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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 9: Win a Game Max case, headset and 144Hz monitor bundle (closed) https://www.kitguru.net/tech-news/competitions/matthew-wilson/advent-calendar-day-9-win-a-game-max-case-headset-and-144hz-monitor-bundle/ https://www.kitguru.net/tech-news/competitions/matthew-wilson/advent-calendar-day-9-win-a-game-max-case-headset-and-144hz-monitor-bundle/#respond Sun, 09 Dec 2018 13:03:39 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=397736 For day 9 on the KitGuru Advent Calendar, we are teaming up with Game Max to give away an excellent PC gaming bundle- featuring a 27" 144Hz monitor, an RGB case with tempered glass window and a new gaming headset!

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Update: This competition is now CLOSED. Thanks to all who entered, our winner this time is Sean Woolley!

If you missed out this time around, then keep an eye out as we have a new competition going up each day throughout December. Today's giveaway is already live, featuring an Aerocool AC220 RGB Gaming Chair (yes, an RGB chair!), an Aero-500 RGB PC case and an accompanying power supply. You can find all of the details on that competition, HERE.

We have reached day 9 on the KitGuru Advent Calendar! Today, we have teamed up with Game Max to give away an excellent gaming bundle featuring a Shadow RGB case with a tempered glass window, a G200 gaming headset and finally, a 27-inch curved gaming monitor with a 144Hz refresh rate. 

Game Max is traditionally known for its peripherals and cases but this year, they made the jump into gaming monitors too. The first offering features a 27-inch 1080p panel with a 144Hz refresh rate, making it a perfect upgrade for those looking to make the jump to high refresh rate gaming. The winner will also receive a G200 gaming headset, which comes with 50mm drivers, a self adjusting headband and a noise cancelling microphone.

Finally, we are also bundling in the Game Max Shadow PC case, which will add a dash of elegance to your gaming set up thanks to the large tempered glass window, built-in PSU shroud and RGB lighting on the front panel.

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 tell us which display you are currently gaming on. If you can throw in a picture, then even better!

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 Game Max on 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 Game Max for teaming up with us for day 9 and thanks to all of our KitGuru readers for supporting us throughout 2018!

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GameMax Starlight PC Case – £51 for ALL this ? https://www.kitguru.net/components/briony-hannam/gamemax-starlight-pc-case-51-for-all-this/ https://www.kitguru.net/components/briony-hannam/gamemax-starlight-pc-case-51-for-all-this/#respond Tue, 23 Oct 2018 09:19:13 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=389440 Its a budget case loaded to the gills with features. Are there any compromises ?

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Brand new for 2018 Game Max announced the Starlight RGB, an ATX Mid Tower gaming case. It features a full tempered glass side panel, Halo Rainbow RGB fan and a Rainbow RGB strip on the front. With a recommended price tag of £65 is it a budget case worth buying? 

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Specifications:

  • Form Factor:  Mid Tower
  • Motherboard Support: ATX, Micro ATX, Mini ITX
  • Supported Radiator Size: 280mm
  • Supported Radiator Positions: Front, Top
  • Body Material: 0.6mm SPCC steel
  • Front Bezel Material: ABS plastic
  • Side Panel: Tempered Glass
  • Internal Cable Management Depth: 28mm
  • Internal Bays: 2 x 3.5” Internal, 2 x 2.5” Internal
  • Expansion Slots: 7 x Full Size
  • Cooling Front: Space For 3 x 120mm or 2 x 140mm Fans
  • Cooling Top: Space For 2 x 120mm or 2 x 140mm Fans
  • Cooling Rear: Space For 1 x 120mm or 1 x 140mm Fan (1 x 120mm Halo Single-Ring Rainbow RGB Fan inc.)
  • IO Ports: 2 x USB 3.0, 2 x USB 2.0, 1 x Audio, 1 x Microphone
  • GPU Max Length: 370mm
  • CPU Cooler Maximum Height: 179mm
  • Unit (Product) Dimensions (mm): 218mm x 465mm x 472mm (W x H x D)
  • Packaging Dimensions (mm): 275mm x 510mm x 520mm (W x H x D)
  • Net Weight (KGs): 6.2 KGs

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 just what we expect with the fans running quietly and everything staying very cool. Under maximum load after running AIDA 64 for 10 minutes we saw the CPU reach a high of 58C and the GPU reached a high of 77C.

It's a little warmer than some cases we have tested with these components but also cooler than others. The cooling is about average and the components are well within safe limits.

The Gamemax Starlight PC case can be found for sale HERE for £51.75 inc vat.

Pros:

  • Attractive to look at
  • RGB Lighting with plenty of control
  • Tempered glass side panel
  • PSU shroud
  • Affordable

Cons:

  • Build quality isn't great
  • No HDD or SSD trays
  • Narrow cable management space
  • Fan controller only works with specific fans

Kitguru says: The Gamemax Starlight case certainly lives up to its name with it's beautiful lighting but at this price point you do have to deal with some compromises due to the competitive pricing. It is ultimately let down a little by the build quality and some sharp metal edges.

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