CPU and GPU cooling tests
Among new cases, the Polish company Genesis is also making a statement by upgrading the older Irid 503 and Irid 505 cases. One of these new models, which we will now focus on in our tests, is the Irid 505F. This one is remarkable in that it comes with as much as five fans, which is quite unusual. Especially in the class of cheaper cases to which the Irid 505F belongs.
CPU and GPU cooling tests
Continue: Motherboard cooling tests
- Contents
- Exterior
- Interior
- Test methodology
- CPU and GPU cooling tests
- Motherboard cooling tests
- SSD cooling tests and under-ceiling temperature
- Conclusion
Would you recommend this case over Modecom Volcano Amirani?
I can see that during the tests Genesis is doing very well with keeping the temperatures down. Putting that aside are there any major quality or feature differences?
Amirani has its advantages such as backlighting with remote control or the ability to mount the graphics card vertically. It also has thicker sheet metal and Velcro strips for cable management, which the tested Irid didn’t have. But if I compare the two cases as a whole and add in their cooling performance, I would personally prefer the Irid 505F over the Amirani. You need to consider what you expect from the case and decide accordingly.
I think it is often overlooked, but Amirani also has USB Type C port on top, which is very handy when using external SSD with such connector.
That’s why I wrote that you need to determine what you want from the case. Of course USB type C is another plus for Amirani. The Irid, on the other hand, has a higher number of connectors (4× USB type A). There is about a 20 euro difference in price between the cases, which is also reflected in their features and quality.
We can apply the same procedure for the Amirani case and with an increased budget by 20 euros, we can buy, for example, the Lian Li Lancool II Mesh Performance.