-- Results and Conclusions
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For our testing purposes, we use our trusty test rig
as usual. It consists of a 1.4Ghz AMD Thunderbird. It
runs on our IWill KK266, Crucial PC133 CL2 Ram, 128MB and evga GF2
MX 32mb Video Card. The hard drive used is the IBM DJNA 22.0GB
unit (old but trusty).
These figures were obtained using the
temperature probe from Radio Shack and our CompuNurse
temperature probe. CPU full load is just running RC5
for about 45 minutes, a few 3dMark
2001 benches and some rounds of Counter
Strike.
Please note, we stuck in two similar
speed (29CFM) fans in the case as intake and exhaust to mimic the
stock configuration as best we can.
|
Models |
AMD Tbird 1.4 Stock |
AMD Tbird 1.4 @ 1.5
(1.80V) |
| Room
Temp. ~ 27C |
Case |
CPU
Idle |
CPU
Full |
Case |
CPU
Idle |
CPU
Full |
| Chili
Silver ATX Prof. |
40C |
45.5C |
47C |
43C |
47.4C |
49.1C |
| Lian Li
PC60 |
36C |
43C |
45.2C |
39.1C |
45.5C |
46.8C |
| CoolerMaster
ATC201 |
35.4C |
42.8C |
44.5C |
37C |
45C |
46.4C |
| Enermax
Blue CS688 |
37.8C |
44C |
46.1C |
38.5C |
46.7C |
47.7C |
| Skyhawk
ALP4388 |
37.3C |
42C |
44C |
39.2C |
44.5C |
46.1C |
| Enlight
7237 Steel |
38.3C |
45.1C |
46.6C |
42.3C |
47.5C |
49.3C |
| Lian Li
PC35 |
38.1C |
44.3C |
46.2C |
41.5C |
47.1C |
48.6C |
| GlobalWin
YCC-8870 |
37.5C |
42.4C |
44.1C |
40C |
45C |
46.6C |
The case is not all that bad. I
thought the funny looking front bezel would be an indication of some
lack luster temperatures. That doesn't seem to be the case (no
pun intended). One thing to mention is that the case is very
light, perfect to carry around. It also sports a vertical bar
to help stabilize your cards and the case. The screwless drive
rails are also a great idea, but that green sure puts a damper on
things. Now here are the bad points...
I didn't like the front panel that
swings out, that gets in the way at times. Also, the panel
does not have a spring mechanism to swing the panel back in
place. Also, the case badge area is hidden behind the panel!
Also, for the lazy folks with huge
hands and arms, there is no removable motherboard tray. That
doesn't affect me too much, but some people will not buy a case
without it. So keep that in mind if you are jumping in for the
purchase.
Thanks to Chung over at GlobalWin
for sending us this sample to test out. Here's another
addition to our aluminum case review database 
Pros:
- Light Weight
- Stabilizing bar
- 300W PSU Included
- 2 Fans included
- Great drive locking mechanism
Cons:
- Front panel is inconvenient and doesn't close by itself
- No removable mobo tray
- Not entirely screwless
- Accessory bag could have included more thumbscrews and green
stabilizing standoffs
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