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Update: This competition is now closed and we can announce the winner… Evan Barnes!

This was our final giveaway of the Advent Calendar 2019, so thanks to everyone who entered throughout the month. We hope you had a great Christmas and have a wonderful New Year!

The KitGuru Advent Calendar 2019 is back for day 26, with a special bonus giveaway for Boxing Day – this is also our last giveaway of the Advent Calendar! Today we have an Aerocool case, cooler and PSU bundle up for grabs!

All three prizes will be going to one lucky winner today, and up for grabs we have the Aerocool Pulse L240F ARGB 240mm liquid cooler, Cylon Pro Tempered Glass RGB case, and Cylon 600W Fully Wired PSU! For information on all of these products, head to Aerocool's website HERE.

Entering this giveaway is simple, all you need to do is head over to THIS POST on our Facebook page and leave a comment. We plan to have a new discussion topic each day, today we are asking you to let us know when you last built a full PC system. This competition is open to residents of the UK.

Entries are open until 9.59am December 27th, and a winner will be announced on Friday 27th December.

KitGuru Says: Thanks to everyone who entered the Advent Calendar this year. We hope you had a wonderful Christmas and have a happy New Year!

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Update: This competition is now CLOSED. Our winners this time are Georgia Hastings and Aiden Clark! We have been in touch with the winners and are arranging the prizes to go out very soon. 

With the launch of AMD’s Ryzen 3000 processors and Navi 5700 graphics, it seems like everyone’s thinking about putting together a brand new system. Knowing that you’re going to need a great gaming screen, fast boot drive, cool looking RGB chassis, capable PSU and good quality keyboard and mouse – KitGuru has teamed up with AOC, Aerocool, Rapoo and Toshiba to offer up some exciting prizes – worth well over £1,000!

Here's a shot of the all the kit we're preparing to give away. You can scroll down to see how we've divided them into first and second prizes. The question we're using to decide the winner is a really simple multiple choice one: What is Luke's personal favourite processor right now?

FIRST PRIZE

  • AOC AG273QCG curved 27” monitor with Quad HD Resolution and 165Hz refresh rate
  • Aerocool Tor Pro RGB Chassis and an Aerocool Integrator Mod XT 750w power supply
  • Rapoo 9300M Multi-mode Wireless Ultra-slim Desktop Combo Set (in Black or White)
  • Toshiba RC100 M.2 Solid State Drive with 120GB capacity and sequential read up to 1,600MB/sec
  • Toshiba TR200 Solid State Drive with a huge 960GB capacity

SECOND PRIZE

  • AOC G2590FX FreeSync 24.5” HD monitor with 144Hz refresh and 1ms response time
  • Aerocool Bolt Chassis and an Aerocool Integrator 500w power supply
  • Rapoo 9300M Multi-mode Wireless Ultra-slim Desktop Combo Set (in Black or White)
  • Toshiba RC100 M.2 Solid State Drive with 120GB capacity and sequential read up to 1,600MB/sec

Entering the competition is easy – just answer this simple question: Based on his recent testing, what is Luke's favourite processor? If you need some help figuring it out, you can go HERE

  1. AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
  2. AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
  3. AMD Ryzen 9 3900X

Click THIS LINK to enter via email. If your browser is blocking the code (or you don’t have a default email client set up) then just email us using competitions2019@kitguru.net with subject line ‘Luke's Favourite CPU’.

We will be running this competition until the 23rd of August 2019. We will then pick and announce a winner within 14 days of the closing date here on the main site and on social media channels.

This competition is open to residents of Europe. Entries must be by email to the specific competition address on this webpage. Entries over social media, private message or emails directly to KitGuru staff email addresses are disqualified. We comply with GDPR guidelines – all competition email entries are deleted from our server after the competition is over. Please do NOT send personal information, physical mailing addresses or contact numbers over email – one of our staff will only ask the winner for his or her shipping details after the winner is announced. We value your privacy – no email addresses or any personal details are given to third party companies at any time when the competition is running, or after it is over. Entering this competition by sending us an email means you accept all these terms of entry. KitGuru Staff and immediate family members are not allowed to enter this competition.

KitGuru Says: Good luck! We will be back in a few weeks to announce a winner. 

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Aerocool Cylon 4 brings ARGB and ‘Heat Core Touch’ technology to CPU air coolers https://www.kitguru.net/components/cpu/matthew-wilson/aerocool-cylon-4-brings-argb-and-heat-core-touch-technology-to-cpu-air-coolers/ https://www.kitguru.net/components/cpu/matthew-wilson/aerocool-cylon-4-brings-argb-and-heat-core-touch-technology-to-cpu-air-coolers/#respond Fri, 12 Jul 2019 15:00:48 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=417917 This week we have Aerocool in the spotlight, with the new upcoming Cylon 4 CPU cooler. This cooler pairs ‘Heat Core Touch' technology with an ultra efficient heat pipe design and a heatsink/fan bracket design that directs airflow properly for better cooling and heat ventilation. The Cylon 4 isn't due to come out until October, …

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This week we have Aerocool in the spotlight, with the new upcoming Cylon 4 CPU cooler. This cooler pairs ‘Heat Core Touch' technology with an ultra efficient heat pipe design and a heatsink/fan bracket design that directs airflow properly for better cooling and heat ventilation.

The Cylon 4 isn't due to come out until October, so this is a very early sneak preview. The cooler uses PWM Addressable RGB fans, which means there are more LEDs in each RGB strip, with each LED being individually controllable. The fan shroud also comes with a top cover, keeping airflow directed through the heatsink fins and straight out of the back to be blown out of your case by the rear fan.

In terms of heat pipes, Aerocool has something it calls ‘Heat Core Touch Technology', which uses a flat smooth surface to allow direct contact between the heat pipes and the CPU. This minimises heat transfer loss and improves heat dissipation. The heatsink fins are also built to be more efficient, using aluminium and a black coating that aids in heat absorption.

Right now, we are told that the Cylon 4 cooler will support ‘most modern motherboards' and will launch in the UK in October at around the £35 mark. We'll be looking forward to getting some hands-on impressions in the coming months.

KitGuru Says: As far as air coolers go, the Cylon 4 is one of the nicest looking I've seen in a while. Now we'll just have to wait and see how well it performs. Are any of you planning a new PC build for 2019? Will you be going with an air cooler for your CPU?

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Aerocool TOR PRO PC Case – The sub £90 RGB case https://www.kitguru.net/components/briony-hannam/aerocool-tor-pro-pc-case-the-sub-90-rgb-case/ https://www.kitguru.net/components/briony-hannam/aerocool-tor-pro-pc-case-the-sub-90-rgb-case/#respond Wed, 03 Jul 2019 14:00:11 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=416470 The Dark Web browser? eh? no, its a new case from Aerocool

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With a name that makes me imagine the dark web I wasn't quite sure what to expect from the TOR PRO PC case. However it has features that include full tempered glass side and front panels, 4 Addressable RGB Edge fans and loads of space in its full tower size chassis. So is this case worth the £88 asking price or does it deserve to disappear into anonymity like its name suggests?

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Specifications:

  • Case Type:  Full Tower
  • Colour: Black
  • Steel Thickness: 0.7mm
  • Motherboard support: E-ATX/ATX/micro-ATX/mini-ITX
  • Case Dimensions: 249.5 x 566 x 473mm (W x H x D)
  • 3.5” Drive Bay: 2 Max
  • 2.5” Drive Bay: 4 Max
  • PCIe Expansion Slots: 9
  • GPU Clearance: up to 383mm
  • CPU Cooler Clearance: up to 189mm
  • I/O Ports: USB 3.0 x 2, USB 2.0 x 2, HD Audio & Mic.
  • Fan mounts on the Front: 120mm x 4 or 140mm x 3 or 200mm x 2 (Includes 140mm RGB Fan x 3)
  • Fan mounts on the Rear: 120mm x 2 or 140mm x 2 (Includes 140mm RGB Fan x 1)
  • Fan mounts in the Bottom: 120mm x 3 or 140mm x 2
  • Fan mounts on the PSU shroud: 120mm x 3 or 140mm x 2
  • Liquid cooling Front: 360mm/480mm Radiator
  • Liquid cooling Rear: 240mm/280mm Radiator
  • Liquid cooling Bottom: 240mm/280mm Radiator (Fan and Radiator thickness < 52mm)
  • Liquid cooling PSU shroud: 240mm/280mm Radiator
  • Internal Cable Management Depth 32mm
  • Net Weight: 11kg

Components used in the test build: 

  • Intel i5-7400 Processor
  • FSP Windale 4 CPU Cooler
  • ASUS Strix Z270F Gaming Motherboard
  • ASUS Dual series RX 580 graphics card
  • 16GB Corsair Vengeance RGB Pro 2666MHz DDR4 Memory
  • Seasonic Focus Platinum 850PX
  • Samsung 850 EVO 250GB

Thermal Testing: 

The graph below shows the results from temperature testing with all the side panels in place on the Aerocool TOR PRO PC case. 

Idle temperatures are 44C for the CPU and 45C for the GPU. Idle temperatures are 13C to 14C above the ambient temperature of the room.

To test the maximum temperature of the components in the TOR PRO it is then stress tested using AIDA 64 for 10 minutes. The temperatures maxed out at 67C for the CPU and for the 79C for the GPU. These temperatures aren’t too hot but I was suspicious that the restrictive tempered glass front panel was reducing the cases airflow.

The graph below shows the temperature testing results with the tempered glass front panel removed from the case.

After removing the front panel there was a significant improvement in the temperature of the components inside the case. The temperature change in the components while idle is negligible with the CPU improving by 3C and the GPU staying at 45C. However under load the CPU dropped by 10C and the GPU by 4C.

Although the overall temperature in the case is no real cause for concern it's clear that the front panel restricts airflow and the components run warmer than they would in a more airflow focused case.

Acoustic Testing: 

Despite the Aerocool TOR PRO having no noise dampening material it seemed to be a pretty quiet chassis with the maximum decibel reading coming out at 42.7 decibels. The Aerocool edge 14 fans seem to not create a huge amount of noise even while under load meaning that most of the fan noise can fade into the background and you won't even notice it while wearing a headset.

Pros:

  • Comes with 4 RGB customisable fans
  • Full tower size allows for plenty of cooling options
  • Tempered glass side panels
  • Good value for money
  • Attractive to look at

Cons: 

  • PSU shroud prevents 360mm & 480mm radiators being fitted in the centre
  • PSU has to be mounted in-taking air from inside the case.
  • Dust filter is awkward to remove and reinstall
  • Airflow is restricted
  • I/O cables are a bit short

The Aerocool TOR PRO can be found here for £87.98

Kitguru says: The Aerocool TOR PRO provides good value for money for lovers of large cases with lots of tempered glass and RGB lighting but cooling performance is impacted by the restricted airflow. 

 

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Advent Calendar Day 10: Win an Aerocool AC220 RGB gaming chair, RGB PC case and Power Supply (closed) https://www.kitguru.net/tech-news/competitions/matthew-wilson/advent-calendar-day-10-win-an-aerocool-ac220-rgb-gaming-chair-rgb-pc-case-and-power-supply/ https://www.kitguru.net/tech-news/competitions/matthew-wilson/advent-calendar-day-10-win-an-aerocool-ac220-rgb-gaming-chair-rgb-pc-case-and-power-supply/#respond Mon, 10 Dec 2018 14:15:46 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=397834 For day 10 on the KitGuru Advent Calendar we are teaming up with Aerocool! It is RGB madness today, as we are giving away an Aerocool AC220 Air RGB gaming chair, an Aero-500 RGB PC case and a power supply!

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Update: This competition is now CLOSED. Thanks to everyone who entered, our winner today is Craig Thurston!

If you missed out this time around, then keep an eye out. We have a new competition going live each day throughout December. Today's giveaway is already live, featuring an exclusive Razer peripheral bundle. You can find all of the details on that, HERE.

It is time to launch day 10 of the KitGuru Advent Calendar! Today, we are teaming up with Aerocool to give away a bundle that should make fans of RGB very happy. Not only are we giving away an Aero 500 RGB case and an accompanying power supply, but Aerocool has also kindly donated one of its brand new AC220 RGB gaming chairs- you read that right, RGB, in a chair.

Most gaming chairs come in a variety of colours but Aerocool has done things a little differently with the AC220. Instead of having a singular colour highlight, there are RGB LED strips going around the chair itself, powered by a USB power bank. This gives you the option of cycling through a range of different lighting effects or colours, all easily changeable via a handy remote control.

You'll also be able to satisfy your RGB cravings with the Aero-500 RGB PC case. This chassis combines form and function thanks to subtle RGB lighting on the front panel, along with mesh grills on the front and top panels for maximum airflow. The final cherry on top is an accompanying power supply, which will arrive pre-installed in the case ready to go.

Entering this giveaway is simple, all you need to do is head over to THIS POST on our Facebook page and leave a comment. We plan to have a new discussion topic each day, today we are asking you guys to show us your current gaming setup!

Winners will be picked randomly tomorrow morning before we announce the next competition, so get your entries in fast! Also, be sure to send a thank you over to Aerocool over on Facebook or Twitter, the prizes are coming directly from them, so this would not have been possible without their support!

 

KitGuru Says: We’ll see you back here again tomorrow to announce the winners! A big thank you to Aerocool for teaming up with us for day 10 and thanks to all of our KitGuru readers for supporting us throughout 2018!

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Aerocool AC220 AIR RGB Gaming chair Review https://www.kitguru.net/desktop-pc/briony-hannam/aerocool-ac220-air-rgb-gaming-chair/ https://www.kitguru.net/desktop-pc/briony-hannam/aerocool-ac220-air-rgb-gaming-chair/#respond Sat, 10 Nov 2018 13:44:53 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=392283 Are you an RGB fanboy? We have just the chair for you today !

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It's finally happened and RGB has made its way into a gaming chair. In this review we take a look at the Aerocool AC220 that comes with many of the features you would expect from a gaming chair plus the addition of customisable lighting.

Is it comfy enough for a long gaming session and is it worth the £270 price tag? 

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Specification: 

  • Seat Frame Construction: Metal
  • Seat Depth: 550 mm
  • Seat Width: 540 mm
  • Adjustable Armrests: Yes
  • Tilt Mechanism: Butterfly
  • Adjustable Tilt Angle: 3° – 18° °
  • Tilt Lock Yes
  • Gas Lift Specification: Hydraulic
  • Gas Lift: Class 4
  • Reclinable: Yes
  • Adjustable Back Angle: 90° – 180°
  • Height Adjustable: Yes
  • Max. Sitting Height: 80 mm
  • Adjustable Lumbar Pillow: Yes
  • Adjustable Neck Pillow: Yes
  • Wheel Design: Castors
  • Wheel Construction: Nylon
  • Wheel Size: 65 mm
  • Chair Weight: 21 kg
  • Chair Total Dimensions 700 x 1240 x 720 mm (WxHxD)

Pros:

  • Bright RGB lighting with loads of colours
  • Well built
  • Good amount of adjustability
  • Easy to assemble

Cons:

  • Not enough support
  • Pillows are uncomfortable
  • Armrests can turn a bit easily

The Aerocool AC220 can be found for sale in the UK for £239 HERE

Kitguru says: The Aerocool AC220 AIR RGB might not be for everyone but with it's flashy RGB lighting it certainly stands out from the crowd! 

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Aerocool GLO Case Review – The £70 case of 2018 ? https://www.kitguru.net/components/briony-hannam/aerocool-glo-case-review-the-70-case-of-2018/ https://www.kitguru.net/components/briony-hannam/aerocool-glo-case-review-the-70-case-of-2018/#respond Tue, 02 Oct 2018 10:30:25 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=386537 Got £70 to spend on a new case? Aerocool's GLO is likely to appeal

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In this review we take a look at a new case from Aerocool. We first saw the GLO case at Computex this year where its sleek design and flashy RGB lighting caught our attention. Now we have our hands on a sample to see just how well it performs. Is it worth the £70 asking price? 

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Specifications: 

  • Case Type:  Mid Tower
  • Color: Black
  • Steel Thickness: 0.7mm
  • Motherboard support: SSI-CEB/ATX/micro ATX/mini-ITX
  • Case Dimensions (Internal): 210 x 450 x 455mm (W x H x D)
  • Case Dimensions (Overall): 210 x 475 x 477.8mm (W x H x D)
  • 3.5” Drive Bay: 3 Max.
  • 2.5” Drive Bay: 5 Max.
  • Expansion Slots: 7
  • GPU Clearance: up to 425mm
  • CPU Clearance: up to 160mm
  • I/O Ports: USB3.0 x 2, HD Audio & Mic.
  • Cooling configuration:
  • Front: 120mm x2 (Optional), Inner Side : 120mm x 2 (Optional), Bottom : 120mm x 3 (Optional), Rear: 120mm x 1 (Includes 120mm Fan)
  • Liquid Cooling : Inner Side : 240mm Radiator (Optional), Bottom : 360mm Radiator (Optional)
  • Net Weight/Gross Weight 8.0kg /9.2kg
  • Power Supply support: ATX PSU Up to 225mm

Test build components:

  • Intel i5-7400 Processor
  • FSP Windale 4 CPU Cooler
  • ASUS Strix Z270F Gaming Motherboard
  • ASUS Dual series RX 580 graphics card
  • Patriot Viper DDR4 16GB 2400MHZ
  • Seasonic Prime Titanium 750W PSU
  • Samsung 850 EVO 250GB

Cooling performance:

Idle temperatures are 32C for the CPU and 32C for the GPU which are just what we would expect. After a good gaming session on this PC and stress testing it using AIDA64 for 10 minutes, the temperatures maxed out at 53C for the CPU and 71C for the GPU. Overall this case appears to have no issues keeping components cool.

You can buy the Aerocool GLO for £72 from Aria HERE.

Pros:

  • Great to look at.
  • Good build quality.
  • Easy to build in and cable manage.
  • Plenty of cooling options and space for storage.
  • Performs well.

Cons: 

  • Only comes with one fan.
  • Tight clearance on the SSD trays.

KitGuru says: Overall we are impressed by this case from Aerocool. With an attractive design, good build quality and solid performance it certainly ticks plenty of boxes in the sub-£75 market. 

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Aerocool EGX Competition winner announced! https://www.kitguru.net/tech-news/announcements/matthew-wilson/aerocool-egx-competition-winner-announced/ https://www.kitguru.net/tech-news/announcements/matthew-wilson/aerocool-egx-competition-winner-announced/#respond Mon, 17 Sep 2018 09:18:38 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=386993 Earlier this month, we teamed up with Aerocool to give one lucky KitGuru reader the chance to win two tickets to EGX this weekend, in addition to a new Aerocool GLO chassis and an Aerocool Integrator 600W RGB power supply. We had many entries for this one but today we are pleased to announce the …

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Earlier this month, we teamed up with Aerocool to give one lucky KitGuru reader the chance to win two tickets to EGX this weekend, in addition to a new Aerocool GLO chassis and an Aerocool Integrator 600W RGB power supply. We had many entries for this one but today we are pleased to announce the winner!

EGX takes place from the 20th to 23rd September, this is the UK’s biggest gaming event and will take place at the Birmingham NEC. At the event, you’ll have the chance to play the latest games on both PC and console, you’ll also find a host of leading hardware vendors to check out- including Aerocool, who will be there alongside Box.co.uk.

Now without further ado, our winner is… Neil Bhatia! We have been in touch with Neil this morning and have already arranged prize shipping.

Thanks to everyone who entered. There will be plenty more chances to win in the future.

KitGuru Says: Thanks to all the entrants! Keep an eye out for more in the future.

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Update: This competition is now CLOSED. Thanks to all who entered. Our winner is… Neil Bhatia! You can find the full winner announcement post, HERE.

Fancy going to EGX this year? How about winning tickets in addition to some PC hardware? If so, then we've got the competition for you. We have teamed up with Aerocool to give KitGuru readers a unique prize bundle.

EGX takes place from the 20th to 23rd September, this is the UK's biggest gaming event and will take place at the Birmingham NEC. At the event, you'll have the chance to play the latest games on both PC and console, you'll also find a host of leading hardware vendors to check out- including Aerocool, who will be there alongside Box.co.uk.

To help celebrate Aerocool's 18th birthday, we are giving away an Aerocool GLO chassis, an Aerocool Integrator 600W RGB power supply and TWO weekend passes to EGX. One winner will get both tickets, giving them the chance to bring a friend along.

HOW TO ENTER:

  • Click HERE for email autofill – please note if this doesn't work – then manually send an email to competitions2018@kitguru.net (with subject line ‘I want to go to EGX!') 

In order to win, you'll need to answer the following question and include the answer in your email:

“For how many years has Aerocool been supplying the UK’s modders and enthusiasts?”

  • 8 Years
  • 12 Years
  • 18 Years

Since EGX is a UK-based event, this competition will be limited to UK entrants. Please note that you will be responsible for your own travel and accommodation.

Please note: KitGuru values your privacy. We DO NOT share your email address or any details with any third party or outside source. Do not send any personal details in your emails to enter this competition. If you win, we will contact you again to let you know and to get your shipping information. After the winner is chosen at the end of the competition, all emails are deleted from our server.

This competition closes on Thursday the 14th of September. A winner will be announced shortly after.

KitGuru says: If you are visiting EGX already, then look out for the Aerocool stand – where they will be running ANOTHER competition for the chance to win an AC120 Air Gaming Chair with RGB Lighting and Remote Control – worth £260

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Computex 2018: KitGuru shows you around Aerocool’s private suite https://www.kitguru.net/tech-news/dominic-moass/computex-2018-kitguru-shows-you-around-aerocools-private-suite/ https://www.kitguru.net/tech-news/dominic-moass/computex-2018-kitguru-shows-you-around-aerocools-private-suite/#respond Tue, 05 Jun 2018 13:56:55 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=375613 On the eve of Computex, our team over in Taiwan managed to sneak in a visit to Aerocool's giant suite at the W Hotel. Here, they got a look at a range of current and upcoming products, including RGB power supplies, new cases, RGB fans and some peripherals. While there are a range of new …

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On the eve of Computex, our team over in Taiwan managed to sneak in a visit to Aerocool's giant suite at the W Hotel. Here, they got a look at a range of current and upcoming products, including RGB power supplies, new cases, RGB fans and some peripherals.

While there are a range of new products showcased in the video – including Aerocool's peripheral line up, as well as some funky electric up/down desks – the theme seemed to be bringing RGB ‘bling' at a lower price point. This is encapsulated by the new Glo case, which is expected to retail for just £60, but retains two funky RGB LED strips down either side of the front panel.

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RGB seems to be a bit focus for Aerocool, but we also saw a new range of budget-oriented power supplies – the Bravo and Whiskey models – which have 80+ Bronze and 80+ White efficiency ratings, respectively. These seem to be basic, no-frills models which should appeal to the PC builder on a tight budget.

For a full overview of Aerocool's new products, be sure to check out the video at the top of the page.

KitGuru says: there was plenty of RGB action going on in the Aerocool suite – has anything in particular caught your eye?

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Aerocool Cylon RGB Case Review: it’s only £35? https://www.kitguru.net/components/cases/ben-smith/aerocool-cylon-rgb-case-review-its-only-35/ https://www.kitguru.net/components/cases/ben-smith/aerocool-cylon-rgb-case-review-its-only-35/#respond Thu, 22 Mar 2018 15:06:15 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=365866 Only £35? RGB and an acrylic side panel? Surely it's too good to be true?

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Aerocool's latest case is geared towards gamers and media enthusiasts, with a bright 13-mode RGB LED strip on the front and a huge acrylic glass side panel to show off all the hardware inside. Priced at just £35 as well, it is one of the cheapest cases we've ever reviewed. Is it worth buying, or is it something to avoid? Check out the video below to find out!

Yes, we know there is no such thing as Acrylic glass, its one or the other – its acrylic. Ben just made a little slip in the dialogue during the video.

 

You can find the Aerocool Cylon RGB case on Scan HERE

Product highlights:

  • RGB LED strip with 13 colour modes.
  • PSU and top case dust filters.
  • Full acrylic glass side panel.
  • 1*120mm fan included (rear of case).
  • SD/MicroSD card reader.

Pros:

  • Spacious inner case capable of full gaming rig.
  • Rubber washers on side panel screws to stop cracking/damage.
  • Bright LED light on case front, works well with any interior hardware colours.
  • Easy to clean filters.
  • Up to 7 120mm fans, including two below GPU to help with ventilation.
  • Case acoustics work well enough to keep most fan vibrations inaudible.

Cons:

  • Can't turn off LED light on case front.
  • Acrylic side panel easily attracts dust and scuffs.
  • Front of case has tendency to flex when installing fans.

KitGuru says: While Aerocool's older Aero-500 offers a better building experience for the same price, the Cylon appeals mainly thanks to its attractive RGB lighting and affordable price tag.

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Aerocool Soft Project 7 lounge furniture for gamers https://www.kitguru.net/tech-news/andrzej/aerocool-soft-project-7-lounge-furniture-for-gamers/ https://www.kitguru.net/tech-news/andrzej/aerocool-soft-project-7-lounge-furniture-for-gamers/#respond Wed, 17 Jan 2018 09:59:05 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=360721 While millions of R&D dollars have been poured into the ergonomic design of modern gaming chairs, those of you who like to play on the couch will have noticed that your living room sofa is soft and wraps itself around you. Aerocool’s engineers decided that console gamers needed more support. KitGuru was on hand to …

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While millions of R&D dollars have been poured into the ergonomic design of modern gaming chairs, those of you who like to play on the couch will have noticed that your living room sofa is soft and wraps itself around you. Aerocool’s engineers decided that console gamers needed more support. KitGuru was on hand to shoot these ‘FSP/retail ready’ products (with a camera).

Aerocool only seem to launch furniture products in threes – so it comes as no surprise that there are three models in the gaming couch range. The formal seating is significantly firmer than you'd expect form regular furniture. Dean Shaw explained why, “When gamers are playing seriously, they need to be in an attentive position. These chairs have been designed with those gamers in mind – and all of them told us that they wanted a firmer, more supported seating position”.

P7-CH1 Air
Features high quality PU carbon fibre finish air material – which allows the seat to breath while your engaged in battle. Lumbar support cushion for back support and a pair of pockets for storing stuff. Under the seat itself, there is a larger storage area for controllers etc. Pricing on the single-user P7-CH1 Air chair is expected to be around £229. We apologise for the colour balance with the ‘open' shot, the flash reflecting off the floor gave our camera an issue.
   

P7-CH2 Air
This has similar features, uses a more relaxed design, but doesn’t have the storage space. The P7-CH2 Air is a 2-person product and will be on sale around £299.
   

P7-BB1
This wonderfully soft bean bag represents a trap for any ‘of a certain girth’ – in as much as you’ll need to spin out of it in order to stand. There is a side-pouch for mobile phones and remote controls. The P7-BB1 will retail at around £69. We confess, having been lulled into its soft cushiony goodness, it took 2 goes to get up again. Be warned – you might need to do some sit ups!
   

Remember, while KitGuru readers might have seen some early coverage on this product line, changes have been made and these are the final versions. Aerocool is currently in negotiation with several large retailers and is hoping to have all of the models available both online and in the high street by the start of Q2.

KitGuru says: While you can curl up like a cat in the various sofas, we much preferred the large bean bag. Be warned it takes a few ‘drops' into the bag before you get the perfect balance of body and neck support.

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Advent Calendar Day 16: Win an Aerocool Cylon RGB Midi Tower PC case https://www.kitguru.net/tech-news/competitions/matthew-wilson/advent-calendar-day-16-win-an-aerocool-cylon-rgb-midi-tower-pc-case/ Thu, 28 Dec 2017 09:23:05 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=359096 For day 16 on the KitGuru Advent Calendar, we are teaming up with Aerocool to give away an Aerocool Cylon RGB Midi Tower PC case!

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Christmas might be over but we still have a few giveaways lined up to bring in the new year. Today, we are teaming up with Aerocool to give our readers the chance to win an Aerocool Cylon RGB Midi Tower PC case.

These are ‘reviewer’ giveaways, meaning in return for the prizes, we ask that readers share their thoughts with us. These reader reviews will then be shared with others on the site and Facebook page. They don’t need to be super in-depth or as detailed as our own reviews, but a summary of your thoughts would be appreciated by not just us, but by readers as well. If you can take some pictures, all the better.

Today we are giving away the Aerocool Cylon RGB Midi Tower PC case. It is one of the nicest looking mid-tower cases around right now, with a sleek, black design, an RGB strip on the front of the case, a PSU shroud to hide your cables and plenty of room for components. You can see more in the gallery below:

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We are running this competition through our Facebook page, so all you need to do is head over to THIS POST and let us know that you’re interested in reviewing. We will pick a winner tomorrow morning as we roll out the next mystery giveaway.

UPDATE: This competition is now closed. The winner is Kieran Illingworth. If you didn't win this time, then keep an eye out because we have more giveaways going up each day right up until the 4th of January! Over the next 24 hours we are giving away a Sharkoon Shark Zone K20 gaming keyboard.

KitGuru Says: Good luck to everyone entering!

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Aerocool P7-L240 Liquid Cooler Review https://www.kitguru.net/components/cooling/dominic-moass/aerocool-p7-l240-liquid-cooler-review/ https://www.kitguru.net/components/cooling/dominic-moass/aerocool-p7-l240-liquid-cooler-review/#comments Tue, 19 Dec 2017 09:30:53 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=357100 Aerocool's Project 7 range expands with the new P7-L240 RGB liquid cooler - is it worth £99?

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While we have seen a few different Project 7 cases from Aerocool, the P7-L240 is actually the first CPU cooler from Aerocool's exciting new range. With a strong emphasis on RGB lighting, the P7-L240 comes with two RGB fans, as well as an RGB-illuminated pump/waterblock to really give your rig some bling. Priced at £99.99, it is also well priced for a high-end 240mm liquid cooler – is everything as good as it seems?

KitGuru Deputy Editor-in-Chief Leo Waldock first got a look at the new Aerocool P7-L240 at Computex 2017 and about six months on the cooler has hit the shelves and is ready for review. With the Arctic Liquid Freezer 240 still top dog in our testing, can the P7-L240 dethrone the king?

Specification

CPU Types
Socket Intel: 775 / 1366 / 115x / 2011 / 2011-3 / 2066
AMD: FM1 / FM2 / AM2 / AM2+ / AM3 / AM3+ / AM4
Fan
Fan Bearing Type Hydraulic
Fan Speed 600 ~ 1800 RPM
Fan Noise Level 10.5 ~ 31.8 dBA
Lifetime 60,000 hours
Fan Air Pressure 0.59 ~ 1.34 mmH2O
Airflow 29.84 ~ 71.65 CFM
Fan Speed Controller
Voltage 12 V
Current 0.16 A (per fan)
Physical
Form Factor All-in-One Water Cooler
Case Colour Black
Base Material Aluminium
Heatsink Material Copper
Width 280 mm
Depth 120 mm
Height 53 mm
Fan Width 120 mm
Fan Depth 120 mm
Fan Height 25 mm
Cooler Installation
Cooling Capacity 380 W

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Aerocool Project 7 C1 Pro Chassis Review https://www.kitguru.net/components/cases/paul-afxendi/aerocool-project-7-c1-pro-chassis-review/ https://www.kitguru.net/components/cases/paul-afxendi/aerocool-project-7-c1-pro-chassis-review/#comments Wed, 22 Nov 2017 15:47:13 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=354939 Its a new 'PRO' version of the Project 7 C1 we reviewed some time ago - what exactly is 'PRO' about it ?

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The Aerocool P7 C1 Pro is a upgraded version of last year’s Project C1 which Leo reviewed back in December (HERE), It had decent cooling performance and integrated lighting in the front panel with up to 8 changeable colours. This time round Aerocool have decided to adopt full RGB lighting – but is it enough to justify the word PRO and to stand out from the competition ?

Specifications:

Case Type: Mid Tower
Motherboards: ATX / micro ATX / mini-ITX
Expansion Slots: 7
GPU Clearance: 375 mm / 400mm (without front fan)
CPU Cooler Clearance: Support Max. Height of 165 mm For CPU
Included Fans: Front 3x RBG 120mm 3 pin and 1x 120mm rear 
Fan: Mounts: 3 x 120mm / 2 x 140mm in front, 2x 120mm top and 1x 120mm  rear
Radiator Support: 240 / 280 / 360 mm in front, Top Up to 240mm and 120mm rear
3.5” Drive Bays: 2 (Internal)
2.5” Drive Bays: 4 (Internal)
Dimensions:  244.6mm x 550mm x 446.4mm (W x H x D)
Weight: 8.8Kg (19.4 Ibs)

The looks haven't changed that much since we looked at the standard P7 C1, it still has a very aggressive ‘gaming oriented' design with futuristic details and a hexagonal shape. The front panel has a metal mesh which allows you to see the three included fans as well as producing a lot of airflow.

Around this you also have an integrated led strip which frames the fans quite nicely. You would find it hard to spot a difference between this and the original.

The top panel has front connections which has a wide assortment such as USB ports, power and reset switches and a memory card reader, which I was surprised to see. Keen observers will note there is a button ‘missing' from here that was used to switch between colours in the original P7 – I will explain why it is missing a little later.

The remainder of the top panel has plenty of ventilation which seems to be the theme of this case, there is a included dust filter for the front panel, but to access it you have to remove both side panels to get the proper leverage to pull front panel off.

If we move to the bottom of the case we find air vents for the power supply with a removable dust filter. Getting to this dust filter is a chore more so than the front filter – you must first remove the front panel , then unscrew the feet and the bottom panel only then will it slide off giving you access to the dust filter.

This dust filter is lower quality than the front dust filter and I wish they implemented a slide out version. The feet of the case are long and span along the bottom of the case and overhang from the bottom. It ruins the concept of a ‘slimmer design' as you can’t exactly put it right against the wall and makes the overall foot print of the case bigger.

Additionally, the feet flex too much and could have been made thicker for reinforcement. Unfortunately, this build quality issue follows the rest of the case as the front and top panel are made out of thin plastic and overall the case feels a bit flimsier than it should be.

This was a problem with last year’s design; I thought they would have enhanced the PRO version- but least the inner frame is crafted from heavy duty steel. With the standard P7 C1 Aerocool offered a tempered glass windowed version of this case as well as an acrylic version, but for the PRO they have forgone the latter and just offer tempered glass. That makes sense to me – no one really likes acrylic anyway. It’s nicely tinted and allows us to see all the components inside. Just watch those finger prints!

As for hardware compatibility this case is quite large so component compatibility is wide. It supports graphics cards up to 375mm long or even one 400mm long with one the fans removed! You also have space for a 165mm high CPU cooler, I would have liked to see larger cooler compatibility for this to be honest but I guess they want to keep the relatively narrow design of the chassis.

As for additional cooling options you have space for up to a 360mm radiator at the front where the three included fans are. One 120mm radiator at the rear and a 240mm at the top. A 280mm option at the top would have been welcomed. On a more positive note however this case has space for custom water cooling like the standard P7 C1 did before.

Hard drive support is decent – there are 2 x 2.5 slide on mounting brackets on top of the power supply shroud as well as another two of these brackets behind the motherboard tray.

There is also a 3.5 inch hard drive cage behind the shroud which can support 2 x 3.5 or 2.5 inch drives depending on your preference – this cage can be removed if you require more additional power supply space or more cable management options.

Cable management is at best, average for this sector. There are plenty of cable tie loops and a reasonable amount of routing holes for passing the cables through. Although like the Standard P7 C1 there is only one cut out for the 2.5 drives on the power supply shroud. I don’t understand why they did not add another, because if you want to have another 2 drives here you going to have to run the cable along the shroud which is less than ideal.

The build phase was quite simple as there is a lot of physical space to take advantage of. My biggest annoyance is the top panel as the IO is built into it rather than the frame of the case which means that taking it off is an absolute nightmare. You have to slowly feed the cables through to avoid damaging them. This makes mounting a radiator or fans very aggravating. Especially if you want to mount something after you have already tied down the front IO cables. They do really need to fix this for the next chassis.

It's RGB Time

One of the main distinguishing features over the standard Aerocool P7 C1 is the inclusion of full RGB. Yes, everyone seems to demand RGB support in 2017 and Aerocool have been listening.

The three included fans at the front and the LED strip are now full RGB so instead of having a button on the case I/O that cycles through 8 different colours you now have total control over the lighting. This is handled through Aerocool's software which is designed to work with the included RGB hub. This hub can control two channels of RGB lights up to 24 watts in total and it also acts as a hub to connect up to five PWM fans up to 18 watts total, if your motherboard has limited headers.

RGB functions can also be controlled through motherboards with a 4-pin RGB connector, using the software supplied with the motherboard.

Finding a place to install the hub can be difficult, I removed one of the rear 2.5 hard drive brackets and stuck the hub in that position using the included Velcro strips. I wish they would have made the hub integrated into the case to avoid the cluster of cables you need to connect to get this thing operational.

Luckily the software is quite simple to use, It allows you to pick all the colours from the RGB range and three different effects – such as breathing, pulsing or always on. You can also adjust LED brightness and LED speed. To apply the settings, you have to click on the preview button – weird that they wouldn’t add a separate apply button or just rename the preview button to apply. A minor point to make I know, but it can't help but make me feel its unfinished.

If you just change settings and exit- nothing happens. Also, another strange choice is that below the brightness controls you can see how many fans you have connected, and the related RPM.

Sadly you can’t actually control the fan speed directly from here but have to rely on the bios or another 3rd party program. Why Aerocool did not choose to just integrate a fan speed controller into the hub is beyond me seeing as the Standard P7 C1 shipped with a fan speed controller.

Temperature Testing

For temperature testing I used my standard test of Aida 64 and Unigine Heaven running for 10 minutes simultaneously. I performed two temperature checks. One with fans at low speed and another with a high speed setting as all the included fans are 3 pin.

I used the following system:

Test System:
Processor: Intel I5 7400 (stock speed)
Motherboard: Gygabyte GA-Z270P-D3
CPU cooler: Coolmaster Sedion 240V top mounted
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 16gb LPX 2666mhz
Graphics card: Sapphire r9 285 compact
Power supply: Coolmaster SIlent M pro 1000watt bronze
Storage drives: Drevo X1 240gb
OS: Windows 10

The temperatures are very good overall with a decent improvement when fans set to high, but there is a lot of noise when the fans are set to high. Low is a good compromise between air flow and reduced acoustics output.

Closing thoughts

So, what do I think of the ‘PRO' version of the P7? If you like the aesthetic design of the standard Aerocool P7 C1 you will like this, as they are visually identical.  If you like the aggressive futuristic design then you will already be in love, but if you want something more restrained then this is likely not going to make your final shortlist. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

It would be fair to say that Aerocool need to work on the build quality. It is sad to see that the PRO version isn't built any better than the standard version we previously reviewed – higher grade plastic would be welcomed, especially on the large, oversized feet. On a positive note, we are glad to see that the acrylic windowed version has been binned in favour of tempered glass.

The main selling point for the PRO version is the RGB hub and the accompanying LED strip and fans which offer some nice effects and a decent level of control with simple to use software. However, I do wish it would act as a fan controller rather than just an indicator of fan RPM speed.

The chassis has plenty of airflow to control internal temperatures but it is hugely disappointing that it can't accommodate bigger cooling options. They could have taken the PRO design one step further and incorporated bigger radiator support across the top.

This case is sold in black and white options and is currently priced at £111 with the included three RGB fans and RGB led strip. The hub is a nice addition and it can also be bought separately for £15.

Overall the Aerocool Project 7 C1 Pro is a solid buy if you love the dramatic appearance and are willing to accept the less than stellar build quality and lacklustre cable management. The thermal performance on the other hand is not in question.

My main concern is that the PRO version has all the same issues as the Standard P7 C1 which we noted before. It is basically the same case and the only real difference are the RGB features – we love the tempered glass panel, but that option was already available on the regular P7 C1. This should really have been called the Aerocool P7 C1 RGB.

If you are in the market for a big, bold, futuristic looking chassis with full RGB support and a tempered glass panel, then the Aerocool Project 7 C1 Pro Chassis is most certainly worth considering, but in 2017 it faces stiff competition around the £110-£120 price point.

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Pros:

  • Lovely Tempered glass window.
  • Space for custom water cooling.
  • Included RGB lighting system including a HUB, 3 RGB fans and integrated lighting strip.
  • high airflow levels, and runs cool.
  • RGB software.

Cons: 

  • Build quality could be better.
  • Large case but relatively limited cooler compatibility.
  • Tricky accessing dust filters.
  • Top panel is very hard to remove.
  • No PWM fan speed controller included.
  • Stiff competition at this price point.

Kitguru says: The Aerocool Project 7 C1 Pro Chassis is a solid design and it brings a full RGB feature set to the enthusiast audience.

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Aerocool P7-C0 Tempered Glass Case Review https://www.kitguru.net/components/cases/dominic-moass/aerocool-p7-c0-case-review/ https://www.kitguru.net/components/cases/dominic-moass/aerocool-p7-c0-case-review/#respond Mon, 10 Jul 2017 08:08:53 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=339760 A new tempered-glass case from Aerocool - perfect for your next rig?

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Tempered glass is undoubtedly the latest trend in the PC case market and Aerocool has no hesitation in joining this craze as its P7-C0 chassis features dual tempered glass side panels. Add an innovative front-panel LED lighting system, an optimised air flow path plus plenty of room for cable management, could Aerocool be onto a winner here?

We first saw the Aerocool P7-C0 over in Taiwan at Computex 2017 and it is of course the next phase of Aerocool's on-going Project 7, with the P7-C1 being the first step that we looked at last year. It is worth noting that at Computex we got a look at the P7-C0 Pro edition which features some RGB fans at the front of the case. We weren't sent the Pro model to review, so our sample has no RGB fans, but it is nonetheless an interesting chassis to assess.

Specification

  • Model: P7-C0
  • Case Type: Mid Tower
  • Colour: Black
  • Steel Thickness: 0.7mm
  • Motherboards: ATX/Micro ATX/Mini ITX
  • Case Dimensions (Internal): 205mm x 445mm x 410mm (W x H x D)
  • Case Dimensions (Overall): 214.4mm x 468mm x 451mm (W x H x D)
  • 5.25” Drive Bays: 0
  • 3.5” Drive Bays: 2
  • 2.5” Drive Bays: 2
  • Expansion Slots: 7
  • GPU Clearance: Supports GPU up to 389.7mm or 414.7mm without fan
  • CPU Clearance: Supports CPU up to 175 mm
  • Cooling System Front: 120mm Fan x 3 or 140mm Fan x 2 (Optional) Top: 120mm Fan x 2 or 140mm Fan x 1 (Optional) Rear: 120mm Fan x 1 or 140mm Fan x 1 (120mm Fan Included)
  • Liquid Cooling Front: 120mm Fan x 3 or 140mm Fan x 2 Rear: 120mm Fan x 1 or 140mm Fan x 1
  • I/O Ports: USB3.0 x 2 | HD Audio & Mic.
  • Net Weight/Gross Weight: 8.4Kg (18.5 Ibs)/9.55Kg (21.0 Ibs)
  • Power Supply: ATX PSU (Optional)

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    You would be forgiven for not having heard of ThunderX3 – they are a subsidiary of case manufacturer Aerocool, with a distinct focus on the peripheral market. Today we are looking at the TH40 headset, notably equipped with LED earcups. Priced at just under the £50 mark, this headset faces stiff competition from the recently launched HyperX Cloud Stinger.

    The LED earcups are certainly eye-catching, but ThunderX3 will hope the build quality and audio performance of the TH40 also lives up to its billing. In this review we go over everything you need to know about the TH40 before giving our final verdict.

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    Specifications

    Audio

    • Ear Coupling: Over-ear
    • Cavity Structure: Close-back
    • Driver type: Dynamic
    • Driver (mm): 53mm
    • Sensitivity: 100±3dB
    • Impedance(Ω): 60
    • Frequency Response: 20Hz – 20KHz
    • Surround: Virtual 7.1
    • Platform: PC

    Microphone

    • Mic Sensitivity: -38±3dB
    • Directivity: Omni-directional
    • Mic type: Detachable

    Design

    • Connector: USB
    • Chipset: CM108BH + Lighting Module
    • Cable Length: 2.1M
    • In-line Control: Volume Control / Mic Mute / Lighting Switch
    • Headband Material: Stainless Steel

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    ThunderX3 TK25 Membrane Gaming Keyboard Review https://www.kitguru.net/peripherals/keyboards/matthew-wilson/thunderx3-tk25-membrane-gaming-keyboard-review/ https://www.kitguru.net/peripherals/keyboards/matthew-wilson/thunderx3-tk25-membrane-gaming-keyboard-review/#comments Fri, 04 Nov 2016 12:30:34 +0000 http://www.kitguru.net/?p=308933 As popular as mechanical keyboards are, there are still plenty of people out there who are content with membrane-style alternatives. Today, we are taking a look at the ThunderX3 TK25 gaming keyboard, featuring rubber dome switches, but adding some extra features like dedicated macro keys. Is it worth the £30 cost? Let's find out. ThunderX3 …

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    As popular as mechanical keyboards are, there are still plenty of people out there who are content with membrane-style alternatives. Today, we are taking a look at the ThunderX3 TK25 gaming keyboard, featuring rubber dome switches, but adding some extra features like dedicated macro keys. Is it worth the £30 cost? Let's find out.

    ThunderX3 doubles as the gaming-focussed side of Aerocool, so there is a lot of industry experience behind the scenes here. The TK25 is one of the lower-end models on offer in ThunderX3's TK range, trading in mechanical switches for membrane ones but keeping a few gaming-specific features.

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    Features and Specifications:

    • Membrane switches.
    • 26 anti-ghosting keys.
    • Full key backlighting.
    • 3 backlight colours, five modes.
    • Plastic construction.
    • 5 G-keys for macros.
    • Gold-plated USB Plug.
    • 1.6m Braided USB cable.
    • Dimensions: 230(D) x 480(W) x 34(H) mm
    • Weight: 1.45kg ±10g

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    Aerocool DS 230 Case Review https://www.kitguru.net/components/cases/leo-waldock/aerocool-ds-230-case-review/ https://www.kitguru.net/components/cases/leo-waldock/aerocool-ds-230-case-review/#comments Thu, 13 Oct 2016 09:38:16 +0000 http://www.kitguru.net/?p=308018 Aerocool DS230 has a familiar look about it, somewhat akin to a Fractal Design Define R5 or Thermaltake F51 standing on a small plinth. The emphasis is on low noise, which makes perfect sense in a Dead Silence model, and both side panels and the top cover are heavily lined with sound deadening material. You …

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    Aerocool DS230 has a familiar look about it, somewhat akin to a Fractal Design Define R5 or Thermaltake F51 standing on a small plinth. The emphasis is on low noise, which makes perfect sense in a Dead Silence model, and both side panels and the top cover are heavily lined with sound deadening material. You don’t get a window in the main panel, however some attention has been paid to cosmetic appeal with a lighting system in the front of the case and also in the plinth or base.

    It will make life considerably easier if you take a look at our photos and watch the video. They spell out the way the lighting system works and in particular the way the system hooks into the PWM connection.

    In appearance, this is an understated case with a lighting system that adds a touch of sophistication, rather than bling, but that’s not the end of the matter. Take a look at the specification and you’ll see the DS230 can accommodate a 388mm graphics card with fans installed at the front, or 413mm long if you don’t need front fans.

    In terms of cooling, the DS230 can handle a 240mm/280mm radiator in the roof and a mighty 280mm/360mm radiator at the front.

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    Specifications:

    • Case Type    Mid Tower
    • Steel Thickness    0.7mm
    • Motherboards    ATX / micro ATX / mini-ITX
    • Case Dimensions    230 x 475 x 477.8mm (W x H x D, overall)
    • 3.5” Drive Bays    2 (Internal)
    • 2.5” Drive Bays    3 (Internal)
    • Expansion Slots    7
    • GPU Clearance    388mm / 413mm (without front fan)
    • CPU Clearance     Support Max. Height of 170 mm For CPU
    • I/O Ports    2 x USB2.0 + 2 x USB3.0 + HD Audio & Mic.
    • Air Cooling System    Front : 3x 120mm or 2x 140mm (Optional), Top: 2x 120mm or 2x 140mm (Optional), Rear : 1x 120mm fan (PWM fan Included)
    • Water Cooling System    Front : 3x 120mm or 2x 140mm (Optional), Top: 2x 120mm or 2x 140mm (Optional), Rear : 1x 120mm (Optional)
    • Net Weight    8.2kg / 9.7kg (Gross Weight)
    • Power Supply    ATX

    For this review, we decided to go to town with the DS230 and installed a Gigabyte GA-X99-UD4 motherboard with Core i7-5820K and GTX980 graphics card along with a bunch of liquid cooling hardware. Here’s the list:

    • Alphacool NexXxos CPU block.
    • Alphacool NexXxos 240mm radiator at the front with Alphacool fans.
    • Cooler Master MasterFan Pro 140mm Air Flow fan in the roof.
    • EKWB DDC pump/reservoir mounted in place of the stock rear fan.
    • EKWB GPU block and backplate.
    • Fittings EK-AFC 10/16mm
    • Tubing is EK PrimoFlex Advanced LRT
    • The hardware below the graphics card is an Alphacool 3-way splitter and drain valve.
    • Coolant is Mayhems Pastel White

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    As you will see in our video, there wasn’t much trouble installing the hardware, although the DS230 doesn’t appear to have been designed for the custom loop aficionado. In particular there is no obvious place to locate the pump/reservoir and we found the easiest solution was to use the rear fan mounts.

    If you take the more conventional route using an All In One cooler you are unlikely to have any trouble as the hardware should simply slip into place. As we say in the video, there is a good deal of space inside DS230 and you don’t have to spend much time tidying things up as the solid side panels mean the innards are not on show. That explains the absence of any grommets in the cable management holes.

    We didn’t have the luxury of simply chucking the hardware inside the case as it would have looked lousy in the photos and video and it took some considerable time to secure the various cables in place.

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    Connecting everything together was easy enough as the Aerocool PWM hub simply plugs in to your power supply to provide PWM control for both your fans and the lighting system. We were not entirely happy with the way the fans worked – this may have been a function of the Gigabyte UEFI – and decided to swap to an NZXT GRID+ V2 which worked perfectly.

    We also used an NZXT HUE+ lighting controller to provide some internal lighting to supplement the external lights that come with the DS230. This is completely unnecessary (and was mainly used to help show off the hardware in the photos) but we really liked the combination of understated black case, white interior lights and Pastel White Mayhems coolant.

    Testing

    To put this case through its cooling paces we will be using a test system consisting of an Intel Core i7-5820K processor, EVGA GTX 980 4GB graphics card and an SSD. This system allows us to produce a substantial amount of heat and effectively test the Aerocool DS230‘s cooling capabilities.

    For stress testing we use AIDA64 and FurMark to create the maximum heat output to stress our CPU and GPU.

    Test System:

    • Processor: Intel Core i7-5820K 3.7GHz/3.9GHz
    • Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-X99-UD4
    • CPU cooler: Alphacool and EKWB custom loop
    • Memory: 16GB Corsair DDR4-2800MHz LED
    • Graphics card: EVGA GTX 980 4GB
    • Power supply: Seasonic Titanium Prime 750W
    • Storage drives: SanDisk Extreme II SSD
    • OS: Windows 10

    Cooling Performance

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    Aerocool DS230 does a better job of cooling than we expected, considering the heavy noise insulation on both side panels. Having said that, we were using an extensive cooling system and as we had removed the rear case fan we installed a 140mm Cooler Master fan in the top of the case and had the roof panel open

    Removing the side panel reduced idle temperatures by two degrees and took six degrees from the loaded temperatures.

    Acoustics performance

    This is a quiet case and lives up to the Dead Silence name. Clearly it helps that we used a Seasonic Prime power supply that is practically silent along with high end cooling hardware. The loudest part of the system was the DDC water pump but in this context that merely means it was audible.

    If you avoid the temptation to install a radiator in the roof of the case and leave the top panel closed, your PC should be as near silent as makes no difference.

    Closing Thoughts

    Aerocool DS230 looks like a basic case but packs in a good number of features including a lighting system that enhances the cosmetic appeal. Inside the case there are some minor issues such as the crude power supply cover and the slightly messy cabling that connects the lighting and PWM hub, however these are not major complaints.

    Obviously the innards of the PC are not on show and this means the aesthetics of the build are a secondary matter. Or possibly a tertiary matter. At one level, the fact this build took some time to tidy is annoying and at another level it is completely irrelevant. You decide.

    There are more legitimate gripes such as restricted access to the front dust filter – you have to give the front panel a REALLY hard pull, and then it is tethered in place by cables – but that is hardly a deadly criticism.

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    The top radiator mounts are offset so, if you use a 120mm or 240mm AIO, there is a fair amount of space but it is not so good for 280mm. A thick radiator will overhang the CPU socket so it would be good to have slightly more clearance above the motherboard in the roof of the case.

    Overall, we like DS230 and acknowledge its positive features, in particular the lighting and low noise levels. It is a case we can respect and admire but it doesn’t have enough va va voom to become a case we can truly love.

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    The Aerocool DS 230 case is available from Overclockers UK for £77.99 (inc. VAT). CCL also stock the case here.

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    Pros:

    • Side panels have heavy sound deadening material.
    • The two panels are interchangeable.
    • Can accommodate a 240mm/280mm radiator in the roof.
    • Space for a 280mm/360mm radiator at the front.
    • Loads of room for your graphics card.
    • 2x 2.5-inch drive bays in the main compartment and one on the back of the motherboard tray.
    • 2x 2.5-inch/3.5-inch caddies.
    • 7-way lighting control plus a PWM mode that changes colour with fan speed.

    Cons:

    • PWM control didn’t work as well as we would hope.
    • Fixed power supply cover.
    • The cabling is messy and tethers the front panel to the case which makes it slightly tricky to clean the front dust filter.

    KitGuru says: A case to respect, rather than a case to love, but either way DS230 is very good.

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    Aerocool Dream Box Chassis Review https://www.kitguru.net/components/leo-waldock/aerocool-dream-box-chassis-review/ https://www.kitguru.net/components/leo-waldock/aerocool-dream-box-chassis-review/#comments Tue, 28 Jun 2016 08:09:45 +0000 http://www.kitguru.net/?p=297231 Aerocool describes its Dream Box as a ‘revolutionary DIY kit…to give you the flexibility to build a computer case like no other!' and if you take a look at our photos and video no doubt you will agree with that sentiment. When you open the box you will find four trays of parts that are …

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    Aerocool describes its Dream Box as a ‘revolutionary DIY kit…to give you the flexibility to build a computer case like no other!' and if you take a look at our photos and video no doubt you will agree with that sentiment.

    When you open the box you will find four trays of parts that are neatly arranged where each part has its own cut-out in the plastic foam packing so they all arrive in perfect condition without any scratches or marks.

    The box contains 188 parts plus a large number of screws. The main bag of fasteners contains 400 screws, which is an indication of the amount of work involved in building a PC case using the Dream Box kit. If you look at the examples shown on the Dream Box website you might instead build a helicopter or a wild boar, and we seem to recall seeing a Dream Box shark at some point in the past. The instructions supplied with Dream Box are a quick start guide and are nothing like the detailed guide you get from IKEA or Lego so it helps if you have a certain amount of creative flair.

    Anyway that is our excuse so when you watch the video please be generous and accept we were doing our level best to build something that looked approximately like a PC case.

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    Test System:

    • Processor: 4.2GHz Intel Core i7-6700K
    • Motherboard: Gigabyte Z170XP-SLI
    • CPU cooler: Cryorig M9i
    • Memory: 16GB Corsair DDR4-1600MHz
    • Graphics card: Asus R9 390 8GB
    • Power supply: Aerocool Integrator 500W
    • Storage drives: 240GB OCZ Vector 180 SSD
    • OS: Windows 10.

    The various parts of the main chassis slip together quite securely. It is worth spelling out that the various lengths of pipe are extruded aluminium as they look like plastic in the photos. You require a good number of the screws during construction (we used about 200) and that takes a fair amount of time as well as a decent No. 2 Phillips screwdriver. What you cannot see in the photos and videos is the amount of work required to move parts around and get the brackets and mounts aligned in the correct position so you can install the motherboard or hook up a drive.

    The big parts are relatively easy but sorting out the finishing touches is a different story if you want to use Dream Box as an open PC or a test bench. Securing the plastic I/O panel on the front was simple as its light weight was well-suited to the P clip mounting system. On the other hand we were deeply unhappy about the way the power supply was left hanging in fresh air and simply wouldn't entertain a hard drive mounted on two screws on just one side. For that matter it isn't all that easy to properly support a weighty graphics card and avoid putting stress on the motherboard.

    In many respects those are details as the fundamental question is to wonder why you might buy a Dream Box in the first place. Clearly it isn't much use as a PC case and there is a huge variety of PC cases on the market, so there is no obvious reason to build your own.

    More to the point you can easily lay your hands on a test bench or open frame that will be considerably easier to use than Dream Box.

    The way we see it is that Dream Box is a cross between a toy and a piece of art that happens to have a PC theme. If you want to display your PC hardware top visitors then Dream Box may well be the answer, admittedly to a question that we had not previously considered.

    Closing Thoughts

    Dream Box consists of some very nice pieces of aluminium extrusion and a bunch of joining pieces that help you construct your meisterwerk. This involves a great many tiny screws, plenty of screwdriver work and a certain amount of vision and foresight.

    Once you have leapt those hurdles you will require a degree of genius to come up with some finishing touches that round the job off neatly or, in our case, you find yourself let down by some annoying loose ends. Either way Dream Box ends up looking rather expensive and the final result is not entirely satisfactory.

    Pros:

    • The components are well made and accurately finished.
    • Good selection of components in the package.
    • Neatly packed and arranged.

    Cons:

    • A massive number of screws are required for assembly.
    • Our finished PC frame was not very practical.
    • Rather expensive.

    KitGuru says: Dream Box is fun but seems like a solution looking for a problem.

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    Computex: Aerocool introduces new ‘Project 7’ range https://www.kitguru.net/channel/computex/matthew-wilson/computex-aerocool-introduces-new-project-7-range/ https://www.kitguru.net/channel/computex/matthew-wilson/computex-aerocool-introduces-new-project-7-range/#comments Fri, 03 Jun 2016 17:36:48 +0000 http://www.kitguru.net/?p=295060 Aerocool introduced us to a brand new line of products at Computex this year known as ‘Project 7', which spans across new power supplies, fans and all in one liquid coolers.   Aerocool has some new watercooling parts in, including the P7-W240 Pro (pump on reservoir mounted on the radiator) and the P7-W240C (pump on cold …

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    Aerocool introduced us to a brand new line of products at Computex this year known as ‘Project 7', which spans across new power supplies, fans and all in one liquid coolers.

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    Aerocool has some new watercooling parts in, including the P7-W240 Pro (pump on reservoir mounted on the radiator) and the P7-W240C (pump on cold plate, reservoir in the middle of the hoses).

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    There is also the P7-C1 case available in four colours.

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    Also on show was Dream Box which consists of literally hundreds of components so you can build your own open frame PC case or test bench.

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    Mice and keyboards were arranged in three families. The higher the number the higher the spec and price- though we don't have confirmation on pricing or availability for peripherals.

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    The Tk50 keyboard for instance is a mechanical using Kailh switches, while the TK40 uses slightly ‘clattery' switches and the TK30 is a standard membrane keyboard.

    KitGuru Says: Aerocool had a lot to launch at its booth this year. The Dreambox open-air bench looks particularly interesting. 

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    Gladiator Apocalypse Mid-Tower Gaming PC Review https://www.kitguru.net/desktop-pc/gaming-rig/orestis-bastounis/aria-gladiator-apocalypse-mid-tower-gaming-pc-review/ https://www.kitguru.net/desktop-pc/gaming-rig/orestis-bastounis/aria-gladiator-apocalypse-mid-tower-gaming-pc-review/#comments Thu, 07 Apr 2016 09:39:07 +0000 http://www.kitguru.net/?p=287618 The Gladiator Apocalypse has a quad-core Skylake processor with a 3.2GHz Turbo Clock, 8GB of memory and a GeForce GTX 970, and costs just £750. While that’s a purely mid-range specification, it’s more than enough to enjoy PC games at high detail settings at 1080p resolution. Good news, folks. Around the world, gaming has never …

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    The Gladiator Apocalypse has a quad-core Skylake processor with a 3.2GHz Turbo Clock, 8GB of memory and a GeForce GTX 970, and costs just £750. While that’s a purely mid-range specification, it’s more than enough to enjoy PC games at high detail settings at 1080p resolution.

    Good news, folks. Around the world, gaming has never been more popular, and in particular, PC gaming is on the upsurge, attracting a new type of audience who once would not have even considered another option beyond the latest games consoles.

    But unfortunately, while the PC gaming audience may have changed, the cost of a PC that can run the latest games is still significantly higher than consoles. Sure, a £299 entry-level desktop system will get you by with Word documents and Facebook, but not 1080p 60fps frame rates in really demanding titles.

    We all know how much a really high-end system can cost, with custom-built water-cooling kits and top-end video cards such as the AMD Fury X or Nvidia GeForce GTX Titan. The bulk of sales are in the mid range though, where PCs have the rendering grunt to get by in most games, but without the major bells and whistles that add so much to the cost, such as gaming at 4K resolution, and so on.

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    It’s these users that Gladiator is targeting with its Apocalypse Gaming PC, a £749.99 system configured to appeal to people whose budget simply cannot stretch to a really high-end PC, regardless of the performance it offers.

    The main guts of the system are an Intel Core i5 processor, based on the most up-to-date Skylake architecture, an Nvidia GeForce GTX 970, which is one of the most popular video cards around, and 8GB of memory.

    A reasonable specification that’s enough for most games, but interestingly, Gladiator has managed to squeeze a few extras into the budget, the most notable of which is an attractive AeroCool Aero 800 case with some funky blue lighting into this budget, rather than trying to save money by using a cheap, standard black tower without any discernible features, as some manufacturers might do.

    System Configuration:
    Case: AeroCool Aero 800 Windows Midi Tower (blue lighting)
    CPU: Intel Core i5-6400 2.7GHz base clock (3.2GHz Turbo) (4 cores, 4 threads)
    Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper TX3 Evo
    Memory: 8GB 3000MHz Corsair Vengeance DDR4
    Motherboard: Asus Z170-E
    GPU: Asus Strix Nvidia GeForce GTX 970 4GB
    Storage 1: 1TB Seagate SATA III Hard Disk
    Storage 2: none
    PSU: 600w AeroCool Integrator 80+ 85% Eff Power Supply
    Operating System: Windows 10 Home 64-bit

    Price £749.99 BUY HERE

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    Exclusive Aerocool interview with Tom Naughton from AOne https://www.kitguru.net/components/cases/andrzej/exclusive-interview-with-tom-naughton-from-aone/ Fri, 12 Jun 2015 07:27:38 +0000 http://www.kitguru.net/?p=253895 Without doubt, Aerocool has been one of the better success stories over the past few years. From being a company best known for entry level ‘piano black finish' cases and front panels for controlling fan speeds, they have now established themselves as a creator of chassis that really stand out from the crowd – both in …

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    Without doubt, Aerocool has been one of the better success stories over the past few years. From being a company best known for entry level ‘piano black finish' cases and front panels for controlling fan speeds, they have now established themselves as a creator of chassis that really stand out from the crowd – both in terms of colour range offered and feature set. KitGuru was given an exclusive interview with Tom Naughton, head of AOne Distribution, who bring Aerocool into the UK.

    Tom Naughton has brought more chassis into the UK channel than anyone else – with total sales of more than 5 million units.  It's worth considering that number for a second. A large UK system builder might produce something like 25,000 systems a year. To use 5 million cases would take them 200 years. Impressive stuff. Did we mention that, in his spare time, Tom is a champion racing driver?  No doubting his perspective or competitive nature, let's see what he can reveal about what's coming next.

    KitGuru says: From the outside, there seems to be 2 schools of thought operating at Aerocool right now. One side wants to pivot back to the simplistic chassis of old, while the other is determined to establish a vibrant brand with strong connections into the gaming community. With Tom's help, we hope that the second group succeeds.

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    Aerocool prepares new range of controllers https://www.kitguru.net/channel/computex/andrzej/aerocool-prepares-new-range-of-controllers/ Thu, 11 Jun 2015 13:34:16 +0000 http://www.kitguru.net/?p=253766 When we caught up with Aerocool's Vanessa Chen at Computex 2014, the star of the show was the DS200. For 2015, the focus was split between gaming peripherals and system controllers. In this article we focus on the product line that made Aerocool famous in the first place. With almost every new technology displayed in Taipei …

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    When we caught up with Aerocool's Vanessa Chen at Computex 2014, the star of the show was the DS200. For 2015, the focus was split between gaming peripherals and system controllers. In this article we focus on the product line that made Aerocool famous in the first place.

    With almost every new technology displayed in Taipei this June, the launch dates were scheduled for Q3 – and Aerocool seems to have the same kind of schedule in mind for its new controllers.

    There is a very entry level unit with simple sliders and red/blue backlights, a mid range unit with a significantly more complex fascia and a fully-featured model for those who really want to know what's going on inside their PC at all times.

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    KitGuru says: If controllers are your thing, then you can expect to see this line up in UK specialist stores shortly.

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    Huge range of Aerocool gaming peripherals ready for launch https://www.kitguru.net/peripherals/keyboards/andrzej/huge-range-of-aerocool-gaming-peripherals-ready-for-launch/ Thu, 11 Jun 2015 07:33:16 +0000 http://www.kitguru.net/?p=253778 The Computex trade show spans multiple locations in Taipei. Most of the main brands will occupy the huge, purpose built Nangang centre, while others take space in 101 or the Hyatt hotel. Local companies still exhibit in the World Trade Centre (WTC) and it was here that we found Aerocool tucked away on our last …

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    The Computex trade show spans multiple locations in Taipei. Most of the main brands will occupy the huge, purpose built Nangang centre, while others take space in 101 or the Hyatt hotel. Local companies still exhibit in the World Trade Centre (WTC) and it was here that we found Aerocool tucked away on our last day. Once located, we were genuinely surprised at the sheer volume of new products Aerocool is launching in the coming months. Mostly under the ThunderX3 brand, it seems. 

    With 7 backlight colours, a hybrid-mechanical keyboard and 19 key anti-ghosting, the ThunderX3 TK30-B/S keyboard looks decent and does a nice ‘amBX style light show' on your desk. Macro settings can be customised and there is 512kb of on-board memory as well as UV coated key caps, 1,000Hz report rate and gold plated connectors.

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    The TH30 headsets seen here have 53mm deep bass drivers, ear pads that have been designed for extended gaming with a detachable/flexible microphone and adjustable EQ.  There is an upgraded version called the THD30 which also offers virtual 7.1 audio, 7 LED backlight effects and a smart remote control box.

    The build quality feels good and they seem comfortable to wear.  There will also be the TIH50 and TIH30 earphones with 10mm deep bass drivers, durable metal ear buds and super clear vibes for powerful beats. They also claim to offer the best passive noise cancellation technology in the market. Bold claim.

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    For those who want a slicker, more substantial headset, then you're likely to find the Aerocool Mars Gaming series more appealing. The MH0 was OK when we tried it, but the MH2 was extremely comfortable. There's half a chance that the red and black design will match your gaming mainboard etc.

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    Gamer are a hardy bunch, not often thinking as much about their health in the real world as they do hit points in a science fantasy realm. Speak with an optician and there's half a chance that they will suggest special glasses for gamers – designed to reduce eye strain. Aerocool has this base covered with a selection of protective eye-wear to keep your vision healthy. Including units that will go over regular glasses.

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    Then we come to the mice. An entire football squad of options for gamers to choose from. Each and every kind of innovation that you've seen over the past 10 years is likely to be well represented in Aerocool's ThunderX3 product line up.

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    We haven't finished yet. Here's a selection of the gaming keyboards that will follow.

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    Finally, we have seen ‘chord carrying scorpions' in the past, but the integration of multiple USB ports on this chap seems like a very sensible idea.

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    KitGuru says: Most companies are happy to launch one or two products at Computex. Aerocool clearly believes that it has a lot of catching up to do. While we won't know if there are ‘killer products' in the mix until we have tested them, none of the new ThunderX3 products looked or felt ‘wrong'. The overall standard was good – and the addition of colour flashes means that owners of a DS chassis will be able to coordinate their gaming look.

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    AeroCool GT-A Chassis Review https://www.kitguru.net/components/cases/leo-waldock/aerocool-gt-a-chassis-review/ https://www.kitguru.net/components/cases/leo-waldock/aerocool-gt-a-chassis-review/#comments Mon, 13 Apr 2015 09:30:08 +0000 http://www.kitguru.net/?p=244688 First appearances matter, and the styling of the Aerocool GT-A will easily distract you from the fact that this is a budget ATX case. The appearance of this white version with a blue LED fan at the front is eye-catching with its flared wheel arch thing at the front and the louvred top cover that …

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    First appearances matter, and the styling of the Aerocool GT-A will easily distract you from the fact that this is a budget ATX case. The appearance of this white version with a blue LED fan at the front is eye-catching with its flared wheel arch thing at the front and the louvred top cover that sits above two empty 120mm fan housings. In front of that top cover there is a discreet sliding cover that conceals a SATA dock and when you look at the front panel you'll find a pair of rotary fan controllers.

    One controller is linked to the two top fan positions while the other is for the two front fans (one supplied, one ready for an upgrade). At the rear of the case there is a 120mm fan with a header that connects to your motherboard. In the event the white and blue colour scheme doesn't float your boat, the GT-A is also available in black with red tones.

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    Specification:

    • Motherboard support: ATX, Micro-ATX.
    • Expansion slots: 7.
    • Included fans: 1x 120mm front intake with blue LED, 1x 120mm rear exhaust.
    • Fan mounts: 1x 120mm front, 2x 120mm roof.
    • 5.25″ drive bays: 3
    • Internal drive bays: 3x 3.5”/2.5”, 3×2.5″.
    • Dimensions: 485mm H x 475mm D x 185mm W.

    The emphasis on the two 120mm fans with an option of adding three more 120mm is significant as the GT-A is not intended for liquid cooling. You may, possibly, be able to install a 120mm AIO at the rear but you will find life much easier if you stick with air cooling and this is where the slender nature of the GT-A raises a fundamental question about your hardware.

    You can just about fit a tower cooler with a 120mm fan inside the GT-A (maximum height 159.5mm) but if you use a high end CPU you will find it runs over 80 degrees C under heavy load. Clearly this isn't an issue if you install a low power CPU, however that throws up another issue.

    Aerocool has designed the GT-A to accommodate a substantial graphics card up to 310mm/12-inches in length, which is quite a feat in a small case, however the careful location of some 2.5-inch drive bays in line with the graphics card means that you can simultaneously enjoy a compact case, loads of drive bays and a decent graphics card.

    Taking these features together means that while you can build a mid-range gaming PC in this budget case, you won't be able to go the whole hog and build a high-end monster.

    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 285 and multiple drives. This system allows us to produce a substantial amount of heat and effectively test the Aerocool GT-A‘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: Noctua NH-U12S
    • Memory: Corsair Vengeance LP DDR3-1600MHz RAM
    • Graphics card: Sapphire ITX Compact R9 285
    • 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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    CPU temperatures were about 15 degrees higher than we would have liked to see, however that is a direct consequence of the compact nature of the GT-A and the need to use an air cooler, rather than a liquid cooler. Loaded graphics temperatures were exactly where we expect them in the mid-70's.

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    This is a quiet case. The design reduces the roar you can get when air rushes straight through a case and is instead baffled and slowed along the route. On the other hand CPU cooling isn't especially great.

    The two rotary fan controllers make life considerably easier if you wish to add extra fans, especially if you have a motherboard that only has a couple of fan headers, rather than the five or six you find on an enthusiast motherboard. Turn the controllers down low and the noise is reduced practically to zero.

    Closing Thoughts

    We cannot claim the Aerocool GT-A is an enthusiast case however it delivers more features than you might expect at such a low price.
    Small details such as the integrated motherboard mounts are a nice touch although you will probably need to use one or two of the extra stand-offs in the package.
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    Building the PC in the GT-A is easy enough although space is a little restricted however there are a few points to consider. In particular the room that is available for the CPU cooler reduces your options and there is a distinct lack of space for cable management. You are unlikely to run into many issues with your graphics card but if you want to install a full length 13.5-inch card you'll have to look elsewhere as the GT-A tops out at 12-inches.

    This is a personal observation but the funky front panel with its optical drive blanks and various nooks and crannies looks like a dust trap.
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    Available from Overclockers UK for £59.99 inc vat. (black version also available HERE).

    Discuss on our Facebook page, over HERE.

    Pros:

    • Low price.
    • Integrated fan controllers.
    • Supplied with two 120mm fans.
    • Accommodates three more 120mm fans.
    • Very quiet.
    • Smart styling.
    • Tool free design for much of the assembly.

    Cons:

    • Cooling suffers due to the small size.
    • Restricted space for cable management.
    • GT-A can accommodate a 12-inch graphics card but not a full length 13.5-inch.
    • Access to the front air filter is slightly awkward if you install an optical drive.

    KitGuru says: We like the Aerocool GT-A but feel it is aimed at the impecunious gamer, rather than the hardcore enthusiast.
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    Aerocool Pimp My PC Winner Announced https://www.kitguru.net/tech-news/competitions/andrzej/aerocool-pimp-my-pc-winner-announced/ Tue, 17 Feb 2015 11:25:33 +0000 http://www.kitguru.net/?p=235865 When we announced a competition for you to tell us just how desperately your PC needed a little pimp-lubbin, we'd secretly hoped that everyone was fine and that all of your systems were amazing and needed no updates. We were wrong. So wrong! Thousands of entries were received and we sifted them with a combination of …

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    When we announced a competition for you to tell us just how desperately your PC needed a little pimp-lubbin, we'd secretly hoped that everyone was fine and that all of your systems were amazing and needed no updates. We were wrong. So wrong!

    Thousands of entries were received and we sifted them with a combination of tears and laughter – from the downright dodgy to the duly deserving.

    So who would get the kit needed in order to restore their PC's pride and glory with this cool line-up from Aerocool?

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    CONGRATULATIONS to Sandy and Natalie Morley from Cambridge – you should be expecting some bulky boxes shortly.

    Well played to all those who entered – better luck next time!

    KitGuru says: We'd love to see some before, during and after pics please – so please share them with the KitGuru audience over on Facebook!

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    Aerocool Strike-X open chassis – revisited https://www.kitguru.net/components/cases/bill-smyth/aerocool-strike-x-open-chassis-revisited/ https://www.kitguru.net/components/cases/bill-smyth/aerocool-strike-x-open-chassis-revisited/#respond Fri, 05 Dec 2014 10:35:10 +0000 http://www.kitguru.net/?p=224958 Tis the season for a new system upgrade! What better way to end the year than to treat yourself to some new hardware? Bored of the ‘same old' chassis? Then how about an open case with easy access at all times? We reviewed the Aerocool Strike-X case back in March 2013 (link) and it scored …

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    Tis the season for a new system upgrade! What better way to end the year than to treat yourself to some new hardware? Bored of the ‘same old' chassis? Then how about an open case with easy access at all times? We reviewed the Aerocool Strike-X case back in March 2013 (link) and it scored well in our lab tests. We feel it deserves another look before the holidays – especially if you want something different for your next system build. 

    We know what you're thinking: What about dust?! The thing is that if you are constantly swapping components in and out – and you have a handy little vacuum cleaner and a tin of spray air, then that's not likely to cause an issue. Let us know what you think.

    Read our original review from 2013, over HERE.

    Discuss on our Facebook page, over HERE.

    KitGuru says: Most open cases have followed a fairly standard thought process – metal benches that can be fitted into a production area for baseline testing. The Strike-X offers quite a bit more, but you would have to have a specific requirement to buy one. That said, around £80 is not a lot of money for all that flexibility.

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    Aerocool Xpredator Cube Case Review https://www.kitguru.net/components/cases/henry-butt/aerocool-xpredator-cube-case-review/ https://www.kitguru.net/components/cases/henry-butt/aerocool-xpredator-cube-case-review/#respond Wed, 12 Nov 2014 10:03:27 +0000 http://www.kitguru.net/?p=220035 Today we are going to take a look at another new case from Aerocool, the Xpredator Cube. Like the Strike-X Cube that we reviewed recently, the Xpredator Cube is a micro-ATX model which is targeted at those users looking to build a compact gaming system,  with room for powerful components. We were quite impressed with the …

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    Today we are going to take a look at another new case from Aerocool, the Xpredator Cube. Like the Strike-X Cube that we reviewed recently, the Xpredator Cube is a micro-ATX model which is targeted at those users looking to build a compact gaming system,  with room for powerful components.

    We were quite impressed with the Aerocool Strike-X Cube when we reviewed it recently, so we are excited to see how the Aerocool Xpredator Cube compares.  It is very similar in many ways to the Strike-X, featuring the same basic steel chassis with different plastic fascias.

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    Specifications:

    • Case Type: Cube Case
    • Material: 0.7mm
    • Motherboards: Micro ATX / Mini ITX
    • Chassis Dimensions (W x H x D): 280 x 380x 350 mm
    • 5.25” Drive Bays: 1 (Exposed)
    • 3.5” Drive Bays: 3 (Hidden, Internal 3.5” HDD Tray)
    • 2.5” Drive Bays: 5 (Hidden, Internal 3.5” HDD Tray and Under ODD rack)
    • Expansion Slots: 4 Slots
    • Max length space available for PCI slots: 320mm (345mm – Without Front Fan)
    • I/O Ports: 2 x USB3.0 , HD Audio+ MIC, 2 x Fan Controller
    • Height limit for CPU coolers :Support Max. Height Of 162mm For CPU Cooler (187mm- Without Top Fans)
    • Fans (Front): 1 x 200mm Fan Included
    • Fans (Rear): 1 x 140mm Black Fan Included
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    Aerocool Strike-X Cube White Edition Case Review https://www.kitguru.net/components/cases/henry-butt/aerocool-strike-x-cube-white-edition-case-review/ https://www.kitguru.net/components/cases/henry-butt/aerocool-strike-x-cube-white-edition-case-review/#comments Mon, 03 Nov 2014 13:22:41 +0000 http://www.kitguru.net/?p=219773 Today we are going to take a look at one of the latest cases from Aerocool, the Strike-X Cube. This is one of the latest models in their range and is directed at those users looking to build a powerful system within a compact case.  It offers support for a micro-ATX motherboard, taking up less …

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    Today we are going to take a look at one of the latest cases from Aerocool, the Strike-X Cube. This is one of the latest models in their range and is directed at those users looking to build a powerful system within a compact case.  It offers support for a micro-ATX motherboard, taking up less space than a full-size ATX motherboard.

    We have looked at a number of products from Aerocool in the past and have been pretty impressed with what they have to offer. The Strike-X Cube boasts distinctive styling and a number of high-end features which are likely to appeal to enthusiasts. We are excited to see how it fares in our tests.

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    Specifications:

    • Case Type: Cube Case
    • Material: 0.7mm
    • Motherboards: Micro ATX / Mini ITX
    • Chassis Dimensions (W x H x D): 280 x 380x 350 mm
    • 5.25” Drive Bays: 1 (Exposed)
    • 3.5” Drive Bays: 3 (Hidden, Internal 3.5” HDD Tray)
    • 2.5” Drive Bays: 5 (Hidden, Internal 3.5” HDD Tray and Under ODD rack)
    • Expansion Slots: 4 Slots
    • Max length space available for PCI slots: 320mm (345mm – Without Front Fan)
    • I/O Ports: 2 x USB3.0 , HD Audio+ MIC, 1 x Fan Controller
    • Height limit for CPU coolers :Support Max. Height Of 162mm For CPU Cooler (187mm- Without Top Fans)
    • Fans (Front): 1 x 200mm Fan Included
    • Fans (Rear): 1 x 140mm Black Fan Included
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