you can disconnect if you want full access to the top of the case.
The final item on our wish list is a fan hub on the back of the motherboard tray. The three be quiet! Pure Wings 2 fans are a feature of this case and we doubt many customers will want to change them for other models so let’s make life easy and run them off a single fan header.
Testing
To put this case through its cooling paces we will be using a test system consisting of an Intel Core i7-4770K, GTX 780 and multiple storage drives. This system allows us to produce a substantial amount of heat and effectively test the be quiet! Silent Base 800 Window‘s cooling capabilities.
For stress testing we use a mixture of Prime95 and FurMark to create the maximum heat output. Prime95′s ‘Small FFTs’ setting allows us to stress our CPU. FurMark’s ‘GPU Burn-in’ mode creates the maximum amount of load our GPU is ever likely to see.
Test System:

Processor: 3.9GHz Intel Core i7-4770K
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 Killer
CPU cooler: Corsair H100i 240mm
Memory: AMD Radeon 1600MHz RAM
Graphics card: Palit JetStream GTX 780 6GB
Power supply: Seasonic Platinum Fanless 520W
Storage drives: SanDisk Extreme Pro SSD
OS: Windows 8.1 64-bit.

Cooling Performance
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be quiet! has a solid background in the world of cooling and we were impressed by the cooling of the original Silent Base 800. This windowed version is effectively identical and delivers the goods. Installing a Corsair H100i liquid cooler in the roof of the case involved a degree of fiddling around to feed the coolant hoses through a narrowed section of case behind the optical drive bay.
It was much easier using a 240mm cooler rather than the maximum 280mm as this allowed the cooler to be offset away from the motherboard. You are unlikely to have a problem installing your chosen CPU cooler but might find you are restricted in the final position of the components.
Acoustics Performance
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Thankfully the be quiet! Silent Base 800 Window lives up to its name and is very quiet. If you choose to crank up the fan speeds you’ll hear a certain amount of noise however it easy to find a compromise between cooling and noise. The new windowed panel has no effect on noise levels, which is another way of saying ‘well done be quiet!’.
Closing Thoughts It is surprising that be quiet! has taken eight months to deliver a windowed panel as a revision to the Silent Base 800, however the end results are very good. The case could do with a couple of tweaks to move it to the front of the field, and the price is slightly higher than we like to see, but there is nothing about this case to dislike and a fair amount to applaud.
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The one thing that is certain is that the new windowed panel means you have to work that bit harder to keep the build nice and tidy as the interior is fully on show and you have few places to hide your mistakes.
Discuss on our Facebook page, over HERE (https://www.facebook.com/162236020510911/photos/a.418538034880707.96975.162236020510911/906253362775836/?type=1&theater).
Pros:

Supplied with two Pure Wings 2 140mm front fans and a 120mm rear fan.
Very quiet operation.
Innovative drive bay arrangement gives you plenty of options.
The Silent Base 800 is well provisioned with dust filters.
Large, clear, rigid windowed panel.
The two tone orange and black styling looks superb.
Clever mounting mechanism for 3.5-inch drives.
Accessories are colour co-ordinated with the case.

Cons:

Front panel header wires are a touch too short and require careful routing.
The manual could be clearer.
More cable tie points are necessary.
More cable management cut-outs would be a help.
Accessories are bagged separately however the bags are not labelled.
I/O ports are fixed to the top cover so you have to release a couple of block connectors to remove the cover.

KitGuru says: We’ve had to wait a while but be quiet! Silent Base 800 Window does the business.
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Review:
http://www.kitguru.net/components/cases/leo-waldock/be-quiet-silent-base-800-window/

Jorge-Vieira

16-07-15, 16:25

X2 Launches NexTide PC case

X2 is presenting a new addition to its product line: The sleek looking NEXTYDE series mini-tower pc gamer case, built for people that just love playing with computers but looking for a smaller and perhaps a more cost effective solution.
With appropriate room for up two SDD/3.5 inch or two 5.25 inch drives, five expansion slots for the installation of long graphics cards up to 320mm length. CPU cooler height clearance up to 170mm and high airflow cooling through the 4x 120mm fan mount locations throughout this chassis. Place your favorite fan color on the top, two in the front and one on the rear and give the NEXTYDE a cool LED glow and show of your hardware through the black tinted window side panel. The NEXTYDE chassis provisions great upkeep like tool-free removal of side panels, hard drives brackets and tidy cable routing trays and holes. Built out of 0.5mm SECC steel with protected EMI shielding where the standard ATX form factor power supply is placed on the bottom. With a smooth front panel design and top access fan controller, on/off switch and USB3.0 and 2.0 connections for easy control. The NEXTYDE pc gamer chassis is small but yet versatile and loaded with all the necessities. X2 performance PC hardware – All geared up!.

Main Features:

Cool looking gaming style
Multi 120mm fan spaces available
Graphic card clearance up to 320mm
CPU cooler height up to 170mm
Supports 240mm dual water-cooling
Transparent tinted side panel

Package Includes:
NEXTYDE chassis, Multilanguage user installation manual, Accessory-pouch with screws, rivets, bolts, motherboards stand-off.

Availability:
The NEXTYDE will be available in 3 versions, all matt black, glossy black and white. These colors are now available from X2 Shenzhen factory. European branch roll-out will commence at the end of August.

MSRP:
USD 44.95/ EURO 39.95 (ex VAT if applicable)
For more information, visit the product page (http://www.x2products.com/computer-cases/nextyde-x2-6021b-ce-r/).

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Noticia:
http://www.guru3d.com/news-story/x2-launches-nextide-pc-case.html

Jorge-Vieira

17-07-15, 13:00

BREAKING: CaseLabs apologizes to Thermaltake for stealing accusations

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<article id="main-content"><header>BREAKING: CaseLabs apologizes to Thermaltake for stealing accusationsBREAKING: CaseLabs formally apologizes to Thermaltake over 'rip-off' remarks, asking Legit Reviews to remove its news article too
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</header><article><center style="clear:both;margin:30px 0"></center>Computex 2015 was an interesting time in the case, cooler and power supply scene. This was not only due to some amazing releases by numerous companies, but because of accusations by CaseLabs and some technology media websites towards Thermaltake for allegedly 'stealing' design ideas.

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In breaking news, Thermaltake has issued a press release today which included a formal apology letter from CaseLabs, signed by president James Keating and vice president Kevin Keating. This documentation apologized for public attacks against Thermaltake and its North American marketing manager, Shannon Robb, further stating that the accusations that Thermaltake "acted as an Asian business with poor character and integrity" were unjust.

Also enclosed was a letter from CaseLabs to Legit Reviews. This letter outlined that Kevin Keating's statement of Thermaltake helping "taint the industry with rip-off products" was ill advised and a public retraction of the statement was included. This document went on to request that Legit Reviews should remove the news post in which quotes Kevin Keating's words immediately.

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Noticia:
http://www.tweaktown.com/news/46480/breaking-caselabs-apologizes-thermaltake-stealing-accusations/index.html

Viriat0

18-07-15, 14:30

Sem patentes é complicado avançar com alguma acção em tribunal.

Resta saber os preços que vão ser praticados por parte da Thermaltek, fiquei de olho na WP200!!

MTPS

18-07-15, 14:47

A Core V71 é das melhores caixas em que já tive a oportunidade de trabalhar.

É uma marca um pouco "esquecida" no mercado nacional.

Jorge-Vieira

20-07-15, 16:46

Review: Fractal Design Node 202

<article id="articlecontent"> Introduction Fractal Design's first foray into the world of HTPC chassis came back in 2012 with the launch of the Node 605 (http://hexus.net/tech/reviews/chassis/49349-fractal-design-node-605/). Designed to take powerful PC hardware into the living room, said case was well received but as a first-run product, there was always a sense that Fractal would follow-up with something better.
Well, it has. It's called the Node 202 and in a way this is more than just another chassis. This is an admission from one of the top chassis manufacturers that the PC of today is changing, and though the big, hulking towers of yesterday will never completely disappear, smaller, sleeker machines are surely the way forward.

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Priced from £65, the Node 202 is described as "the ultimate PC case for those looking for a beautifully designed, compact chassis that can house a capable gaming build." Sounds right up our street, and first impressions are good as the 377mm x 88mm x 332mm dimensions make it sleek enough to be used in a variety of scenarios.
The form factor is reminiscent of SilverStone's FTZ01, and Fractal follows suit by including a stand as part of the bundle, allowing the enclosure to sit vertically in an office or bedroom. The case is at its best, we feel, when laid horizontally alongside your other AV equipment, and though the Node 202 is bigger than a Sky box, it ought to fit in most entertainment units without kicking up a fuss.
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Laid flat, the chassis is just 82mm tall (rising to 88mm with the rubber feet attached), and that obviously means component compatibility has been sacrificed in one way or another. There are no optical drives, you won't be able to install any 3.5in hard disks, motherboard support is confined to mini-ITX, no fans are included and the power supply needs to conform to the smaller SFX standard, as opposed to widely available ATX.
That's a lengthy set of caveats right there, yet they all kind of make sense, and by making such brave design choices, Fractal has been able to ensure that the Node 202 remains trim and good-looking throughout. The all-black box isn't by any means eye-catching, but that's a good thing - it's simple, uncluttered and will blend into most surroundings.
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The chassis' front face keeps to the very basics with audio jacks, dual USB 3.0 ports and a power button adjoined to a thin, LED-illuminated strip whose white backlight is nice and subtle. There's no blinking hard-disk activity LED, which is a good thing for HTPC usage, and the only potential oversight here is an IR receiver. Having one built in would have been nice, though it's nothing that can't be remedied by a plug-in USB solution.
Around back, the Node 202 is equally streamlined. There are just two expansion slots and a power connector that's pre-routed to the internal PSU bay. What's interesting, and in a way helpful, is that Fractal is bringing two variants of the Node 202 to retail. The regular case will fetch £65, however there's a second model priced at £115 that includes a 450W Integra SFX power supply as standard. The £50 premium is in line with what you'd pay for an equivalent PSU at retail, and Fractal's bundled 80 PLUS Bronze-rated supply has the benefit of cables shortened to suit the chassis' internal layout.
On the outside, this is exactly the kind of HTPC case we'd want, and it won't have escaped your attention that Fractal is gunning for the Steam Machine crowd. But what's it like to work with and can you really build a capable gaming rig into a form factor so svelte? The answers are kinda good, and yes, sort of. Let's explain...
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Toda a review:
http://hexus.net/tech/reviews/chassis/84668-fractal-design-node-202/

Jorge-Vieira

21-07-15, 14:29

BitFenix Prodigy M Colour Series Micro-ATX Chassis Review

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It’s been two years since I first reviewed the BitFenix Prodigy M, but today, I’ll be revisiting this now classic Prodigy chassis design to take a look at the latest Colour series from BitFenix. Colour choices are always a welcome addition to any range and from a consumer perspective, having more choice is no bad thing. Colour coordinating your build becomes a lot easier when you can pick something that suits your needs and preferences. Today I’ve got the Prodigy M Red, as well as a few other bonus goodies from BitFenix to help with the build, such as the BitFenix Fury PSU, a 120mm Spectra Pro red LED fan, a BitFenix Alchemy white LED strip, as well as a red side panel window.
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Prodigy M Colours available

Midnight Black
Arctic White
Fire Red
Atomic Orange
Vivid Green
Cobalt Blue

As you can see, this is the original Prodigy shape and design, the only real difference is the colour, which is obviously red.
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The SofTouch treated front panel and the handle/stands on the top and bottom blend nicely with the soft finish of the red paintwork.
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The black trim fits rather well, especially since most gaming hardware is in red and black these days; this should be one of the more popular colour choices.
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The back of the chassis is still finished in black, which suggests the core of the chassis is the same across the whole colour range, with just the exterior panels being swapped; makes sense really.
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The top ventilation cover.
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Behind which you’ll find the dual 120mm fan mounts.
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The bottom of the chassis comes with a heat guard, although this can be removed if you wish to install fans in the base of the chassis.
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If you don’t want extra fans here, you can opt for mounting hard drives directly to the base of the chassis.
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Toda a review:
http://www.eteknix.com/bitfenix-prodigy-m-colour-series-micro-atx-chassis-review/

Jorge-Vieira

23-07-15, 17:46

Enermax Thormax Giant E-ATX Full-Tower Chassis Review

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Enermax have created some truly stunning products over the years, from stunning CPU coolers, loads of amazing chassis’, great power supplies and much more! So I’m very happy to see one of their flagship chassis in the office today, the Thormax Giant, the E-ATX edition of their ever-popular Thormax. Of course, as the ‘Giant’ part of the name would suggest, this chassis isn’t small, and it’s not especially cheap either, clocking in at around £120 here in the UK.
From the Thormax Giant, you get a lot back in return for your investment. There’s room for E-ATX motherboards, which means 9 expansion slots; more than enough for a triple GPU configuration. There’s a pair of 180mm T.B.Vegas fans pre-installed, as well as a rear 120mm fan, with room for plenty more fans should you need them and impressive water cooling potential to boot.
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One thing is immediately apparent, this is one seriously aggressive looking chassis! It may look a little out of place in the office of an accountant, but it’s going to look the part for a high-end gaming rig. There’s a funky side panel window, lots of ventilation and even a 180mm Blue LED fan on the left side panel.
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The right side is much the same design as the left, albeit without the window or the fan.
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More aggressive shapes on the front, with loads of ventilation on the bottom half for yet another 180mm fan, with support for 200mm, as well as ventilated 5.25″ drive bay covers.
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Around the back you’ll find a 120mm fan pre-installed, with support for a 140mm fan if you need it. There’s two pop-out covers at the top for cable/water routing, as well as four rubber grommeted cut-outs down the side for more of the same.
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Even more ventilation on the top for optional top mounted cooling. You’ll even find room for an (up to) 360mm radiator here.
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The front panel is very well equipped. There’s a flat space for storing your phone, keys, loose change, etc. There’s a control panel for the power and reset, as well as fan LED control and fan speed control. Finally, you’ll find HD audio jacks, dual USB 3.0 and quad USB 2.0 ports.
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The base of the chassis has two slide-out dust filters and four very sturdy feet.
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The feet can be swung outwards, providing you with an extremely stable base for your system; this is great if you have a lot of cooling in the top, making your chassis top-heavy.
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Toda a review:
http://www.eteknix.com/enermax-thormax-giant-e-atx-full-tower-chassis-review/

Jorge-Vieira

24-07-15, 17:57

Thermaltake Reveal New Video of Wall Mount PC

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Thermaltake has made a lot of cool cases in recent time and we already got to see one funky wall mounted chassis at Computex 2015 (http://www.eteknix.com/check-out-thermaltakes-funky-wall-mounted-chassis-computex-2015/). Now they’re back with another wall mount PC chassis that was co-designed with ASUS.
Thermaltake presented the new chassis in a video where they don’t just show the final product and some catchy phrases. Instead, the video gives us a more detailed view into how it came to life, from idea to actually building it. You get a glimpse of it all.
The system is using an ASUS Sabertooth motherboard and ASUS STRIX graphics cards. The whole thing is cooled by a dual loop liquid cooling setup that should keep everything running at peek performance. We can easily spot the 420mm and 360mm radiators, three reservoirs, two OCZ Vector 180 SSDs and the PSU is, of course, one of Thermaltake’s own.
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Best of all, this isn’t just some fancy and funky concept that the Thermaltake crew came up with, it should become an actual product and it should be available soon. The description reads: “Featuring an ultra minimalistic open-air design that’s ready to handle the extreme, the new Thermaltake open-frame PC coming soon!”

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Would you be interested in a setup like this, or does it take up to much space for a single systems? Let us know in the comment section.

Noticia:
http://www.eteknix.com/thermaltake-reveal-new-video-of-wall-mount-pc/

Jorge-Vieira

27-07-15, 19:41

Antec P70 Performance Series Mid-Tower Chassis Review

Introduction, Specifications and Pricing

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Glancing back to the Antec literature for a bit of inspiration to start this review with, we realized that is has been ten years now that the Performance series of cases have been with us. The whole idea behind this series is to offer customers with a silent chassis, but at the same time making no compromises, as well as offering a design that will allow you to grow into it as your needs progress and list of components grows larger as time goes on. With what we have seen in the past with the Antec Performance series, this series offers very wallet friendly pricing as well.

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The main idea that Antec had with this chassis was to offer users a chassis that is silent, above all other design aspects. Things like redirecting sound to the sides of the front bezel, offering solid doors, and even an additional insert for the top of the chassis so that you can close that off if desired is all built right in. Along with that, they also gave the bays a refresh of sorts, and rather than a huge wall of bays like we have seen in a lot of Antec cases, this time things are more up to date with what is offered and how it is arranged. As far as the "no compromises" or the "room to grow" aspects, one they have hit on the head, and the other is something they seemed to have forgotten about completely.

Today, we will be looking at the P70 from the Antec Performance series of cases; a chassis that comes from the heritage of the P280 and P380, which are very refined stylish cases. The thing is with this P70, while offering a bit of what we know from the Performance series, it also pulls some of its design from the 900 of yesteryear. We are not against the styling at all, and even with its wallet friendly pricing going for it, we have found many issues with our chassis. While usually we do not come out with this so early in a review, and even the pricing will not save this design. If you want to find out why, continue ready as to why the Antec P70 should not be your next choice in cases.

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As we follow the chart provided for us by Antec, we can skip past the P70 naming and UPC code right into the dimensions. There we are told this chassis is 18" deep, it is 8.1" wide, and it stands 18.7" in height. We then are shown that this chassis supports 380mm video cards, and offers water cooling grommets. Next, we see that there is a single USB 2.0 port and a single USB 3.0 port, along with the HD Audio jacks, long before they tell us that this is a mid-tower chassis.

We then see that the chassis includes a pair of 120mm fans, it includes a single 120mm fan in the back, and that it has room for a pair of 120mm fans in the front, but those locations are currently empty. We then are shown that there are two 5.25" bays, both with removable covers in the bezel, and the third bay down is made for 3.5" external device usage. There is room for four 3.5" drives, and what they call a dedicated 2.5" drive mount is actually two holes in the HDD rack to hang one side of the drive off of. Concluding the list of specifications, we then see there is a washable dust filter in the front with no mention of the one under the chassis. We also see the motherboard compatibility, that it offers an access hole in the motherboard tray, that it comes in black, and lastly that there are seven expansion slots.

As we look around to try to obtain this chassis, we are finding it near everywhere we look, which is a good thing. What we are seeing along with the availability is that this chassis started with an MSRP of $69.99, and from what we have seen that is a bit overpriced. If you tend to shop at Newegg, you can shave $10 off that pricing, but you will have to pay $4 of it for shipping. If you want the best deal we could find, we suggest you use Amazon, as there we found the P70 listed at $54 and no additional cost to ship it. However, in the grand scheme of things, we feel that even at a around $54 to your door, there are better options out there.

Toda a review:
http://www.tweaktown.com/reviews/7260/antec-p70-performance-series-mid-tower-chassis-review/index.html

reiszink

27-07-15, 21:14

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Jorge-Vieira

28-07-15, 08:19

Lian Li DK-01X review: desk case deluxe

Introduction You'll occasionally encounter them as case mods: desks in which you can install a computer. If you aren't all that handy with a lathe and dremel, but are very much interested in owning such a desk, then Lian Li might have the thing for you. Their DK-01X is a desk in which you can install a complete system – but it doesn't come cheap. We were one of the few tech publications lucky enough to receive a review sample.
A PC in your desk: it may sound brilliant in its simplicity, but it obviously isn't all that simple. PCs are generally placed on top of a desk or underneath them – most desk makers aren't computer case manufacturers. Lian Li happens to hold a unique position in the market: since they make virtually nothing but aluminium enclosures, their production methods are different from those used by most manufacturers. As such, they can afford a little experiment now and then. Their DK-01X is the result of such an experiment, and now the company has, in consultation with its loyal fans, decided to bring it onto the market.

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One could consider the DK-01X to be an oversized E-ATX enclosure, which has been positioned sideways and has been outfitted with a set of table legs. A thick sheet of tempered glass acts as a cover, a desktop, and a window through which you can see your hardware. With a price tag that's just shy of £750 / €1000, this enclosure doesn't come cheap. That said, a decent desk isn't exactly free either, and your average Lian Li E-ATX enclosure costs quite a bit as well.
The DK-01X turned out to be rather popular, as the manufacturer has already announced two new family members. However, the DK-01X should also remain available for purchase. Within this review, we'll cover the ins and outs of this unusual desk case. We'll also test how well it manages to dissipate heat. Unfortunately, we weren't able to test its noise levels, as we simply can't fit such a massive enclosure in our soundproof box. In this comparison Comparing a desk case to the competition is somewhat challenging, because only a single brand appears to be active in this market segment. As such, we decided to compare the DK-01X to other E-ATX, XL-ATX, and HPTX enclosures that we've reviewed over the last three years, and that are still available for purchase.
We're primarily including the chart below for the sake of completeness. Obviously, the volume of the DK-01X far exceeds that of the competition – it's a complete desk, after all.
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Toda a review:
http://uk.hardware.info/reviews/6161/lian-li-dk-01x-review-desk-case-deluxe

Jorge-Vieira

29-07-15, 20:18

Sentey SS6-2440 Slim Series Micro-ATX Tower Chassis Review

Introduction, Specifications and Pricing

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Sentey is a company that has been around for a while now, and with such a huge selection of cases, it would take us quite some time to see and review them all, but we have had our fair share of them along the way. The thing is, while most of what we have seen in the past, this latest chassis lacks anything to do with any of them aside from the Sentey name being present on the front of this chassis. While it will not take you long to recall that this chassis resembles the BitFenix Prodigy design (http://www.tweaktown.com/reviews/4872/bitfenix_prodigy_arctic_white_mini_itx_chassis_rev iew/index.html), sans the handles, when it came to even BitFenix offering their Micro-ATX version, even they did not lay it out like you will find in this new case.

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While many users out there are migrating from huge full towers to something more space conscious, it is silly for any company out there trying to compete not to attempt to offer their own take on a cube style case, and this is exactly what Sentey is doing. With a lot of options out there in the SFF chassis scene, Sentey has the cards stacked against them before they even got started with this design, but to stay relevant, you have to do this sort of chassis, even if you are late to the game.

With no further ado, we would like to introduce the Sentey SS6-2440, from their Slim series of cases. While they have set it into that series, don't get any preconceived notions, as this chassis may be squat in size, but it is in no way a slim design in our mind. As we addressed, this Micro-ATX tower design is more along the lines of the Prodigy, yet is still able to offer room for anything you could want inside of the chassis, while keeping with a horizontal motherboard tray. Without giving too much away up front, it is now we ask you to continue on and see just what Sentey has going on with the SS6-2440, and figure out if this is the next case for your space saving ideas of grandeur.

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With the SS6-2440, Sentey is sure to provide every ounce of information they can in their charts. We see the name is the model number as well as also being the part number to keep things simple, and we see it also comes with a one-year warranty. As for its structure, we find that this chassis is classified as a Micro-ATX tower that comes in white. There is also a black version, but it is named the SS6-2441. This chassis is made from SGOC steel and ABS plastic and will house Micro-ATX, FlexATX, Mini-DTX, ITX, or a Mini-ITX motherboard. The power supply is located in the rear at the bottom, there is 320mm of room for a video card or two, and offers 150mm for CPU coolers as well. We also see that there is water cooling support, a motherboard tray, and there are options for basic wire management.

We covered the color already, but we did not get to the 15mm feet under it. The side panels are solid and do not offer a window, but they also cover the "grid" at the top, which we assume is what they are calling the design of the plastic there, there is no LCD display, but the panels do use thumbscrews. In the next section, we see there is a single external 5.25" bay as well as a single 3.5" bay, but internally there is room for two 3.5" drives, a single 2.5" drive, and at the back, they offer four expansion slots. The last bit of the left column then shows us that there is one USB 3.0 port, a pair of USB 2.0 ports, HD Audio jacks, and a card reader installed into the front I/O panel.

Moving over to the right hand column, we are first shown the cooling options. There is a 120mm LED fan in the front of the chassis, but the sides, top, and bottom do not offer any cooling options, which leaves us with just a 120mm fan in the back as the cooling options in a nutshell. We are then given the dimensions of this chassis where we find it to be listed as 345mm high, 265mm wide, 385mm deep, and weighs in empty at 4.3 kilograms. The last bit that the chart has to offer for us is to let us know that there is an included dust filter at the bottom of the chassis to keep the PSU nice and clean.

Funnily enough at the time of writing, when it comes to locating this chassis, we find references of it inside of the US, but no actual listings at any of our favorite haunts. Even with the limited availability, one look at the product page and we are made aware of the MSRP for this design. We are happy to say that they are listing this chassis for only $59.99. They even have a list of where to buy their cases inside of the US, with three pages of companies, but no matter which we checked of the lesser known companies, or even the big name e-tailers, we are finding nowhere that currently stocks this chassis. Other than trying your luck on eBay, if you want this chassis and are inside of the US, you may need the help of a friend overseas to actually obtain this chassis at this point, and once shipping gets involved with that concept, we would guess the price would be near double by the time you got your hands on the SS6-2440, which is a shame, as we know many would like this chassis.

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Toda a review:
http://www.tweaktown.com/reviews/7264/sentey-ss6-2440-slim-series-micro-atx-tower-chassis-review/index.html

Jorge-Vieira

30-07-15, 17:28

Corsair Obsidian Series 750D Airflow Series Review

Introduction
Today we are reviewing the Corsair Obsidian Series 750D Airflow Edition (http://www.corsair.com/en/pc-cases/obsidian-series-pc-case/obsidian-series-750d-full-tower-atx-case.html) full-tower PC case.

Corsair (http://www.corsair.com/) is famous for its memory products, but as you likely know, the company has branched out in recent years with its cooling line (http://hardocp.com/reviews/cooling/1/corsair), world class power supplies (http://hardocp.com/reviews/psu_power_supplies/1/corsair), SSDs (http://hardocp.com/reviews/ssd_storage/1/corsair), audio components (http://hardocp.com/reviews/sound_products/1/corsair), keyboards and mice and, of course, computer cases (http://hardocp.com/reviews/stuff_miscellaneous/). Put it this way, if you call yourself an enthusiast, not only have you heard of Corsair, you've owned one or more of their products.

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Corsair is a global company bringing innovative, high-performance components to the PC gaming market. Specializing in very high performance memory, ultra-efficient power supplies, and other key system components, our products are the choice of overclockers, enthusiasts, and gamers everywhere. Corsair has developed a global operations infrastructure with extensive marketing and distribution channel relationships. Corsair’s products are sold to end users in over sixty countries worldwide, primarily through leading distributors and retailers.

Founded as Corsair Microsystems in 1994, Corsair originally developed Level 2 cache modules for OEMs. After Intel incorporated the L2 cache in the processor with the release of its Pentium Pro processor family, Corsair changed its focus to DRAM modules, primarily in the server market. In 2002, Corsair began shipping DRAM modules that were specifically designed to appeal to computer overclocking enthusiasts. From its roots in high-performance memory, Corsair has expanded its award-winning product portfolio to include ultra-efficient power supplies, builder-friendly cases, ground-breaking CPU coolers, blazing-fast solid-state drives, and other key system components.

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The subject of today's evaluation is the newest case from Corsair's Obsidian Series. The company product page proudly states that the Obsidian Series cases are "designed by builders, for builders, with space for nearly any system configuration you can imagine" and, for the most part, we have found that statement to be true. This new chassis is essentially an alternate version of the Corsair 750D (http://www.hardocp.com/article/2013/09/26/corsair_obsidian_series_750d_full_tower_case_revie w) with improvements made to increase airflow, hence the "Airflow Series" moniker.

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Product Packaging
The Corsair Obsidian 750D Airflow Series (http://www.corsair.com/en-us/obsidian-series-750d-airflow-edition-full-tower-atx-case) arrived in its bare product packaging with little sign of wear or damage. The overall package measurements are 25"H x 24"L x 13"W and is constructed of double-walled corrugated cardboard that is glued along the seams.

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As is standard with most Corsair cases these days, the company forgoes the slick packaging and flashy graphics, instead opting for plain cardboard box with product information, name and company logo printed in black. The case itself is wrapped in a plastic bag and held in place by thick Styrofoam inserts.

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Toda a review:
http://www.hardocp.com/article/2015/07/30/corsair_obsidian_series_750d_airflow_review#.Vbped vn0OTQ

Dape_1904

30-07-15, 17:30

Boa tarde,

Olha só quem ela é...

Cumprimentos.

Jorge-Vieira

31-07-15, 13:16

Thermaltake Unveils the Core V51 Riing Edition Window Green PC Chassis (http://www.techpowerup.com/214783/thermaltake-unveils-the-core-v51-riing-edition-window-green-pc-chassis.html)

Thermaltake, an industry leader in computer chassis, thermal solutions, and power supply units, unveils the new Core V51 Riing Edition Window Green Mid-Tower Chassis, a marriage of Thermaltake's two star products: the Red Dot Award Product Design 2015 winner Core V51 Mid-Tower Chassis and the Riing 14 Patented LED High Static Pressure Radiator Fan.

The Core V51 Riing is designed in a green color theme with three preinstalled 140 mm green Riing fans to aesthetically match other green components while delivering an outstanding cooling performance with the extensive DIY/AIO LCS compatibility. Core V51 Riing Edition is an enthusiast's grade mid-tower chassis that creates unprecedented space for high-end hardware and liquid cooling expansion, supporting the latest E-ATX, ATX, Micro ATX motherboards, and all high-end GPU cards.http://tpucdn.com/img/15-07-31/Thermaltake_Core_V51_Riing_Edition_Window_Green_00 1_thm.jpg (http://www.techpowerup.com/img/15-07-31/Thermaltake_Core_V51_Riing_Edition_Window_Green_00 1.jpg) http://tpucdn.com/img/15-07-31/Thermaltake_Core_V51_Riing_Edition_Window_Green_00 2_thm.jpg (http://www.techpowerup.com/img/15-07-31/Thermaltake_Core_V51_Riing_Edition_Window_Green_00 2.jpg) http://tpucdn.com/img/15-07-31/Thermaltake_Core_V51_Riing_Edition_Window_Green_00 3_thm.jpg (http://www.techpowerup.com/img/15-07-31/Thermaltake_Core_V51_Riing_Edition_Window_Green_00 3.jpg)

More details about Core V51 Riing Edition Window Green Mid-Tower Chassis:

Thermaltake Riing 14 Green High Static Pressure Radiator Fan
Three 140 mm fans fitted to enhance static pressure produces impressive cooling performance. Hydraulic bearings for silent operation guarantee ultra-low noise with LNC (Low Noise Cable). In addition, an anti-vibration mounting system strengthens the stability during operation. The patented LED Ring maintains color and brightness uniformity.

Enthusiast Design
Designed for gamers, the perforated top panel allows easy heat dissipation and rapid air intake for maximum ventilation. The heightened case-stands at the bottom help to enhance airflow and overall stability during operation. The featured green window on the side offers a direct view of the inner system.

Tool-free Installation
Innovative 5.25" & 3.5" tool-free drive bay design has minimized the hassles of installing/removing. "2 + 5" drive bays with modular drive racks, a typical ratio for accessory and storage devices.

Fully Modular Design
A highly customizable 5.25" & 3.5" drive bay feature enables users to freely interchange the 3.5" hard-drive cages to suit their needs and remove the 5.25" & 3.5" drive bays to gain maximum interior space for advance cooling performance or liquid system build.

Outstanding Ventilation
Thermaltake Core V51 Riing Edition delivers an outstanding cooling performance, consisting of DIY/AIO liquid cooling systems and air cooling units. Two 120 mm intake fans are hidden behind the front dust filter, quietly pushing vast amounts of air over the hard drives and GPUs. The air is then extracted by the third 120 mm fan at the rear. Additionally, with the aid of the cable management design guaranteed to take the cooling performance to the next level.

High-end Complete Solution
Thermaltake Core V51 Riing Edition enables users to build a complete high-end system, whilst supporting up to either 420 mm radiator liquid cooling, or 200 mm case fans, with a long graphic card at the same time, and simultaneously protecting the user's hardware as well as increasing the CPU's overclocking potential. Most importantly, it has the capability to deliver an outstanding cooling efficiency throughout the entire case.

For more details on the Thermaltake Core V51 Riing Edition Window Green Mid-Tower Chassis please visit: www.thermaltake.com/products-model.aspx?id=C_00002696 (http://www.thermaltake.com/products-model.aspx?id=C_00002696)

Noticia:
http://www.techpowerup.com/214783/thermaltake-unveils-the-core-v51-riing-edition-window-green-pc-chassis.html

reiszink

04-08-15, 10:09

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Jorge-Vieira

04-08-15, 13:17

KitGuru visit Cooler Master HQ in Eindhoven (http://www.kitguru.net/channel/leo-waldock/kitguru-visit-cooler-master-in-eindhoven/)

Cooler Master held a Press briefing at their European HQ in Eindhoven. In part they wanted to show off their new building but mainly they wanted to talk some more about their ‘Master’ concept.

In the past Eindhoven was a Philips town but these days their manufacturing is subcontracted which has left a number of vacant sites. The Cooler Master building replaced an old Philips plant that used to manufacture audio and DAT tapes. It is currently two stories (warehouse downstairs, office upstairs) however the foundations are substantial enough to allow for another floor to added to the existing building at some point in the future.
Watch via our VIMEO Channel Below, or over on YouTube HERE (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cwwbDcAmPcw)

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(http://www.kitguru.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/PSU-PC-testing-4.jpg)Our tour included a brief look at the power supply and PC testing room where they stress power supplies and use heating equipment to testing cooling hardware …

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… and we also looked in on the PC gaming room which is used for visiting LAN gamers and, ahem, the staff during break time.
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The warehouse is substantial and was partly given over to a Maker area for our Press event. If you look closely you will see the separating wall is built of MasterCase 5 boxes (I counted 300). The warehouse holds buffer stock that amounts to about 15 percent of Cooler Master’s European sales as they dispatch the other 85 percent directly from Hong Kong. That amounts to 70 shipping containers, each 40-foot in length, every month.
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After our tour of the building Christopher Gough, Cooler Master’s UK PR Supremo got down to brass tacks. The presentation he delivered was an expansion of what Cooler Master told us at Computex. In June it sounded as though the Master concept was a family of three ATX cases (5, Pro 5 and Maker 5) with the first two models launching in August and the Maker 5 some time later this year.
MasterCase 5 looks nice enough but hardly justifies the tag ‘concept’ so it was very good news to hear that MasterCase is only part of the deal.
From now on every new Cooler Master product will be part of the Master range. Obviously ‘Master’ comes from the Cooler Master name and in this instance Case is because it’s, um, a case. 5 refers to the mid-ATX size, suggesting we will see smaller and larger numbers for smaller and larger cases and the Pro and Maker suffix pins down a particular model.
So MasterCase 5 Pro. While this does not mean that names such as Cosmos will be killed it strongly suggests we won’t see any new model names apart from Master.
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This business of model names is significant when you consider Cooler Master’s long history in the business. They have a line of legacy cases in the warehouse that serve to illustrate their history and also to act as an aide mémoire to the support staff when a customer calls up to ask a question about a long forgotten model as they can simply pop downstairs and take a look.
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There are other Master products to round out the family, and this is where we move the story on from Computex. Air coolers, power supplies, notebook stands, mice and headsets all fall under the Master brand, although it is clear they are at different stages of development.
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MasterPower Maker 1500 looks ready for sale and it clearly came as a surprise to the marketing people when Ying Huang, the EU PM Manager started talking about the revised modular connectors and printed lettering on the body of the cooler. The novel feature is the Bluetooth module that allows this digital power supply to communicate with your PC to display power consumption and efficiency figures.
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MasterPal is a notebook stand that looks to be pretty much finished. It uses interchangeable parts in order that a single model of stand can replace 73 existing models. You have to think the differences between some of those models must have been tiny.
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The two most intriguing and potentially best selling products are MasterMouse and MasterSounds, however their Peripheral PM Bram Rongen was clear that both these products are a work in progress.
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MasterMouse promises to have interchangeable everything. Different shells, weights, top, sides, different textures, ambidextrous or handed and also a removable USB cable. You will even, we were told, be able to move the sensor inside the body of the mouse to adjust the weight balance. One oddity is that Cooler Master will not offer socketed switches but does intend to offer options for the encoder wheel to change scroll sensitivity.
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MasterSounds is an ultra high end headset with titanium headband and ear cups that fold in for protection when you are carrying them around, as well as offering noise cancellation and surround sound technology. Again there is a long list of options including ear cups with different materials to change the feel, cabled or wireless connection and interchangeable drivers.
The idea here is that you switch drivers for music or bass heavy gaming. The problem is that we have seen similar promises from other manufacturers in the past and if Cooler Master can pull this off then all well and good. If not, well, it’s just vapour ware.
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When it comes to cooling, Cooler Master has a reasonable array of products but is still expanding – Ron Classen the Thermal/Cooling Product Manager explained. One notable area is custom loop liquid cooling and as you can see in these photos Cooler Master is working on flexible tubing and rigid pipes along with matching fittings. Their preferred radiators are copper with a black painted finish.
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MasterAir Maker is a CPU cooler that looks, dare I say it, rather dull.
Cooler Master tells us there will be interchangeable parts (presumably fans and shrouds) but other than that it is a box cooler in a world of box coolers, except the TDP rating is enormous. This cooler tops out at 250W and that is thanks to the 3D vapour chamber as explained by Chris Gough in the video. This technology is actually capable of handling 500W of cooling, however that isn’t intended for the world of PCs but is used for industrial applications such as cooling LED lighting.
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The Master range is fascinating however it is the MasterCase we shall be seeing in the next week or two as it launches on 18th August. Naturally we want to see how the case performs but it will also be interesting to see how many accessories are offered at launch and how much they cost.

Noticia:
http://www.kitguru.net/channel/leo-waldock/kitguru-visit-cooler-master-in-eindhoven/

Jorge-Vieira

07-08-15, 14:21

Thermaltake Core V1 Snow Mini ITX Chassis

Thermaltake unveiled the new Core V1 Snow Mini ITX Chassis with a 200 mm fan in the front panel. Users can create their own personal setup with the smart interchangeable side panels, these smart panels can be flipped accordingly to showcase the superior liquid cooling or superb airflow system.
Chambers Concept
Core V1 Snow is divided into two main chambers: the upper chamber is made for cooling performance and efficiency, and the lower chamber is made for PSU and cable management. With the aid of the removable 2.5"/3.5" drive device racks, users can enjoy the maximum interior space for advanced cooling performance or liquid system build.
Advanced Ventilation
Core V1 Snow promises excellent cooling ability with various mounting points to supports all types of cooling systems, including DIY/AIO liquid cooling systems and air cooling units. A large 200 mm fan is preinstalled in the front, along with two optional 80 mm turbo fans at the rear, guaranteed to hold up any type of gaming system.

Interchangeable Side Panel
Symmetrical panels allow users to build the system with personality. Users can change the panels for the best viewing presentation or better cooling performance. A removable PSU dust filter and adjustable shockproof rubbers built in the bottom panel prolongs the PSU usage.

Handy I/O Ports
Designed with convenience and cleanness in mind, Core V1 Snow has built in dual USB 3.0 and HD audio connectors together with the Power and Reset Button on the side of front panel. This not only keeps the panel clean and neat, it also grants direct and easy access for external devices.

Great Expansion in Compact Size
Core V1 Snow is designed for high-end gaming system compatibility, gamers can easily install up to 4 data storage devices with the modular drive racks and an up to 260mm dual expansion VGA slot, with a tower CPU cooler offering a maximum of 140 mm, and a high wattage PSU up to 180 mm, while still providing 80 mm cable management space.

For more details on the Thermaltake Core V1 Snow Mini ITX Chassis please visit:
www.thermaltake.com/products-model.aspx?id=C_00002701 (http://www.thermaltake.com/products-model.aspx?id=C_00002701)

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Noticia:
http://www.guru3d.com/news-story/thermaltake-core-v1-snow-mini-itx-chassis.html

Jorge-Vieira

07-08-15, 14:26

Redditor Believes His NZXT Chassis is Counterfeit – Hilarity Ensues

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Building your brand new PC from scratch can create some headaches at times, especially if you haven’t done it so many times before. Sometimes it’s compatibility issues or not having the right connections in the right lengths and other times you just can’t figure out the orientation. At least the last part was an issue for a Redditor (https://www.reddit.com/r/pcmasterrace/comments/3g2e5j/brothers_i_need_your_help_i_just_bought_a_nxzt/) who thought he had been ripped off and sold a fake NZXT Phantom chassis. “It looks different than any other NXZT Phantom case, even on the pictures from the website I bought it from,” he noted.
He took photos of the case and uploaded them to the internet in order to get to the root of the trouble; he even contacted NZXT support. After posting the trouble on Reddit and asking his “brothers” to help him out with identifying if it was a fake or not, the situation quickly got cleared up and there wasn’t anything wrong with the case at all! It was simply turned 90 degrees and was standing on the back instead of the bottom.
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Most people would be ashamed and try to hide under a rock for a couple of years followed by a name and residence change, but Maxiimus1 as the Redditor calls himself takes it as it is and left the Reddit post online. “I feel like such an idiot,” he wrote in his edit. “You are allowed to downvote me to oblivion and make fun of me.” That’s the right way to deal with it and he deserves some respect for that and he surely deserves a thanks for one of the most entertaining post and replies in a while.
I also think that everyone who unpacked an NZXT Phantom case for the first time, stood there and looked at it for a couple of seconds before picking it up and turning it a couple of times to find the right way to place it; most of us usually notice it by the fact that the IO area doesn’t go into the ground.
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Noticia:
http://www.eteknix.com/redditor-believes-his-nzxt-chassis-is-counterfeit-hilarity-ensues/

Lol, :D

RCS_007

07-08-15, 14:29

Ai o qué looooooooool.

Jorge-Vieira

08-08-15, 13:15

Crono Labs is working on a monitor-mounted PC case

Many people use their monitor VESA mount in order to attach it to an arm, but what about screwing in a case instead? Marketed as an easily manageable and upgradable all-in-one type solution, even a case carry handle is included in order to help you transport your whole system around the office, to LAN parties or to a friends place.

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Set to be released on Indiegogo soon as a finance campaign, we have been contacted by Crono Labs (http://cronolabs.com/) with some pre-release renders of exactly what the final product should look like.

The Crono Labs C1 case doesn't have much public information available just yet, but it looks like a Mini-ITX sized chassis and we know that it comes complete with the IO ports pointing towards your desk in order to increase cable management from your monitor to the components. Crono Labs further stated that you should expect around 80% less dust in your system too, this is due to the case being raised off the ground.

Expect a review from us when the final chassis is created.

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Noticia:
http://www.tweaktown.com/news/46941/crono-labs-working-monitor-mounted-pc-case/index.html

Jorge-Vieira

11-08-15, 14:21

Phantek Enthoo Mini XL Super Micro Tower Chassis Review

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A few months ago, I reviewed the gorgeous Phanteks Enthoo EVOLV (http://www.eteknix.com/phanteks-enthoo-evolv-micro-tower-chassis-review/4/) Micro-Tower Chassis and I loved it enough to award it with our Editors Choice Award. This week, we’ve gone a lot further up the Phanteks range, to take a look at their mighty Mini XL Now, the world mini might not imply that this is a big chassis, but it certainly isn’t mini at all, and we’ll show you why that is in just a moment.
Features
Enthoo Mini XL includes 2 x 140mm fan in front and 1 x 140mm fan in the rear. Ability to upgrade to additional fans is possible. All fans included are Phanteks’ new redesigned and better performing SP series fans.
Appearance

Sandblasted aluminum faceplates with matte finish
Multi-color LED light strips
Stealth interior design

Cooling

Extreme cooling capacity
Support for up to 14x 120mm / 8x 140mm
Comes with 3 Phanteks premium fans
PWM fan hub plus 2x y-splitters allow for 8 fan connections* (11 fans max with additional y-splitters sold separately)
Extensive water cooling support. Provides up to 5 different installation areas for slim and thick radiators varying from single to triple (120mm and 140mm form factors). Clearance for push-pull fan configurations.

Functionality

Dual removable harddrive cages
2x removable Drop-N-Lock SSD brackets
Fully equipped with dustfilters (1x top, 1x front, 2x bottom)
Removable top panel for easy fan installation and dust filter cleaning
Compartment for fan installation in top panel
Clean cable management using Phanteks’ preinstalled Hoop-N-Loop cable ties
Mod friendly structure uses screws NOT rivets
10 color ambient lighting controller
2x USB 3.0, microphone, 3.5mm audio jack

The Mini XL comes with support for Micro-ATX motherboards, despite being a little bigger than most mid-towers and almost as tall as some full-towers. It also comes with support, through the purchase of some additional brackets which I have at my disposal today, for mini-ITX motherboards. What’s important to mention is that this isn’t an either-or situation, as it’ll support both a Micro-ATX and a Mini-ITX motherboard simultaneously!
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“The MINI XL introduces a new form factor, super micro ATX. With its unique power supply location, the Mini XL case has been redesigned with optimal cooling in mind. Resembling the Enthoo Primo, it offers extensive water-cooling possibilities and supports the thickest radiators in the market (80mm). The case brings modularity to a new level. Almost every single panel or bracket can be removed or relocated to serve different purposes. For the ones who desire even more, the Mini XL leaves options for additional upgrades. Pherhaps the most interesting one is the possibility to transform the MINI XL into a dual motherboard system.” – Phanteks (http://www.phanteks.com/Enthoo-MiniXL.html)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r1nPVLuWFNo

One of the biggest features of this chassis is its water cooling support and the best way to demonstrate this would be the video below. It’s obvious that water cooling enthusiasts are going to love this chassis!

In the box, you get everything you need to get you started, from hard drive and water cooling adaptor brackets, as well as a lovely mini component box for all the screws you’re ever likely to require.
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First things first, I’m pretty sure this chassis is coated in some kind of military grade paint used for stealth jets. In a well-lit room with a camera flash for extra light, it still manages to look dark black; that’s not a bad thing, but it’s terrible for some of my photographs. The left side panel features two windows, the larger one on the left, then a smaller one on the right to show off two extra SSD mounts and the Phanteks logo on the inside of the chassis; a great way to show off your fancy SSDs.
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The right side panel comes with two ventilated sections with magnetic dust filters on the interior. The one near the front can be used for cooling fans or radiators, or just passive cooling for the hard drive bays dependent on your internal configuration of choice. The section at the rear is for the PSU, which is side mounted in the top right of the chassis.
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The front panel looks really cool, with a mixture of curved edges and bold shapes. You can see that the has an extended took to it, with the main section sort of floating from the bottom and right sides of the chassis, which comes with a ten colour LED light strip, further adding to that “floating” effect. This extended design means the chassis is quite wide, but that will help drastically with radiator support, as well as the dual motherboard configurations that are compatible.
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Around the back, you’ll see all kinds of crazy things going on. There’s a PSU mount in the top left corner, a universal 120/140mm spacing fan and radiator mount on the right, then down at the bottom you have your Micro-ATX motherboard mounting. Now, it’s worth mentioning that the radiator panel as well as the small panel in the bottom right corner can be unscrewed completely, lifted out of the chassis and replaced with an alternative panel to allow you to install an SFX PSU and Mini-ITX motherboard on top of all the usual hardware; don’t worry, we’ll be doing that shortly.
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The top panel is vast, allowing huge amounts of ventilated airflow for a wide range of fan and radiator configurations as you saw in the video at the start of this review.
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The front panel is tucked to the right side of the top of the chassis and comes with the usual power controls, two USB 3.0 ports and HD Audio jacks.
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Instead of smaller feet, the chassis has two long feet that run the full length of the chassis, giving it extra stability; There are six tough rubber pads to help keep it firmly planted on your surface of choice. There are two dust filters that cover the full length of the chassis, and what’s really nice is that these filters can be removed from the left side of the chassis, making maintenance a much easier task.
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Toda a review:
http://www.eteknix.com/phantek-enthoo-mini-xl-super-micro-tower-chassis-review/

Jorge-Vieira

12-08-15, 09:34

Element Gaming Hyperian Micro-ATX Chassis Review

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Atomic Gaming is a very new player on the component market, offering a range of peripherals and most importantly, today at least, a range of chassis targeted at the gaming market. Their latest model is the Hyperian Micro-ATX and it comes in that increasingly popular cube-style form factor that acts as a nice step up from the mini-ITX craze that hit the market a couple of years ago. We recently reviewed one of the Element Gaming chassis range a few weeks ago, the Atomic ITX and it was a fantastic little product, so I’m hoping this new product will at least live up to that standard; you can check out the full review of the Atomic ITX here (http://www.eteknix.com/element-gaming-atomic-itx-aluminium-chassis-review/).

“The Hyperion is designed specifically for gamers and multimedia enthusiasts who want to build a high-specification computer in a small form factor case. The Hyperion chassis can house either a micro ATX or mini ITX motherboard and the roomy interior offers plenty of space for the PC builder.”
As you can see, the Hyperion has modest but capable specifications, with room for (up to) Micro-ATX motherboards, long graphics cards and plenty of storage, so let’s jump in and take a much closer look at what else this chassis has to offer.
Technical Spec

Materials – Steel / Plastic
Colours – Black / Blue
Dimensions (WxHxD) – 330 x 275 x 330mm
Motherboard sizes – Micro ATX, Mini ITX
Clear side panel
USB 3.0 x 2, USB 2.0 x 1, Audio input x 2
External bays 5.25″ – 1 (removable)
Internal bays 3.5″ – 5 (2+3)
Internal bays 2.5″ – 7 (2 + 5)
PCI slots – 5

The first thing you’ll notice is that the Hyperion is quite square, this is due to its dual compartment design, on the left you’ll have your main hardware and the right side your PSU and storage. The left side panel has a pair of thumb screws holding it in place and a nice and clear side panel window to show off your system build.
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The front panel is nicely finished, with rounded edges on the sides, a 5.25″ drive bay cover near the top and to give it a little flair there’s a little bit of blue trip on the seam between the top panel and the rest of the chassis.
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the right side panel is a rather functional design, offering extra ventilation to the internal hardware. Most importantly will be the vent at the bottom, as this will feed air to the PSU which mounts there. Both of the vents have clip-in mesh dust filters on the interior; not the best kind of filter, but it’ll get the job done.
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Around the back, you’ll find a small handle area that allows you to pull the top panel off, two rubber grommets, a 120mm fan mount with optional 92/80mm mounts and five expansion slots. As I said before, you’ll be mounting your PSU behind the motherboard area and it will need to be mounted on its side to accommodate it, but any ATX PSU should fit with ease.
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The top panel is a little love hate, I love it, it looks cool… but I suspect it looks a little like an air conditioner; oh well, those holes are for cooling I guess!
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The main I/O is nicely designed with the power and USB 2.0 port on the first block, USB 3.0 and an audio jack on each of the next two, then the large power button. A nice little touch is that the power button is trimmed with the same blue as the underside of the top panel.
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The base of the chassis has four feet with rubber grips, handy for those who don’t want it sliding around their desktop! There’s also two separate dust filters, perfect for any base mounted cooling and they should be easy to maintain.
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Toda a review:
http://www.eteknix.com/element-gaming-hyperian-micro-atx-chassis-review/

Jorge-Vieira

13-08-15, 14:03

Announcing the Raijintek STYX chassis

nnouncing the availability of the Raijintek STYX chassis. Based around the design of the METIS keeping similar aesthetics with the premium brushed aluminium crafted chassis design.
The STYX is noticeably larger comparing to the METIS, allowing you to install even more hardware. The case also supports 2x 120mm fans or a 240mm radiator in the top of the case, giving the user further cooling extending to high end air cooling or watercooling.
The case is 325mm in height, 360mm in length and 210mm in width. Giving the user space to install a graphics card up to a 280mm. The case also supports a 120mm fan at the back of the case, and at the bottom. The additional features the STYX has over the METIS is that it can support a slim DVD drive allowing you to have a slot loading drive access on the right side of the case. The STYX is available in six colours, black, silver, red, blue, gold and green. Supporting Mini-ITX and Micro-ATX. The I/O ports are 2x USB3.0 and HD audio. Hard drive support is 3x 3.5" with 6x 2.5" drives allowing you to have a huge amount of storage.

For more information and to purchase, visit this page (https://www.caseking.de/raijintek-styx).

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Noticia:
http://www.guru3d.com/news-story/announcing-the-raijintek-styx-chassis.html

RCS_007

13-08-15, 14:34

Muito porreira essa caixa da Raijintek.
Se calhar ainda vou arranjar uma caixa tipo cubo para ao lado la minha secretaria.

jotinha17

14-08-15, 00:03

Esta Raijintek claramente que me agrada, linhas muito simples e com um toque a alumínio, muito bonita.

É começar a sair sistemas montados, para analisar.
Além que adoro as Fractal.

RCS_007

14-08-15, 08:29

Alumínio "escovado", que é uma coisa que adoro :]
Se esta caixa sair cá por volta dos 60€, sou capaz de a arranjar.
Já tive a ver fotos etc, é um espectáculo.

Raiden

14-08-15, 11:51

Alumínio "escovado", que é uma coisa que adoro :]
Se esta caixa sair cá por volta dos 60€, sou capaz de a arranjar.
Já tive a ver fotos etc, é um espectáculo.

60€ custam as caixas de entrada de gama com caracteristicas bem fracas de marcas conhecidas, essa aponta para os 80€ no minimo:thumbsup:

Gostei dessa Element gaming.

RCS_007

14-08-15, 12:25

Pois, mas quem sabe se não pode vir ao um preço muito apelativo.
É esperar para ver.

jotinha17

14-08-15, 12:26

Quanto custa a mini itx deles? Estou na ideia de estar pelos 50/60€.

RCS_007

14-08-15, 12:39

Prai entre 60 a 70€(versão sem/com window)

jotinha17

14-08-15, 12:49

Então está deve estar na mesma gama de preços, espero.

RCS_007

14-08-15, 13:06

Mesmo assim até aos 70€ fica na minha lista.
Se for mais (mais de 10€ diferença) então esquece.

Jorge-Vieira

14-08-15, 14:14

War On Dust: Silverstone's Mammoth MM01 Chassis Features HEPA Filter Technology

http://media.bestofmicro.com/W/3/518259/gallery/4710007221877.MAIN_w_450.jpg (http://www.tomshardware.com/gallery/4710007221877MAIN,0101-518259-0-2-9-1-jpg-.html)Silverstone Technology (http://www.tomshardware.com/s/silverston/article/) announced the latest edition to its robust computer chassis lineup with the Mammoth Series MM01 (http://www.silverstonetek.com/product.php?area=en&pid=525). The company set about designing a full-size case that could accommodate larger hardware while remaining dust free. Because higher-end and larger components generally give off more heat, a sealed chassis that could work for low-end, compact components would not be ideal. A better air filter was the solution.
The MM01 is the first computer chassis that has ever featured filters with HEPA technology. HEPA filters are frequently used in Clean Room factories, operating rooms and laboratories that require a dust-free environment. These filters are designed to remove airborne particles as air passes through them with much better efficiency than standard dust filters found in computers. http://media.bestofmicro.com/W/4/518260/gallery/4710007221877.PT07_w_600.jpg (http://www.tomshardware.com/gallery/4710007221877PT07,0101-518260-0-2-12-1-jpg-.html)
Due to the highly restrictive nature of HEPA filters, Silverstone included a pair of Air Penetrator fans with a combined rating of 340 cfm. Silverstone said this is a similar level of air pressure as found in a typical household fan. The company said these fans provide ample airflow to cool down high-end components through the restrictive filters.
Along with the removable HEPA filter, Silverstone's MM01 chassis features downward-facing vent openings. This approach is meant to prevent liquid from entering through the vents in the event that the case is splashed with something. The company designed this case to withstand hard environments that aren't typically suitable for computer use.
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In addition to the Mammoth MM01 case, Silverstone released a line of dust filters that feature anti-vibration silicone. The FF124BY dust filters (http://www.silverstonetek.com/product.php?pid=592&area=en) are designed for 120 mm fans and are constructed with a two-piece design. A silicone layer absorbs vibration, and a plastic section holds the filter screen in place. When the two components are put together, the filter is 5 mm thick, which Silverstone said should fit between any fan and chassis. The company further claimed that these filters can reduce fan noise by as much as 4dB.
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Silverstone will release both the Mammoth MM01 case and the FF124BY fan filters on August 21. The filters will be priced at $11.44, while the case will carry a price tag of $330.

Noticia:
http://www.tomshardware.com/news/silverstone-mammoth-mm01-chassis-hepa,29841.html

RCS_007

14-08-15, 14:31

Esta de certeza já não é caixa/aspirador.
Gosto da ideia dos filtros, mas sendo da silverstone, devem ser um balúrdio (talvez 20€ cada um?).

Jorge-Vieira

14-08-15, 14:48

Cougar QBX Mini-ITX Gaming Chassis Review

Introduction http://cdn.eteknix.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/9_98-800x640.jpgCougar has been launching some pretty incredible products recently, from their stunning range of gaming peripherals, which includes great keyboards and mice, as well as their chassis products. Today we’ve got their latest mini-ITX chassis, the QBX and it promises to be a competitive gaming chassis for the small form factor market.
There’s a lot of demand for small chassis these days, especially with the rise in popularity of LAN gaming events. Then you’ve got people like myself who have a smaller system in the extra room to work on quietly, space is limited there, so a compact desktop system comes in handy. Let’s not forget the “smart TV” HTPC style systems that are growing in popularity, especially for those who want to take PC gaming to the big screen, so there’s certainly a lot of scope for a compact chassis that can still hold some great hardware.
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The QBX comes bundled with all of the screws and fittings you’ll need, as well as a screw in mesh for one of the extra fan mounts; nothing fancy, but it’ll get us through the build.
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This is a really nice looking chassis, it’s got a huge amount of ventilation down the left side, perfect for getting airflow to your hardware and keeping temperatures down, but it’s going to play hell with acoustics, so think carefully before you buy a cheap graphics card with a blower type cooler.
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The right side panel is the same design, giving the chassis a nice uniform look from both sides, making it easier to place at either side of your desk without having to look at what most chassis have; a boring side.
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The front panel is pretty simple, just the cougar logo at the bottom, but the lightly textured plastic panels are rather pleasing on the eye, at least about as much as plastic can.
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Tuck up behind the front panel, you’ll find a slot-loading ODD bay although the drive its self isn’t included; the bay is a little hidden by default.
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The top panel can be slid back easily enough, giving you access to the drive slot; a nice way of having it accessible without breaking up the clean exterior design of the chassis.
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Just behind the front panel, you’ll find the main I/O. It features the usual power controls, USB 3.0 ports and HD audio jacks, pretty standard stuff, but it’s good to have it all within easy reach.
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The PSU is mounted towards the front of the QBX, so there’s a cable pass-through built into the rear of the chassis to help accommodate this.
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The base of the chassis is really sturdy and has two full-length feet with rubber grips, giving the QBX great balance. One cool benefit of this design is that the chassis has good ground clearance for airflow and there is a large slide-out and washable dust filter to help provide clean airflow to your components.
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Toda a review:
http://www.eteknix.com/cougar-qbx-mini-itx-gaming-chassis-review/

Jorge-Vieira

17-08-15, 13:43

Cooler Master instigates branding and design overhaul

A new Cooler Master

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A decision to significantly alter the strategy of an already thriving company is a brave one. If tried and tested methods for market success are already in place, and working smoothly, why make any changes? We pondered such a question as Cooler Master, a well established brand in the PC hardware market, unveiled its new company branding strategy and a plethora of new products spearheaded by the slogan, "Make It Yours", at an event in Eindhoven.
As the slogan implies Cooler Master's new strategy is about an all-out focus on user-customisability, modularity and tweakability. The established company wants to avoid releasing static products and instead produce dynamic and upgradeable products that can change in harmony with shifting market trends and changing user requirements.
HEXUS started the event with a tour of the company's new Eindhoven offices that were finished last year as Cooler Master transitioned from its former offices in Venlo, also in the Netherlands. The new offices were custom built not only to reinvigorate the company's work environment but also to account for Cooler Master's need for more space and staff as a result of growth in the European market.

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Alongside the more traditional rooms, such as the power supply and CPU cooler testing labs, Cooler Master also has dedicated gaming rooms where staff can take a break from the desk routine. As a company targeting a gaming audience Cooler Master regularly hosts gaming events and also uses the room to test out its own gaming products.

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Moving into the warehouse segment of the new Cooler Master offices revealed an entire room built from boxes of already-sold MasterCase 5 stock. This 3,000 square metre warehouse area is used by the company to handle RMAs, store spare parts for legacy products and bring in new buffer product stock for the European market.
Interestingly, Cooler Master reckons that about 70 per cent of customer PSU returns are often not faulty. It does, however, still honour the RMAs and replacements in the interest of maintaining a good relationship with customers. In terms of stock Cooler Master claims its new warehouse accounts for 15 per cent of stock that arrives in Europe each month, that's around 8-10 40 foot containers per month.

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There was also an intriguing memento of the company's history and trajectory with an entire corridor dedicated to storing one working example of every Cooler Master product ever made including cases, coolers, power supplies and gaming peripherals. Not only does such a collection serve as an interesting archive it is also used by the customer services division to address any issues that require staff to refresh their memory of a specific product.

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Toda a noticia:
http://hexus.net/tech/news/chassis/85523-cooler-master-instigates-branding-design-overhaul/

Jorge-Vieira

18-08-15, 08:50

Review: Cooler Master MasterCase 5

<article id="articlecontent"> Introduction Modular gadgets are the Holy Grail of the tech world. The idea that you could take the parts you most care about and put together a tailor-made device that's perfect for your needs carries obvious attraction, but the concept is often too good to be true and, after the initial excitement, modular hardware typically ends up being either too expensive or too ambitious, or both.
The modular Mini Lego computer (http://hexus.net/tech/news/systems/85010-modular-micro-lego-computer-launched/) and Project Ara smartphones (http://hexus.net/mobile/news/general/61725-motorola-work-modular-hardware-smartphone-system/) are good examples of concepts that sound fantastic but have plenty to prove, and in the PC chassis arena, modular designs usually fall flat from the get-go. Razer's Project Christine (http://hexus.net/tech/news/systems/67829-razers-modular-project-christine-struggles-get-oem-support/) never got going, and who still remember's the ill-fated Antec Lanboy Air (http://hexus.net/tech/reviews/chassis/28910-antec-lanboy-air-modular-chassis-review/)?
It's a precarious business, so when Cooler Master told us it had made "the ultimate modular case," our immediate reaction was one of "uh oh". But having spent some time playing with the new chassis, we've discovered that it's different from all those who have failed because, well, this one succeeds.

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It's called the MasterCase 5 and, let's be honest here, Cooler Master succeeds not by cracking the modular formula, but rather by taking a fast-and-loose approach to what our perception of modular hardware actually is. If you're expecting a fully configurable enclosure that can transform in size and shape to suit your needs, you're out of luck. What we have instead is a more traditional mid-tower frame that has a few modular bits that allow for a certain level of customisation.
That's a pretty good compromise, and one that's helped by the fact that the MasterCase 5's core tower is a solid starting point. Measuring 235mm x 548mm x 512mm in size and finished with an attractive matte-black coating, the case appears bold but not brash, chunky yet sleek, and works well as a modern take on a classic form factor.

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Build quality is good, with the steel body carrying only a few plastic accents, and Cooler Master's aesthetic simplicity is what gives the MasterCase 5 its charm. The enclosure should suit users seeking a mid-tower that appears more grown-up than most, and it has a sort-of industrial look and feel about it. We like the handles on top, the mesh front does a good job of streamlining two 5.25in bays, and there's nothing cluttering the tidy exterior.
If there's a criticism, it's that we aren't particularly keen on the I/O panel. Angled at the top-front edge, it includes two USB 3.0 ports, a pair of audio jacks as well as the customary power and reset buttons. Everything you'd expect, and port positioning works well, but the ports sit in a large panel that ends up looking a little too sparse. The power button in particular appear strangely out of place, and though everything works as intended, we reckon this is one area in which the MasterCase 5 could be given a more premium look and feel.

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Perusing the rest of the exterior doesn't reveal a lot. A perforated section in the top panel hints at room for additional fans, and though it's good to see this area filtered as standard, it's a shame the filter isn't easily removable. What we have is essentially a two-layered section consisting of the metal bodywork sat atop a thin filter. Both are fixed onto the chassis' frame using four screws, and these need to be undone if you want to give the mesh filter a thorough clean.
Maintenance is a whole lot simpler at the front, where the large filtered panel pulls away without the need for tools, and likewise on the bottom of the case, where a dust filter sits beneath the PSU bay and slides out with no fuss. Four full-width feet help prop-up the chassis' base around 35mm from the ground, and rubber pads help soak up vibration. Around the sides, a pair of thumb screws hold each side panel in place, and it's interesting to note that the panels are notched only on the bottom. This makes removing and reattaching nice and simple, however the tops of the side panels aren't fully fixed, meaning there is a risk of bulging if your cables aren't tidy.
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Toda a review:
http://hexus.net/tech/reviews/chassis/85571-cooler-master-mastercase-5/

Jorge-Vieira

18-08-15, 09:08

Lian Li ASUS ROG-Certified PC-Q17 Mini-ITX Case

Lian Li released the PC-Q17, an ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) co-branded, mini-ITX tower-type case, designed to go well with the ROG Maximus Impact line of premium mini-ITX motherboards.
The case retains the sharp-edge design language of the ROG brand, with a sloped brushed-aluminium front, a trapezoid side-profile, and a faux-sloped rear panel. The side is characterized with a large acrylic window held to the case by four thumb-screws, which doubles up as the overall side-panel. A large, glowing ROG logo decks up its unique drive/PSU cage.

The PC-Q17 features a unique drive-bay arrangement, with a front drive bay that's arranged along the front panel, opening up to the top. This can be used to house either a slot-in type slimline optical drive, a 3.5-inch drive, or a 2.5-inch drive. Behind it, where you'd normally expect a stack of 3.5-inch bays, is the ATX-type PSU bay, with an AC cord leading to the rear panel AC receptacle. Behind this PSU bay are two 2.5-inch drive mounts. Two additional 3.5-inch mounts along the bottom panel of the case complete its drive bay loadout.
The motherboard tray has a large cutout behind it, letting you deal with CPU coolers with back-plates; and a 2-slot expansion card area, with clearance for graphics cards as long as 27 cm (GTX 980 STRIX is 28 cm long and GTX 980 Ti STRIX is 30.5 cm long, FYI), CPU coolers as tall as 14 cm, and PSUs as long as 15 cm. The cooling system is equally unique. The detachable top panel has two keyhole-shaped cutouts, so you can install an external 240 mm x 120 mm radiator without detaching the tubing (should be a boon for AIO solutions). Front-panel connectivity includes two USB 3.0 ports. Measuring 201 mm x 407 mm x 276 mm (WxDxH), the case weighs 2.7 kg. The company didn't announce pricing or availability.

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Noticia:
http://www.guru3d.com/news-story/lian-li-asus-rog-certified-pc-q17-mini-itx-case.html

RCS_007

18-08-15, 09:11

Gosto deste CM.
Jà tem a separação da fonte/componentes incluída, e o design até é porreiro.
A única coisa que não gosto de ver nas caixas nestes dias, inclusive nesta, é a frontal perfurada, porque alem de entrar mais poeiras para a caixa, ouve-se muito mais o ruído dos discos rígidos, e de outros componentes.
De resto se vier abaixo dos 80€, é um boa compra.

Jorge-Vieira

18-08-15, 09:15

DeepCool Intros Landking V2 ATX Mid-tower Chassis (http://www.techpowerup.com/215315/deepcool-intros-landking-v2-atx-mid-tower-chassis.html)

DeepCool rolled out the second edition of its Landking ATX full-tower chassis, the Landking V2. The case boasts of an airy design with plenty of vents, and four pre-installed fans. Its ABS plastic front is characterized by matte black, with glossy accents, and three 5.25-inch drive bays. Inside, you get five 3.5-inch bays, and two 2.5-inch ones that are tool-free. The top-panel features a 3.5-inch hot-plug drive bay.

The side panel features a large, square, clear-acrylic window. Its motherboard tray features 8 expansion slots, so you can install a 2-slot graphics card on even the bottom-most slot of your motherboard. The tray offers room for graphics cards as long as 28 cm, and CPU coolers as tall as 16.8 cm. Its cooling system includes a 120 mm front intake, a 120 mm rear exhaust, and two 140 mm top exhausts. Pre-installed 120 mm spinners deck all four fan mounts. There are several passive vents at key locations. Measuring 512 mm x 218 mm x 515 mm (HxWxD), the case weighs about 6.6 kg. DeepCool didn't release pricing information.http://tpucdn.com/img/15-08-18/78a_thm.jpg (http://www.techpowerup.com/img/15-08-18/78a.jpg) http://tpucdn.com/img/15-08-18/78d_thm.jpg (http://www.techpowerup.com/img/15-08-18/78d.jpg) http://tpucdn.com/img/15-08-18/78e_thm.jpg (http://www.techpowerup.com/img/15-08-18/78e.jpg) http://tpucdn.com/img/15-08-18/78b_thm.jpg (http://www.techpowerup.com/img/15-08-18/78b.jpg) http://tpucdn.com/img/15-08-18/78c_thm.jpg (http://www.techpowerup.com/img/15-08-18/78c.jpg)

Noticia:
http://www.techpowerup.com/215315/deepcool-intros-landking-v2-atx-mid-tower-chassis.html

Jorge-Vieira

21-08-15, 13:25

LEPA Lenyx LPC801A-B Full-Tower Chassis Review

Introduction, Specifications and Pricing

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LEPA is a company that we do not see too much of on this side of the pond. In fact, here, you are more likely to have seen products from their sister companies, Ecomaster and Enermax. While it has been a very long time since we have put our hands on anything made by Ecomaster, we have seen many cases and cooler from Enermax in our time, but this is the first we have ever seen a chassis from LEPA. That being said, since 2010, LEPA has been striving to be a company well known for high standards, quality, performance, and stability, all wrapped up in "reliable, high-tech solutions".

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With nothing to really go off of in our history, we look back to what we can recall of the various Enermax cases we had the pleasure of looking at. While they are all very unique except for one very old example, they always tended to have a pretty decent feature set, and it really came down to if the styling appealed to you or not. The only thing that sticks out in our mind about all of the cases we saw, is that Enermax cases always tended to have very tight door panels. Not the kind of tight that eliminated rattles, but the panels were so tight it made them a real struggle to get them on and off. We just hope this is not something that carried over to LEPA when they started offering cases under their name.

Today, we are having our look at the LEPA Lenyx, or the LPC801A-B full-tower chassis, that is actually marketed as a "big-tower" if you look on the LEPA website. This is due to the fact that this chassis offers all things associated with a full-tower chassis, but with one addition, the Lenyx can also allow for E-ATX motherboards, making it somewhat larger than the standard full-tower designs out there. Lots of time was spent on the exterior appeal and design that is sleek with the choice of surface treatment, but has a masculine angular feel to it, with plenty of body lines and features to keep even the most picky customers content.

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The LEPA Lenyx LPC801A does come in two variations. There is the 801A-B or the black version we are seeing here today, and there is also an 801A-W that is white inside and out. The Lenyx is 576mm deep, 250mm in width, and stands 558mm tall, offering room inside for Micro-ATX, ATX, or E-ATX motherboard compatibility. The provided chart then jumps to what is found in the front I/O panel, where we see there is plenty with the pair of USB 3.0 and three USB 2.0 ports, a USB Supercharge port, HD Audio jacks, and the typical lights and buttons.

Internally, the chassis offers four 5.25" bays, but only three are accessible via the slide down section of the front bezel. Below those, you will find a two section HDD rack, where the top section will fit four 3.5" drives and this section is removable, while the lower section is permanent, and houses another pair of 3.5" drives. Mind you, all six trays are also drilled for 2.5" drive installation as well. Specifically for 2.5" drives, there is one location behind the motherboard tray, and another is offered in the unused ODD bay, in the form of a 3.5" bay adapter that is also drilled for 2.5" drive installation. Then in the back of the chassis, we find this design affords users eight expansion slots to populate with cards.

Cooling in this chassis is a bit unusual when it comes to what can fit and what is installed. The front of the chassis offers a 200mm fan which we have seen many times before, but as options, it is either that, or the option of a 180mm fan; there are no holes for 120mm or 140mm fans. The rear of the chassis offers room for either a 120mm or 140mm fan, and a 140mm fan is placed there. The top of the chassis is a bit more normal. Where we are given a 200mm fan for now, but it also offers room for a 180mm fan, two 140mm fans, or three 120mm fans, while offering 60mm of room for water cooling as well. The bottom of the chassis is the last option for fans, where we see that two 120mm fans can go there. The permanent section of HDD bay does offer a channel to slide in a radiator, but also limits overall height again to 60mm.

As to the limitations this chassis imposes on your purchasing choices, we find a lot of room to fit your needs. They offer 194mm of CPU clearance, which will cover just about any and all air coolers out there. We also see that with the HDD rack fully installed, the chassis affords 360mm of room for video cards. With it out of the way, that space greatly increases to 490mm of room. We also see that there is a magnetic headphone holder to stick to the side of the case, and they mention the bay adapter we addressed a bit earlier. Lastly, we see that they have followed along with designs from the likes of BitFenix, and offer this case with a top and front panel that have a "Soft Grip" coating, and it appears this is does not feature in the white variation.

We were easily able to find around ten locations where the Lenyx LPC801A-B can be purchased, but wow is the pricing all over the place. The low-end of the spectrum has this chassis offered for $171 via Amazon. If this chassis interests you, and you are on the lookout for the best deal, make sure you look carefully as $171 is a reasonable price to get you into a super-tower chassis.

Toda a review:
http://www.tweaktown.com/reviews/7303/lepa-lenyx-lpc801a-full-tower-chassis-review/index.html

RCS_007

21-08-15, 13:39

171$???
WTF
Acho que se arranja caixa mais "bonitas", e com melhores características por este preço, i think.

Jorge-Vieira

22-08-15, 13:39

Zalman Z11 Neo Mid-Tower Chassis Review

Introduction, Specifications and Pricing

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Zalman is one of those names that seems to be just about as old as the PC hobby itself when it comes to aftermarket products. In our time in writing reviews, we always see them popping up from time to time with something new. In that time, we have come to realize Zalman is all about, and that is delivering products that not only do what they are intended for, but do so with an individual form and flair that is uniquely Zalman, and usually something outside of the box compared to what everyone else is doing.

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While we have only seen two cases from them previous to this latest sample, looking back to them now, even here the looks and appeal is done in a way that is against the average offering, making the product easily distinguished. If we are recalling correctly, we do believe we saw this chassis a couple years back at CES, but not exactly in this finished form. While initially our view was that it was slightly brutish and has a feel of a wide bodied sports car, as we see it now, we find it to be more refined, decently laid out, and well appointed for a chassis released in today's market.

Taking the naming and some of the styling from the Z11 Plus released some time ago, this highly refined and redesigned look at the Z11 Neo we have today shows that Zalman is too trying new things to offer customers something new and exotic. What we are about to see is a mid-tower chassis, with sports car aggressiveness in its styling, a new idea on intake air supply, all inside of a very aesthetically appealing package that delivers in most aspects of chassis design that customers are looking for.

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Zalman provides a chart that starts off with the classification of the Z11 Neo as a mid-tower chassis. It then offers the 205mm width, its 465mm of depth, and the 515mm of overall height. It then goes on to show the ATX and Micro-ATX motherboard compatibility, and that it uses a standard ATX power supply. At this point, we are directed to the video card clearance of 270mm with the HDD bays intact, and up to 400mm if it is removed. We also then see that the rear of the chassis offers seven expansion slots, and it comes in one color choice - black.

On the inside, we find out that there is one 5.25" bays that are available in the bezel via a drop away door that slides up to cover the device in the bay. Technically, there are three 5.25" bays, but the lower pair do not go through the bezel and offer 2.5" bay adapters. As to 3.5" drive storage, there is a pair of cages, stacked on top of each other than can hold up to six in total, and either or both cages can be removed. We covers the pair of 2.5" drive locations, but there is yet another stamped into the motherboard tray, just below the cooler access hole.

The cooling offered in this chassis is more than we typically see in cases today. The front of the chassis can hold a pair of 120mm fans, but as shipped, there is one blue LED lit clear fan installed. The top of the chassis also offers two 120mm fan locations, but the rear one here also offers a blue LED lit clear fan. The back of the chassis holds the last of the three installed fans, and here there is a 120mm fan, but it is not LED lit this time. The floor of the chassis, just in front of the PSU, also offers the last typical 120mm fan location. Also, with the use of a ducting system in this design, we also find one 80mm fan in the front lower corner of each side panel to actively force more air into the chassis.

The do tell us that the front I/O panel offers HD Audio jacks, a pair of USB 3.0, and a pair of USB 2.0 connections, but there is no mention of the materials. This chassis has a frame, duct work, and side panels made of steel that are painted inside and out with black textured paint. Zalman uses ABS plastic for the top of the chassis, and mixes things up with a heavily textured surrounding, a shiny plastic cubby, and translucent fins. The front of the chassis is also made of plastic, but offers a brushed metal look and a sleek style that many should appreciate.

Looking around for the Z11 Neo, we find it to be pretty widely available, so that is a good start. Pricing ranges a fair bit depending on where you look though. We see pricing as high as near $110, but from more reputable locations, pricing does decrease. We found the Z11 Neo at Amazon for $77 at the time of writing, which is a solid price for what you get. At this point, we should get up close and friendly with the Z11 Neo and see if Zalman has your next chassis to buy.

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Toda a review:
http://www.tweaktown.com/reviews/7305/zalman-z11-neo-mid-tower-chassis-review/index.html

Jorge-Vieira

22-08-15, 13:58

In Win announces their new gaming chassis, the 805 Mid Tower

In Win has just announced their new 805 Mid Tower, which continues the "element of aluminum and tempered glass", with the new 805 Mid Tower also featuring a USB 3.1 Type-C port.

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It has a very unique look with a 'skeleton structure' that is completely see through, allowing a huge 270-degree wide-angle look inside of the case. So for case modders and gamers who want to show off the insides of their gaming PCs, the new In Win 805 Mid Tower is going to be quite the unique chassis.

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Better yet, it comes in a few different versions with a 'white LED light' in the gold and black editions, while the red LED will light up on the red version of the 805 Mid Tower. The inclusion of a USB 3.1 Type-C port allows owners of the In Win 805 Mid Tower to use 10Gbps speeds, transferring files to and from their external drives at over 1GB/sec.

In Win will be making the new 805 Mid Tower chassis available next month, with each region having different specifications and color options being made available.

Noticia:
http://www.tweaktown.com/news/47192/win-announces-new-gaming-chassis-805-mid-tower/index.html

Jorge-Vieira

22-08-15, 14:20

In Win 805: world’s first chassis with USB type-C on front panel (http://www.kitguru.net/components/cases/anton-shilov/in-win-805-mid-tower-worlds-first-chassis-with-usb-type-c-on-front-panel/)

In Win Development, a well-known maker of stylish PC chassis, this week introduced its 805 mid-tower, the world’s first enthusiast-class computer case with USB type-C connector on the front panel. The new case is built of high-quality materials and provides rich expansion, cooling and PC configuration capabilities.
The In Win 805 mid-tower PC case is made of aluminium and 3mm tempered glass, a combination of materials that is unique to the company. The 805 features a see through skeleton case structure design which combines visual aesthetics and well-thought internal architecture that provides efficient airflow and allows to install modern computer components, such as large graphics cards (up to 320mm) and CPU coolers (up to 156mm). The signature feature of the In Win 805 is its front tempered backlit glass panel with anodized stylish hairline on front I/O section. The I/O panel sports one USB type-C receptacle, one USB 3.0 port, two USB 2.0 connectors as well as audio input and output.
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The In Win 805 mid-tower will be available in all-black, or with accents of red or gold. The new case will also come pre-fitted with a white (black/gold versions) or red (red version) LED backlit logo to match modern build aesthetics.
The new 805 chassis from In Win supports ATX, micro-ATX and mini-ITX mainboards. The case can accommodate two 3.5” storage devices, four 2.5” SSDs or HDDs and eight PCI Express add-in-cards. Unfortunately, it is impossible to install a 5.25” optical disc drive into the 805 mid-tower.
Like other enthusiast-class PC cases, the In Win 805 is optimized for both air and liquid cooling devices. It can house two 120/140mm front fans, one 120mm rear fan and two 120mm bottom fans. Alternatively, users can install a 120/140/240/280mm radiator (up to 60mm height) in the front and one 120mm radiator (up to 35mm height) in the rear.
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While the In Win 805 is the world’s first PC case to feature USB type-C connector on the front panel, the implementation of the port is not exactly perfect. The USB type-C receptacle uses the exact same USB 3.0 connection to the mainboard as the USB 3.0 port. As a result, even though the In Win 805 features a reversible USB type-C connector and is compatible with appropriate devices, it does not support 10Gb/s transfer-rate and cannot deliver up to 100W of power to connected devices. Perhaps, the header enabling USB 3.0 (type-A and type-C) ports could be connected to a future mainboard that supports internal USB 3.1 (assuming that it retains the same pin-out), but the USB power delivery feature cannot be enabled without additional logic for power and signal management.
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Various versions of the In Win 805 mid-tower chassis will be available starting from September globally. In the first months of availability, In Win will only offer all-black version of the 805 mid-tower with type-C connector and LED fan in Europe. In APAC region, the company will sell all-black and black/red versions of the 805 without LED accents and with USB 3.0 type-A front panel only. Various versions of the PC case will be available only in the U.S. Pricing is unknown, but it will vary depending on configuration and region.
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Noticia:
http://www.kitguru.net/components/cases/anton-shilov/in-win-805-mid-tower-worlds-first-chassis-with-usb-type-c-on-front-panel/

Mais pormenores com imagens da noticia colocada em cima.

Jorge-Vieira

24-08-15, 13:36

Phanteks Announces Special Edition Enthoo Evolv ITX (http://www.hardocp.com/news/2015/08/24/phanteks_announces_special_edition_enthoo_evolv_it x/)

Phanteks today announces (http://www.phanteks.com/) the new Special Edition Enthoo Evolv ITX which brings two new colors to the Enthoo Evolv ITX Series. The two color options are PH-ES215P_WT (White with Black Interior) and PH-ES215P_SRD (Black with Red interior). The Enthoo EVOLV ITX retains the minimalist design from the original EVOLV and features a metal exterior. The case measures at 230 x 375 x 395 mm and is equipped with 1x PH-F200SP fan, front I/O port, 1x SSD Bracket, and 2x 3.5" removable HDD bracket.

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The EVOLV ITX is capable of high end video card up to 13 inches in length and supports serious water-cooling. The EVOLV offers a unique bracket solution for the radiator to be mounted on top without any conflicts between the radiator and memory. Extra storage is possible with the included Drop-N-Lock SSD bracket and a Multifunctional mid plate Bracket which allows for mounting reservoir, pump, and SSD/HDD.

Noticia:
http://www.hardocp.com/news/2015/08/24/phanteks_announces_special_edition_enthoo_evolv_it x#.VdsdxZf0OTQ

Jorge-Vieira

25-08-15, 09:21

Reeven Announces Notos Micro-ATX Chassis (http://www.techpowerup.com/215504/reeven-announces-notos-micro-atx-chassis.html)

Reeven announced the Notos (RE-M18001-B) micro-ATX tower-type chassis. Measuring 415 mm x 370 mm x 180 mm (DxHxW), and made of SECC steel, the case offers an entry-level feature-set. Its PSU bay is located at the top, and its drive-cage compacted, creating room for graphics cards as long as 360 mm. There's also room for CPU coolers as tall as 155 mm. The case offers a tool-free drive-cage, with one each 5.25-inch and 2.5-inch bays, and three 3.5-inch ones. Its cooling system includes a 120 mm front intake (a blue LED-lit fan comes pre-installed), and a 120 mm rear exhaust. Front-panel ports include a USB 3.0 port (type-A cable running to the rear panel), a USB 2.0/1.1 port (internal header), and HDA audio jacks. This case could command an entry-level pricing.http://tpucdn.com/img/15-08-25/107a_thm.jpg (http://www.techpowerup.com/img/15-08-25/107a.jpg) http://tpucdn.com/img/15-08-25/107b_thm.jpg (http://www.techpowerup.com/img/15-08-25/107b.jpg) http://tpucdn.com/img/15-08-25/107c_thm.jpg (http://www.techpowerup.com/img/15-08-25/107c.jpg)

Noticia:
http://www.techpowerup.com/215504/reeven-announces-notos-micro-atx-chassis.html

Jorge-Vieira

25-08-15, 16:49

NZXT and Razer Partners for the S340 Razer Edition

NZXT and Razer Partner on a new Case Back in 2014, NZXT and Razer made a big splash when they partnered on a unique build of the NZXT H440 (http://www.legitreviews.com/nzxt-h440-razer-edition-mid-tower-case-review_152949). Legit Reviews took a look at the case, and found that it met all expectations from two companies that know how to build quality products. They have once again partnered to release a Razer edition of NZXT S340; the NZXT S340 has won numerous awards for it’s innovative design features..
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Technical Specifications

Model Number
CA-S240W-RA

Drive Bays
External 5.25″: 0
Internal 3.5″: 2+1
Internal 2.5″: 2+1

Cooling System
Front: 2x 140/2x120mm
Top: 1x 140/120mm (1 x 120mm FN V2 Fan Included)
Rear: 1x 120mm (1 x 120mm FN V2 Fan Included)

Filters
Front and Bottom Rear (Both Included)

Radiator Support
Front 2 x 140 or 2 x 120mm
Rear 1 x 120mm

Clearance
GPU Clearance With Radiator: 334mm
GPU Clearance Without Radiator: 364mm
CPU Cooler: 161mm
Cable Management: Lowest Point – 17mm; Highest Point 168mm

Dimensions
200mm x 445mm x 432mm

Material
SECC Steel, ABS Plastic

Motherboard Support
Mini-ITX, micro-ATX, ATX

Expansion Slots
7

External Electronics
1 x Audio/Mic
2x USB 3.0

Product Weight
7.29kb

USB 3.0 Ports
2

Warranty
2 Years

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If you are familiar with the NZXT S340, then there is nothing on this new case that should surprise you; other than Razer’s touches. These little touches include a backlit triple-headed Razer snake logo, tinted window, green underglow, and green USB ports.

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The top of the case features a single fan mount for either a 120mm or 140mm fan, while the front has room for two 120mm or 140mm fans. The final fan location is at the rear of the case for a 120mm fan. So within the S340, there is room for up to five fans. Or you can switch it up and install liquid coolers, of which you can go up to a 2x140mm in the front, and a 1x120mm in the back (one would assume on the top as well).
One of the items on the H440 Razer that many seemed to have issue with is the lack of 5.25″ bay. The S340 continues this with no 5.25″ drive bay, so if a 5.25″ bay is important to you; this is not the case for you. What it does offer for drive bays is room for 2x 3.5″ or 2x 2.5″ drives, plus another location that can support either a 3.5″ or 2.5″, so up to five drives.

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If you are a fan of NZXT and Razer, keep an eye out for this latest partnership based on the NZXT S340. The NZXT S340 Razer edition (https://www.nzxt.com/product/detail/158-s340-razer-edition-mid-tower.html)is available now for pre-order at a suggested retail price of $99.99, which is a $30 premium for the underglow and other Razer designed features.

Noticia:
http://www.legitreviews.com/nzxt-and-razer-partners-for-the-s340-razer-edition_171331#sEuI52vsFmyPyFZ4.99

Jorge-Vieira

26-08-15, 16:36

Silverstone Sugo SG12 Case Review

Introduction When I think of an enthusiast PC a two things come to mind, large cases and complex hardware. Of course stereotypes are the reason for the association given that most enthusaists tend to overbuild their PCs. And while that may be a trend for every overbuilt system you see there is a good number that look very docile on the surface and suprise you in the end. For these types of builds you need a case that can not only deliver on the promise but also support a wide variety of hardware configurations.
In this review I’ll be looking at the Silverstone Sugo SG12. The Sugo series was first introduced in 2005 and quickly has become a standard for what defines the small form factor case. As you can imagine over the past 10 years computer hardware has changed and it is important for a case manufacturer to regularly update their popular case designs to support new trends and technology.

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One of the most popular cases in the Sugo series is the original SG01. This was one of the few SFF cases that supported both the MicroATX motherboard and long graphics cards up to 14.5” including the popular Radeon 5970 and anything else released at the time. The Sugo SG12 is a tribute to that case with a slightly redesigned interior, updated front panel connections and revised bezel with carrying handle.

Specifications
Model No. SST-SG12B (black)
Material Aluminum front panel, steel body
Motherboard Micro-ATX, Mini-DTX, Mini-ITX
Drive Bay External 5.25" x 1
Internal 3.5" x 3 (compatible with 2.5"), 2.5" x 9
Cooling System
Rear 1 x 80mm fan slot, Optional cross-flow fan
Side 1 x 120mm intake fan, 1200rpm
Top 1 x 80mm fan slot
Expansion Slot 4
Front I/O Port USB 3.0 x 2 / audio x 1 / MIC x 1
Power Supply Optional standard PS2(ATX)
Expansion Card *Support graphics card up to 14.5", width restriction-4.46"
Limitation of CPU cooler 82mm
Limitation of PSU PSU + optical drive/5.25" device = 370mm
Net Weight 5kg
Dimension 266 mm (W) x 210 mm (H) x 407 mm (D), 22.7 liters

Toda a review:
http://www.hardwareasylum.com/reviews/cases/sst_sg12

Jorge-Vieira

26-08-15, 16:48

Antec ISK 310-150 Mini-ITX Chassis With Built-in 150w PSU Review

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Just a few months ago, we took a look at the rather fantastic and affordable Antec ISK-110 (http://www.eteknix.com/antec-isk-110-90w-mini-itx-vesa-compatible-chassis-review/), which features a 90w built-in PSU and room for a mini-ITX motherboard. It was perfect for mounting on the back of your monitor, making it a very compact and space-saving desktop system that is ideal for offices; I should know, I’m using one for my spare workstation and it’s brilliant! Today we’ll be taking a look at something a little higher up the price and specification range, the Antec ISK 310-150, much like its little brother, it comes with support for a mini-ITX motherboard and it’s fairly small, although still bigger than the ISK110. It also features a built-in PSU, but the maximum power has been upped to 150w, giving you much more headroom for a high-end CPU or APU based system.

“Mini-ITX is the next “big” thing. And now, Antec introduces the ISK 310-150, designed exclusively for Mini-ITX motherboards. With three drive bays, a quiet 80mm TriCool™ fan, and a 150-watt power supply, the ISK 310-150 can handle many of the tasks of a traditional PC, in a fraction of the space. Plus, its stylish, silver front bezel will fit in perfectly with your existing multimedia components. From petite desktop options to silent home theater, Antec’s ISK 310-150 is an epic case of mini proportions.”
As you can see from the specifications, it’s not the most capable chassis in the world, but it is quite a compact design after all. There’s room for a few hard drives, a slim ODD and you’ll certainly want a low-profile (or stock) CPU cooler.
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The chassis comes bundled with quite a few accessories to get all your components installed, with screws, cable ties, power cable and one of the cooler parts, a vertical desktop mount.
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The ISK310-350 is pretty heavy, that much is immediately apparent when you take it out of the box and this is due in no small part to the built-in and pre-installed PSU. There’s a good amount of ventilation down the left side, and even a little extra on top to help keep things cool.
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Down the right side, we’ve got even more ventilation, as well as a pre-installed 80mm TriCool fan. This fan is connected to a three-speed fan controller on the rear of the chassis.
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The front panel is easily the star of the show, a thick piece of aluminum and while that does add extra weight, it adds a lot more to the overall appeal. There’s a range of connectors on the front, covering all the basics, a nicely designed power button and a slim ODD drive bay (drive not included) with a flip down front, helping to maintain those clean front panel looks.
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To the rear, you’ll find that three-speed fan controller, with room for another should you install an additional TriCool fan (sold separately). There’s a 3-pin power connector for the included power cable and of course, the motherboard I/O cut-out, with room for a half-width expansion card.
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Toda a review:
http://www.eteknix.com/antec-isk-310-150-mini-itx-chassis-built-150w-psu-review/

Jorge-Vieira

27-08-15, 08:29

In Win’s mid-tower 805 with USB type-C port priced in the UK, Europe (http://www.kitguru.net/components/cases/anton-shilov/in-wins-mid-tower-805-with-usb-type-c-port-priced-in-the-u-k-europe/)

Leading online stores in the U.K. and mainland Europe this week began to take pre-orders on the world’s first PC case with USB type-C receptacle on the front panel. The price of the novelty will not be prohibitively high, but the In Win mid-tower 805 is clearly not an affordable PC enclosure.

Overclockers UK offers to pre-order the In Win 805 (http://www.kitguru.net/components/cases/anton-shilov/in-win-805-mid-tower-worlds-first-chassis-with-usb-type-c-on-front-panel/) chassis (red and all-black versions) for £129.95 (https://www.caseking.de/search?sSearch=In+win+805) including VAT. The store does not reveal estimated time of arrival, but it likely that OcUK will ship the case towards the end of September. Caseking.de, a leading online store from Germany, offers to pre-order the In Win 805 for €164.90 (https://www.overclockers.co.uk/productlist.php?prodids=CA-055-IW,CA-056-IW). ETA of the product is the 25th of September, 2015.
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Introduced last week, the In Win 805 mid-tower PC chassis sports a see-through skeleton case structure design, which combines visual aesthetics and well-thought internal architecture. The PC case is made of aluminium and 3mm tempered glass, a combination of materials that is unique to In Win’s stylish chassis. A remarkable feature of the In Win 805 is its backlit glass front panel with anodized hairline on front I/O section. The I/O panel features one USB type-C receptacle, one USB 3.0 port, two USB 2.0 connectors as well as audio input and output. The case supports numerous add-in cards, storage devices and various cooling systems.
Unfortunately, implementation of the new USB type-C port in the In Win 805 is far from ideal. The USB type-C receptacle uses the exact same USB 3.0 connection to the mainboard as the USB 3.0 port. As a consequence, even though the In Win 805 features a reversible USB type-C connector and is compatible with upcoming devices, it does not support 10Gb/s transfer-rate and cannot deliver up to 100W of power to connected devices.
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Noticia:
http://www.kitguru.net/components/cases/anton-shilov/in-wins-mid-tower-805-with-usb-type-c-port-priced-in-the-u-k-europe/

jotinha17

27-08-15, 12:56

Já viram a nova NOX ? Está interessante para o preço.

http://www.pccomponentes.com/nox_hummer_zx_usb_3_0.html
http://elchapuzasinformatico.com/2015/08/nox-hummer-zx-la-serie-hummer-se-adapta-al-presente/

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RCS_007

27-08-15, 13:04

Epá por acaso, está muito porreira.
E o preço, é o mesmo que a minha VX Red Devil custou a 1 ano, e se fosse agora, optava por esta, e se calhar ainda vou meter a minha a venda para ver se alguém pega nela, e arranjo esta (lol).
Excelente qualidade/preço, sem duvida.

Jorge-Vieira

27-08-15, 13:07

A caixa está muito fixolas e para o preço não se pode pedir mais.

Jorge-Vieira

30-08-15, 14:14

Thermaltake Suppressor Chassis Review

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Thermaltake is one of the most recognisable names in the industry, creating countless CPU coolers, high-end power supplies, chassis and more and that’s before we even count their gaming and mobile divisions TteSports and Luxa2! One of the latest chassis in their range is the Suppressor F51, designed to offer you all the space you need for a high-end system, encased in a durable enclosure, packed with sound proofing materials, for a rig that should be seen and not heard.
Check out the product animation video below for a quick look at what the chassis has to offer.

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As you can see from the specifications, the Suppressor F51 has a lot of cooling potential, with a 200mm fan in the front, 140mm fan in the rear and room for many more in a range of configurations over the top, front, bottom, rear and left side panel. There’s room for even the biggest graphics cards on the market, as well as very large CPU air coolers.
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The chassis is pretty huge, but also quite understated at the same time. It has an all-black exterior with rather rigid and thick panels on each side.
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There’s a 120/140mm fan mount on the side panel, with an external magnetic dust filter for easy maintenance.
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The right side panel is the same as the left, albeit without the fan mount.
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The top panel has full-length ventilation, with another magnetic dust filter.
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This is a silent chassis at its heart, so there are pre-installed panels on the interior that close off the top section, allowing you to remove them should you need the extra cooling.
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The front panel is well equipped and has all of the usual bells and whistles, as well as a two button fan speed selector.
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The front panel is pretty featureless, with a slight texture to it to add some subtle flair.http://cdn.eteknix.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/DSC_1727-495x1024.jpg
Behind the front panel, you’ll find a thick layer of sound dampening material, as well as a range of filtered covers on the 5.25″ drive bays and fan intakes.
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The front fan cover flips off easily enough and has a send layer of filtering behind it for the side air intakes.
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Behind that you’ll see a universal mount for 120/140mm/200mm wide fans with radiator support.
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The 5.25″ drive bay covers can be moved tool-free front the front panel for quick and easy access.
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Around the back, you’ll find three water/cable routing grommets, a 120/140mm fan mount, eight expansion slots and a bottom PSU mount.
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Below the PSU is a slide-out and washable dust filter.
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On the underside of the chassis, you’ll notice that there are two dust filters, one that slides out from the back, the other from the front, creating a full-length filter for any bottom mounted cooling and your PSU.
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Toda a review:
http://www.eteknix.com/thermaltake-suppressor-chassis-review/

Jorge-Vieira

31-08-15, 13:58

Supermicro Gaming S5 Mid-Tower Chassis Review

Introduction
Today we are reviewing the Supermicro Gaming S5 (http://www.supermicro.com/products/chassis/tower/?chs=S5) mid-tower ATX chassis that sells for $99 (https://pchound.com/1322636/supermicro-cse-gs5b-000r/?x=0). Supermicro (http://www.supermicro.com/), founded more than 20 years ago, is known primarily for its rackmount servers, SuperBlade line of servers, storage technologies, and networking solutions. Most of you will recognize the name from the company's line of motherboards and, most recently, computer chassis. The latter is what we are looking at today.

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From the company's about us section:

Supermicro combines 20 years of advanced engineering experience with efficient production and integration expertise to develop first-to-market green computing solutions. The company is committed to protecting the environment through its "We Keep IT Green®" initiative. Founded in 1993 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Supermicro has been profitable every year since its inception. With Operations centers in Silicon Valley, the Netherlands and its Science & Technology Park and Logistics Center in Taiwan, Supermicro is well positioned to further scale its business worldwide.

The subject of today's evaluation is the Supermicro Gaming S5 (http://www.supermicro.com/products/chassis/tower/?chs=S5) mid-tower ATX chassis. The product page states:

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"Supermicro Gaming S5 is a precisely crafted chassis that marries classic simplicity and modern functionality. Inspired to fill the gap between conventionally dull and over-stylized enclosures, Supermicro designed the S5 with a clean, sleek brushed aluminum fascia accented featuring premium paint for a sophisticated look with a striking red trim. The S5 sports features for gamers and power users alike with nine fan mounting locations for high airflow, liquid cooling support for up to a 280mm radiator, a dedicated slide out 2.5" SSD cage, an easy to remove magnetic dust filter, excellent cable routing, and tool-less drive installation. The Supermicro S5 is the ideal chassis for high performance gaming systems or workstations."

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Now that we have heard what the company has to say about this chassis, let's get down to business and see what this case is really made of.

Product Packaging
The Supermicro Gaming S5 was shipped in its bare product packaging and arrived in relatively good shape minus a few scuffs and scrapes. The box itself is constructed of double-walled corrugated cardboard that is glued along the seams. The overall measurements are 22"H x 11"L x 24"W.

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As you can see from the pictures, the Supermicro Gaming S5 arrived in an unmarked brown box. The reason for this is that the case we received was an early review sample, obviously the final product packaging will look much different than what you see here. The case itself is wrapped in a plastic bag and held in place by thick Styrofoam inserts.

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Toda a review:
http://www.hardocp.com/article/2015/08/31/supermicro_gaming_s5_midtower_chassis_review#.VeRc 55f0OTQ

jotinha17

31-08-15, 18:56

Nova BeQuiet, gosto bastante :D

https://scontent-mad1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpt1/t31.0-8/11921731_1061248473887512_2269099709023725066_o.jp g

https://www.facebook.com/bequietPL/photos/a.290508487628185.84750.283954801616887/1061248473887512/?type=1&permPage=1

Enzo

31-08-15, 19:20

Vi há uns tempos, antes de montar o Project Overkill, várias cases da SuperMicro já com e sem PSU, de mil e tal watts gold, jasus! Não veio porque umas não tinham espaço para XL-ATX, outras por isto, outras por aquilo...

Deixo aqui alguns exemplos:
SuperMicro 732G Midtower
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Outra, SC747, monstruosa, fonte incorporada de 1400W Gold (é a mais fraca das 747............). Vejam só a quantidade de cenas que dá para enfiar lá dentro:
http://www.supermicro.com/products/chassis/4U/747/SC747TQ-R1400.cfm

Adiante: A In Win tem os designs mais arrojados de todas as marcas que vi até agora. A In Win Frame S e a H Tower são tipo.............no words. Logo a seguir talvez a Deepcool.
A Corsair e Phanteks provavelmente das que possuem mais funcionalidades

Jotinha, essa be quiet está no primeirissimo lugar das caixas mais bonitas que eles têm.

DHunt3r

31-08-15, 19:23

interior parece apertado para um AIO

Enzo

31-08-15, 19:27

interior parece apertado para um AIO

"outras por isto, outras por aquilo...":)

jotinha17

31-08-15, 19:52

Muito porreira mesmo:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0wSpGIJb4Ng&feature=youtu.be

Enzo

31-08-15, 20:02

Grande potencial. Gostei. Mas para mim, não daria. falta o vidro/acrilico na lateral. Como eu não exijo silencio também e tenho uma dita PRIMO aqui atravessada............

jotinha17

31-08-15, 20:03

Este ainda é o modelo antigo, o novo já tem acrilico.

A primo é interessante.

RCS_007

31-08-15, 20:40

Também acho como disse DHunter, o interior(sc747) é um bocadito apertado.
De resto até é mais ou menos.

Enzo

31-08-15, 21:12

Para um gajo que queria uma caixa com uma fonte fixe, que coubesse uma motherboard XL-ATX com cooler a ar e 2 gráficas..............estava bem boa.

jotinha17

01-09-15, 08:41

Algures aqui pelo forum falou-se da NZXT S340, devido a ser uma caixa de baixo custo que oferece boas caracteristicas.
Fica então um video do LinusTechTips onde é mostrada a nova versão, mais concretamente Designed by Razer.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NW60v5yT7VQ

Gosto bem mais do acabamento exterior, desligando aqueles leds de baixo, fica bem porreira, então se o preço se manter na casa dos 70€ :D

Nelson1400

01-09-15, 08:46

Basta ver o que aconteceu com a H440 Razer Edition para saber que vai vir com um aumento no preço. 70€ a versão normal? Humm,diria que esta vai andar a "cheirar" os 100€.

jotinha17

01-09-15, 08:49

Será o mais certo, o que não faz qualquer sentido, já fica muito próxima de uma H440 que na teoria é a gama a cima.

Mas que gosto bem mais do acabamento exterior, não há duvida, parece logo uma caixa mais robusta.

RCS_007

01-09-15, 08:53

Está very nice, gosto do acrílico escurecido.
Com esta versão da razer deve custar quase 100€, de certeza, provavelmente 90 e tais euros.

Jorge-Vieira

01-09-15, 08:59

Phanteks Enthoo Pro M Review

Phanteks Enthoo Pro M ReviewManufacturer: Phanteks (http://phanteks.com/)
UK price (as reviewed): £56.99 (inc VAT) (http://www.awd-it.co.uk/phanteks-enthoo-pro-m-mid-tower-gaming-pc-case-black-with-window.html?gclid=CPX0gNHctccCFSb4wgod5f0LvQ)
US price (as reviewed): $99.99 (ex Tax) (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811854003)

The basic concept behind the Enthoo Pro M is to take the same internal design of the Enthoo EVOLV ATX (http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/cases/2015/06/01/phanteks-enthoo-evolv-atx-review/1) and house it in a less extravagant, and much less expensive, external shell. As such, it might not tickle your fancy as much when it comes to form, but where function is concerned, the Enthoo Pro M should match or even trump its flashier sibling, and this is, of course, the more important element for the mainstream market that the Pro M targets. This is Phanteks' second venture into this highly competitive segment, the first being the well-received (by us, at least) Enthoo Pro (http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/cases/2014/05/06/phanteks-enthoo-pro-review/1). It's also the company's least expensive case, so let's hope not too many compromises have been made in pursuit of affordability.

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The biggest difference on the outside is that there's no more aluminium – this is a steel case with a plastic front panel. As such, build quality is lowered, but that's not to say it's bad, as the Pro M is solid enough to not bend or creak under reasonable pressure. The plastic on the front panel has a decent enough brushed aluminium effect and sports a single ODD bay cover as well as a large mesh section. This is backed by a removable dust filter, though you also need to pull off the front panel first to access it – thankfully it comes cleanly away with a firm tug.

The mesh/filter combo at the front serves the intake fan area. Here, you can install three 120mm or two 140mm fans, although none are installed by default. The roof can house the same number and models of fans, but again none are supplied. The only fan you do get is the rear 140mm exhaust (the optimal position for a single fan case) which is fitted to height adjustable mounting struts. An extra fan or two would certainly sweeten the deal, but the porous front and roof panels should allow air to enter easily as negative pressure does its thing.

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Thankfully, Phanteks hasn't sacrificed protection against dust in moving to a lower price point. In addition to the front, the roof and PSU are both shielded; the former with a full-length magnetic sheet and the latter with a plastic slide-out filter. Neither is fancy, but both serve their purpose well as they can be quickly removed and are easily replaced after cleaning too.

The usual USB 3 and audio ports are found on the front panel, which should be easy to access with the case on the floor or on your desk, provided you keep your PC to the right of you. The large power button is fixed to the roof, and understandably there's no fan control.

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The large, clear window gives you a good view of your core hardware while hiding rather well the drive area at the front. It does, however, make the panel rather flexible and even the all-steel right panel is on the thin side. Also, we noticed that the panels aren't fully flush with the case. On our sample, at least, there was a slight outwards curve on both of them, which was noticeable along the top edge between the side and roof panels. It's not a major fault, but it is a slight slip in quality that we didn't expect based on Phanteks' previous efforts.

The last features of note include the standard seven expansion slots and the built-in reservoir mounting struts in the ventilated section to the right of these. We also see that the 140mm fan is fitted to height adjustable mounts. Finally, flipping the case over reveals the four rubber pads that it stands on and which give it an excellent grip on smooth surfaces.

Specifications

Dimensions (mm) 235 x 500 x 480 (W x D x H)
Material Steel, plastic
Available colours Black
Weight 7.4kg
Front panel Power, reset, 2 x USB 3, stereo, microphone
Drive bays 1 x external 5.25in, 2 x 3.5in/2.5in, 1 x 2.5in (extra 6 x 3.5in/2.5in and 2 x 2.5in drives supported via extra brackets purchased separately)
Form factor(s) E-ATX (up to 264mm wide), ATX, micro-ATX, mini-ITX
Cooling 1 x 140mm/120mm rear fan mount (140mm fan included), 3 x 120mm or 2 x 140mm front fan mounts, 3 x 120mm or 2 x 140mm roof fan mounts (fans not included)
CPU cooler clearance 194mm
Maximum graphics card length 420mm (300mm with HDD bracket installed)
Extras Removable dust filters, integrated pump and reservoir mounts

Toda a review:
http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/cases/2015/09/01/phanteks-enthoo-pro-m-review/1

Jorge-Vieira

01-09-15, 09:01

How truly QUIET is the Define R5?

With the help of the Guinness World Record-holding quietest room on earth, the Anechoic Chamber at Orfield Laboratories, the Define R5 was tested in accordance with ISO standards.
We are going for full transparency here to demonstrate to our fans the dedication the Fractal Design team put into the design and engineering of products. With the Define R5, we stand by our promise of delivering our fans a truly silent case.
To quickly put things into perspective, see how a Puget Serenity System built into the Define R5 case ranks against everyday sounds our human ear hears on a daily basis.
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This is only the beginning. We have more to show you!
Visit the Define R5 – Just Silence (http://gantrack5.com/t/l/1400123/1_NzA5NjYxNzg2Mw==/) landing page and join us on a video tour of what happened on testing day.

Noticia:
http://www.hardwareheaven.com/2015/09/how-truly-quiet-is-the-define-r5/

Jorge-Vieira

01-09-15, 09:25

Thermaltake Core X9 Case & DPS G PSU Review (http://www.techspot.com/review/1050-thermaltake-core-x9/) <time datetime="2015-08-31 00:00:00-0500" pubdate="pubdate"></time>

It's been a long time since I last reviewed a Thermaltake case, or any of the company's products for that matter. Almost exactly two years ago to the day we put together a "Best CPU Coolers: 10-Way Roundup (http://www.techspot.com/review/707-best-cpu-coolers/)" featuring two Thermaltake products, the NiC C5 (http://www.techspot.com/products/cooling/thermaltake-nic-c5.90475/) & FrioOCK (http://www.techspot.com/products/cooling/thermaltake-frioock.94751/). Sadly both were the runts of that litter, providing the worst performance across the board.
Before that we reviewed the Level 10 GT Battle Edition (http://www.techspot.com/products/cases/thermaltake-level-10-gt-battle-edition.90186/), a special edition case with bold looks that didn't appeal to us but has nonetheless done well for Thermaltake, reinforcing that chassis selection is much opinion-based. With that in mind, the fact that we found the Level 10 GT Battle Edition to be even more obnoxious than the original is probably a good thing.
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Despite not enjoying the last few Thermaltake products we've had, we know the company is capable of building great hardware. The Armor A30 Mini (http://www.techspot.com/review/355-thermaltake-armor-a30/) was a solid little chassis, even if we didn't find it the most aesthetically pleasing, and the same goes for the Armor A90 (http://www.techspot.com/products/cases/thermaltake-armor-a90.24825/). Back in the day, the Armor+ was one of my favorite cases and I had a serious amount of fun with the Mozart Tx.
And who could forget the original Level 10 (http://www.techspot.com/review/318-thermaltake-level-10/), the one developed in conjunction with BMW. Sure it was grossly overpriced and wildly impractical, but if you owned one chances are you didn't care.
Three years later we have another massive and wildly impractical computer case, but hopefully in the best of ways.
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The Core X9 is a behemoth, boasting a bar-fridge-like 122L capacity -- large enough that Thermaltake says dual systems are on the menu, not to mention the possibilities for liquid cooling and file servers.
You may recall we reviewed an even bigger case a few years ago, the Lian Li D8000 (http://www.techspot.com/review/691-lian-li-d8000-hptx/) which offered a 145L capacity and could accommodate 20 hard drives for $330. The Core X9 isn't quite in the same class, though that is also reflected by its surprisingly low price of $170 (http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&DEPA=0&Order=BESTMATCH&Description=Thermaltake+Core+x9&N=-1&isNodeId=1).
"Super Towers" or "Ultra Towers" such as the Lian Li D8000, Cooler Master Cosmos II (http://www.techspot.com/review/541-cooler-master-cosmos-2/) and Corsair Obsidian 900D (http://www.techspot.com/products/cases/corsair-obsidian-900d-godzilla.89123/) typically cost upwards of $300, so we're eager to see what Thermaltake's Core X9 delivers for almost 40% less.
Core X9 External Design From the front we have a massive panel measuring 380mm wide and 502mm tall. The panel is easily removable once in the case, as it is fixed into place via half a dozen squeeze tabs. The front is covered in a thin steel mesh insert that features rectangular cut outs for ventilation.
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The only features on the front of the Core X9 are three external 5.25" drive bays and the Thermaltake logo.
Behind the panel is a massive 200mm fan and Thermaltake has included a removable dust filter to help keep the internals clean.
On the left side of the Core X9 is a rather large I/O panel with four USB 3.0 ports, two audio jacks and the power/reset buttons.
Thermaltake has designed the case so that the windowed panel can be installed on either side of the 640mm long case. Going one step further, the company made sure the I/O panel is also interchangeable so you can quickly move it to the right side of the case.
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The interchangeable window and I/O panel is a clever yet essential feature of the Core X9. Because of its size, the case will likely only fit in a limited number of places and it would be disappointing if the huge window or I/O panel were pressed up against a wall.
Another cool possibility would be to purchase a second windowed door so both sides of the case give viewers a close up of the goods.
Like the front, left and right panels, the top panel is completely removable, making it easy to install up to a pair of 480mm radiators and eight 120mm fans in the top of the enclosure.
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We should also mention that the windowless door features a pair of large magnetic dust filters and the same is true for the top panel.
Helping make the installation of such a large number of fans quick and easy are a pair of mounting brackets, each of which can support either three 140mm fans or four 120mm fans.
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Around the back we find an odd looking setup which makes a lot more sense once you take a look inside the Core X9. In the bottom left corner we find an ATX mounting bracket and a second bracket in the bottom right corner, though out of the box it is blocked by an optional 140mm fan bracket.
Well above the power supply mounting locations we find the I/O panel and eight expansion slots. Then above that is room for another 120/140mm fan and two large rubber grommets that allow liquid-cooling hoses to exit/enter the case.
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Underneath the Core X9 we find four large feet that raise the case 33mm off the ground. There are also two mesh filters that are easy to remove, though you have to get under the case first, which might not be that easy given that weighs 17kg empty.
There is also a rather large removable floor panel, which is an unusual feature that exists in the event that you somehow require 240L of computer case. That's right, the Core X9 is stackable and this passthrough lets you combine chassis to double your headroom.
Thermaltake is promoting the stackable design as one of the Core X9's key features, saying it enables virtually limitless possibilities as the expandable design allows enthusiasts to incorporate externally-modular upgrades.
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Stacked together, the second chassis provides further space for liquid cooling, storage solutions, or even a whole separate system. When stacked, the maximum radiator length supported is 600mm on the front side.
Obviously this is a little nuts, but considering two Core X9s only cost $380, we could certainly think of more outrageous builds. The fact that you would end up with a case standing more than a meter high and well over half a meter deep is beside the point ;).

Toda a analise:
http://www.techspot.com/review/1050-thermaltake-core-x9/

Jorge-Vieira

02-09-15, 17:28

Lian Li Announces PC-V33 Compact Cubical ATX Chassis

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Lian-Li Industrial Co. Ltd today announces the PC-V33. Available in 3 choices: brushed aluminum in silver or black, or internal black with a tempered glass side door. The PC-V33 does not restrict PSU, GPU or main board choice due to size or power consumption: it’s designed to accommodate full-sized gaming hardware in a compact form-factor. Its cube styling makes it a companion you can take with anywhere you need full-sized computing and still have room for a 240 mm water cooling radiator to be mounted inside. The most unique feature is the canopy top that opens the whole cube for easy building.
The newly designed illuminated power button is now made out of the same high grade brushed aluminum as the whole case. The pop-out side doors detach and reattach effortlessly, yet remain firmly in place. The front and top panels form a canopy as a single fold of aluminum, adding strength and beauty to the cube case. When hinged open, the case internals become accessible in the same manner as a test bench, allowing system builders to install the components and change them with ease without any walls in the way. Dual 120mm case fans or up to a 240mm water cooling radiator can fit internally on the front bracket that also holds the magnetically attached air intake filter.
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Dual Compartment Air Flow Management
The PC-V33 uses vents and internal compartments to manage heat and dust inside the case. The floor of the main board compartment acts as a barrier so CPU and GPU heat does not affect the PSU or drives. The included 120mm fan vents the top compartment through the newly designed rear vent. The bottom compartment filters air for the PSU that is vented right out the back. The drives have their own 120mm exhaust fan with the aggressive new vent hole pattern.
New Shock-Absorbing Drive Cage
The PC-V33 uses a new drive cage with the same rubber dampening system found in Taipei 101 to eliminate vibrations, ensuring the drives do not produce any noise. This cage can be half removed or fully removed for added flexibility. Horizontal mounting ensures air flow and correct alignment for long life.
Full ATX sized Hardware Compatibility
The PC-V33 supports up to a full ATX motherboard in the top compartment with pre-installed standoffs that fit mini-ITX, mATX and ATX motherboards. It can house CPU coolers up to 190mm in height and VGA cards up to 330mm long. The bottom compartment can fit up to a 300mm long PSU and any combination of 4 3.5″ or 2.5″ drives on the anti vibration cage.
Optional Adjustable RGB Interior Lighting
DIY enthusiasts can adjust the interior lighting through the optional RGB lighting kit complete with LED strips, cord clip, dimmer and controller. The rear mounted controller allows instant analog color selection. Guaranteed to fit and show off your custom interior.
Price and Availability
The PC-V33 will be available in the USA in early September for the MSRP of PC-V33A/B USD 199, PC-V33WX USD 229.
For more information, visit the product page (http://www.lian-li.com/en/dt_portfolio/pc-v33/).

Noticia:
http://www.hardwareheaven.com/2015/09/lian-li-announces-pc-v33-compact-cubical-atx-chassis/

Jorge-Vieira

04-09-15, 14:29

Silverstone Milo Series ML06B-E Mini-ITX Chassis Review

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Silverstone are known around the world, they’re titans in this industry and create a huge range of new products every year. They’ve got some of the best chassis, power supplies, coolers and a whole host of products for the desktop market and their reputation for premium quality is virtually unmatched. Today, we’ll be taking a look at one of their latest SFF chassis, perfect for the workplace, a compact home desktop, and even the HTPC market.

“The ML06-E is an evolution and variation of the premium Mini-ITX HTPC case, the Milo ML06. With external dimension unchanged at 7 liters, the ML06-E’s rearranged internal layout provides a crucial second expansion slot for support of more powerful low-profile discrete graphics card or expansion card that are two slots wide. For users that wish to build with a more robust GPU or tuner card in console/DVR-like form factor to game or for multimedia content recording, the ML06-E is a great starting point.”
The Milo ML06 is super compact but has just enough room to fit all the important hardware you’re likely to need. You’ll find space for a good amount of cooling, at least considering the chassis compact size, as well as room for a few storage drives, slim OOD and more!
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In the box, you’ll find the vertical stand feet, which come as four pieces that clip together to make two. Four rubber feet for the bottom of the chassis, some cable ties and a 120mm magnetic dust filter.
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Down the left side of the Milo, you’ll find a good amount of ventilation for passive cooling, but you can install 2 x 80mm fans here should you feel the need. There’s also a pair of USB 3.0 ports and HD audio jacks, offering all the usual connectivity you’re likely to require.
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The right side is a plain black panel.
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The front is really nice, with a brushed black aluminium finish, a small power and reset button and the SilverStone logo stylishly situated in the corner.
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Hiding ever so slightly, a slim ODD bay, perfect for multimedia uses.
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Around the back, you’ll find an SFX PSU cut-out, the motherboard I/O and some expansion slots. The two main expansion slots are only half width, so you’re unlikely to get any serious gaming hardware in there, but networking hardware and more should do just fine.
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On the top, there’s a good amount of ventilation above the motherboard and some more in the corner for the PSU.
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The bottom of the chassis is a plain black panel.
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Toda a review:
http://www.eteknix.com/silverstone-milo-series-ml06b-e-mini-itx-chassis-review/

Jorge-Vieira

11-09-15, 10:35

Streacom ST-F12CS Aluminium ATX HTPC Chassis

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Streacom may not be a name you hear every day in the chassis business, but it’s one that always puts a smile on my face. Their products are well-known in the industry for extremely high build quality and super-sleek designs. They’re a popular choice with the enthusiast HTPC market and even just from the image above, you can no doubt guess why. Of course, premium build quality and design don’t come cheap, so expect to pay triple figures, even for some of their smaller chassis designs.
The model we’re looking at today is huge, as it’s the first Streacom chassis that will support ATX hardware, which means it’s going to be well suited to a gaming build; a pleasing thought for those who loved their HTPC designs and are planning an HTPC style gaming system or Steambox build.

“The F12C is our first case designed to accept all standard ATX hardware, but of course being Streacom, the design is anything but standard. The ultra-minimalist exterior is made from 4mm thick premium grade extruded aluminium panels which are sandblast finished to create this simple but timeless design. The unique design isn’t just skin deep, we have developed a new drive and fan mounting system that does away with traditional fixed location bays, making this case incredibly adaptable and configurable. Drives and fans can be mounted anywhere along both sides of the case and at virtually any orientation. This allows you to mix, match and perfectly position drives and fans for optimal cooling and hardware compatibility.”
The chassis is made from 4mm thick aluminium, which plays no small part in the £190 price tag. There’s room for a full ATX motherboard, long graphics cards, a large PSU and much more!
Chassis Material: Premium Grade (6063) All Aluminium, 4mm Thick Extruded Panels
Available Colours: Silver / Black – Sandblast Finish
Motherboard Support: Full ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX
Drive Capacity: MAX 24 x 2.5″ or 12 x 3.5″ (with ITX), MIN 2 x 2.5″ + 5 x 3.5″
Front Ports: None
Expansion Slot: 7 x Full Height Expansion Cards (MAX 310mm)
Cooling: Multiple 80, 92, 120 & 140 Fans (Not Included)
Max CPU Cooler Height: 135mm
External Dimensions: 440 x 320 x 184mm (W x D x H, Including Feet)
Internal Dimensions: 432 x 310 x 168mm (W x D x H)
Power Supply: Full ATX, no Length Restrictions(Not Included)
Remote Control: FLirc or IRRC Solution (Not Included)
Net Weight: 4.4KG
First impressions of the chassis are just… wow! This is one gorgeous looking box! The use of 4mm thick aluminium makes it look and feel stunning and that’s going to be a big selling point for anyone looking for a sleek HTPC design. Of course, it’s also available in black, so don’t be put off if you think this version is a little bright looking. Down the left side, you’ll find two air vents with magnetic dust filters.
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The front panel is very minimalist, there’s the power button and a tiny LED in the bottom left and a small IR section in the bottom right, that’s it.
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The right side panel has two more large magnetic dust filters.
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Around the back, you’ll find support for an ATX PSU, the motherboard I/O and seven expansion slots, so more than enough room here for a multi-GPU configuration.
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There are no screws for the top panel, kind of, instead you get these two dials at the back which can be turned to tighten or release the panel; a very nice tool-free solution.
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The top panel has three more large dust filters, combined with the two on each side, airflow is certainly not going to be a problem for this chassis. The filters are nice and secure, but you can pop them off with your fingers for quick and easy maintenance.
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The filters are a two-part design, the washable mesh and a magnetic outer strip.
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There are four feet on the bottom, with tough rubber trips and in the middle, a little more ventilation.
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Toda a review:
http://www.eteknix.com/streacom-st-f12cs-aluminium-atx-htpc-chassis/

Viriat0

14-09-15, 11:22

Aero Cool Aero-800

Muito parecida com a nova NOX.

http://www.cclonline.com/images/avante/EN55552_BigProductImage.jpg

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+ Info: http://www.techpowerup.com/216006/aerocool-adds-aero-800-and-aero-500-to-the-pgs-a-series.html

O Seu Preço deve rondar os 60/70€

jotinha17

14-09-15, 12:44

Igual à NOX esse interior.

Muito interessante.

Jorge-Vieira

14-09-15, 13:08

Não gosto da cor azul na caixa.

Jorge-Vieira

14-09-15, 13:31

Deepcool Debuts $599 Tristellar S Case That Resembles 'Star Wars' Shuttle

http://media.bestofmicro.com/3/I/526302/gallery/deepcooltristellars_w_755.png (http://www.tomshardware.com/gallery/deepcooltristellars,0101-526302-0-2-12-1-png-.html)One of the best parts about building a custom PC is the personalization. Choosing a case that reflects your personality and flair can often cost a little more, but enthusiasts willing to go the extra mile end up with a system they can truly be proud of and call their own. Deepcool (http://www.tomshardware.com/out_click.php?id_site=18&m=886&zone=7&e=ICL_deepcool&go=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tomshardware.com%2Fbrands%2Fde epcool%2F) has often provided eccentric case options in the consumer market, but the company has also gone the extra mile and announced one of its most unique (and expensive) case offerings to date: the Tristellar S.
We first saw the Tristellar case at CES (http://www.tomshardware.com/news/deepcool-tristellar-cyberpowerpc-trinity,28365.html) and were amazed at the design; a chassis split into three separate compartments that can accommodate mini-ITX motherboards, a 120 mm liquid cooler, full-length graphics cards and power supplies, an optical drive and two 3.5-inch drives. We concluded that although the Tristellar wasn't practical (and also excessively heavy), it was still very cool, even if it was just a concept piece at the time with no definitive indication whether or not it would ever come to market.
http://media.bestofmicro.com/3/J/526303/gallery/deepcooltristellarsinterior_w_755.png (http://www.tomshardware.com/gallery/deepcooltristellarsinterior,0101-526303-0-2-12-1-png-.html)In May, Deepcool revealed that the Tristellar case would be available globally (http://www.tomshardware.com/news/deepcool-tristellar-case-availability-price,29031.html) with the not-so-budget-friendly price tag of $399, putting the unique chassis in a market tier few can afford. The high price didn't make the Tristellar any less cool; it could be said that made it even cooler and more exclusive, and to some, more appealing. (Psychology, what can you do.)
Deepcool's new Tristellar S is about $200 more expensive than its predecessor, and was designed in partnership with Bill Owen (he even signed the side of the chassis). The new look was inspired by Star Wars, and the case resembles the evil emperor's private shuttle from Return of the Jedi. The Tristellar S is a limited edition case with only 50 being sold worldwide, putting it in the same elite company as XFORMA's MBX MKII (http://www.tomshardware.com/news/xforma-mbx-mk2-cost-elite,28931.html), which was priced at a ridiculous $1,500, with only 250 sold. Deepcool's ultimate vanity offering suddenly seems much more reasonably priced for what it is when compared to XFORMA's Ferrari of a case.
http://media.bestofmicro.com/3/K/526304/gallery/tristellarcasewindow_w_755.png (http://www.tomshardware.com/gallery/tristellarcasewindow,0101-526304-0-2-12-1-png-.html)Aside from being more expensive than the previous version, the Tristellar S is essentially the same case, and Deepcool really only changed the color to a spaceship white and added a graphics compartment window. The panels are also aluminum instead of steel, reducing the obnoxious weight of the first Tristellar. These improvements make the Tristellar S stand out even more, but cannot account for the $200 price increase from the original Tristellar. However, the fact that only 50 will be sold justifies the premium, if you happen to be in the elite limited edition case market.
The Tristellar S is available now at Deepcool's website (http://www.deepcool.com/product/gamerstorm/2015-09/6_4050.shtml), with an MSRP of $599.99.

Noticia:
http://www.tomshardware.com/news/deepcool-announces-tristellar-s-case,30070.html

Viriat0

21-09-15, 13:38

SilentiumPC Anuncia Aquarius M60W

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+Info (http://www.techpowerup.com/216175/silentiumpc-announces-the-aquarius-m60w-pure-black-chassis.html)

LPC

21-09-15, 13:56

Boa Caixa e bastante bonita...

Parece ser um ripoff da corsair com a fractal...

Gostei da protecção da fonte para esconder os discos!

Cumprimentos,

LPC

Viriat0

21-09-15, 14:04

Muito parecidas, já viste o site deles? Andam a copiar caixas de outras marcas.

Olha para isto:

https://www.silentiumpc.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/spc-gladius-m20-1-225x225.jpg

https://www.silentiumpc.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/spc_gladius_m40_pure_black_1-nagrody-225x225.jpg

https://www.silentiumpc.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/spc-alea-m50-1-225x225.jpg

Já as vi em qualquer lado! ahah

Viriat0

01-10-15, 12:14

Thermaltake Core P5

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g883sU2wcDw

+Info
(http://www.thermaltake.com/products-model.aspx?id=C_00002732)
Que pinta!!

Jorge-Vieira

19-10-15, 17:45

Rosewill B2 Spirit Full Tower Case Review

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Rosewill is not generally considered a top tier case manufacturer, for some people they just want a well built case with the features they want without paying a lot. With the limited experience I have had with cases by Rosewill, overall I have been impressed by their build quality and features that they provide while keeping a reasonable price. They are doing a good job at working towards making products that meet the needs of every type of computer enthusiast wants.
Today, we will be taking a look at the Rosewill B2 Spirit, a full tower case that can be purchased at their main etailer, Newegg for $139.99 (http://www.tkqlhce.com/click-3630615-10446076?url=http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811147245) after a $30 rebate and free shipping. This new full tower case boasts many features that those wanting a full tower demand. For storage it will support up to 13 3.5″ or 2.5″ drives, and 4 5.25″ devices. It will support the largest standard size HPTX motherboards, which means the case itself is pretty large and there is plenty of space inside for components. Cooling is provided by five included 140mm fans, two of which are blue LED fans; additional cooling options include liquid cooling radiator support in various locations and sizing options up to 360mm.

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The Rosewill B2 Spirit will most likely be commonly purchased online, so fancy packaging isn’t necessary. However, Rosewill provides a nice overview of the B2 Spirit on the front and back of the box. Inside the heavy cardboard box, the case itself is packed in a plastic bag which is nestled between two foam blocks which are reinforced by cardboard.
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Rosewill includes a basic accessory pack with the B2 Spirit that includes a well detailed user installation manual, various screws, motherboard stand-offs and six cable ties. This is the basic accessory pack that is included with every case. Being a full tower case, I expected there to be a few more cable ties, and maybe an extension cable for the 8-pin motherboard power connector.

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Rosewill B2 Spirit Case Features

Supports up to 400mm Graphics Card
Supports up to 200mm CPU cooler height
Supports up to 280mm Liquid-Cooling Radiator
Pop-out Front Fans
Soft-Touch Paint

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Rosewill B2 Spirit Case Specifications

Type
ATX Full Tower

Color
Black

Case Material
Steel

With Power Supply
No

Motherboard Compatibility
Micro ATX / ATX / E-ATX / XL-ATX / HPTX

Side Panel Window
No

External 5.25″ Drive Bays
4

Internal 3.5″ Drive Bays
13

Internal 2.5″ Drive Bays
0

Expansion Slots
10

Front Ports
4x USB 3.0 / 2x USB 2.0 / Audio

Cooling Features
Front: 2x 140mm (provided) Back: 1x 120mm or 1x 140mm (provided)
Top: 3x 120mm or 3x 140mm (2 Blue LED provided) or 2x 200mm
Bottom: 2x 120mm, or 1x 140mm

Dimensions
22.83″ x 9.84″ x 24.02″ (H x W x D)

Weight
39.24lbs

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Let’s begin by taking a look at the exterior of the Rosewill B2 Spirit!

Toda a review:
http://www.legitreviews.com/rosewill-b2-spirit-full-tower-case-review_172961#p0gAPAuhTFUTD5mz.99

Jorge-Vieira

20-10-15, 15:33

SilverStone Raven RVX01 Mid-tower Chassis Detailed (http://www.techpowerup.com/216857/silverstone-raven-rvx01-mid-tower-chassis-detailed.html)

Ahead of its November 2015 global launch, we got an exclusive sneak peak of SilverStone's upcoming Raven-branded ATX mid-tower chassis, the Raven RVX01. Made of ABS and steel, the case will offer the best design and practicality elements of the Raven series, at an affordable price, which will be game for even premium multi-GPU builds with heavy power supplies. It will come in two variants - with and without a side-panel window.

To begin with, the case features a top-oriented motherboard tray, in which the motherboard's I/O face the top, while the tray is accessible from the right panel. There's room for CPU coolers as tall as 162 mm, and graphics cards that are as long as 349 mm, and as tall as 150 mm (cards like the ASUS R9 Fury or GTX 980 Ti STRIX should be an easy fit). Also offered is an ATX PSU bay, with room for PSUs as long as 225 mm (big 1500W-class PSUs should fit).http://tpucdn.com/img/15-10-20/77a_thm.jpg (http://www.techpowerup.com/img/15-10-20/77a.jpg) http://tpucdn.com/img/15-10-20/77b_thm.jpg (http://www.techpowerup.com/img/15-10-20/77b.jpg) http://tpucdn.com/img/15-10-20/77c_thm.jpg (http://www.techpowerup.com/img/15-10-20/77c.jpg) http://tpucdn.com/img/15-10-20/77e_thm.jpg (http://www.techpowerup.com/img/15-10-20/77e.jpg) http://tpucdn.com/img/15-10-20/77f_thm.jpg (http://www.techpowerup.com/img/15-10-20/77f.jpg)

The RVX01 lacks any exposed drive bays, but there are four internal drive bays that can be used for 3.5-inch or 2.5-inch drives. Cooling options include three 120 mm bottom intakes (can hold on to a 360 mm long radiator), one 120 mm front intake, and a 120 mm top exhaust. Three SilverStone Air-Penetrator 120 mm spinners come included and factory-fitted to the bottom intakes. The bottom intake features a removable dust filter. Front panel connectivity includes USB 3.0 (standard header) and HDA jacks. The RVX01 is expected to be priced around $80.

Noticia:
http://www.techpowerup.com/216857/silverstone-raven-rvx01-mid-tower-chassis-detailed.html

Jorge-Vieira

20-10-15, 15:34

Phanteks Readies Red+Black Trim of Enthoo Evolv ITX (http://www.techpowerup.com/216855/phanteks-readies-red-black-trim-of-enthoo-evolv-itx.html)

Phanteks is giving finishing touches to a new black+red trim of its pioneering Enthoo Evolv ITX chassis. This trim features a matte-red interiors, with red expansion slot covers, and a subtle red ornament on the front panel. The case should go particularly well with gaming-focused mini-ITX motherboards such as the Z170N-Gaming 5, Z170I Gaming Pro AC, and the Z170I Pro Gamer.

The rest of its feature-set is same as the original. The case offers up to two 3.5-inch/2.5-inch drive bays, its design serves up some clever spaces for 140 mm, and even 280 mm long radiators. It can seat a standard ATX power supply. The case measures 230 mm x 395 mm x 375 mm (WxDxH), weighing around 5.4 kg, and is made of steel, with a few brushed aluminium bits. Phanteks plans to launch this trim in the last week of October.

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Noticia:
http://www.techpowerup.com/216855/phanteks-readies-red-black-trim-of-enthoo-evolv-itx.html

Jorge-Vieira

02-11-15, 13:44

ID-Cooling T60-SFX Mini-ITX Gaming Chassis Review

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ID-cooling are a relatively new player in the PC component market, but so far, we’ve seen some great cooling products from them and I’m eager to see how their first ever chassis stacks up against the competition. With a competitive price and promising high-end build quality courtesy of its pure aluminium casing, the T60-SFX sound like an attractive product for those looking at a mini-ITX gaming system.
Space is limited inside this chassis, but with the rise in popularity of mini-ITX form factor graphics cards, SFX power supplies and more, fitting a competent gaming system into a chassis of this size isn’t as tricky as it used to be. You’ll find there’s just enough room for a few hard drives, a reasonably sized graphics card and, of course, a mini-ITX motherboard and SFX PSU.
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First impressions are very good, as the chassis is made from thick aluminium panels with a stealthy matte finish. The side panel is held in place by four large thumb screws, allowing for tool-free access to the interior. There’s also a good amount of ventilation, some to the rear of the PSU and a strip at the bottom that will help the GPU.
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The same panel design around the back, helping further enhance the overall airflow, but no doubt sacrificing some sound proofing qualities at the same time.
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The front panel houses even more ventilation at the bottom, as well as that rather funky looking power button and some USB 3.0 ports at the top. One glaring omission, however, is the lack of HD audio jacks, so you’ll have to rely on your motherboard’s rear I/O connectors.http://cdn.eteknix.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/DSC_3234-594x1024.jpg
Around the back, you can quickly appreciate how small this chassis is by looking at the motherboard I/O cut-out! There’s a small 92mm fan at the back to help with cooling, a pair of expansion slots and finally, the AC passthrough cable, as the PSU mounts towards the front of the chassis.http://cdn.eteknix.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/DSC_3238-603x1024.jpg
There’s even more ventilation on the base of the chassis, which is a good thing for your GPU considering the small capacity of the chassis and the fact it only supports a single fan, so you’ll be relying on passive airflow for the most part.
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Toda a review:
http://www.eteknix.com/id-cooling-t60-sfx-mini-itx-gaming-chassis-review/

Jorge-Vieira

10-11-15, 14:19

Thermaltake Core P5 Wall-Mountable Case Review: Stands out in a crowded market (http://www.techspot.com/review/1084-thermaltake-core-p5-case/)

Last year we reviewed exciting computer cases including the In Win Tòu (http://www.techspot.com/review/794-in-win-tou/), Silverstone Raven Z RVZ01 (http://www.techspot.com/review/804-silverstone-raven-z-rvz01/), NZXT H440 (http://www.techspot.com/review/828-nzxt-h440/), Corsair Obsidian 450D (http://www.techspot.com/review/811-corsair-obsidian-450d-and-carbide-air-540/) and Xigmatek Nebula (http://www.techspot.com/review/774-xigmatek-nebula/), all of which had designs that set them apart from most other cases.
Creating something so unique in such a flooded market is no easy task and yet there were many examples last year. Lian Li's wall-mountable PC-O5S (http://www.techspot.com/review/930-lianli-pc-o5s/) was practically a piece of art, being constructed from aluminum and a large tempered glass panel to show off the hardware inside.
This case was of excellent build quality and design inside and out. The PC-O5S's only downside was its asking price of almost $300, which is toward the upper end of what most are willing to spend on a chassis, even if it's not a bad value.
If you love the idea of a wall-mountable PC but don't want to spend more on your case than any other part, perhaps Thermaltake's latest creation is for you.
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Priced at just $150 (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811133283&cm_re=Thermaltake_Core_P5-_-11-133-283-_-Product), the new Thermaltake Core P5 seems affordable for what it is. It's more comparable to the Lian Li PC-O7S (http://www.techspot.com/products/cases/lian-li-pc-o7s.116820/) in terms of its size as the PC-O7S measures 514 x 585mm and the Core P5 is 608 x 570mm. However, the Core P5 is twice as thick, which makes it more like hanging a traditional computer case on the wall.
Unlike Lian Li's wall-mountable range, the Core P5 is intended to be used with custom liquid-cooling systems and its modular design affords the flexibility of building horizontal or vertical.
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Unfortunately, a big part of cost cutting has resulted in an acrylic window rather than one of tempered glass. The case has also been constructed from steel rather than aluminum which has blown the weight out to 12.2kg (26.8lbs) empty, making the PC-O7S almost 20% lighter despite featuring a massive glass panel.
The Core P5 is also an open-air chassis whereas the PC-O7S isn't. Lian Li had initially intended to make the PC-OxS series open-air, but in the end decided against it and instead included dust filters and case fans. The Core P5 does feature a dust filter on the rear side which seems a little pointless to us, there are no fans included out of the box.
Therefore, we won't be testing the Core P5 how we normally test computer cases and instead will be installing a custom Thermaltake liquid-cooling system to take full advantage of the Core P5's unique design.

Toda a review:
http://www.techspot.com/review/1084-thermaltake-core-p5-case/

Jorge-Vieira

10-11-15, 14:24

Be Quiet! Silent Base 600 Mid-Tower Case Review (http://www.pcper.com/reviews/Cases-and-Cooling/Be-Quiet-Silent-Base-600-Mid-Tower-Case-Review)

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Be Quiet! is a well-respected brand, particularly in Europe, for PC power supplies and they are continuing to expand their product offering to include high-end ATX mid-tower enclosures. Be Quiet! introduced the Silent Base 800 mid-tower case last year and they have released the Silent Base 600 mid-tower case in 2015. As you might expect, the Silent Base Series is designed for very quiet operation while still offering excellent performance and cooling. We will be taking a detailed look at the new Silent Base 600 Window enclosure in this review.
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The Be Quiet! Silent Base 600 ATX Mid-Tower enclosure isn’t quite as tall as the Silent Base 800 (2.5” shorter). It comes in three different color schemes (Black/Black, Orange/Black, and Siler/Black) like the 800 and is available with or without a side window. Our review sample is the black-on-black model with a window.
The Silent Base Series is targeted towards users looking to build a quiet high-end gaming or multimedia system. The Silent Base 600 comes with two Be Quiet! Pure Wings 2 fans (140mm intake and 120mm exhaust) pre-installed along with numerous options that support additional fans or liquid cooling if desired.
“The Be Quiet! Silent Base 600 offers the perfect symbiosis of noise prevention and cooling performance, good usability, and an extensive capacity for high-end hardware.”
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Be Quiet! Silent Base 600 Mid-Tower Case Key Features:
• Mid-Tower ATX enclosure available in three different color schemes (with or without a side window)
• Supports ATX, Micro-ATX and Mini-ITX motherboards
• Innovative construction assures excellent cooling efficiency and air circulation
• Easily removed dust filters on front and bottom panels
• Sound dampening mats used on front panel and both side panels
• Anti-vibration decoupling provided for fans, HDDs and power supply
• Double-glazed side panel window provides superb soundproofing
• Two included Pure Wings 2 fans (140mm intake and 120mm exhaust)
• Three-speed fan control switch
• Removable top panel, with top fan mounts pre-drilled for dual 120mm or 140mm fans
• Excellent cooling and low noise levels with up to six fan mounting locations
• Front: 140mm fan included (upgradable to dual 120mm or 140mm)
• Top: Dual 120mm or 140mm
• Rear: 120mm fan included
• Bottom: 120mm or 140mm
• (2) USB 3.0, (2) USB 2.0 and audio jacks on the front panel
• Three internal 3.5” hard drive bays
• Three internal 2.5” SSD mounting locations
• Three external 5.25” drive bays
• Tool-free mounting for all 3.5”/2.5” internal drives
• Up to 294mm (11.6”) clearance for graphic cards
• Up to 413mm (16.3”) for long graphic cards (with HDD cage removed)
• Up to 170mm (6.7”) of space for CPU coolers
• MSRP: $119.99 USD ($109.99 without side window)
Please continue reading our Be Quiet! Silent Base 600 case review!!! (http://www.pcper.com/reviews/Cases-and-Cooling/Be-Quiet-Silent-Base-600-Mid-Tower-Case-Review)
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The Silent Base 600 mid-tower case features sound absorption material on the inside of the front door panel and both removable side panels for quiet operation.

Toda a review:
http://www.pcper.com/reviews/Cases-and-Cooling/Be-Quiet-Silent-Base-600-Mid-Tower-Case-Review

Jorge-Vieira

10-11-15, 14:30

Phanteks Reelases Enthoo Evolv ATX in Galaxy Silver Trim

Phanteks is proud to announce the availability of a new color addition to the Enthoo Evolv ATX, the Galaxy Silver. Like the EVOLV, the EVOLV ATX retains the full 3mm thick aluminum outer panels with the quick release system. The EVOLV ATX features a 4 color changeable power LED.
With the EVOLV series ranging from mini ITX to micro ATX, the EVOLV ATX will feature a large interior to support full ATX. A innovative top radiator bracket to allow easy installation of the radiator and/or fans. The EVOLV ATX now comes with the all new HDD mounting system and includes 3x modular HDD bracket (PH-HDDKT_02). The EVOLV ATX is designed with watercooling in mind. Multiple reservoir and pump mounting locations, as well as storage capacity, the Enthoo EVOLV ATX will satisfy any PC builder looking for a design that doesn't sacrifice features.
"Features such as being very versatile, having a spacious and clean interior and of course making it very easy to build watercooling systems is what the Enthoo Series is all about." - Boon Tuoh Khor. Available at most local retailers in November, 2015 The recommended retail price is PH-ES515E_GS - $179.99.

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Noticia:
http://www.guru3d.com/news-story/phanteks-reelases-enthoo-evolv-atx-in-galaxy-silver-trim.html

Jorge-Vieira

13-11-15, 14:21

Silverstone Precision Series PS12 Available This Month

http://media.bestofmicro.com/5/K/539336/gallery/ps12-34right-top_w_600.jpg (http://www.tomshardware.com/gallery/ps12-34right-top,0101-539336-0-2-12-1-jpg-.html)Silverstone announced the release of the PS12 Precision Series mATX chassis. The PS12 features front access USB 3.0 ports and removable fan filter, ample space for hard drives, and clearance for graphics cards as long as 14.1 inches.
The PS12 is designed to be an affordable PC enclosure that doesn't sacrifice every possible feature. The case layout allows for up to four 3.5-inch hard drives to be installed along with a single SSD/2.5-inch drive. Silverstone also included two 5.25-inch bays for optical drives.
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The case supports only mATX and mini-ITX motherboards and offers four rear expansion slots, but it has support for graphics cards just over 14 inches long by mounting the hard drives higher in the case. The design does limit the maximum width of the GPU (height from the PCI-e slot) to 5.7 inches, though.

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Model No.
SST-PS12B

Material
High-strength plastic and meshed front panel

Motherboard
Micro-ATX, MINI-ITX

Drive Bay
External
5.25" x 2

Internal
3.5" x 4, 2.5” x 1

Cooling System
Front
1 x 120 mm intake fan included

1 x 80 mm fan slot

Rear
1 x 80 mm/92 mm fan slot

Side
Oversized vents

Top
--

Bottom
--

Internal
--

Expansion Slots
4

Front I/O Port
USB 3.0 x 2

Audio x 1

MIC x 1

Power Supply
Standard PS2(ATX)

Expansion Card
Compatible with expansion cards up to 14.1", width restriction-5.7"

Limitation of CPU cooler
140 mm

Dimension
170 mm (W) x 360 mm (H) x 405 mm (D), 24.78 liters

Extra
Support Kensington locks

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Silverstone said the Precision Series PS12 chassis will be available on November 25 with a suggested price of $45.

Noticia:
http://www.tomshardware.com/news/silverstone-precision-series-ps12-chassis,30562.html

Jorge-Vieira

13-11-15, 14:32

The Cougar QBX Mini ITX Case Review (http://www.anandtech.com/show/9757/the-cougar-qbx-mini-itx-case-review)

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Cougar originates from Germany and originally specialized in advanced computer peripherals. During the past few months we have looked at several of their high end peripherals and mice. The company however produces more than just keyboards and mice, having diversified towards PC power supply units and cases. Cougar however is not particularly well-known for their cases, even though they have nearly a dozen designs available. One of their most recent releases is the their first Mini-ITX case, the QBX, which was unveiled at Computex and even won a design & innovation show award in the process. This is the case that we will be reviewing today.
Cougar's marketing is making some very bold claims regarding the performance and capabilities of the QBX. "Powerful Graphics". "Massive Storage". "The Best Cooling of Its Class". And then we notice a $53 price tag, which makes everything sounding a little bit too good to be true. So today we are putting the QBX to the test to see for ourselves where the new case excels and where it falls short.

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11.2 oz Coke can for size comparison
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Cougar QBX

Motherboard Size
Mini-ITX

Drive Bays
External
One slim ODD (slot-loading only)

Internal
1 × 3.5"
4 × 2.5"

Cooling
Front
80 mm (optional)

Rear
92 mm (included)

Top
2 x 120 mm (optional)

Sides
120 mm (optional)

Bottom
2 x 120 mm (optional)

Radiator Support
Front
-

Rear
-

Top
-

Sides
Up to 240 mm (only one 120 mm fan)

Bottom
-

I/O Port
2× USB 3.0, 0× USB 2.0, 1× Headphone, 1× Mic

Power Supply Size
ATX

Clearances
HSF
105 mm

PSU
140 mm

GPU
350 mm

Dimensions
291 mm × 178 mm × 384 mm
11.46 in × 7.01 in × 15.12 in

Prominent Features
· Expandible: Powerful Graphics
· Expandible : Massive Storage + ODD
· The Best Cooling of Its Class

Price
$53 incl. shipping (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811553020)

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Packaging & Bundle Cougar supplies the QBX in a relatively small (but tall) box that hints the proportions of the case. The artwork of the box follows the orange/black color theme of the company and is mostly based on pictures of the case itself. The main features of the case are clearly printed on the sides of the box. Inside the box, the lightweight case is well protected with Styrofoam and wrapped inside a nylon bag.

http://images.anandtech.com/doci/9757/CougarQBX_01_575px.JPG (http://images.anandtech.com/doci/9757/CougarQBX_01.JPG) The bundle supplied with the QBX is very basic, which was not unexpected considering the retail price of the case. Inside the small cardboard box we found only a very basic leaflet with installation schematics, black screws and mounting hardware, two small cable ties and one nylon filter for a 80 mm fan.

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Toda a review:
http://www.anandtech.com/show/9757/the-cougar-qbx-mini-itx-case-review

Jorge-Vieira

13-11-15, 14:53

Thermaltake Core X9 Stackable E-ATX Chassis Review

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Mini-ITX, Micro-ATX and heck, even ATX chassis are great, but they’re just too small, at least for some builds. What do you do when you need to fit an absolutely ridiculous amount of hardware into a single build? What if you have the biggest graphics cards money can buy, gigantic water cooling radiators, huge amounts of storage, multiple PSUs and more that you want to fit into your chassis? You get an absolutely freaking huge chassis, that’s what you do!
Thermaltake are known to make quite a few monster-sized chassis and one of their latest efforts, the Core X9 is certainly one of the biggest. Not only is this chassis big to start with, but it comes with a rather cool feature that allows you to take two or more of them, bolt them together and make it even bigger. This means it’s possible to have one system which spans both chassis, or even simply stack multiple systems, the choice is yours.
The specs are not for the faint of heart, with room for E-ATX motherboards, a huge amount of storage drives and a dizzying array of cooling configurations.
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In terms of air cooling, you’ll find extensive room for 120mm, 140mm and 200mm fans in an extremely versatile range of configurations.
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Water cooling isn’t exactly lacking in options either, with radiators of up to a staggering 480mm being supported in the top and/or bottom, but even more crazy is that you can get 420mm, 480mm and even 540mm in the front when you use two of these chassis in a stacked configuration. Basically, this chassis can hold more radiators than most people’s in-home central heating.
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To help wrap you head around some of the aspects of this chassis, which I think may be lost in pictures alone, please check out this handy product animation courtesy of Thermaltake.

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The left side of this chassis features a massive side panel window. This is perfect for showing off your fancy build and to make it even more versatile, the left and right side panels are interchangeable, so you can have the window on the other side if you really want to.
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Also on the left side, the main I/O which comes equipped with the usual power and LED hardware, as well as four USB 3.0 ports and HD audio jacks.
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The right side panel features two huge ventilated section, each backed with a magnetic washable dust filter for easy maintenance.
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On the right front edge, there’s a plastic cover, this can be removed and you can move the entire I/O panel to the right side of the chassis if you so desire.
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The front panel really puts this chassis into perspective, as the three 5.25″ drive bays sitting in the middle look tiny when compared to the rest of the panel. There’s extensive ventilation here too, which dust filters on the interior, giving you lots of airflow for any front mounted cooling.
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Overall, a pretty bold looking unit, assuming you have the space to situate it on, under or even next to your desk.
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Around the back, you’ll find a 120/140mm fan mount with elongated screw holes to allow for height adjustments, two huge routing grommets, as well as some extra ventilation at the bottom. What’s really important here is that you can see how the motherboard is orientated; it’s not every day you see an E-ATX motherboard being supported with a horizontal mount!
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Why have one PSU when you can have two? By default, only one is open on the rear left, but you can quickly remove the cover/fan mount in the bottom right to install another should you need it; like more useful for those using two of these chassis stacked together.
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Each of the expansion slots come fitted with reusable ventilated covers, as well as a screw guard. Hilariously, there’s also a Kensington lock fitting on the back of this chassis, not that anyone could make a fast getaway with this behemoth.
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The top panel has even more ventilation, and just like the right side panel it also has two large magnetic dust filters on the interior for quick and easy maintenance.
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On the base of the chassis, you’ll find four large feet that provide good ground clearance for any base mounted cooling; there are two clip-in mesh filters here too. The base of the chassis has a large removable section, allowing you to bolt it to the top of another Core X9 and let radiators run right up the front panels of each.
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Toda a review:
http://www.eteknix.com/thermaltake-core-x9-stackable-e-atx-chassis-review/

Sonas

13-11-15, 14:58

Ui gostei imenso desta Thermaltake Core X9 :D

Jorge-Vieira

13-11-15, 14:58

Sharkoon Intros BW9000 Series Mid-tower Chassis (http://www.techpowerup.com/217531/sharkoon-intros-bw9000-series-mid-tower-chassis.html)

Sharkoon announces the BW9000 series ATX Mid Tower cases. The solid Sharkoon BW9000 ATX Midi Tower scores with its elegant design and impressive functionality. Tool-free installation of nearly all components saves time and allows effortless assembly of individual PC systems. In addition, the BW9000 is well prepared for the installation of professional water cooling systems and offers plenty of space for radiators, bulky CPU cooler and extra-long graphics cards. Three easily accessible dust filters simplify the cleaning process of the system.

Two pre-installed 140 mm fans hide behind the minimalist front with mesh elements. A 120 mm fan is pre-installed on the rear panel of the Value version. In the Window version a 120 mm LED fan is pre-installed. The indirect spot lighting of the front panel as well as the acrylic side panel of the Window version underlines the tasteful look of the case. The BW9000-W is available in both black and white. The Value version comes with a closed side panel made from metal and is available in black.http://tpucdn.com/img/15-11-13/04_BW9000-W_white_thm.jpg (http://www.techpowerup.com/img/15-11-13/04_BW9000-W_white.jpg) http://tpucdn.com/img/15-11-13/08_BW9000-W_white_thm.jpg (http://www.techpowerup.com/img/15-11-13/08_BW9000-W_white.jpg) http://tpucdn.com/img/15-11-13/09_BW9000-W_white_thm.jpg (http://www.techpowerup.com/img/15-11-13/09_BW9000-W_white.jpg) http://tpucdn.com/img/15-11-13/21_BW9000-W_black_thm.jpg (http://www.techpowerup.com/img/15-11-13/21_BW9000-W_black.jpg)

Thanks to the broad dimensions and special design of the case interior, the BW9000 provides lots of room for the installation of various components. Tower coolers with a maximum height of up to 16.5 cm can be installed. Due to the modular hard drive management, graphics cards up to a maximum of 43 cm can be used. The tower offers the possibility to install a total of two radiators for water cooling. The top panel has extra space to attach either a 280 or 360 mm radiator with a total height, including fan, up to 5.5 cm. In the front, a 280 mm radiator with a maximum height of 6.5 cm can be installed. Maximum length for power supplies is 26 cm. Dust filters in the front as well as case bottom are easily removable to facilitate cleaning A dust filter is also installed in the top panel, which can be easily removed thanks to the magnetic fastener. In addition, a useful installation opening for CPU cooler, two water cooling openings and a convenient cable management system with rubberized cable protection is provided.

Two 140 mm fans are pre-installed in the front, on the rear panel of the Value version is a 120 mm fan, while the Window version is equipped with a 120 mm LED fan. Thus, both case versions are already well prepared for powerful yet equally silent cooling of the installed components. To further strengthen internal airflow, the top panel offers space for either up to three 120 mm fans or two 140 mm fans.

End customers will find the Sharkoon BW9000-W (Window version) available immediately for the suggested retail price of 69.90 euros from authorized retailers. The Sharkoon BW9000-V (Value version) is also now available starting at 67.90 euros.

Noticia:
http://www.techpowerup.com/217531/sharkoon-intros-bw9000-series-mid-tower-chassis.html

Viriat0

13-11-15, 15:55

Essa X9 mehhh, as verdadeiras "Copy Paste" da CaseLabs estão a demorar.

Jorge-Vieira

17-11-15, 14:45

Raijintek Styx Windowed Micro-ATX Aluminium Chassis Review

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We’re big fans of Raijintek here at eTeknix, time and time again they’ve delivered stunning products at very attractive prices and that’s something I’m hoping to see yet again with their latest product, the Raijintek Styx.
The Styx features the very popular Micro-ATX form factor, meaning it’s great for a compact gaming system or workstation, as it’ll hold a high-end motherboard, water cooling, an ATX power supply and two graphics cards, giving it a lot of room for everything from a budget build, right up to a high-performance gaming monster. It also features a range of colours, as well as aluminium construction, so there’s no doubt that it’ll look great in a wide range of environments.

“STYX, RAIJINTEK’s new aluminum Micro-ATX case in 2015, has a remarkable elegant appearance design and high compatibility with your PC system. STYX is compatible with regular/ standard ATX Power supply, max. 280mm VGA card, 180mm height CPU cooler. STYX provides best cooling solution, 120mm fan pre-installed at rear, optional 2*120mm fan on top /side, optional 120mm fan at bottom and max. 240mm radiator cooling on top/side. Moreover, STYX offer a drive bay for Slim DVD on side. Entirely black coated inside, aluminum color hair-silk anodized appearance, STYX satisfies not only your request of looking for elegant taste, but simultaneously satisfies the joy of installing a performing case.” – Raijintek
All the basics are taken care of, with room for a good amount of storage drives, as well as a slim ODD, graphics cards of up to 280mm and CPU coolers of up to 180mm.
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Cooling support is great, but keep in mind that a top mounted radiator could conflict with a multi-GPU configuration, so be sure to doubt check compatibility before doing so.
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Check out this brief introduction from Raijintek, which shows you some of the great features you can expect to find in their new Styx chassis.

The Raijintek Styx immediately impressed, with gorgeous brushed aluminium panels on all sides, giving it a sleek and premium look. The left side panel is a blank panel, as the motherboard is mounted inverted, so this would be the “rear” panel behind the motherboard. The side panels are held in place with four small screws on the side, not the easiest to get into in a hurry, but at least you don’t have the large screws sticking out at the back.
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The right side panel has a lot more going on, with a slim ODD slot on the bottom-front edge, which is discrete enough that you may not have seen it, had I not mentioned it. There’s also a nice side panel window, which is positioned so that you can see the motherboard, CPU cooler and rear fan mounting.
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The front panel looks just as gorgeous as the side panels, with a nicely placed power button with LED trim at the top and a small Raijintek logo at the bottom; I must admit, this would look great sitting next to a TV unit as a HTPC.
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There is all kinds of stuff going on around the back! At the top, you’ll find two routing grommets, which can be used to expand the water cooling or simply as a cable passthrough. There’s also a PSU cable pass-through here, as the PSU mounts towards the front of the chassis. Below all that, you’ll find five ventilated expansion slot covers, which come fitted with a clip-on screw guard.
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The top of the Styx improves on the (fairly) similar Metis Mini-ITX chassis design, adding a large filtered air vent, perfect for water cooling, fans, or just improving the passive airflow.
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On the base, even more ventilation for bottom mounted cooling, as well as the very important PSU mounting space. There are four rubber feet, which will help reduce vibration, but also provide a nice bit of ground clearance for the PSU exhaust.
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Toda a review:
http://www.eteknix.com/raijintek-styx-windowed-micro-atx-aluminium-chassis-review/

Jorge-Vieira

18-11-15, 14:46

DEEPCOOL Debuts DUKASE ATX Chassis

DEEPCOOL launches a new ATX version chassis. The new innovative and creative chassis has been named as DUKASE.

DUKASE – the new mainstream ATX chassis features special suspension style design of top panel, which is easy for cleaning and excellent for cooling, the fan speed controller on the top can adjust 3 fans at the same time and the high-quality electrostatic powder coating offers a superior touch sensation.
Meanwhile, the ODD free metal front panel not only unifies the whole appearance to create a simple, characteristic aesthetic but ensures superior ventilation.
In addition, the side window reveals the interior and ensures a perfect visible effect, at the same time, the considerable space and logical holes design offer an extreme cable management.
Especially, the exquisite structure & optimized design make the ATX chassis an excellent choice for PC enthusiasts who are seeking for a PC chassis providing both high performance and aesthetics: independent mounting positions for 2.5’’SSD, preset one 2.5’’ spare mounting holes, special designed LED strip mounting slots for lighting up your RIG and bigger cutout for easier CPU cooler installation, etc.
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Materials

SPCC+PLASTIC (ABS)(Panel thickness: 0.7mm)

Product Dimension

L482.7×W213.4×H504mm

Weight

Net.: 5.85kg Gross: 7.32kg

5.25" Drive Bays

2

3.5" Drive Bays

3

2.5" Drive Bays

3

I/O Panel

1×USB3.0/1×USB2.0/Audio(HD)×1/Mic×1

Expansion Slots

7 (slot covers fixed by screws for easy removing and reuse)

Cooling Fans

Pre-installed: Rear: 1×120mm fan; Optional:
Front: 2×120mm or 1×140mm
Top: 120/240/140/280mm (L×W×H not exceed 310×140×56mm)

Power Supply Type

ATX PS2

CPU Cooler Compatibility

170mm height

VGA Compatibility

390mm

Motherboards

ATX/MICRO ATX/MINI-ITX

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Available in December globally, 2015 MSRP: 69.99 USD

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Noticia:
http://www.guru3d.com/news-story/deepcool-debuts-dukase-atx-chassis.html

Jorge-Vieira

18-11-15, 18:05

Thermaltake Suppressor F31 Silent Mid-tower Chassis Review

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Thermaltake is one of the biggest names in the PC component market, with a huge range of products that range from water coolers to power supplies. We’ve seen a lot of great products from Thermaltake over the years, and today we hope to see another great addition to their already featured packed range.

“The Suppressor F31 Window mid-tower chassis is the new addition to the Suppressor Series to the Thermaltake case line. Featuring the first chassis with 250mm wide and leading-edge sound reduction panels on all sides, expand your cooling options with removable panels for the perfect balance in silent operation and cooling performance. Supporting a range of motherboard platforms from Mini-ITX to ATX solutions, unrivaled liquid cooling expansion and expandability for all high-end GPU solutions users can expect an enthusiast built design they can trust.”
The Thermaltake Suppressor F31 is their latest full-tower, following on from their F51 chassis (http://www.eteknix.com/thermaltake-suppressor-chassis-review/) which launched earlier this year, designed with a relentless focus on silent performance. It’s been kitted out with thick panels, vast amounts of sound dampening materials, a front panel door and extensive air and water cooling support, giving you all the tools you need to build a power and super quiet system.

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Equipped with extensive support for fans and radiators, a decent amount of storage, large graphics cards and more, the F31 is certainly a capable product; I can’t wait to take a closer look at this chassis, so let’s jump right in and see.
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This chassis is closed up pretty tight, with lots of sound-dampening features to help keep your build as quiet as possible. There’s a very thick side panel on the left with an optional side panel fan mount. The fan mount has a magnetic exterior dust filter for easy maintenance.
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Another thick panel on the right as well as more ventilation down the sides of the front panel to provide airflow to the front mounted cooling.
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The front panel is just as bold as the rest of the design, with a thick door panel and a lightly textured finished. The design is a little boxey and bland, but I quite like the monolithic appearance.
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At the top of the front panel, you’ll find HD audio jacks, power controls, dual USB 3.0 ports and dual USB 2.0 ports; that’s decent amount of connectivity.
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A few magnets in the front panel help keep the door closed and to help further enhance the noise proofing, there’s a thick lining of sound dampening material on the back of the door.
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There are two 5.25″ drive bays, each fitted with a quick-release tool-free cover.
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The bottom cover clips out easily enough, allowing you to quickly clean the filter and access the front panel cooling mounts, where you’ll find a pre-installed 120mm fan.
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On the top, you’ll find a full-length magnetic dust filter, which is easily removed and cleaned when needed.
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You’ll also notice that under it, the fan mounts as closed off, meaning you can keep them in place for maximum noise dampening, or take them out to install extra cooling as required.
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Four sturdy feet on the bottom give good ground clearance for the full-length, slide-out dust filter.
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This filter gives clean airflow to the PSU ventilation, as well as any addition base mounted cooling.
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Around the back, you’ll find the side panels are held in place with thumb screws, but also normal chassis screws. I just wish I noticed these extra screws when I struggled for a few minutes wondering why the flipping panel wouldn’t slide off; I have no idea why we need a second set of screws here, but you could always leave the removed if required.
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At the top, there’s a single 120mm exhaust fan pre-installed, but there’s also the option to install 140mm cooling if required. The screw holes are elongated to allow more flexibility in the height of the fan/radiator mounting, as this could help prevent hardware conflicts.
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There are eight expansion slots, each fitted with a metal reusable and ventilated cover. There’s also a routing grommet to the right, as well as plenty of extra ventilation.
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The PSU mounting supports normal and inverted installation, of course, if you mount the PSU with the fan facing downwards, you can take advantage of the bottom dust filter.
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Toda a review:
http://www.eteknix.com/thermaltake-suppressor-f31-silent-mid-tower-chassis-review/

Jorge-Vieira

19-11-15, 13:58

Lian Li introduces PC-Q04 fanless Micro-ITX chassis

Chassis manufacturing specialists Lian Li have announced a new Mini Tower chassis for Mini-ITX motherboards, called the PC-Q04 (http://www.lian-li.com/en/dt_portfolio/PC-Q04/). It is designed for fanless systems and provides enhanced airflow, compared to previous Q-Series chassis, thanks to its enhanced vents.
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Lian Li has invested a lot of efforts in expanding its Mini-ITX compatible chassis recently, launching the PC-Q10 (http://www.lian-li.com/en/dt_portfolio/pc-q10/), with its large side window, at the end of September, having just launched the PC-Q17 (http://hexus.net/tech/news/chassis/86678-lian-li-launches-pc-q17-compact-rog-certified-chassis/) ROG-certified mini-ITX chassis around the same time and the PC-Q21 (http://hexus.net/tech/news/chassis/86330-lian-li-pc-q21-mini-itx-chassis-launched/) earlier that month. However the PC-Q04 stands apart as Lian Li's first such fanless design.
Like most of Lian Li's chassis designs the PC-Q04 fanless Micro-ITX will be hewn from aluminium and made available in a choice of silver or black finishes. Its measurements are compact at (W)194mm x (H)294mm x (D)210mm – the side panels are very nearly the same size as a sheet of A4 paper. The PC-Q04 offers a minimal, light weight design, probably helped by all material removed by the venting, weighing just 1.33Kg.
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You can see from the pictures in this article that Lian Li eschews any provision for front mounting drives, such as the slim ODD slot provided by the PC-Q21. Both floor and roof space in the chassis can be used for drive mounting. Cooling vents have been 'targeted' by Lian Li to facilitate airflow nearby 'hot' components. The CPU area, GPU installation area and PSU area all are located near generous venting ducts. Furthermore tall rubber feet provide room beneath the chassis to facilitate airflow through the whole chassis as the warm air rises.
Buyers of this chassis can fit up to 1x 3.5-inch HDD and 1x 2.5-inch drive or 2x 2.5-inch drives in the upper removable tray and one further drive of either size on the chassis floor panel. If you wish you can forgo any storage capacity in the bottom of the chassis and fit a 120/140mm fan.
Maximum compatibility is as follows:

A full ATX size PSU of up to 160mm long, mounted opposite the CPU.
70mm clearance for CPU coolers.
Video cards can be up to 190mm long can be fitted; the case has two expansion slots with an extra margin for particularly thick cards.

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Rounding off the case design users can enjoy front access I/O Ports consisting of USB 3.0 x2 and headphone and microphone sockets. The front panel offers a single power button.
The Lian Li PC-Q04 (http://www.lian-li.com/en/dt_portfolio/PC-Q04/) will become available in early December, priced at £44.90.

Noticia:
http://hexus.net/tech/news/chassis/88214-lian-li-introduces-pc-q04-fanless-micro-itx-chassis/

Jorge-Vieira

19-11-15, 14:14

Silverstone Announces Affordable Raven X Series Cases, RVX01 ATX Chassis

http://media.bestofmicro.com/6/B/540659/gallery/rvx01br-w-34right-top_w_600.jpg (http://www.tomshardware.com/gallery/rvx01br-w-34right-top,0101-540659-0-2-12-1-jpg-.html)Silverstone announced a new line of affordable computer chassis. The Raven X line was designed to bring the aggressive styling and rotated internal layout of the Raven series cases to a lower price point.
Silverstone's Raven X RVX01BR is the first chassis in the new affordable series. Silverstone said this is the smallest ATX case to bear the Raven name, though it still manages to support some fairly large components. The case will accept motherboards as large as 12 x 11 inches and graphics cards as long as 13.7 inches.
Silverstone doesn't list any restrictions for power supply length, which is likely due to the orientation of the hardware. The internal layout of the case places all the I/O ports at the top of the chassis rather than the rear. This allows for the graphics card to exhaust hot air upwards. The power supply is positioned to exhaust upwards too, while sucking in fresh air from the rear.
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Silverstone's RVX01BR can support up to four hard drives. Each mounting location supports 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch drives. The case has two drive bays located in the lower front, and there are two mounting locations without bays.
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Noticia:
http://www.tomshardware.com/news/silverstone-raven-x-series-announced,30602.html

Jorge-Vieira

19-11-15, 14:31

BitFenix Pandora ATX Now Available at Overclockers UK

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BitFenix is back with their latest chassis, the BitFenix Pandora ATX, a bigger and better version of the stunning Pandora M-ATX. We actually reviewed the M-ATX model, and you can check that out here (http://www.eteknix.com/bitfenix-pandora-micro-atx-chassis-review/). We’re expecting a sample of the new one too, so if you’re dying to see what the fuss is about, stay tuned.
If you can’t wait for the review and you want to get your hands on this new chassis, you’ll be happy to hear that Overclockers UK will have plenty of stock of Pandora ATX. There’s are two models at launch, the ATX and the ATX Core, both of which are only available in black, at least at launch. The Pandora ATX is equipped with the 2.8” ICON LCD display in the front, allowing for an added personalized touch of the front fascia, just like we saw on the original Pandora in our original review. (pictured below).
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“Internally, the Pandora ATX stays true to the BitFenix DNA of innovation – this time mainly evident in the one-piece power cover design, effectively creating a separate bottom chamber for the PSU and HDDs at the bottom. This solution gives added space for exposure of hardware for modding projects, improves case rigidity and shields HDD and PSU noise.”
The Pandora ATX comes equipped with a 140mm fan in the front, a 120mm in the back, is water cooling capable, with room for a mighty impressive 360mm radiator in the top or front, and even has all the dedicated brackets you’ll need for pumps and reservoirs, so high-end system builders are going to love it!
In terms of expansion capabilities, the Pandora ATX comes with support for up to 440mm long graphics cards, 4x 2.5” SSDs and 4x 3.5” HDDs. Maximum PSU length is 220 mm, while CPU cooler height is a maximum of 160mm.
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You can find the Pandora at Overclockers UK here (https://www.overclockers.co.uk/lp/bitfenix-pandora-atx.html) if that link gives you a 404, please use this alternative product page link (https://www.overclockers.co.uk/blog/detail/sCategory/110851/blogArticle/41).

Noticia:
http://www.eteknix.com/bitfenix-pandora-atx-now-available-overclockers-uk/

Jorge-Vieira

21-11-15, 15:38

Antec GX500 Window Mid-Tower Chassis Review

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Antec is one of the most recognizable names in the PC market, having created many extremely popular products over the many years they’ve been in business. From the high-end to the low-end, they’ve always had a lot to offer for a wide range of budgets. Today, we’ll be taking a look at something from the lower end of the budget range, the very affordable GX500 Window chassis which offers just enough features to satisfy the demands of a desktop gaming build.

“The GX500 Window is designed for gamers from the inside-out, from its advanced cooling system to its I/O panel with USB 3.0. A total of three fans come standard along with washable dust filters and handy cable routing that helps keep equipment cool, dust-free and reliable. The GX500 Window also lets you organize a clean, powerful build with space for elite GPUs up to 15” (380 mm) in length, and extra space behind motherboard tray. With a bevy of in-demand features all at a supremely attractive price, the GX500 Window is more than just a low price – it’s the value case that gives you more for your money.”
We all want a high-end feature packed and premium chassis, which we know can cost north of £100 for the one you really want, but at the end of the day, a chassis that’ll get the job done is no bad thing and frees up a lot of your budget, leaving you with more funds for a faster graphics card of processor. The GX500 does tick a lot of boxes though, with room for ATX motherboards, 15-inch expansion cards, tall CPU coolers, plenty of fans, some water cooling support (although rather limited), cable routing and a side panel window.
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The left side of the chassis a features a funky window section, which is nice for showing off a bit of your build, although you’re not really going to see much here, as the GPU and a lot of the motherboard areas will be visually obscured by the side panel and the 120mm side-mounted fan.
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The right side panel has a raised section, keeping with the design of the left, although on this side it’ll allow extra cable routing space. Both side panels are held in place by two thumb screws at the back of the chassis.http://i2.wp.com/www.eteknix.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/DSC_3814.jpg?resize=800%2C903
The front is certainly presentable, with a large fan mesh for two optional front mounted fans. I certainly like the way the top panel curves down a little bit, giving a sleek overall appearance that would look tidy as part of a gaming setup or in the office.
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Behind the front cover, you’ll find a pre-installed fan as well as room for one more below it. There’s not the best in the way of air filters, but the front panel mesh should do a reasonable job.
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Around the back, you’ll find a slide-lock at the top, which can be used to remove the top panel fan cover. Below that, a couple of routing grommets, a pre-installed 120mm fan, 7 expansion slots and the PSU mount. Unfortunately, the expansion slot covers are a snap-off design, but that’s hardly a deal breaker.
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The top panel has room for two more fans, which combined with the front, side and rear mounts, adds up to some serious air cooling potential.
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Remove the top cover and you’ll find more than enough room for a pair of 120mm fans.
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Adding further to the air cooling capabilities of this chassis, there is a two channel fan control setup on the front I/O, offering low/stop/high modes on each. There’s also a pair of USB 3.0 ports, HD audio and the usual power buttons and indicator lights.
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The underside of the GX500 is pretty decent, with four large durable feet that give it good stability and excellent ground clearance for the PSU air intake, which comes fitted with a slide-out dust filter for easy maintenance.
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Toda a review:
http://www.eteknix.com/antec-gx500-window-mid-tower-chassis-review/

Jorge-Vieira

27-11-15, 14:35

Cooltek Skall ATX Mid-tower Chassis

The Skall is a spacious midi-tower that combines functionality, a stylish design and quality and all that at an attractive price-performance ratio. We will offer three different variants of the case, each with two 120 mm LED-fans behind the front cover, either in blue, green or red. The centrally located MESH element in the lower part of the front allows them to shine through in a magnificent way.
The classic case is perfectly fitted to be equipped with high-end hardware. Fully modular HDD-cages, two multi-step fan controls, tool-free installation of optical drives and 3.5 inch HDD, as well as a lavish cable management are only some of the features the Skall offers. For the easy installation of fans or water cooling radiators under the top, the MESH inlay in the back of the case top can be removed without any effort. In the front of the top the I/O panel is located, offering 2 x USB 3.0, 2 x USB 2.0, as well as HD audio ports.
Fans of compact water cooling solutions will also enjoy our Cooltek Skall. The special mounting frame under the top cover is perfectly suited to hold either 280 mm or even 360 mm radiators or compact AIO cooling solutions, without risking collisions with motherboard components. For users who prefer front mounted 240 mm water coolers can realize that easily, thanks to the fully modular HDD-cages.

The Skall cost 84.99 Euro, incl. 19% VAT.

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Noticia:
http://www.guru3d.com/news-story/cooltek-skall-atx-mid-tower-chassis.html

Jorge-Vieira

27-11-15, 18:47

NZXT H440 New 2015 Edition & Hue+ Review

NZXT has gone from strength to strength with their computer case designs. Over the years we’ve seen them rise up as a prominent force within this category with the Phantom series taking a notable spotlight. One aspect which seems fairly evident with the brand is their passion to innovate and think outside the box and today we’re to look at a refresh of the popular H440 combined with the creativity of their new RGB lighting system.

The H440 2015 Edition slipped onto the market in a rather subtle way in October but hopes to make a lasting impression. NZXT has built on the success of the popular H440 by refining the cosmetics – furnishing this 2015 Edition with an all-black matt finish which contains anti-scratch properties. The height and depth of the chassis has increased and a PWM fan hub makes an appearance too.

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About NZXT
Avant-garde and unconventional - NZXT was created because we aspire to make a positive difference for people. We believe that there are companies that ship product, and then there are companies that ship innovation. We routinely re-invest in ourselves, and hope that we can drive a positive influence in the industry.

Toda a review:
http://www.vortez.net/articles_pages/nzxt_h440_new_2015_edition_hue_plus_review,1.html

Jorge-Vieira

02-12-15, 14:10

Phanteks announces Enthoo Mini XL Dual System
http://images.bit-tech.net/news_images/2015/12/phanteks-enthoo-mini-xl-ds/article_img.jpg The Phanteks Enthoo Mini XL Dual System is now available ready to run two motherboards, one mATX and one mITX, from a single power supply.

Phanteks has announced a new variant of its Enthoo Mini XL, designed to make the installation of dual motherboards easier thanks to the pre-installation of a power splitter and mini-ITX upgrade kit.

Designed for those who, for whatever reason, want or need to run two independent PCs but who don't have the space for two towers, the Enthoo Mini XL offers the ability to install two motherboards: one micro-ATX-size for a high-performance rig, and another mini-ITX-size for a lower-power system. Previously, taking advantage of this feature meant buying the case then adding the optional extras yourself - but the new Dual System variant aims to make things easier by doing the hard work for you.

Largely unchanged from the standard Enthoo Mini XL design, the Enthoo Mini XL Dual System pre-installs the Phanteks Power Splitter and Mini ITX Upgrade Kit options previously sold separately. Using these, the case is able to house and run the two motherboards from only one power supply - running either system independently or both simultaneously, so long as your PSU has the power to cope. Everything arrives pre-mounted, meaning that installing motherboards and a power supply is no more difficult than any other case. Two independent front IO panels are also provided, one for each motherboard.

As with its standard predecessor, the Enthoo Mini XL Dual System features hidden power supply and hard drive mounts, a pre-installed ten-colour lighting system, dual removeable hard drive cages, two Drop-N-Lock tool-free SSD brackets, three pre-installed fans with dust filters, cable binders, and a PWM control hub. Those wishing to upgrade the system to liquid cooling will find dedicated pump and radiator brackets in its design.

The Enthoo Mini XL Dual System launches this month, priced at £159.99.

Noticia:
http://www.bit-tech.net/news/hardware/2015/12/02/phanteks-enthoo-mini-xl-ds/1

Jorge-Vieira

03-12-15, 14:27

Spire PowerCube 715 pc enclosure

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Today Spire is pleased to introduce the all new PowerCube 715 PC enclosure. Built for the more powerful Micro ATX boards as well as the smaller Mini ITX boards which are both accommodated by this chassis. The PowerCube 715 provisions for a powerful home, office or multimedia system. The elegant and neat enclosure looks make it fit in any setting from home, business to public sector. The chassis is made from strong 0.45 SPCC steel with a cool ventilated top, front and side panel for fresh air intake and optimized component cooling. Supported large side panel ventilation and standard ATX 12cm fan power supply situated on the back bottom of the structure. Connectivity made easy through the frontal USB3.0 and HD Audio ports. Instant upgrading with 3x 3.5 inch internal drive bays and 2 extension slots. The PowerCube 715 chassis unit is 27x27x20.1cm and weighs only 2.2kg. The PowerCube 715 is a awesome choice for your next small system build.
Main Features:

* Strong 0.45mm SPCC steel
* Modern and neat design * Front connections USB3.0 & HD Audio
* Micro ATX & Mini ITX compatible
* Optimized internal space design
* Standard ATX power supply unit 12cm cooling 420W included
* 20+4pin,12V 4pin,3SATA,1IDE+1Floppy * Backed by 2 year manufacturer warranty
Product: Spire (http://www.spire-corp.com/computer-cases/powercube-715-spc715b-420w-e12-2/)
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Noticia:
http://www.hardwareheaven.com/2015/12/spire-powercube-715-pc-enclosure/

Jorge-Vieira

04-12-15, 14:57

BitFenix Nova Mid-Tower Chassis Review

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BitFenix is back again, this time with their lovely Nova chassis. The Nova is BitFenix’s latest effort from the budget-friendly end of the market, promising great features at a price that is sure to leave your wallet or your bank balance happy. If you’re not trying to cram huge amounts of hard drives, multiple radiators and more into your system, then it is unlikely that you need much more than what the Nova offers and we’re eager to see just how much you get for your money here.

“Bitfenix Nova delivers style, performance, and silence at an incredibly competitive price. Whether you plan to build a basic office, home or gaming system, Novas simplistic design, aluminum badge, color options and optional window side panel mean it will blend in perfectly. Long air vents running along the sides of its front, hidden behind sleek mesh strips, provide plenty of airflow to cool the system. And as a result allowed us to keep Novas Top and Front panel completely closed to block fan-noise from escaping the enclosure, and dust from building up inside.”
Equipped with room for mini-ITX to ATX motherboards, room for a good size CPU cooler, large graphics cards, an ATX PSU and a decent amount of hard drives, the Nova is certainly a capable chassis. There’s also room for a couple of 120mm fans in the front and a 120mm in the back, although on the rear 120mm fan comes pre-installed.
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The side panel features a huge window that runs almost the full height of the chassis, giving you a perfect view to show off your new build. Don’t like windows on your chassis? There’s a solid panel version available too. The black paint job is pretty standard stuff, but blends well with the plastics of the front panel and if black isn’t your thing, there’s also a white version available.
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The right side has a blank panel and just like the left, it’s held in place by two thumb screws. The sides of the front panel have a strip of ventilation, allowing for indirect airflow that should help reduce noise from the front fans.
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The front panel is plastic but is very nicely finished. There’s a single 5.25″ drive bay cover at the top and a small BitFenix logo; overall it looks smart enough to be placed in a home or office.
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At the top of the chassis, you’ll find all the usual power controls, as well as two LED indicators and a pair of USB ports; one USB 2.0 and one USB 3.0.
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Around the back, there’s a single pre-installed 120mm fan, as well as seven expansion slots. As with many budget chassis, the expansion slot covers are a snap-off design, apart from the top one which is reusable.
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Four sturdy feet with rubber grips give the chassis good ground clearance, and there’s also a small slide-out and washable dust filter for the power supply area.
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Toda a review:
http://www.eteknix.com/bitfenix-nova-mid-tower-chassis-review/

Jorge-Vieira

08-12-15, 14:33

Corsair Carbide Series 600C Review

Corsair Carbide Series 600C ReviewManufacturer: Corsair (http://www.corsair.com/en-gb)
UK price (as reviewed): MSRP £119.99 (inc VAT)
US price (as reviewed): MSRP $149.99 (ex Tax)

Corsair's Carbide series doesn't really have an overarching theme – we've seen cases in a number of shapes and sizes carrying the name, notable ones being the 500R (http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/cases/2012/02/20/corsair-graphite-500r-review/1), which has a standard tower design, as well as the dual chamber Air 540 (http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/cases/2013/06/19/corsair-carbide-air-540-review/1) and Air 240 (http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/2014/08/15/corsair-carbide-series-air-240-review/1). Now, Corsair is branching into another area of case design, specifically inverted ATX, with the Carbide Series 600 chassis which comes in two flavours: the Carbide 600C and Carbide 600Q. The C stands for clear, as the 600C, which we're reviewing today, comes with a large side window, while Q stands for quiet as the 600Q is the low-noise alternative with noise-deadening foam fitted.

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The quality of the design and materials impresses with the 600C, although you would hope so given the £120 asking price. The flat, steel panels work nicely with the clean cut edges to achieve a minimalist look, and the one curved edge between the front and the roof looks neat too. The front panel has a plastic core but the outer steel layer ensures it feels very rigid along with the rest of the case. The one exception is the large window, which has a massive amount of flex when pressed. This isn't a massive issue since it doesn't bulge out and isn't misaligned, but a bit of extra strength here wouldn't go amiss. Thankfully, despite a slight tint, it works very well as a window, giving onlookers an excellent view of the hardware inside.

The front fascia is completely solid which will of course impede airflow compared to cases which opt for a mesh finish here, but the upside is the maintenance of clean looks and also a deflection of some of the noise that would otherwise escape here. The sides of the front panel also have ventilation, and not just the token tiny holes that many cases employ when they claim to feature this. The side vents of the 600C really are massive, and should actually allow a fair amount of air in.

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The front I/O panel's location on the roof means the 600C may be best placed on the floor for easy access since it's 535mm tall. That said, a desktop positioning will net you and jealous friends a better view of the hardware inside, especially because of the inverted ATX layout that leaves the core hardware closer to the floor. It also means you'll want the case to the left of you in order to see inside. Back to the I/O panel, and we have a good set of connections: audio jacks and four USB ports, two of which are USB 3. Both the power and reset buttons have a solid action and, finally, there's also a simple three-speed fan control switch. Onboard fan control is always a nice touch, and will be especially useful for the low-noise Carbide 600Q.

The top part of the front panel is actually a magnetic door, behind which is the pair of drive bay covers for the two optical drive mounts.

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The Carbide 600C is equipped with three Corsair AF140L fans out of the box, which is what we'd expect for a case this price. There are two front intakes and one rear exhaust, with room for up to three more fans in the bottom mounts. The roof of the case is devoid of fan mounts, with Corsair instead opting for a solid panel that will again help to stop noise escaping. Potential Carbide 600Q buyers should note that it only comes with two fans by default (one front intake instead of two), but obviously you do get noise insulating material in that SKU as well.

Pleasingly, the chassis is fully guarded against dust. The bottom area is shielded by a full length, magnetic filter which, thanks to the ample clearance that comes courtesy of the four rubberised feet, is easy to get off and refit once you're done cleaning. There's also a front filter, though to get at this you need to open both side panels in order to release the front panel and finally expose it – it's a shame there's not an easier method for this.

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Lastly, at the rear of the case you'll find a thumbscrew-mounted PSU bracket and eight expansion slots meaning the case supports situations where you need to fit a dual-slot expansion card in the lower most slot of your ATX motherboard.

Specifications

Dimensions (mm) 260 x 454 x 535 (W x D x H)
Material Steel, plastic
Available colours Steel grey
Weight
Front panel Power, reset, 2 x USB 3, 2 x USB 2, stereo, microphone, 3-speed fan controller
Drive bays 2 x external 5.25in, 2 x 3.5in/2.5in, 3 x 2.5in
Form factor(s) ATX, micro-ATX, mini-ITX
Cooling 2 x 140mm/120mm front fan mounts (2 x 140mm fans included), 1 x 140mm/120mm rear fan mount (140mm fan included), 2 x 140mm or 3 x 120mm bottom fan mounts (fans not included)
CPU cooler clearance 200mm
Maximum graphics card length 370mm
Extras Removable dust filters

Toda a review:
http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/cases/2015/12/08/corsair-carbide-series-600c-review/1

Jorge-Vieira

10-12-15, 14:28

Antec Performance Series P380 Full-Tower Enclosure Review

Introduction and First Impressions Antec’s P-series enclosures have been around for quite a while, and have been known as quiet, stylish cases for a premium build. It had been quite a while since the last entry in the series as the previous model, the P280, which received our Gold Award when Ryan reviewed it way back in 2011 (http://www.pcper.com/reviews/Cases-and-Cooling/Video-Perspective-Antec-P280-Case-Review), and this current version hit the market in January of 2015. Needless to say, Antec’s Performance enclosures have some staying power. So how does this latest entry stack up?
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The new P380 carries an MSRP of $229.95, placing it in the higher end of the premium enclosure market. While it can certainly be found for less (around $140 currently on Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00QNDEZPO/?tag=pcper04-20&tag=pcper04-20)) the bar is still set pretty high when the price exceeds $100, though the P380 is in a different world than Antec's Signature S10 enclosure, which launched at a mind-boggling $499 (it has since come down considerably). With the highly competitive enclosure market offering a number of spacious and quiet options, the P380 will need to differentiate to succeed.
“When only the best can satisfy your needs, the P380 is the answer. Known for its minimalistic design, the Performance series focuses on delivering the perfect balance between performance and Quiet-Computing. Whether you’re designing your ultimate dream PC or, just creating a monster file server, the P380 should be the choice, without hesitation.”
Antec is obviously confident about this newest P-series enclosure and I’ll be putting it to the test using a new, more stringent enclosure review process. We'll take a look at the case inside and out, and then see how it performs with a gaming build using both a closed-loop liquid CPU cooler, and a conventional air CPU cooler to see how the case airflow affects warm components.
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Continue reading our review of the Antec P380 Full-Tower enclosure! (http://www.pcper.com/reviews/Cases-and-Cooling/Antec-Performance-Series-P380-Full-Tower-Enclosure-Review)
Before we continue, here are the specifications for the P380 enclosure from Antec:
Specifications

Model: P380
Case Type: Full-Tower
Motherboards: SSI CEB, E-ATX, ATX, Micro ATX, Mini-ITX
Expansion Slots: 9x Expansion Slots
Drive bays: 1x slim optical drive bay, 8x 3.5”/2.5” tool-less HDD bays
Maximum graphics card size: 465mm
Maximum CPU cooler height: 180mm
Cooling System: 3x 120mm / 2x 140mm top exhaust fan mount (2x 140mm FDB fan pre-installed)
3x 120mm / 2x 140mm front intake fan mount
1x 120 mm rear exhaust fan mount (1x 120mm FDB fan pre-installed)
Liquid Cooling Solution: 1x 360mm radiator / 1x 240mm radiator at front; 1x 360mm radiator / 1x 240mm radiator on the top
Front I/O Ports: 2x USB 3.0; 2x USB 2.0; Audio in/out
Unit Dimensions (HxWxD): 555 mm x 223.6 mm x 557 mm (21.85” x 8.80” x 21.92”)

Our thanks to Antec for providing the P380 for our review!
Current pricing:

$140, Amazon.com (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00QNDEZPO/?tag=pcper04-20&tag=pcper04-20)
$129.99, Newegg.com (http://www.jdoqocy.com/click-5682563-10446076?URL=http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129218)

First Impressions
The P380 looks the part of a premium enclosure, with a sharp exterior featuring aluminum front and top panels. The raw metal finish to the outside edges of the aluminum panels helps make the design stand out, and the side window adds to the classy look.
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The front of cases in the optical drive-free era can be boring, but the P380 looks pretty good here with a smooth finish and the chrome Antec logo adorning the aluminum panel. With no power button in sight it might take a few moments to realize these are actually hidden beneath the left and right edges of the front panel. It's an interesting choice, but these buttons are easy to reach in and push (once you discover their location).
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The P380 features a very clear (and highly reflective) window
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On the back we have nine expansion slots from this full-tower design, and the typical 120 mm fan opening (with pre-installed exhaust fan).
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I/O is on the left side along the top, and here we have one pair each of USB 3.0 and 2.0 ports, and the usual 3.5 mm audio input/output jacks.
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The side panels seem a little thin for a quiet enclosure, but they are lined with a dense material to help reduce noise.
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There is far more of the material on the back side panel, of course, as much of the main panel is a clear window.
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The bottom of the enclosure has large rubber feet, and the P380 sat level and felt very solid (and heavy) out of the box.
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The case features a removable screen filter under the power supply mount, but unfortunately the front fan filter is far more difficult to access (more on the next page).
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Before moving on here's a look at the accessory package, which includes a plastic slim ODD adapter that can attach inside the front panel of the enclosure if desired, adding optical drive support that otherwise is not available (this is a complicated process that may not be worth it, see more about this on the next page).
Next we'll take a look inside the Antec P380 and go over a system build with this enclosure.

Toda a review:
http://www.pcper.com/reviews/Cases-and-Cooling/Antec-Performance-Series-P380-Full-Tower-Enclosure-Review

Jorge-Vieira

10-12-15, 14:45

Akasa Max S Passive Cooled Max S NUC Chassis Review

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We’re back once again with another entry in the NUC chassis series from Akasa, but this one, like the others we’ve previously seen has a neat trick at its disposal that makes it stand out from the crowd. The Akasa MAX MT and the Plato X both won awards from us recently and for good reason too, they’re both exceptional products full of innovative and practical features, so we’re hoping to see a similar performance from the Max S.
Equipped with support for many great NUC motherboards, the Max S comes will a passive cooling design, support for slim and slot loading ODD drives and more, making it a versatile unit for digital advertising, multimedia systems and even desktop use.
• Aluminium fanless CPU cooling design
• Stylish front panel diamond effect
• Support both Tray loading / Slot loading slim ODD
• Support one serial port
• Support IR remote function
• Compatible with the following Intel® NUC Board
NUC5i5MYBE / NUC5i5MYHE / NUC5i3MYBE / NUC5i3MYHE
NUC5i5RYH / NUC5i5RYK / NUC5i3RYH / NUC5i3RYK
Everything you need to get your hardware installed is included in the box, so the setup process should be nice and straight forward.
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First impressions of the Max S are very promising, as you can immediately tell the build quality is nothing short of exceptional. It’s made from a thick piece of aluminium with a fin array on the sides and top, which will help dissipate heat, as the chassis is used to passively cool the CPU.
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The same design on the right, giving it a nice uniform appearance.
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The front panel looks stunning, with a brushed aluminium finished and trimmed edges giving them a little bit of silver flair. There’s a pair of USB 3.0 ports, IR pass through, HD audio jack and the power button, so that’s all the basics covered. What’s really important is the slot loading optical bay, a great tool if you’re using this for video displays, HTPC or even desktop use. Even better, there’s a second front panel included to add support for slim tray loading drives, giving you even more flexibility.
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Around the back, all the usual cut-outs for NUC boards, as well as two rubber grommets for WiFi antenna should you need them. There’s a Kensington lock hole in the bottom corner too, always a nice thing to have for such a small system. The alternative backplate which is included in the box also adds support for NUC boards with Com ports, something that’s still widely used for a whole host of commercial and industrial purposes.http://i0.wp.com/www.eteknix.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/DSC_3930.jpg?resize=800%2C620
The base of the chassis has four small feet, giving a little ground clearance to the unit. These screws/feet also hold the base plate on the chassis and need to be removed to install your components. There’s a set of four holes on the base too, which are used for mounting the chassis on a VESA or similarly compatible solution.
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Toda a review:
http://www.eteknix.com/akasa-max-s-passive-cooled-max-s-nuc-chassis-review/

Enzo

10-12-15, 15:35

Interessante. E aparentemente, grande.

Encrenca

10-12-15, 21:45

E a nova da Corsair???!?!?!

http://www.corsair.com/en/carbide-series-quiet-600q-inverse-atx-full-tower-case

Enzo

10-12-15, 23:27

Wtf??? O conceito das Raven ainda me fizeram sentido..esse, acho que já é exagero, mais a puxar pelo conceito de novidade que propriamente pela performance...
Qualquer dia, metem as ligacoes do i/o panel viradas para dentro da caixa.......

Jorge-Vieira

14-12-15, 14:44

Fractal Design Core 500 Review

Fractal Design Core 500 ReviewManufacturer: Fractal Design (http://www.fractal-design.com/home/product/cases/core-series/core-500)
UK price (as reviewed): £39.99 (http://www.ebuyer.com/720520-fractal-design-core-500-mini-itx-computer-case-fd-ca-core-500-bk) (inc VAT)
US price (as reviewed): $73.06 (http://www.amazon.com/Fractal-Design-Supply-Mini-ITX-FD-CA-CORE-500-BK/dp/B011WB7WXI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1449830525&sr=8-1&keywords=core+500) (ex Tax)

There's still some room for improvement when it comes to mini-ITX cases. For instance, we'd like to see more cases taking advantage of short PCB GPUs and SFX PSUs but, for the most part, there are still loads of good choices when it comes to picking a dinky case. SilverStone isn't the only company pushing the boundaries here as all major case manufacturers now have at least two dedicated mini-ITX chassis. Fractal's array of tiny cases isn't as extensive as Lian Li's or SilverStone's, but it's already dishing out its second generation range of small cases, leading on from the likes of the Node 304 (http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/cases/2012/09/19/fractal-design-node-304-review/1) we looked at in 2012.

The buck doesn't stop with the new Core 500 either as we've learned the company has more fun in the works, but today we're focussing on its new cube-style mini-ITX case. It's a complete redesign of its older mini-ITX cases and, at first, glance appears to be similar to the likes of Cooler Master's Elite 130 (http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/cases/2013/09/30/cooler-master-elite-130-review/1). However, the Core 500 is a slightly larger, more potent chassis, which the numerous vents in the panels allude to.

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There's obviously a fully-fledged external 5.25in bay that supports full length optical drives as well as shorter fan controllers, and the front panel is located on the top of the front panel so as not to spoil the minimalist looks. You get the usual buttons and audio ports as well as two USB 3 ports. The front intake vents are modest, but they are backed up by dust filters. There's a second removable external dust filter in the base that, as the keen-eyed may have already realised, is for the PSU, which has been relocated to the front of the case using an extension cable.

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The roof section is a U-shaped single-piece steel panel that's held on with a few rear thumbscrews. This does betray the comparatively low price of just £40 though - it's sturdy enough, but it can be a pain to fit and remove. The rest of the chassis is fine though, and you get four rubberised case feet and a removable front panel too, bringing the final dimensions to 250mm wide, 380mm long including the rear thumb screws and 213mm high. It's actually not far off the equivalent to lopping the top half off a Phanteks Evolv ITX (http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/cases/2015/05/20/phanteks-enthoo-evolv-itx-review/1).

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Despite the obvious space limitations, there's enough room for an ATX PSU, catering for up to 160mm in length for modular units and 170mm for captive PSUs. There's also 310mm clearance for graphics cards and a healthy 170mm for CPU coolers - almost unheard of in a case this small - both the Elite 130 and similar SilverStone SG13 both have well under 100mm CPU cooler clearance, restricting you to low profile coolers.

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Dimensions (mm) 250 x 380 x 213 (W x D x H)
Material Aluminium, steel, plastic
Available colours Black
Weight 4.4kg
Front panel Power, reset, 2 x USB 3, stereo, microphone
Drive bays 1 x external 5.25in, 2 x 3.5in/2.5in, 1 x 3.5in, 1 x 2.5in
Form factor(s) Mini-ITX
Cooling 1 x 140mm/120mm rear fan mount (140mm fan included), 2 x 140mm/120mm roof fan mounts (fans not included)
CPU cooler clearance 170mm
Maximum graphics card length 310mm
Extras Magnetic dust filters

Toda a review:
http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/2015/12/14/fractal-design-core-500-review/1

Jorge-Vieira

15-12-15, 15:18

Phanteks Enthoo Pro M Acrylic Window Edition Chassis

Phanteks' new Enthoo Pro M variant will now include a full acrylic side panel. The Enthoo Pro M Acrylic Window Edition will include features like the new HDD mounting system, PWM hub, the innovative radiator bracket and pump mounting locations.
System builders and watercooling enthusiasts can now showcaase their build.

The PRO M Acryclic Window Edition has a full acrylic window, front and top brushed aluminum look panels, and the innovative radiator bracket. The I/O port now resides on the side of the front panel creating a simple but elegant design without the cost. The PRO M Acrylic Window Edition will feature a large interior to support full ATX. A innovative top radiator bracket to allow easy installation of the radiator and/or fans like the Enthoo EVOLV ATX and the EVOLV ITX.
The PRO M Acrylic Window Edition comes with the all new HDD mounting system that can support multiple storage with the optional HDD bracket (PH-HDDKT_02).
The PRO M Acrylic Window Edition is designed with watercooling in mind. Multiple reservoir and pump mounting locations, as well as storage capacity are all possible with the upgrade options. With the full acrylic side panel, all your components will be visible.

"Being very versatile, having a spacious and clean interior and of course making it very easy to build water-cooling systems is what the Enthoo Series is all about." - Boon Tuoh Khor.

Available at most local retailers in December, 2015, the recommended retail price is €89,90 / £69.99 (VAT Included).

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Noticia:
http://www.guru3d.com/news-story/phanteks-enthoo-pro-m-acrylic-window-edition-chassis.html

Jorge-Vieira

16-12-15, 15:39

Antec P50 Window Review

Antec P50 Window ReviewManufacturer: Antec (http://www.antec.com/)
UK price (as reviewed): £45.02 (inc VAT) (http://www.box.co.uk/Antec_P50_mATX_Cube_Case_1745876.html)
US price (as reviewed): $69.99 (ex Tax) (http://www.frys.com/product/8541069)

The Antec P50 Window is one of the company's latest releases, and it's a budget-friendly micro-ATX chassis with a dual chamber design. It's available in some regions without a window but the UK market seems only to have the P50 Window floating about, and it comes in at under £50. In fact, at the time of writing, Scan has it on sale for just £40, albeit on pre-order.

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The P50's panelling fits together very well, and while there is some flex to the front and side panels, the case as a unit is definitely solid enough given the price. It's quite light, but it doesn't feel too cheap or tacky anywhere. One thing to note, however, is that it lacks a set of rubber feet, so it slides around fairly easily on a smooth surface.

The IO ports are built cleanly into the area where the front and roof panels meet, ensuring easy access regardless of whether the P50 is floor or desk-bound. It's well-equipped thanks to a pair each of USB 2 and USB 3 ports and the power and reset buttons have a firm action. You even get two fan control sliders with three speed settings (fast, slow and off), which is awesome to see in a sub-£50 chassis.

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Other than the single 5.25in bay cover, the front panel is solid for a clean look, but has ventilation down the sides. This provides an air inlet for the dual 120mm intake fans that serve the main chamber on the left. There is also a third fan mount up front; an 80mm one that's empty but can be used to provide additional cooling to the secondary chamber. The whole intake area is protected with a single, large dust filter, though you'll need to remove the front panel to gain access – thankfully this is as simple as a firm tug from the bottom.

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As the name of the case suggests, the left panel has a large clear window to give you a good view of your core hardware. On the opposite side, there's a ventilation area with an internal dust filter that guards the PSU intake fan. There is no ventilation on the underside of the case, so your graphics card will be relying solely on the front intake area for cool air.

On the roof, we find a plastic, ventilated mid-section which is easily released via a simple clip on the back. You then slide and lift it out, which grants access to the dual 120mm fan mounts below. This is a very good design, although we'd prefer the vents to also have filtering material built in – there are no roof exhaust fans installed by default, so for many users this will just be an easy way for dust to enter. If you feel like jazzing up the all-black exterior a little this mid-section can also be replaced by optional coloured alternatives, available in red, green blue and white for under £5.

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Lastly, a look round back reveals a pair of empty 80mm exhaust fan mounts and four expansion slots, meaning that the use of a dual-slot expansion card in the bottom slot of your micro-ATX motherboard won't be possible. There's also a third 80mm fan mount, and this one comes fitted with a fan, acting as the sole source or airflow for the secondary chamber (other than the isolated PSU). It provides cooling for the three-bay HDD cage that's just in front of it, and which you can access by undoing the two thumbscrews holding the fan mount in place.

Specifications

Dimensions (mm) 260 x 355 x 355 (W x D x H)
Material Steel, plastic
Available colours Black, black and red
Weight ~3.5kg
Front panel Power, reset, 2 x fan controllers, 2 x USB 3, 2 x USB 2, stereo, microphone
Drive bays 1 x external 5.25in, 3 x 3.5in/2.5in, 2 x 2.5in
Form factor(s) Micro-ATX, mini-ITX
Cooling 2 x 120mm and 1 x 80mm front fan mounts (2 x 120mm fans included), 3 x 80mm rear fan mounts (1 x 80mm fan included), 2 x 120mm roof fan mounts (fans not included)
CPU cooler clearance 130mm
Maximum graphics card length 300mm
Extras Removable dust filters

Toda a review:
http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/cases/2015/12/16/antec-p50-window-review/1

Jorge-Vieira

16-12-15, 15:46

Aerocool Aero 800 Case Review (http://www.kitguru.net/components/cases/leo-waldock/aerocool-aero-800-case-review/)

Aerocool has a history of delivering budget cases but the Aero-800 is far and away the cheapest case we have seen to date. It’s a steel chassis with blue painted finish on the top and side panels – the window is smoked and the finishing touches are a plastic front panel and colour co-ordinated blue skids that act as supports. The Aero-800 is also available in grey, white or black. At only £40 inc vat is this the cheap yet effective case you need to be shortlisting for a new system build?

Watch via our VIMEO Channel (below) or over on YouTube at 1080p50 HERE (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SvvYiQP5PUg).
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It is tempting to approach a budget product with rose tinted glasses but we are made of sterner stuff at KitGuru. We want to find out whether the Aercool Aero-800 can play with the big boys that sell for a higher price or whether it has to be relegated to the junior leagues.
Specification:

Motherboard support: ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX.
Expansion slots: 7.
Included fans: 1x 120mm front intake, 1x 120mm rear exhaust.
Fan mounts: 2x 120/140mm front, 2x 120mm roof, 1x 120mm rear.
120mm radiator mounts: 120mm/240mm front, 120mm/240mm roof, 120mm rear.
140mm radiator mounts: 140mm/280mm front.
5.25″ drive bays: 2
Internal drive bays: 2x 3.5”/2.5″, 3x 2.5”.
Dimensions: 472mm H x 430mm D x 200mm W.

It took a while for the penny to drop but the interior of the Aero-800 is vaguely familiar and bears more than a passing resemblance to the Phanteks Enthoo Pro M which launched at £60 and now costs £53. Enthoo Pro-M is a fine case so that is our benchmark for the Aero-800, as opposed to a nasty beige box from a store such as Maplin.
The specification is pretty good and the Aero-800 supports 2 x 3.5” HDD and 3 x 2.5” drives. There is space in the roof of the case for a liquid cooler up to 280mm in length or if you prefer you can install a 240mm liquid cooler in the front of the case, although we found the front panel required a firm pull. The Aero-800 can accommodate a graphics card up to 390mm in length, a CPU cooler up to 155mm tall (i.e. a tower with 120mm fan) and a PSU up to 180mm in length, so we’re talking about proper gaming hardware.
On the front panel there are 2x USB 3.0 ports, 2x USB 2.0 and a pair of headset jacks. The details include a magnetic dust filter on the top of the case and a clip-in filter below the power supply. The 120mm fan at the front of the case is illuminated with blue LEDs which shine through the front panel quite distinctly. You can see the LEDs more clearly through the smoked window in the side panel but it is quite a discreet light and not the usual disco fever that you get with a clear window.
Building a high end gaming PC in this case was a pleasant experience and revealed very few of the snags you might expect from a budget chassis. For example there are plenty of cable management holes and while they do not have grommets the edge of the steelwork has been rolled and there are no nasty sharp edges. You also get a reasonable number of cable tie down points which is a common complaint with some other cases so this is very welcome.
It is clear the design of the Aero-800 has allowed the cost of construction to be kept to a minimum. There is no feeling of luxury and everything that is supplied is there for a reason.
As mentioned in our video there is only one obvious snag as the front panel cables are shorter than ideal and as a result they need to be routed straight across the motherboard.
Testing
To put this case through its cooling paces we will be using a test system consisting of an AMD FX-8370, Asus Sabertooth 990FX motherboard, GeForce GTX 980 graphics card and a SanDisk SSD. This system allows us to produce a substantial amount of heat and effectively test the Aerocool Aero-800‘s cooling capabilities.
For stress testing we use AIDA64 to stress the processor and create the maximum amount of load our GPU is ever likely to see.
Test System:

Processor: 4.0GHz/4.3GHz AMD FX-8370
Motherboard: Asus Sabertooth 990FX
CPU cooler: Deepcool Captain 240
Memory: 8GB Corsair Vengeance LP DDR3-1600MHz RAM
Graphics card: GeForce GTX 980 4GB
Power supply: Seasonic Platinum Fanless 520W
Storage drives: Samsung 840 SSD
OS: 64-bit Windows 10.

Cooling Performance
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With 120mm fans at the front and rear of the case and a 240mm liquid cooler in the roof we had no problems keeping the FX-8370 nice and cool. The GTX 980 graphics card ran at 78 degrees under full load which is absolutely fine.
Acoustics Performance
We had the BIOS set to Silent mode and the cooling was pretty much inaudible. It helps that we were using a Seasonic Platinum Fanless 520W power supply (review HERE) as it is a silent unit, and the Deepcool Captain is nice and quiet but even so we were impressed just how quiet the Aero-800 managed to be.
Closing Thoughts Aerocool has delivered a solid case in the Aero-800 and we like the blue painted finish of the sample we were sent. It is hard to argue that this case will appeal to hardcore enthusiasts as it is fairly basic and features such as the power supply cover look a little crude. On the other hand if you are building a PC for a member of your family the Aero-800 would be a fine choice as it costs so little yet delivers all of the essentials without getting carried away.
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We are hugely appreciate of the quality of the steelwork as it is horrible when you slice a finger on sharp metal. Aerocool proves you can build a case down to a price whilst maintaining a sensible standard in terms of build quality.
The Aerocool Aero 800 Case is available from Aria for £40 inc vat HERE (http://www.aria.co.uk/Products/Components/Cases/Midi+Tower/Aerocool+Aero-800+Blue+gaming+Chassis+with+Window+?productId=650 33).
Discuss on our Facebook page, over HERE (https://www.facebook.com/162236020510911/photos/a.418538034880707.96975.162236020510911/980125972055241/?type=3&theater).
Pros:

Very low price.
Space for a liquid cooler in the roof or front of the case.
Good airflow keeps the case both cool and quiet.
Sensible number of drive bays.
Funky blue painted finish.
Good cable management.
Dust filters at the top and bottom.
Supplied with front and rear fans.
Smoked window in the side panel.

Cons:

Front panel cables need to be longer.
Power supply cover looks somewhat basic.
Front panel requires a hard pull to remove.

KitGuru says: Aero-800 is a basic case that is built to a price but it delivers in every department.
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Review:
http://www.kitguru.net/components/cases/leo-waldock/aerocool-aero-800-case-review/

Enzo

16-12-15, 15:49

Essa faria um bom upgrade à minha azul da Sharkoon.

Jorge-Vieira

17-12-15, 20:35

Lian Li PC-08 Review (PC-O8)

There is something rather lovely about a PC chassis which uses a mix of metal and glass. The look and feel are just a step above the standard plastic we often see. Then, when the metal used is a brushed aluminium things get even more lovely and that’s what we get to see today in our Lian Li PC-08 Review (PC-O8).
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The PC-O8 arrives in a large cardboard box with minimal branding and information on the outside. Inside the case is suspended in foam and wrapped in a plastic bag for protection. Inside the case is a bundle of extras and sat on top is a second box, more on that shortly…
As far as bundled items go we get product documentation, LED strips (always great with glass), power plugs for the fans, clamps, ties and a large selection of screws and bumpers for installing our components.
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When first unboxing the PC-O8 we find that the front and side are not installed. Instead they can be found protected by lots of polystyrene and wrapped in plastic in that second box we mentioned earlier. Ideal for protection during shipping. The main construction of the PC-O8 is aluminium with a brushed black finish and the dimensions are 341x428x404mm (WxHxD) with a weights of 9.5Kg. Although this is classed as a Mid-Chassis, it can accept boards from Micro-ATX up to E-ATX (322x272mm).
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Up on the top surface we find our “front panel” connectivity which is four USB 3.0 ports and 2x 3.5mm audio. These sit alongside the power button. In the above image you can see that the connector area is beneath the surface slightly this is because the top aluminium panel lifts off and beneath it we get access to two filters which can be removed for cleaning. One of which is covered by a removable panel, an optional vent for those who mount cooling fans in the top of the case.
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Flipping the PC-O8 upside down we find four rubber feet which lift the case off our desk while keeping it from sliding and round at the back panel there are various vents, a PSU location and eight expansion slots. A set if dials for LED control (Red/Green/Blue) are also found here. As far as factory installed cooling goes, we get three 12cm front fans, one rear 12cm fan in the main chamber and two 12cm fans on our HDD rack.
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Looking into the main chamber we can see the aforementioned 12cm fan along with the 8 PCIe slots. Rubber covers are present on the various wiring cut-outs on the main tray and a large CPU backplate cut-out is also present. Two LEDs are also present for power/drive status, internally mounted rather than externally and there is space for two 12cm fans at the top of the case.
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Turning the case round we can see the LED control pod, case wiring and HDD cage which is removable. It can accept 6x 3.5″ drives and 2×2.5″ models. The PSU is also installed in this back chamber.
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As far as support for components goes, we noted E-ATX boards earlier, we can also install graphics cards up to 370mm, PSUs at 298mm, and CPU Coolers of 170mm without issue. Radiator support is 120×120 in the back, 120×240/120×120 in the top and 120×360, 120×240 or 120×120 at the front. There is also ample room for pump and reservoir in the main chamber.
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Often cases with non-standard designs can make installation awkward or confusing but installing a system in the PC-O8 is a very straightforward process. Drop in the motherboard and GPU/Main components, add the PSU and drives round the back, pass the wiring through the rubber covers and then get that connected along with our cooling solution of choice. We had no issues with installing liquid coolers from corsair along with the liquid cooled AMD Fury X. We put the radiator for that at the back location, moved two of the installed fans to the top location and added the CPU radiator in place of the front fan. As the images above show, there is also more than enough room for a DIY watercooling setup too.
LED installation was easy and we love that Lian Li bundle LED strips and a controller which lets us alter the colour to our needs. With many manufacturers this would be an extra cost/purchase. The only minor design niggle we had was that the HDD cage blocks the CPU backplate so changing coolers means removing the drives…though that is far simpler than removing the whole motherboard/cards etc. Other little design aspects such as the pull off top/side covers, anti-vibration rings and support for multiple USB 3.0 ports are all good design choices.
As far as overall build quality goes, flawless. The glass panels in our sample did need a bit of a clean when we unboxed them but that’s an incredibly minor issue. Every part of the finish on the case was perfect and the glass installed easily. We also love that it was protected in a separate box during shipping, ensuring it arrived in perfect condition.
Performance was also very good. The inclusion of six fans as standard is excellent and there is plenty of flexibility for cooling changes as well as the presence of removable dust filters to keep our build easy to maintain. All of the above means that the PC-O8 wins our Gold Award.
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Review:
http://www.hardwareheaven.com/2015/12/lian-li-pc-08-review-pc-o8/

Jorge-Vieira

18-12-15, 14:14

NZXT H440 New Edition Review (http://www.kitguru.net/components/cases/leo-waldock/nzxt-h440-new-edition-review/)

NZXT has updated its enthusiast H440 case. This new version goes by the unimaginative name ‘H440 New Edition’ however the list of changes from the original H440 is very encouraging: All black matte colour, Scratch resistant paintwork, Tinted black window (with optional no window version), Increased height & depth with ventilation increase in size for better airflow, 8-way PWM Fan hub (all fans controlled by master pin header) to maximise airflow efficiency with low noise.
The fundamental reason for the change is that the original H440 was very quiet but wasn’t especially good at cooling when the going got tough. NZXT addressed this issue with the 450 Noctis which gained a huge amount of ventilation in its front and top panels and now the new H440 is a half-way house between H440 and N450.
It is still very quiet but now promises to give your CPU the ventilation it requires.
Watch via our VIMEO Channel (Below) or over on YouTube at 1080p50 HERE (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t3ooOT8oxUc)

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Specifications:

Motherboard support: ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX.
Expansion slots: 7.
Included fans: 3x 120mm front intake, 1x 140mm rear exhaust.
Fan mounts: 2x 140mm front, 3x 120/2x 140mm roof, 1x 120mm rear.
5.25″ drive bays: None.
Internal drive bays: 8x 3.5″/2.5”, 3x 2.5″.
Dimensions: 415mm x 332mm x 458mm.

As you can see in our video and photos the new front and top panels looks superb. They are lined with a rubber material to keep noise to a minimum and there are discreet vents that allow air to flow. You also get rubber material inside the back panel although this is one area where NZXT has dropped the ball as there isn’t enough room for both the PWM hub and the noise deadening material. As you can see in our photos the PWM hub has clearly dragged against the rubber and has pulled it loose. No doubt a few seconds’ work with some scissors would resolve the issue.
The PWM hub is very useful as there are three front 120mm fans and a rear 140mm fan so you would otherwise need a good number of connections. As things stand the hub simply needs to connect to a single header on your motherboard (an extension cable is provided) and the job is done.
If you are using an All In One liquid cooler and don’t have a branched cable as provided on the NZXT Kraken 61 you could also connect the radiator fans to the PWM hub.
It took a few minutes to remove the handful of twisty ties that NZXT has used on the wiring for the fans and LED lights and then replace them with cable ties. NZXT has done a fine job of providing a huge number of cable tie anchor points.
Building our Skylake PC was straightforward in most respects. There is a huge motherboard cut-out that provides plenty of access for installing your CPU cooler and you get a fair amount of space inside the case. Having said that, the internal organisation isn’t perfect and you may well find it necessary to connect the 8-pin EPS connector before you mount a radiator in the roof of the case, especially if it is a large 280mm unit. This is the obvious location for your cooler as installing it in the front will require you to first remove the three 120mm fans and that doesn’t really make a lot of sense.
There are heaps of drive bays that mount as individual caddies that plug into a fixed back plate, somewhat like a series of shelves. It’s a neat system however it would be improved if the vertical steel plate could be removed in one or two parts as this would open up the front of the case.
During the build we were concerned there might not be enough space behind the rear panel however there is plenty of space for the cables in front of the power supply and we had no trouble keeping everything tidy.
Testing
To put this case through its cooling paces we will be using a test system consisting of an Intel Core i7-6700K, Gigabyte Z170XP-SLI motherboard, GeForce GTX 980 graphics card and a Samsung SSD. This system allows us to produce a substantial amount of heat and effectively test the NZXT H440 New Edition‘s cooling capabilities.
For stress testing we use AIDA64 to stress our CPU and create the maximum amount of load our GPU is ever likely to see.
Test System:

Processor: Intel Core i7-6700K
Motherboard: Gigabyte Z170XP-SLI
CPU cooler: NZXT Kraken X61
Memory: 8GB Corsair Vengeance LPXDDR4-3200MHz
Graphics card: Nvidia GTX 980 4GB
Power supply: Seasonic Platinum 520W Fanless
Storage drives: 500GB Samsung 840 SSD
Operating System: 64-bit Windows 10

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Cooling Performance
Initially we had the Kraken X61 and BIOS set to ‘Silent’ mode however this allowed the CPU temperature to rise close to 50 degrees under extreme load. Changing the settings to ‘Full’ had the expected effect and was nowhere near as noisy as you might expect so we compromised on ‘Performance’ and were happy with a reported CPU temperature of 45 degrees.
Noise Emissions
The NZXT H440 New Edition is astonishingly quiet. In ‘Silent’ mode it lives up to the name while ‘Full’ is perfectly acceptable. ‘Performance’ mode was not measurably any more noisy than ‘Silent’ and was very quiet indeed. Clearly it helps that we were using a silent Seasonic 520W Fanless power supply and that Nvidia GTX 980 is quiet but nonetheless the new H440 was very impressive.
Closing Thoughts We like the revisions made to NZXT H440 and in particular admire the revised panels with their matte black finish. The attention to cooling is an important change that improves the H440 without going all-out in the same way as Noctis 450. Adding a PWM hub is a useful change as there as four fans supplied with this case and they all have to connect somewhere but this also highlights the nature of H440.
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This is clearly a case that has had changes made to the original design with a tweak here and an addition there. The upshot is that the PWM hub attempts to occupy the same space as the rubber noise deadening material inside the rear panel and that clearly isn’t a good idea. The updates to H440 are welcome but it seems to us that it is time for a brand new model that will take the H series onward and upward.
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Buy from Overclockers UK for £89.99 inc vat HERE (https://www.overclockers.co.uk/nzxt-h440-new-2015-edition-case-matte-black-ca-172-nx.html).
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Pros:

Superb styling of the front and top panels.
Very low noise levels.
Large number of cable tie anchor points.
8-way PWM hub.
Triple 120mm fans at the front of the case.
Plenty of room for cable management in front of the power supply.
LED lighting in the power supply cover and rear panel.
Huge number of drive bays.

Cons:

The arrangement of drive bays can make it tricky to route radiator hoses.
Tight for space above the motherboard.
The PWM hub doesn’t have enough space inside the rear panel.

KitGuru says: The revised H440 is amazingly quiet and the new cosmetics are very appealing, however there is still room for improvement.
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Review:
http://www.kitguru.net/components/cases/leo-waldock/nzxt-h440-new-edition-review/

Jorge-Vieira

19-12-15, 14:43

AZZA Zen 8100 Review

AZZA Zen 8100: Introduction Today we are taking a look at AZZA and one of its newest chassis: the Zen 8100. Established in 1996, AZZA made a name for itself by being an OEM supplier for various companies. In fact, AZZA has been around for quite some time making chassis for iBuyPower and Cyberpower. Similar to Raidmax, AZZA has a distinct look that is its own. Now the consumer can buy these chassis without the whole computer that use to come along with it. In 2009, AZZA broke away from being strictly an OEM supplier and jumped into the chassis market.
Currently priced around $120, the Zen 8100 stands on its own as a top tier chassis from AZZA. It falls under the middle range of the competition compared to other full towers price-wise. In that case, the price has its advantages while still having features everyone looks for. Features like AIO (All-in-One) water cooling support and a few internal goodies, so let's dive into this review and see what it has to offer.
AZZA Zen 8100: Closer Look To get started, looking at the front, the chassis has a brushed metal exterior design with a hinged door covering the 5.25" bays with the I/O ports above it. Continuing on, the back is as standard as it comes, with a 120mm rear fan, eight expansion slots, and a bottom mount for a power supply. The left side panel includes a full size window, which shows off all the components, so you better make sure the wiring is nice and clean, while the other side reserved for hard drives is in a separate compartment that I'll cover later on. Finally, the right panel is solid and continues the rectangle extruded shape. Simliar to the other side, it also has a separate commpartment that allows the cables to be accessed without removing the panel.

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Toda a review:
http://www.overclockersclub.com/reviews/azza_zen_8100/

Jorge-Vieira

22-12-15, 20:37

BitFenix Nova Review

BitFenix Nova ReviewManufacturer: BitFenix (https://www.bitfenix.com/global/en/)
UK price (as reviewed): £26.99 (inc VAT) (https://www.overclockers.co.uk/bitfenix-nova-midi-tower-case-black-window-ca-220-bx.html)
US price (as reviewed): $61.00 (ex Tax) (http://www.esaitech.com/bitfenix-nova-window-bfx-nov-100-kkwsk-rp-no-power-supply-atx-mid-tower-black.html)

The Nova is a new budget ATX chassis from BitFenix and, when we say budget, we really do mean it as it comes in at just £27 (or less than £25 for the non-windowed version). This is so cheap as to almost be worrying – can it really hold up to modern standards? BitFenix certainly believes so. Of course, we're not expecting the world from the Nova, but it's been a long while since we ventured this far down the price scale of the case market so it'll be interesting to see what's on the table.

The Nova makes a good start with a relative plain, inoffensive design rather than trying to disguise its low cost behind heaps of ugly plastic which invariably looks worse. The size and weight of the case are definitely on the low side and it seems especially narrow at 180mm – we've become used to 200mm or more, and the Nova is likely to struggle when it comes to cable management as its right side panel is not extruded.

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Most of the case is hewn from steel and, as you might expect, it's pretty thin. Still, the case isn't put together badly, with no unsightly gaps between panels to speak of. The plastic side panel is fairly solid as well but when we pressed on the side window, it actually came detached from the panel. Clearly, the Nova is far from a tank, but the build quality is still reasonable given the price.

The front I/O panel is equipped with power and reset buttons, which have a good action, as well as the usual audio jacks and a pair of USB ports. Only one of these meets the USB 3 standard but this is still very much better than none. A little bit down from the I/O panel, there's a bay cover for the single optical drive mount.

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In terms of airflow, the Nova doesn't have a whole lot to show for itself. There is a pair of 120mm front fan mounts, but they're empty by default and likely to be of limited use even if filled because of the solid front panel. They only have very small vents down the side of this panel through which to draw air. The only other fan mount is the 120mm rear exhaust and this one is fitted with a fan out of the box. In fairness to the Nova, we wouldn't expect more than a single fan at this price, and the rear exhaust position is the most important one, but even so the case is unlikely to deliver good cooling performance.

The Nova stands on a set of foam feet. These aren't as good as the thick rubber that more expensive cases use but it's certainly better than the case standing on metal or plastic. Lastly, the bottom has a slide out PSU dust filter, which is relatively easy to use without having to lift or tilt the case.

Specifications

Dimensions (mm) 183 x 465 x 437 (W x D x H)
Material Steel, plastic
Available colours Black, white
Weight 4.8kg
Front panel Power, reset, 1 x USB 3, 1 x USB 2, stereo, microphone
Drive bays 1 x external 5.25in, 4 x 3.5in, 2 x 2.5in
Form factor(s) ATX, micro-ATX, mini-ITX
Cooling 1 x 120mm rear fan mount (fan included), 1 x 140mm or 2 x 120mm front fan mounts (fans not included)
CPU cooler clearance 160mm
Maximum graphics card length 320mm
Extras Removable PSU dust filter

Toda a review:
http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/cases/2015/12/22/bitfenix-nova-review/1

Jorge-Vieira

22-12-15, 20:56

Corsair Carbide Series 600Q EATX Case Review

Today we are reviewing Corsair's Carbide Series 600Q mid-tower PC case (http://www.corsair.com/en-us/carbide-series-quiet-600q-inverse-atx-full-tower-case), according to PC Hound it is currently selling for $150 (https://pchound.com/1343233/corsair-600q/?x=0). Corsair (http://www.corsair.com/) is famous for its memory products (http://www.corsair.com/en-us/memory), but as you likely know, the company has branched out in recent years with its cooling line (http://hardocp.com/reviews/cooling/1/corsair), power supplies (http://hardocp.com/reviews/psu_power_supplies/1/corsair), SSDs (http://hardocp.com/reviews/ssd_storage/1/corsair), audio components (http://hardocp.com/reviews/sound_products/1/corsair), keyboards and mice and, of course, computer cases (http://hardocp.com/reviews/stuff_miscellaneous/). Put it this way, if you call yourself an enthusiast, not only have you heard of Corsair, you've likely owned one or more of its products.

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Corsair is a global company bringing innovative, high-performance components to the PC gaming market. Specializing in very high performance memory, ultra-efficient power supplies, and other key system components, our products are the choice of overclockers, enthusiasts, and gamers everywhere. Corsair has developed a global operations infrastructure with extensive marketing and distribution channel relationships. Corsair’s products are sold to end users in over sixty countries worldwide, primarily through leading distributors and retailers.

Founded as Corsair Microsystems in 1994, Corsair originally developed Level 2 cache modules for OEMs. After Intel incorporated the L2 cache in the processor with the release of its Pentium Pro processor family, Corsair changed its focus to DRAM modules, primarily in the server market. In 2002, Corsair began shipping DRAM modules that were specifically designed to appeal to computer overclocking enthusiasts. From its roots in high-performance memory, Corsair has expanded its award-winning product portfolio to include ultra-efficient power supplies, builder-friendly cases, ground-breaking CPU coolers, blazing-fast solid-state drives, and other key system components.

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The subject of today's evaluation is the newest member of Corsair's Carbide Series, the 600Q. The Carbide Series 600 comes in two versions; the "C" version (which stands for clear) comes with a window and the "Q" version (which stands for quiet) which you see here today. This is also Corsair's first chassis with an inverted ATX layout.

According to the company product page:

"The Carbide Series Clear 600C and Quiet 600Q comprise an especially major launch for Corsair. This case was developed specifically to enter a competitive marketplace and deliver superior acoustic and thermal performance, designed from the top-down to deliver the best user experience possible with a host of new and modern features. While the 600C is geared to be more splashy with its full side panel window, the 600Q was tested aggressively against top-selling cases to ensure our design was best in class. When we tested noise levels, we didn’t just test overall levels, we tested the frequency of the system noise."

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Now that we have heard what the company has to say about the newest editions to the Carbide Series, let's jump right in and see what this chassis has to offer.

Product Packaging
The Corsair Carbide Series 600Q (http://www.corsair.com/en-us/carbide-series-quiet-600q-inverse-atx-full-tower-case) arrived in its bare product packaging with a few bumps and bruises but the case itself showed no signs of damage. The overall package measurements are 22"H x 23.5"L x 13.5"W and is constructed of double-walled corrugated cardboard that is glued along the seams.

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As with most recent cases from Corsair, the company decided against all the flashy packaging and slick graphics, instead opting for plain cardboard packaging with product information, name, and company logo all printed in black. The case itself is wrapped in a black cloth bag and held in place by Styrofoam inserts.

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Toda a review:
http://www.hardocp.com/article/2015/12/21/corsair_carbide_series_600q_eatx_case_review#.Vnm4 hlJv4vc

Jorge-Vieira

23-12-15, 15:10

Fractal Design Core 500 Review (http://www.kitguru.net/components/cases/leo-waldock/fractal-design-core-500-review/)

There are two distinctly different ways to approach the Mini-ITX Fractal Design Core 500. The first is to pack out the drive bays with a ton of storage (optical drive, three hard drives and three SSD) to effectively convert your tiny PC into a server or NAS.
The second approach is to rip out some of the bays and build a full-blooded gaming PC. Core 500 supports a graphics card up to 310mm in length along with a liquid cooler using a radiator up to 280mm.
That simply isn’t the sort of hardware you expect to be able to cram inside a small form factor chassis and it suggests Fractal Design has created something rather clever.
Watch via our VIMEO Channel (below) or over on YouTube at 1080p50 HERE (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0QM1iKP8T7c)
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Specification:

Motherboard support: Mini-ITX.
Expansion slots: 2.
Included fans: 1x 140mm rear exhaust.
Fan mounts: 2x 120/140mm roof.
120mm radiator mounts: 120mm/240mm roof, 120mm rear.
140mm radiator mounts: 140mm/280mm roof.
5.25″ drive bays: 1
Internal drive bays: 3x 3.5, 3×2.5″.
Dimensions: 213mm H x 380mm D x 250mm W.

At the heart of the design of the Core 500 is support for a regular ATX power supply. This gives you many more options than using a smaller SFX power supply and also means you have far greater scope for powering a bunch of drives or a beefy graphics card. The downside is that the cables exiting from the power supply sit tight behind the graphics card such that you are limited to using a 170mm old school non-modular power supply or a 160mm modular unit.
Judging by our experience this is more of a guide than a hard-and-fast rule and we ended up using a 150mm Seasonic Bronze 520W, purely to give us room for the cables. There is an internal cable that runs from the power socket on the back of the chassis to the power supply inside the case and the orientation of the cable required us to mount the Seasonic with the fan facing upwards – rather than inhaling from the filtered intake in the floor of the case.
On the other hand, if you are using a short graphics card such as a Sapphire ITX R9 295 (or using integrated graphics) you can install pretty much any power supply your heart may desire.
Once the power supply and motherboard are installed and you have selected your graphics you can think about the drive bays and CPU cooling. There is a good chance you will have to remove your motherboard to install your CPU cooler as there is no access to the rear of the motherboard inside the chassis.
Running front to rear in the case there is an open frame that supports your chosen radiator, assuming you are going for liquid cooling. If you want to use a full length radiator you first need to remove the optical drive bay that fills the front of the chassis.
That may sound like a long litany of complaints but it isn’t really meant that way. The thing about Core 500 is that it can be simple to build a highly integrated PC but it takes some work to make full use of the features on offer.
This is a small chassis and installing a regular ATX power supply, large liquid cooler and a full length graphics card is a tricky task but as you will see in our video and photos the end result is a fully fledged gaming PC.
Testing
To put this case through its cooling paces we will be using a test system consisting of an Intel Core i7-4770K, GTX 980 graphics and a solid state drive. This system allows us to produce a substantial amount of heat and effectively test the Fractal Design Core 500‘s cooling capabilities.
For stress testing we use AID64 to stress our CPU and GPU simultaneously.
Test System:

Processor: 3.9GHz Intel Core i7-4770K
Motherboard: Asus Z87I-Pro
CPU cooler: Deepcool Captain 240mm
Memory: 4GB Adata DDR3-1600MHz RAM
Graphics card: GeForce GTX 980 4GB
Power supply: Seasonic M12 II Bronze Evo Edition 520W
Storage drives: 480GB SanDisk Extreme Pro SSD
OS: Windows 10 64-bit.

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Cooling Performance
As small cases go, the Core 500 did a good job of keeping things cool. Maintaining a Core i7 at 50 degrees is very satisfactory and we expect a GTX 980 should run in the mid-70s, which is exactly the figure we saw. It is worth pointing out that our ducted GTX 980 graphics card had its cooling fan within a few millimetres of the filtered vents in the side of the case which clearly helps the cooling.
Acoustics Performance
The downside to a small case is that it is rather noisy flowing enough air to cool a Core i7 and gaming graphics card. There simply isn’t enough space to flow air in a sophisticated, measured manner but instead it’s a bit crash bang wallop and the noise levels are noticeably high. We measured around the 40dBA mark under load.
Closing Thoughts The Fractal Design Core 500 looks like a simple case but it is more sophisticated and subtle than it first appears. You can stick with a relatively lowly CPU and minimalist graphics card which allows you to leave all the drive bays in place.
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Alternatively you can install the hardware you need to power and cool a proper processor, along with a decent graphics card. This is a more tricky proposition that requires some care during the build. You cannot blindly follow Fractal Design’s guidelines about compatible hardware but instead have to choose carefully, especially when it comes to your power supply.
There is little prospect that you will be able to keep the cabling under control, particularly if you install upwards of five storage drives, but the result is a PC that punches far above its weight at a remarkably low price.
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You can buy from Overclockers UK for £49.99 inc vat HERE (https://www.overclockers.co.uk/fractal-design-core-500-mini-itx-cube-case-black-ca-066-fd.html).
Discuss on our Facebook page, over HERE (https://www.facebook.com/162236020510911/photos/a.418538034880707.96975.162236020510911/983928341675004/?type=3&theater).
Pros:

Low price.
Massive number of drive bays.
Compatible with a full length graphics card.
Supports ATX power supply.
Ability to install a liquid cooler up to 280mm
Good cooling for a small form factor chassis.

Cons:

The location of the power supply means the cables may conflict with your graphics card.
Tricky to keep the build tidy.
A fairly noisy chassis, when it is working hard.
No access to back of the motherboard.

KitGuru says: Fractal Design has delivered a cheap and versatile Mini-ITX case.
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Review:
http://www.kitguru.net/components/cases/leo-waldock/fractal-design-core-500-review/

Enzo

23-12-15, 15:22

Muito interessante essa Micro Fractal. Mi gusta.

Jorge-Vieira

24-12-15, 15:30

Lian-Li PC-X501 WX Mid-Tower Chassis Review

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Lian Li, the chassis’ industries own masters of aluminium chassis design, are back once again. Lian Li have a rock solid reputation for exceptional build quality and design, just look at some of the other Lian Li chassis’ reviews we’ve done here at eTeknix for example; DK-01 Desk (http://www.eteknix.com/lian-li-dk01-aluminium-desk-chassis-review/), PC-T80 Test Bench (http://www.eteknix.com/lian-li-pc-t80-modular-test-bench-chassis-review/), PC-V359 Cube (http://www.eteknix.com/lian-li-pc-v359-m-atx-chassis-review/), PC-A79 Full Tower (http://www.eteknix.com/lian-li-pc-a79-aluminum-chassis-review/), PC-Q30 Mini-ITX (http://www.eteknix.com/lian-li-pc-q30-aluminium-mini-itx-tower-chassis-review/), PC-CK101 Train (http://www.eteknix.com/lian-li-pc-ck101-train-m-itx-chassis-review/), PC-TU100 Mini-ITX (http://www.eteknix.com/lian-li-pc-tu100-m-itx-chassis-review/), PC-90 (http://www.eteknix.com/lian-li-the-hammer-pc-90-full-tower-chassis-review/), PC-B12 (http://www.eteknix.com/lian-li-pc-b12-mid-tower-pc-chassis-review/) and PC-7HX (http://www.eteknix.com/lian-li-pc-7h-x-chassis-review/)! Time and time again Lian Li have won awards from us here at eTeknix, as well as from many other sources all around the world. So with that in mind, I’ve got pretty high expectations of the new Lian Li chassis, the PC-X510 WX and with a retail price close to £350, it looks set to be something pretty special.
Lian Li released the following product tour video, although it’s certainly not the best in terms of presentation, so don’t feel bad if you start to skip through some of it. However, it does give us a nice look at the overall size of this chassis, and it’s certainly quite tall for a “mid-tower”.

It’s very well equipped, with a decent amount of storage bays for 2.5″ or 3.5″ drives, with the obvious omission of 5.25″ drive bays, although that’s hardly uncommon these days.
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The reason for the super tall design? The X510 uses multiple chambers to better control heat and airflow. There’s a smaller section at the base for the PSU, which is semi-connected to the main chamber for the motherboard while there is also a separate chamber at the top just for storage drives.
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Built from vast amounts of black brushed aluminium and finished with tempered glass on the left side panel, the X510 certainly looks impressive. As well as clocking in at a massive 620mm high, a consequence of that chambered design, but on the plus side, it’s not very long, so shouldn’t take up too much floor space.
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The glass panel is held in place by thumb screws, should you need to remove it for any reason, although the only one I can think of is so that you can give it a good clean.
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There’s a few cut-outs on the aluminium panel, behind which you’ll find a dust filter, giving ample airflow to the front fans without spoiling the clean looks of the front panel.
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The right side panel is another massive slab of black brushed aluminium and it’s far prettier than my pictures could ever capture. There’s also more ventilation here, giving even more airflow to the front mounted cooling; you can also see the fans through the mesh if you look carefully.
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The front panel looks stunning, with a curved top edge that gives it a more flowing and sleeker design, with only a small Lian Li logo towards the bottom for branding.
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A closer look at the top right corner, you’ll also find two small LED lights set into the aluminium; these are for power and HDD activity.
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Around the back, we get a good indication of just how tall this chassis really is, looking about 50% taller than your average mid-tower design.
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At the top, there’s a single 120mm fan exhaust for the storage bay compartment, as well as the master control dial for the built-in fan speed controller.
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Further down, we have yet another 120mm fan exhaust, which features a cut-out and grommet system below it that’ll be great for some water cooling configurations.
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Eight expansion slots, each fitted with a reusable and ventilated cover.
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Finally, we have the PSU mounting plate, which comes fitted with thumbscrews, allowing for quick and easy installation and removal of the power supply.
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The top panel is nice and sleek too, and comes with dual 120mm fan mounts, although they’re fitted with aluminium covers which will help reduce noise from the system if you’re not using the mounts.
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Towards the front, a slide back cover that hides the main I/O, as well as a gorgeous mechanical button for the master power control.
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Slide it back and you’ll find four USB 3.0 ports, although an adaptor is included to convert them to USB 2.0 if your motherboard can’t support all four as USB 3.0.
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On the base, you’ll find four large feet that give great ground clearance to the PSU air intake, which comes fitted with a washable dust filter that can be slid out to the side of the chassis for easy maintenance.
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Even the feet are aluminium, with a lovely finish to them and firm rubber grips on the base to prevent is sliding around on harder floor surfaces.
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Toda a review:
http://www.eteknix.com/lian-li-pc-x501-wx-mid-tower-chassis-review/

Jorge-Vieira

28-12-15, 15:12

Thermaltake Core P5 ATX Wall-Mounted Chassis Review

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Before I started in this industry, I thought that most PC cases were created fairly equally. For the most part, you could get a lot of wildly varying designs, but for the most part, the were rectangle boxes and that’s that. That’s a trend that has been rapidly changing and it seems we can’t go more than a few months without seeing yet another completely bonkers and/or innovative chassis design hit the market. Not wanting to be left out of this trend, Thermaltake are back with their new Core P5 wall-mounted chassis.

“Take presentation to the next level with the Core P5 Open Frame chassis by Thermaltake. The fully modular design of the Core P5 allows flexibility for 3-way placement layouts (Wall mount, Horizontal and Vertical), dual GPU layout locations: Horizontal and Vertical and placement locations for liquid cooling components. Uncover greatness with the Core P5’s panoramic viewing angle with its large acrylic window to protect and present. Seeing is believing, the Core P5 brings the ultimate in PC hardware viewing wherever you mount or display.”
This is certainly not your typical chassis design, as not only can you stand it on its side, you can lay it flat on its back, or even more importantly, you can mount it on the wall and have your PC displayed like a giant work of art.

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As you can see, this isn’t a small chassis at all, so if you’re wanting to wall mount it, you best have a strong supporting wall to deal with it. There’s room for an ATX motherboard, a good amount of storage and a fairly significant amount of air and water cooling hardware.
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In the box, you’ll find a whole host of mounting components. The chassis comes virtually flat-packed, so be prepared to do a good bit of building prior to installing your system. There are brackets here for the PSU, expansion slots and more, as well as two wide and durable feet for those wanting to display it on their desk/floor.
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There’s also an extra HDD tray and a riser card for mounting the GPU at 90-degree (optional).
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There’s are the corner poles which the window panel mounts on, and they’re seriously heavy! They should look great in contrast with the black paintwork of the chassis.
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The main section of the chassis isn’t exactly lightweight either, but given that it has room for a huge radiator on the side, an ATX motherboard, the PSU and so much more, all laid out and separated, it’s obvious why it’s so big. The chassis is treated with a matte finish black paint, giving it a nice and uniform appearance.
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There are five durable cable routing grommets dotted around the tray.
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You’ll also find a series of smaller cut-outs in strategic places to help with smaller cables.
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Behind the motherboard, there’s a large CPU cooler mounting cut-out, behind which you can see some of the HDD bays, which are located inside the Core P5.
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There’s an additional bay on the front, which can be used to mount one of the HDD trays; perfect for showing off your favorite SSD or HDD.
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The radiator mount is nicely designed, with a choice of 120mm and 140mm spacings and with room for up to a 480mm unit, it’s going to be great for custom loop cooling enthusiasts.
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It’s quite thin overall, so the actually base compartment of the chassis shouldn’t protrude from the wall too much. Of course, it’s still thick enough to deal with some hard drives on the interior, as well as cable management.
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The side of the chassis has the I/O panel, as well as a small Tt logo.
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There’s the usual power and HDD LEDs, a large power button and reset button, four USB ports and HD audio jacks.
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Around the back, there’s a little ventilation to help any water cooling hardware, some screw holes to support mounting the chassis to a wall and six thumb screws to open up the back of the case.
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Toda a review:
http://www.eteknix.com/thermaltake-core-p5-atx-wall-mounted-chassis-review/

Enzo

28-12-15, 16:47

Essa está na minha lista. Garantidamente!

Jorge-Vieira

30-12-15, 14:32

SilverStone Raven RVX01 Review

SilverStone Raven RVX01 ReviewManufacturer: SilverStone (http://www.silverstonetek.com/index.php)
UK price (as reviewed): £68.95 (inc VAT) (http://www.scan.co.uk/products/silverstone-sst-rvx01br-w-raven-mid-tower-computer-chassis-with-window-90-degree-motherboard-mount-b)
US price (as reviewed): Currently unavailable

The RVX01 is the first entry into SilverStone's Raven X line of cases, a new subcategory of the overarching Raven series. The idea is to retain the same aggressive styling, rotated layout and heavy focus on top-tier air-cooling while hitting a lower price point and, it seems, a smaller desk footprint as well. That said, the RVX01 is still an ATX chassis, separate from the mini-ITX Raven Z cases like the RVZ01 (http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/2014/05/13/silverstone-raven-rvz01-review/1).

SilverStone has used quite a lot of plastic in building up the exterior of the RVX01, though this is common even on the standard, more expensive Raven cases. Thankfully, it is matt rather than glossy and it's also very solid indeed. Our sample is the windowed one and comes in black with a red trim, though blue and green trim cases are also produced, as well as a non-windowed one with a red trim only. The window, which is on the right panel, feels solid enough and is flush with the panel. Ultimately, the RVX01 doesn't ooze quality but the case feels decent enough for its price.

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As mentioned, a signature of Raven cases is their air-cooling abilities, and the RVX01 is no exception. The 90 degree motherboard rotation mean air moves through your system from bottom to top rather than front to back, following the natural tendency of heat to rise. To complement this, SilverStone installs three 120mm intake fans along the bottom. These aren't just any intake fans either, they're SilverStone's famed Air Penetrators. They deliver air essentially unimpeded to the core components – the GPU, CPU and also your hard drives. They are also guarded by a full-length bottom dust filter which pulls out from the rear and is very easy to remove and replace.

Meanwhile, exhaust capabilities are left to the workings of positive pressure, though SilverStone also recommends using a graphics card cooler that exhausts virtually all of its hot air out of its rear I/O panel. The roof, as you'd expect, is heavily ventilated with lots of coloured mesh. There is a 120mm fan mount up here, but really you'll only likely need to use this is you're using an all-in-one liquid cooler. What the roof is missing is a dust filter – not an issue when the system is on, as the air being pushed out here will prevent dust from entering, but if you leave your system off quite a lot then it could result in a build-up relatively fast.

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The front I/O panel is located on the roof, making it easy to access with the case below you. It doesn't include any fan control switches, so SilverStone will need to strike an effective balance between noise and performance with its fans. Otherwise, you get the usual ports and buttons, though the power LED is located up on front and lights up red to match the trim. The rotated motherboard design means that your rear I/O ports are also all located on the roof, though SilverStone uses a cover, held in with two thumbscrews, to shield them from view and route them out the back. This is a wise choice, of course, but as it does mean that if you need frequent access to the back of your motherboard that you'll likely be better served by a case with a more traditional design.

The RVX01 lacks external drive bays, something that's becoming more common and helps to keep the size down. While it looks like the case has some ventilation openings at the front, they are in fact sealed up. Even so, the fifth and final fan mount is a front one, and if you chose to install a fan here it would draw air in from beneath the front panel where there's a large opening.

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The case stands firmly on its thick rubber feet and they give it plenty of clearance for the intake fans to do their thing. One area where we're less impressed is the rear. Here, you'll find a ventilated section which aligns with your PSU's intake fan, but there's no dust filter whatsoever. This is hard to overlook – a simple magnetic filter would have solved the issue for little money and with barely any visual impact since it's located at the back anyway.

Specifications

Dimensions (mm) 215 x 500 x 485 (W x D x H)
Material Steel, plastic
Available colours Black with red, black with blue, black with green
Weight Not stated
Front panel Power, reset, 2 x USB 3, stereo, microphone
Drive bays 4 x 3.5in/2.5in
Form factor(s) ATX, micro-ATX, mini-ITX
Cooling 3 x 120mm bottom fan mounts (3 x fans included), 1 x 120mm front fan mount, 1 x 120mm roof fan mount (fans not included)
CPU cooler clearance 159mm
Maximum graphics card length 348mm
Extras Removable dust filter

Toda a review:
http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/cases/2015/12/30/silverstone-raven-rvx01-review/1

Enzo

30-12-15, 14:39

A mais bonita das Raven!

Jorge-Vieira

31-12-15, 14:51

CaseLabs Discontinuing Five Case Models Next Week

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CaseLabs said it is reducing its product offerings to streamline its inventory. The company noted that it will be launching some new chassis in the new year, but said not to expect direct replacements of the discontinued models. In response to a question about offering another test bench case, CaseLabs stated "possibly in the future."
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Noticia:
http://www.tomshardware.com/news/caselabs-discontinuing-mercury-magnum-cases,30837.html

Viriat0

31-12-15, 14:59

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_RYxZ88wcgo

Oh Enzo olha aqui :)

Como eu gosto destes armários..

Enzo

31-12-15, 15:15

Esse tá qualquer coisa de brutal. Não gosto é das rodinhas. Tirando isso, tá uma caixinha do aço também.

Jorge-Vieira

31-12-15, 15:23

Cooltek Announces the GT-04 Mid-tower Chassis (http://www.techpowerup.com/218809/cooltek-announces-the-gt-04-mid-tower-chassis.html)

Right before 2015 ends, we have one final news for you: Our popular GT-04 is now also in a green edition available. The case offers a variety of versatile features, for example an external docking station for 2.5 and 3.5 inch drives, an integrated card reader as well as modular HDD-cages. The GT-04 combines exceptional functionality, a stylish design and outstanding quality - at an attractive price-performance ratio.

The well-known, futuristic shaped front offers two external 5.25 inch bays for optical drives, as well as a 3.5 inch bay for corresponding components. The case is held completely in black; only the highlights - green in the new edition - in the front and the top draw attention to themselves. The window side panel of the GT-04 allows the perfect view of the installed hardware.http://tpucdn.com/img/15-12-31/4250140363107-8_thm.jpg (http://www.techpowerup.com/img/15-12-31/4250140363107-8.jpg) http://tpucdn.com/img/15-12-31/4250140363107-3_thm.jpg (http://www.techpowerup.com/img/15-12-31/4250140363107-3.jpg) http://tpucdn.com/img/15-12-31/4250140363107-2_thm.jpg (http://www.techpowerup.com/img/15-12-31/4250140363107-2.jpg) http://tpucdn.com/img/15-12-31/4250140363107-1_thm.jpg (http://www.techpowerup.com/img/15-12-31/4250140363107-1.jpg)

A 140 mm fan is located behind the front; a fine MESH-element allows it to take in fresh air from the outside without any hindrance. In addition, a 120 mm fan is preinstalled at the rear of the case. If need be, two 120 or 140 mm fans can easily be mounted underneath the top cover. The step-less fan control allows it to regulate both pre-installed fans very easily. The I/O-panel offers 2 x USB 3.0, 2 x USB 2.0, as well as HD audio ports.

VGA cards with a maximum length of 420 mm can be accommodated inside the GT-04. Internally, two hard disk drives are located. The upper cage holds up to two 2.5 inch HDD/SSD in tool-less mounting frames. The lower cage can be equipped with three 3.5 inch drives. The drives are secured with rubber-insulated thumbscrews. An additional 2.5 inch SSD can be mounted at the bottom of the case.

The GT-04 Orange and the GT-04 Green are now available in stores. The MSRP for both models is 59.99 Euro, incl. 19% VAT. We wish all our fans and customers a very Happy New Year 2016!

Noticia:
http://www.techpowerup.com/218809/cooltek-announces-the-gt-04-mid-tower-chassis.html

Jorge-Vieira

04-01-16, 14:22

Corsair Carbide 400Q Review

(http://www.kitguru.net/components/cases/leo-waldock/corsair-carbide-400q-review/)Corsair Carbide 400Q is the junior sibling of the Carbide 600C we saw quite recently. The Q suffix stands for Quiet and C for Clear (i.e. it has a windowed panel) and both Carbide 400 and 600 come in Q and C variants. Unboxing the 400Q reveals a case that looks understated. It lacks the visual wow factor of the enormous window we saw in the 600C and would presumably get with the 400C. It makes life easier if we put Carbide 600 to one side as that design uses an unconventional upside-down layout and is also very wide. By contrast the Carbide 400 is a slimline ATX tower that is only 215mm wide. Pulling off the side panels reveals the noise deadening material that has been added to qualify for the Quiet name tag and it should be a quick job to remove the power supply cover and front panel and lay the case bare.
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Specification:

Motherboard support: ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX.
Expansion slots: 7.
Included fans: 1x 140mm AF140L front intake, 1x 120mm AF120L rear exhaust.
Fan mounts: 2x 120mm/140mm roof, 3x 120mm or 2x 140mm front.
120mm radiator mounts: 120mm/240mm/360mm front, 120mm rear.
140mm radiator mounts: 140mm/280mm front.
5.25″ drive bays: None.
Internal drive bays: 2x 2.5”/3.5”, 3×2.5″.
Dimensions: 463mm H x 425mm D x 215mm W.

As you can see in our photos the power supply cover is a significant feature of the Carbide 400. It uses a split design with each part retained by a thumb screw on the rear of the case. The front section covers the two 3.5-inch drive bays and the rear section covers the power supply. These covers look perfectly OK at a short distance but when you get up close you can see they are fairly lightweight plastic.
The front panel is also significant as it covers the full length dust filter at the front of the case, however we found the retaining latches required a degree of force to release the panel. If you fancy installing a radiator at the front of the case you will need to remove the panel to get the access you require, and will very likely have to remove the AF140L fan that comes as part of the package.
The two drive bays at the bottom of the case can be moved forward by 20mm to give you more space for the power supply, or you can remove the drive tower completely, however we consider this to be a bad move. The problem is that there are three 2.5-inch drop and lock bays on the rear of the motherboard tray and these get in the way of the cable management. The Carbide 400 is so slender that you either have space for the cables or for the drive bays, but cannot run the cables across the drive bays. Routing the cables around the bays is possible but a bit fiddly. It makes more sense to remove the three 2.5-inch bays and instead rely on the two bays at the bottom of the case.
In other respects the cable management is fairly good. There are plenty of cable tie anchor points and three large grommetted cable management holes. We did, however, cause ourselves a problem by trying to feed the audio cable through a likely looking hole which is actually required to locate the power supply cover.
It didn’t make a lot of sense to remove the stock 140mm fan at the front of the case and with that in mind we opted for a Phanteks 120mm air cooler in our test system, instead of an All In One liquid cooler.
Testing
To put this case through its cooling paces we will be using a test system consisting of an Intel Core i7-6700K, GTX 980 and an SSD.
This system allows us to produce a substantial amount of heat and effectively test the Corsair Carbide 400Q‘s cooling capabilities.
For stress testing we use AIDA64 to create the maximum heat output to stress our CPU and GPU.
Test System:

Processor: 4.2GHz Intel Core i7-6700K
Motherboard: Gigabyte Z170XP-SLI
CPU cooler: Phanteks PH-TC12DX
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4-3200MHz RAM
Graphics card: GTX 980 4GB
Power supply: Seasonic Platinum Fanless 520W
Storage drives: SanDisk Extreme SSD
OS: Windows 10 64-bit.

Cooling Performance
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Cooling in a quiet case can be problematic however the Carbide 400Q did a good job. The Skylake Core i7-6700K ran below 60 degrees at all times despite the 100 percent load applied by AIDA 64.
The Phanteks PH-TX12DX cooler we used is a decent piece of hardware but you can be confident that a liquid cooler would lower temperatures even further. Our GTX 980 graphics card ran just below 80 degrees, which is exactly what we expected to see.
Acoustics Performance
The combination of slender form factor and thin noise deadening material didn’t fill us with confidence so we are pleased to report that at idle the Carbide 400Q is effectively silent. When the CPU starts to work hard the fans are clearly audible but this is more a change in pitch, rather than an increase in volume.
We were impressed by Carbide 400Q although it has to be said that there are a number of other cases on the market that do an equally good job.
Closing Thoughts Corsair has got most of the big parts of Carbide 400Q bang on the money. We like the slink form factor and pair of factory fitted fans, and the stealth drive bays in the floor of the case are good to see. We have no problem with the absence of an optical drive bay although we know many KitGuru readers require an optical drive and see a problem when there is no 5.25-inch bay.
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The headline features are the split power supply cover and the dust filter at the front of the case. Both of these features work well enough but a simple one-piece power supply cover works just as well. We hope that you find it easy to unlatch the front panel to clean the dust filter as we struggled with this aspect of the case.
Cosmetically the PC build looks quite tidy although cable routing in the region of the three 2.5-inch drive bays is clearly problematic. Remove these drive bays and the rear of the case looks much neater. We like the way Corsair has included a good number of cable tie anchor points and feel that a few more in the centre of the case would help matters.
Discuss on our Facebook page, over HERE (https://www.facebook.com/162236020510911/photos/a.418538034880707.96975.162236020510911/991063994294772/?type=3&theater).
Pros:

Very quiet operation.
Tidy styling
Dust filters at the bottom and front.
Plenty of space to add a liquid cooler up to 360mm at the front of the case.
AF140L fan at the front, AF120L fan at the rear.

Cons:

Cable management is awkward around the 2.5-inch drive bays.
Front panel has to be unlatched to gain access to the front air filter.
There isn’t enough room in the roof of the case to install a radiator unless you have a particularly small motherboard.
Price is fairly high.
Some KitGuru enthusiasts will be unhappy there is no optical drive bay.

KitGuru says: The Corsair Carbide 400Q is a solid chassis but it faces some stiff competition at the price.
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(http://www.kitguru.net/components/cases/leo-waldock/corsair-carbide-400q-review/)
Review:
http://www.kitguru.net/components/cases/leo-waldock/corsair-carbide-400q-review/

Jorge-Vieira

04-01-16, 18:05

Corsair announces three new Carbide Series cases

Corsair has announced three new mid-tower Carbide (http://techreport.com/review/27336/corsair-carbide-series-air-240-reviewed) Series cases. The Spec-Alpha (http://www.corsair.com/en-us/landing/specalpha) is built for looks with an angular design and a windowed side panel. Corsair opted to leave out a 5.25” drive cage in this case to improve airflow, and it includes three 120-mm fans. If liquid cooling is important to you, the case can accommodate a front 240-mm radiator, too. The Spec-Alpha will be available in March 2016 in black or red, and it will have an MSRP of $79.99.

http://techreport.com/r.x/2016_1_4_Corsair_announces_three_new_Carbide_serie s_cases/specalpha.jpg If the Spec-Alpha is a little too flashy for your tastes, then you might be interested in the Carbide 400Q (http://www.corsair.com/en-us/landing/400q) and 400C (http://www.corsair.com/en-us/landing/400c). Both are mid-tower cases that feature all-steel exterior front and top panels. Builders will probably appreciate these cases' tool-free drive installation, cable-routing options, and easily accessible dust filters. Once again, Corsair chose to leave out a 5.25” drive cage. These cases come with a 140-mm and a 120-mm fan, and they can accept a variety of liquid-cooling radiators.

http://techreport.com/r.x/2016_1_4_Corsair_announces_three_new_Carbide_serie s_cases/400q400c.jpg Builders interested in these cases may have to choose between acoustics and aesthetics. The 400C comes with a large side-panel window, while the 400Q's is lined with sound-damping material. The window of the 400C is so large, in fact, that Corsair includes bay covers for the 3.5” drive cage and the power supply. Both cases are available now through Corsair’s website for $99.99 each.

Noticia:
http://techreport.com/news/29522/corsair-announces-three-new-carbide-series-cases

Jorge-Vieira

05-01-16, 18:44

Thermaltake Core X71 Full-Tower Chassis Review

Introduction to the Thermaltake Core X71 Full-Tower Chassis Today we’re going to take a look at a brand new case that Thermaltake is announcing at CES 2016 in Las Vegas, NV. Kicking off our review coverage today, we’ll take a look at what this full-tower case all has to offer, and show you what makes it so special.
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The Core X71 is a massive full-tower chassis, featuring two chambers for advanced cable management and/or various liquid or air cooling opportunities. Inside this case you will find no shortage of cooling potential, so right off the bat I think this case may be a hit amongst enthusiasts. We will have to find out how well these features look like they will work, along with how well the case is built.
Should you like what you see in this review, you will be able to have your very own Core X71 for $149.99 (MSRP) and will be available starting January 22nd on Newegg (http://www.tkqlhce.com/click-3630615-10446076?url=http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811133299). We will update this article should we find it for sale at an online retailer, such as Amazon. Like all other Thermaltake PC Case products, you will find a 3-year warranty included.
You will only find the Core X71 in a matte black finish, with a large window on the left side, which is pretty common today. Inside is a fully-modular design, allowing you almost limitless potential with how you want to configure your system. Included with the case are two 140mm Riing LED Blue intake fans and one 140mm Turbo exhaust fan. This case has easily removable filters darn near everywhere, so as long as you maintain your filters, you should have a fairly dust-free interior.
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Core X71 Technical Specifications:

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Model
Core X71

P/N
CA-1F8-00M1WN-00

Case Type
Full Tower

Chassis Dimension (H*W*D)
677 x 250 x 511 mm (26.7 x 9.8 x 20.1 inch)

Net Weight
12 kg / 26.5 lb

Side Panel
Transparent Window

Color
Exterior & Interior : Black

Material
SPCC

Cooling System
Front (intake) :
140 x 140 x 25 mm Riing LED Blue fan (1400rpm, 28dBA) x 2
(1000rpm, 22dBA with LNC)
Rear (exhaust) :
140 x 140 x 25 mm Turbo fan (1000rpm, 16dBA)

Drive Bays
-Accessible
-Hidden
2 x 5.25’’
3 x 3.5’’ or 2.5’’ (HDD Cage)
2 x 3.5’’ or 2.5’’ (Behind the M/B tray)

Expansion Slots
8

Motherboards
6.7” x 6.7” (Mini ITX), 9.6” x 9.6” (Micro ATX), 12” x 9.6” (ATX)

I/O Port
USB 3.0 x 2, USB 2.0 x 2, HD Audio x 1

PSU
Standard PS2 PSU (optional)

LCS Upgradable
Supports 1/2”、3/8”、1/4” water tube

Fan Support
Front: 3 x 120mm or 3 x 140mm or 2 x 200mm
Top: 3 x 120mm or 3 x 140mm or 2 x 200mm
Rear: 1 x 120mm or 1 x 140mm
Bottom: 2 x 120mm or 2 x 140mm
Left / Right Side: 3 x 120mm or 2 x 140mm

Radiator Support
Front: 1 x 480mm or 1 x 420mm
Top: 1 x 360mm or 1 x 280mm
Rear: 1 x 120mm or 1 x 140mm
Bottom: 1 x 120mm or 1 x 140mm
Left / Right Side: 1 x 360mm or 1 x 280mm

Clearance
CPU cooler height limitation: 180mm
VGA length limitation: 278mm(with HDD rack)
420mm(without HDD rack)
PSU length limitation: 180mm (With One Bottom Fan)
220mm (Without Bottom Fan)

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Let’s move on and see what the outside is all about, and follow that up with checking out the interior, and finally build a test system inside, seeing how easy or difficult it is. I have a feeling this will be a pretty awesome case!

Toda a review:
http://www.legitreviews.com/thermaltake-core-x71-full-tower-chassis-review_176836

Viriat0

05-01-16, 18:45

Aquela grelhas são feias, podiam ter feito uma coisa mais simples. De resto é um armário :) Eu gosto de Armários!

Jorge-Vieira

05-01-16, 20:02

Thermaltake Core W100 Super-Tower Chassis Review

Introduction, Specifications, and Pricing

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Seemingly, Thermaltake is not short of ideas when it comes to chassis design, and delivered one of the largest cases we have ever had the opportunity to review with this latest submission. This chassis design is very much along the lines of models you would find from Mountain Mods, in the aspect of it is a chassis that comes completely torn down and requires assembly; and yes it even reminds us of cases from Caselabs. This is not to say this is a direct copy in any way, as the chassis you are about to see is like no other we have seen before in its entirety.

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The chassis we are bringing forth today is a huge super-tower solution for those in the system building game that are true enthusiasts and have a ton of money to spend on the amount of gear it takes to attempt to fill this massive chassis. Not only will this chassis house just about every standard form factor up to and including XL-ATX motherboards, but it also dwarfs any system installed in it. There are tons of options for cooling this chassis with air or water cooling, and not just the typical offerings either. Modularity is also a key factor in this design, where it allows users to make up their minds and add in bits or arrange and install them as needed since the entire chassis needs to be built after it shows up at your door.

There is so much to cover with this chassis, and if you are one of the lucky few who are attending CES this year, be sure to stop by the Thermaltake suite and get a view of this chassis for yourselves, you will not be disappointed. For those of you who cannot attend, we are going to try our best to help wrap your minds around what this new Core W100 Super-Tower Chassis from Thermaltake is all about. With so much to cover, we may as well dig right in and be ready to stay for a bit as we take a spin around this chassis. Get comfortable and grab a beverage, this chassis review is quite a long read, but very much worth the time to have a look at the new direction Thermaltake is taking in massive chassis design.

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As mentioned, the Core W100 is a super-tower chassis, and its dimensions of 26.7 inches from front to back and top to bottom and its 12.2-inch depth defines that this is so much more than a full-tower design. The Core W100 comes in one color option at this time, which is black on black, and all versions currently come with a clear window in the left side panel of the chassis. All of the chassis is comprised of SPCC steel components aside from bay trays and optional feet, and once assembled is strong as an ox.

Inside of the chassis, there are options for the drives and storage. There are three HDD cages that can house a total of six 3.5" drives or 2.5" drives, but these cages can either be mounted behind the bezel or via a pair of support rails. They can also be installed back further into the chassis with access from the side panel. As for ODD bays, there are none in the traditional sense, but they have included six brackets that do allow the chassis to support three bays of optical drives or bay reservoirs. In the back of the chassis, there are ten expansions slots to go along with the fact that you can install motherboards from Mini-ITX right on through XL-ATX.

Cooling in this design is left to the user to define, as there is nothing in the form of any fans included in this kit. The way the Core W100 is designed, you can install up to nineteen 120mm fans, nineteen 140mm fans, and even has the potential to be cooled by nine; that's right we said nine 200mm fans. This also makes a ton of room for water cooling options as well. You have the front, top, bottom, and the rear of the chassis for placement, but there are also optional racks that can be installed to house water cooling behind the motherboard tray if needed as well. If this is not enough room for your needs, Thermaltake is also offering a P100 counterpart that is a pedestal that matches aesthetically to the Core W100 design.

We appreciate that in this design, special limits are called clearances, as there are not any limitations on this design. As to the CPU cooler, you can install air coolers up to 200mm in height, which covers every cooler we have ever had our hands-on. Video cards can be somewhat limited if the drive cages are not mounted to the front of the chassis, where their length can only be 470mm, but without cages blocking them, there is 635mm of room. Also, there are PSU limitations, but only if you install fans or cooling into the bottom of the chassis. If three fan locations are filled you have 180mm of room in there, and if you populate only two, that room is increased to 220mm, which covers most PSUs on the market.

Pricing is a bit steep, and outside of the Level 10 chassis, one of the most expensive Thermaltake cases to date. While we are told that the Core W100 and its pedestal should be available at the time of reading this review, be prepared to dig into the deepest reaches of your pockets to obtain this. The chassis itself has an MSRP set of $329.99 for what you are about to see in this review. If you want to opt into grabbing the pedestal later, the MSRP on the P100 is set to $129.99. There is also plans to sell both components in the same box, saving you near $20 to get it all together at the MSRP of $429.99. While this is way out of most budgets when it comes to cases, when you figure the thousands of dollars it takes to fill this chassis with gear, the price of the Core W100 is just a drop in the bucket.

Chad's Chassis Test System Specifications

Motherboard: GIGABYTE GA-Z68X-UD4-B3 (buy from Amazon) (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00MSOMIL0?ie=UTF8&tag=twea-20&creativeASIN=B00MSOMIL0)
CPU: Intel Core i7 2600K (buy from Amazon) (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00MMLXMM8?ie=UTF8&tag=twea-20&creativeASIN=B00MMLXMM8)
Cooler: Corsair H80i GT (buy from Amazon) (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00SV7IEJI?ie=UTF8&tag=twea-20&creativeASIN=B00SV7IEJI)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws F3-12800CL6D-4GBXH (buy from Amazon) (http://www.amazon.com/b/ref=as_li_qf_br_sr_il_tl?_encoding=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&node=13900871&tag=twea-20&linkId=QZ6EKJS2KDHP5HND)
Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 970 AMP. Extreme Edition (buy from Amazon) (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00OCLELO4?ie=UTF8&tag=twea-20&creativeASIN=B00OCLELO4)
Storage: SuperSpeed 128GB (buy from Amazon) (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IF4NGXQ?ie=UTF8&tag=twea-20&creativeASIN=B00IF4NGXQ)
Power Supply: SilverStone SST-ST85F-G (buy from Amazon) (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003PJ6QVU?ie=UTF8&tag=twea-20&creativeASIN=B003PJ6QVU)
OS: Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit (buy from Amazon) (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ZSHDJ4O?ie=UTF8&tag=twea-20&creativeASIN=B00ZSHDJ4O)

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Toda a review:
http://www.tweaktown.com/reviews/7504/thermaltake-core-w100-super-tower-chassis-review/index.html

Jorge-Vieira

05-01-16, 20:24

Corsair 600Q Review

Over a number of years Corsair have released a number of high quality cases. From their first model it was clear that they knew what made a good chassis and each revision to that family, as well as the newer models, has been impressive. Of course you always get what you pay for but even at the value end of the market they offer competitive solutions. Today we are looking at a new mid-range model from their Carbide 600 series. Designed for quiet computing this is our Corsair 600Q Review.
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The 600Q arrives in a large cardboard box which gives a decent amount of information about the specs. Inside the case is suspended in foam and wrapped in a protective bag. The manual is stored in a plastic bag and then there are two small boxes in the case. One has all the screws, cable ties etc that are needed for the build. The other has a spare fan, a 14cm model.
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Our sample of the 600Q is the standard black version, though the finish used gives it a grey look. Corsair have gone for a minimalist design and so the front of the case is essentially plain, just a small logo and the line where the door at the top is located. That swings open to reveal two 5.25″ drive bays and on the inside surface we can see the foam used for noise reduction.
As far as dimensions go the case is 454x260x535mm and it weighs 10Kg. The majority of the construction is steel with plastic used in some areas as required.
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Up at the top of the case we find the main external ports along with power button, reset and status LEDs. There are also two 3.5mm audio connectors, two USB 2.0 and two USB 3.0 ports. The other item of note is the sliding switch which controls the speed of the fans (three settings).
Both sides of the case are plain, other than the vents along the front edge and each side is held in place by two thumbscrews.
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Round at the back of the case we find the main I/O location for the motherboard, above it a fan exhaust location and to the side eight expansion slots.
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The base of the case has four feet which raise the unit off our desk/floor and between them is a large, removable dust filter.
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Some of you will have noticed on the image of the back of the case that the layout on this model isn’t exactly standard. Looking inside we see in detail what has changed and that is that this is an inverted design. Our PSU located at the top, motherboard upside down by normal standards. The 3.5″ drive bays are all hidden behind the panel at the top, as is the power supply.
As far as key design elements go we also get rubber lined wiring holes and a decent sized CPU backplate cut-out. It is also worth noting that both doors, the front and top have the same noise damping layer, you can see it as the background in the image we used for the bundled items at the start of this review.
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Flipping the case round we can see that there are three 2.5″ drive holders on the back of the motherboard tray and above them two 3.5″ bays. In the PSU location at the top we can install units up to 210mm in length.
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Turning back to the main chamber the base has space for 3x12cm or 2x14cm fans or 360mm radiator.
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The front of the case can accommodate 2×12/14cm fans or a 280mm radiator.
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At the rear is another 140mm fan and a 140mm radiator can be installed in this location too.
Elsewhere GPUs of up to 370mm are supported as are CPU coolers up to 200mm. Motherboard compatibility is Mini-ITX, MicroATX, ATX and E-ATX. Finally the supported Corsair liquid coolers are H55, 60, 75, 80i, 90, 100i, 105 and H110.
Corsair 600Q Review – Conclusion Starting with the build quality of the Carbide Series Quiet 600Q we have a case which reaches a high standard. Where other manufacturers tend towards plastic, Corsair go with steel. The finish is flawless and we noted no issues with loose or ill fitting construction. The minor issue was that the protective bag used by Corsair creates static on the case during shipping so care needs to be taken to discharge that before the build.
As far as the build process goes, overall very positive. The drive bay locations are well thought out and easy to use. The wiring holes are well placed and there is plenty of room to work in for the main chamber. Its a nice touch to include an extra fan, though it really would have made sense to pre-install it at the factory.
The inverted design doesn’t really impact the build process, most of us will install the components with the case flat on a surface but it does make sense as far as airflow goes. Quite simply in its default configuration air is brought in at the front, directly on to the main components with no barrier from drive bays etc and then is immediately exhausted out the back. Ongoing maintenance is easy thanks to the removable dust filters and there is plenty of potential for enhanced cooling with support for larger and multiple radiators.
Summary: Solid build, easy installation process and decent airflow with low noise operation. A case which can grow with your components over time.
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Review:
http://www.hardwareheaven.com/2016/01/corsair-600q-review/