Category: PC cases

Aimed at lower temperatures. BeQuiet! Pure Base 501 Airflow

Extra tests, PC cases | | Ľubomír Samák

A simple, yet “effective” case. That’s one way you could title an article analyzing the BeQuiet! Pure Base 501 Airflow (BG074). The test model features solid metal panels on both sides – non-transparent – each lined with sound-dampening material. Foam. In short, you’re dealing with a design rooted in the old school, something increasingly rare these days. Despite that, the purchase price of this case remains relatively low, close to the ground. Read more “Aimed at lower temperatures. BeQuiet! Pure Base 501 Airflow” »

BeQuiet! Pure Base 501 DX: A mainstream case with ARGB

Extra tests, PC cases | | Ľubomír Samák

A relatively small PC case with the potential to attract the masses. That is, if you care at least a little about colorful lighting. Otherwise, we’re still in the “midi-tower” class, where price accessibility also plays a role. Within BeQuiet!’s product lines, this case still belongs to the lowest (Pure Base), although it keeps a “higher” standard throughout. There’s nothing that would suggest excessive cuts or visible flaws. Read more “BeQuiet! Pure Base 501 DX: A mainstream case with ARGB” »

Fractal Design Meshify 3 XL case in thermal tests

Cooling, Extra tests, PC cases | | Ľubomír Samák

Following the analysis of details, we now move on to the test results. These demonstrate that Fractal Design’s Momentum fans truly deliver. Just how well is ultimately up to each of you to judge. One factor is the aerodynamic design of the fans, another is the overall airflow design of the case, and yet another is the specific components being cooled. What we can conclude, however, is that the Meshify 3 XL is suitable even for the most demanding builds. Read more “Fractal Design Meshify 3 XL case in thermal tests” »

FD North XL tested: High cooling performance, elegantly

Cooling, Extra tests, PC cases, News | | Ľubomír Samák

At last, we have the test results for the Fractal Design North XL case. The first article with construction details is now complemented by this second part, which brings a wealth of measurements that form the basis for a comprehensive evaluation. With this, the North XL case is now properly qualified for future comparisons with competing models. Fractal Design has certainly set the bar rather high. Read more “FD North XL tested: High cooling performance, elegantly” »

PC Cooling Guide: Heating Up Ryzen 9 7950X in Cinebench

Cooling, Extra tests, PC cases | | Adam Vágner

Today, we’ll focus on what happens inside a case when a CPU is under heavy load. We’ll run a Cinebench 2024 rendering on a Ryzen R9 7950X cooled by a Noctua NH-D15 G2 air cooler with AM5 offset mounting bars and see how it affects the temperatures and how all the values change with different settings of the system fans’ performance across their entire operating speed range. Read more “PC Cooling Guide: Heating Up Ryzen 9 7950X in Cinebench” »

PC Cooling Guide: Experimenting with Fractal Design Meshify 2

Cooling, Extra tests, PC cases | | Adam Vágner

While building a PC, most people are satisfied when the computer works, performs as expected and remains reasonably quiet. Unless you’re one of those who care more about the journey than the destination, you probably haven’t spent much time tinkering with system cooling. That’s where we come in. We’ll test what makes sense to address and what doesn’t, and how it impacts computer’s performance and behavior. Read more “PC Cooling Guide: Experimenting with Fractal Design Meshify 2” »

Fractal Design Era 2: Holes in wood for more efficient cooling

Cooling, Extra tests, PC cases | | Ľubomír Samák

The Era 2 case is an evolution of the original model (Era ITX), where Fractal Design also changed the approach to the ventilation holes. Be it in terms of the top panel or the side, larger perforations. How the Era 2 will make its mark and stack up against competing SFF cases remains to be seen. Despite the detailed analysis, this is still the first case to pass our new testing methodology. Read more “Fractal Design Era 2: Holes in wood for more efficient cooling” »

Fractal Design North XL case test: When bigger is better

Extra tests, PC cases | | Martin Bednár

We’ve already had one case featuring a wooden front panel. But it might not be “big enough” for someone’s needs, which the XL variant now addresses. Among other things, in this article you will also find tests with two different fan configurations. And also a comparison of cooling with the smaller North Mesh model. And not only with it, we already have a total of 25 other cases in the database for comparison. Read more “Fractal Design North XL case test: When bigger is better” »

DeepCool CH780: Wide viewing angles at the core

Extra tests, PC cases | | Martin Bednár

Aquarium or terrarium? In short, a proper glass (panoramic?) case with a good view of the components. It is not only the appearance that is supposed to be “attractive”, but also the abundant options for cooling, or rather installation of liquid coolers. And reconfiguring the system fans can also make sense with the DeepCool CH780. We chart the differences in the comparison tests as well. Read more “DeepCool CH780: Wide viewing angles at the core” »

DeepCool CH560 WH: Fresh (case) cooling-wise and visually

Extra tests, PC cases | | Martin Bednár

You’ve already seen the new “CH” case model as part of a build where we played around a bit with cooling optimizations and keeping things as quiet as possible. Now here is the standard review with a more detailed analysis. Compared to the CH510 Digital series, the CH560 (WH) is a bit more expensive, but comes with more features. And significantly so. Its biggest selling point is its four efficient ARGB fans. Read more “DeepCool CH560 WH: Fresh (case) cooling-wise and visually” »

Retrotest: 8× PC case. From small to “large”

Extra tests, PC cases | | Ľubomír Samák

In the archives we found some remarkable tests that have never been published in English. Although they are heavily out of date ( cases included have not been sold for a long time), it illustrates well the possible impact of cooling across a wide variety of designs. And by those we also mean completely passive solutions that use their own shell to dissipate heat, as well as rather larger midi-towers and also something in between. Read more “Retrotest: 8× PC case. From small to “large”” »

300R Airflow case or the queen of the MSI MPG Gungnir family

Extra tests, PC cases | | Martin Bednár

The Gungnir gaming case series has a new top model, the 300R Airflow. This 60-litre midi-tower brings, among other things, features that facilitate the installation of components. All in all, we can probably talk about a user experience on a higher level. Whether it lives up to the selling price is up for consideration. The price is set quite high and the innovations that the MSI case brings may not be enough for everyone. Read more “300R Airflow case or the queen of the MSI MPG Gungnir family” »

BeQuiet! Dark Base Pro 901: Nearly flawless full-tower

Extra tests, PC cases | | Martin Bednár

The new flagship BeQuiet! case is on sale now. The improvements over its predecessor are obvious, but there was a lot to draw from for the new Dark Base Pro 901. The ability to rotate the motherboard remained, and we can already reveal that it has a positive effect on cooling. This also makes this case suitable for the most powerful builds, which are associated not only with a lot of waste heat, but also with large dimensions of components. Read more “BeQuiet! Dark Base Pro 901: Nearly flawless full-tower” »

MEG Prospect 700R. New definition of high-end by MSI

Extra tests, PC cases | | Martin Bednár

We’ve had cases with a display in our tests before, but MSI has taken its usability to a new level. The touchpad can still be used for control, but it also serves as an indicator for various useful things. Sure, the case sits pretty high at three hundred euros, but it’s not just about the extra cost of the display. The MEG Prospect 700R also justifies the price in other aspects. For example, the really precise build quality. Read more “MEG Prospect 700R. New definition of high-end by MSI” »

Endorfy Arx 500 Air: Extra airflow at volume below 50 litres

Extra tests, PC cases | | Martin Bednár

When something is “worth it” and it’s bigger than enough for some, making a smaller version is definitely a good idea. Something similar happened with the Arx 700 Air, from which the scaled-down Arx 500 Air was derived. It has taken all the good qualities and also the wider range of features of the original case. This includes, for example, five pre-installed 140mm fans. So there is no shortage of proper air circulation, and the only question is the noise level. Read more “Endorfy Arx 500 Air: Extra airflow at volume below 50 litres” »

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