noise level | KitGuru https://www.kitguru.net KitGuru.net - Tech News | Hardware News | Hardware Reviews | IOS | Mobile | Gaming | Graphics Cards Thu, 03 Apr 2014 08:22:41 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.3 https://www.kitguru.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/cropped-KITGURU-Light-Background-SQUARE2-32x32.png noise level | KitGuru https://www.kitguru.net 32 32 NZXT Source 530 Case Review https://www.kitguru.net/components/cases/henry-butt/nzxt-source-530-case-review/ https://www.kitguru.net/components/cases/henry-butt/nzxt-source-530-case-review/#respond Thu, 03 Apr 2014 08:02:29 +0000 http://www.kitguru.net/?p=174497 Today we are going to take a look at the NZXT Source 530 case which has been designed to offer a balance between features and affordability.  It is available for around the £80 mark, targeting a mass audience.  There are a number of other manufacturers who have strong offerings around £80 and even NZXT themselves …

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Today we are going to take a look at the NZXT Source 530 case which has been designed to offer a balance between features and affordability.  It is available for around the £80 mark, targeting a mass audience.  There are a number of other manufacturers who have strong offerings around £80 and even NZXT themselves have a number of models at a similar price point. Is the Source 530 good enough to warrant consideration?

NZXT have expanded their range of cases significantly over the past few years.  The release of the first Phantom case put them on the radar of enthusiasts across the globe, and subsequent models have also been highly successful.  NZXT have a number of different sub-ranges of cases including the Phantom Series which offers incredible aesthetic design, and the Source series which looks to offer a functional design at an affordable price.  We look forward to seeing how the Source 530 performs in our tests.

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Specification

General:

  • Dimensions (WxHxD): 235mm x 507mm x 510 mm.
  • Material: Plastic, Steel.
  • Total Weight: 9.2 kg.
  • Motherboard Support: ITX, MicroATX, ATX, EATX (322 x 272mm).
  • Electronic Features: Audio/Mic, I/O LED, Power/Reset LED, 2 x USB 3.0, 10-Port Fan Hub.

Expansion Bays:

  • External 5.25”: 3.
  • Internal 3.5”: 6.
  • Internal 2.5”: 7 (1 behind motherboard tray).
  • Expansion Slots: 8.

Cooling:

  • Front: 2 x 120/140mm or 1 x 200mm.
  • Top: 3 x 120mm (1 x 120mm included) or 2 x 140mm.
  • Rear: 1 x 120/140mm (1 x 120mm included).
  • Bottom: 2 x 120mm.
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Fractal Design Define XL R2 Review https://www.kitguru.net/components/cases/henry-butt/fractal-design-define-xl-r2-review/ https://www.kitguru.net/components/cases/henry-butt/fractal-design-define-xl-r2-review/#comments Sun, 30 Jun 2013 06:36:10 +0000 http://www.kitguru.net/?p=138940 Today we are going to take a look at the Fractal Design Define XL R2 case which is the successor to the highly regarded Define XL.  This is a full tower case which is designed to house some of the largest and most powerful components on the market.  It's part of Fractal Design's Define series …

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Today we are going to take a look at the Fractal Design Define XL R2 case which is the successor to the highly regarded Define XL.  This is a full tower case which is designed to house some of the largest and most powerful components on the market.  It's part of Fractal Design's Define series which is created with acoustic performance as the main focus.

We were very impressed with the original Fractal Design Define XL when we reviewed it back in 2011 as it offers good cooling performance and excellent acoustics.  We are excited to see how Fractal Design have improved upon the original design and how this revised version performs.

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Features

  • High density noise-reducing material for an optimal silent case
  • Patented ModuVent™ design allowing the user to choose between optimal silence or maximum airflow.
  • With a new internal layout and additional PCI expansion slots, it can harbor the most powerful enthusiast systems.
  • Both HDD cages can be removed or repositioned – Top HDD cage can be removed or repositioned for increased airflow whereas bottom HDD cage can be repositioned further into the case to allow for front radiator mount.
  • The case can fit water cooling equipment in the front, top, rear and bottom without major modifications.
  • Three-speed fan controller is strategically integrated in the front panel and supports up to 3 fans
  • Three Silent Series R2 fans are included, featuring hydraulic bearings which contribute to a longer life expectancy – Silent Series R2 retail fans now come standard in all cases
  • New tool-less front fan holder makes switching front fans a breeze

Specifications

  • ATX, Micro ATX, mini-ITX, E-ATX and XL-ATX motherboard compatibility
  • 4 – 5.25″ bays
  • 8 – 3.5″ HDD trays – all compatible with SSDs
  • A total of 9 expansion slots
  • 3 – ModuVent™ plates – two in the top and one in the side
  • 7 – Fan positions (3 fans included)
  • Filtered fan slots in front and bottom
  • CPU coolers up to 170 mm tall (when no fan is installed in the side panel)
  • PSU compatibility: ATX PSUs up to 190 mm deep when using the bottom fan location; when not using this fan location longer PSUs (up to 345 mm deep) can be used
  • Graphics card compatibility: Graphics cards up to 330mm in length with the top HDD cage installed – With the top cage removed, graphics cards up to 480mm in length may be installed
  • 26 mm of space for cable routing behind the motherboard plate
  • Thick rubber grommets on all holes on the motherboard plate
  • Colors available: Black Pearl, Titanium Grey
  • Case dimensions (WxHxD): 232 x 559 x 560mm
  • Net weight: 16.4kg
  • Package dimensions (WxHxD): 322 x 637 x 655mm
  • Package weight: 19kg
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Cooler Master Eisberg Prestige 240L Review https://www.kitguru.net/components/cooling/henry-butt/cooler-master-eisberg-prestige-240l-review/ https://www.kitguru.net/components/cooling/henry-butt/cooler-master-eisberg-prestige-240l-review/#comments Tue, 23 Apr 2013 13:17:52 +0000 http://www.kitguru.net/?p=132525 Today we are going to look at the latest all-in-one CPU water cooler from Cooler Master, the Eisberg Prestige 240L which competes with the latest models from the likes of Corsair and NZXT.  The Eisberg range is targeted specifically at enthusiasts and boasts a number of exciting features that differentiate it from the competition. Cooler …

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Today we are going to look at the latest all-in-one CPU water cooler from Cooler Master, the Eisberg Prestige 240L which competes with the latest models from the likes of Corsair and NZXT.  The Eisberg range is targeted specifically at enthusiasts and boasts a number of exciting features that differentiate it from the competition.

Cooler Master has been a little slow with the launch of the Eisberg series of all-in-one CPU coolers for as it's taken much longer than expected to get them ready for market.  In the meantime, they released their Seidon range of more mainstream liquid coolers which performed well in our tests.

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We will be comparing the Eisberg Prestige 240L with the Seidon 240M that we reviewed a few weeks back in this review to see how they compare.

Features:

  • German designed pump provides stable and strong water pressure
  • JetStream Technology – provides turbo injection of water inside the waterblock
  • Improved cold plate design:
    • Large Micro Channel contact area
    • 100% copper
    • Fine cut Jet Plate
  • Integrated pump and waterblock
  • Easy installation with Eisberg mounting kit
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