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Next we are going to torture test the graphics card by running Furmark. We run each of our tests for 5 thirty minute cycles and then average the 5 results to obtain our final numbers. As we did with Everest after we test the minimum and maximum fan speeds we will add an additional 120mm intake fan on the front of the Phantom and run our tests again.
With our test system configured with the default fan settings temperatures remained consistent across all of our components. Our HIS 5850 Turbo just surpassed 70 degrees Celsius with the fan speed set to auto in the overdrive section of the Catalyst Control Center. We monitored the fan throughout and it only went as high as 57% of the auto programed fan cycle. This shows us that the combination of the cooler on the GPU and the airflow provided by the Phantom work well to keep temperatures in check.
With fan speeds increased to their maximum our system temperatures dropped in all areas. Our GPU temperature dropped to 66c which is very good for a HD5850 considering fan speeds were left on auto. Once again the Phantom offered excellent overall performance.
This is without doubt NZXT’s best chassis on the market, its a very good case.
Fantastic chassis, I worry about the build quality long term however. They are known to fall apart in places.
very impressed with this chassis, saw a review on several other sites recently. Not sure I would buy it mind you, but its impressive for such a small company.
As a Lian Li and Silverstone fan I gotta say this doesn’t appeal to me on a design level at all but it seems popular with our audience.
It is a pretty cool case, I love the accenting, very dramatic.
Excellent review Steve, how is noise, seems to be quite a few fans in it.
I almost bought this last week, still undecided. its a fantastic looking case, just not sure its the best for the money, very expensive in UK, £130.
Like the curves, but its a bit expensive for what you get.
Shame about lack of noise testing in this one, but I know steve hasn’t access to the lab. Can you give us some real world feelings about noise Steve please?
Thats most impressive, It appeals to the gamer in me 🙂
Quite a nice design, bit complex for my own tastes though.
I was not able to get access to the required tools to accurately measure the fan noise level but I dont find the case loud by any means
Steve, good review, and its a nice enough chassis. looks well.
How many cases are NZXT selling right now ?
For those of you that don’t frequent the forums I was not able to get access to the required tools to accurately measure the fan noise level but I don’t find the case loud by any means
I see about 22 cases listed on their site