SilverStone Technology Temjin 6: Another BTX Style in an ATX Form
by Purav Sanghani on September 25, 2004 12:05 AM EST- Posted in
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Introduction
| Quick Look | |
| SilverStone Technology Temjin 6 | The Good |
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+ Side panel audio/USB/FireWire + Five 5-1/4" drive bays + Eight 3-1/2" drive bays (2 exposed) + Tool-less drive bays/expansion slots + Patented Wind Tunnel |
| The Bad | |
| - Not fully tool-less - Lack of HDD bay space - Very Heavy |
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At Computex this past June, we had a chance to look at some upcoming products from various manufacturers such as Thermtaltake, CoolerMaster, and Lian Li. Lian Li's BTX style case, the V line, proved to be an innovation of its own, but had a few minor drawbacks.
SilverStone was also at Computex and brought a few of its new products, including the Temjin 6, which is a direct competitor for Lian Li's PC-V1000. Many expected BTX to be the major theme of the show this year, but were disappointed to find that only a handful of names were showing off their BTX equipment. And to increase the appetite for the BTX standard, SilverStone took it upon itself to display the Temjin 6, an ATX form factor case with a BTX look.
This is our third look at a SilverStone product and we have yet to be disappointed. Our look at the Temjin 5 in August proved that even though SilverStone has moved away from using aluminum as its primary construction material, they can still develop a product with great value. So, let's take a look at the sixth product in SilverStone's Temjin line, the Temjin 6.
More information on the Temjin 6 is available at SilverStone Technology's website.
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PuravSanghani - Saturday, September 25, 2004 - link
Also, looks are a matter of personal preference. Like they say, "One mans garbage, is another mans treasure." or something like that. ;)PuravSanghani - Saturday, September 25, 2004 - link
#5: I agree that a "miesely 80mm fan" wouldnt be able to do the job of cooling a system in a regular ATX case, but again, the use of that clear plastic casing to separate the hottest running components, CPU and RAM, helps keep that heat from circulating to the rest of the case, specifically by moving it out the back.pirred908 - Saturday, September 25, 2004 - link
#5-What wrong with it being top heavy? Are you affraid its going to tip over?! It probably weighs a ton.
-The noise was measured from a foot away. If your that close you your computer, your wierd.
-Anyone who cares about cooling doesn't use stock fans anyway. I'd be switching them out ASAP for high CFM high pressure fans.
-Vertically mounted HDD's is probably a better idea, I agree.
-The case is HUGE, you don't need a removable motherbaord tray. Anandtech entioned that.
I think its a great case, and I'm not trying to badger you, I'm just making counter points.
Subhuman25 - Saturday, September 25, 2004 - link
Whata rubbish review.The case looks awful.Sure it's not a gawdy comic book character looking case,but it's also not very appealing to my conservative eyes.
Top heavy.No dust filters.
Is the cooling that extraordinary to warrant such a high noise level trade-off?? I think not.
Speaking of cooling,what about the rest of the components in the case i.e. Northbridge chip,video card,mosfets etc.?
They're left to a miesely 80mm fan?
Can vertical mounted hard drives be a good idea?
The stylus now has to fight gravity in one direction when searching the platters.No?
No vibration dampening grommets mentioned.No removable MB tray.
I/O panel positioned too low.
epiv - Saturday, September 25, 2004 - link
Avalon - Saturday, September 25, 2004 - link
49db if your head is within 12" of the case. If it's on the floor and you're in a chair, it's going to sound a bit quieter. This case's thermal properties sound awesome. I wouldn't mind the noise either. I'm running an open case right now with a volcano 7+ set to medium, so the Silverstone wouldn't bother me a bit.Gooberslot - Saturday, September 25, 2004 - link
I think this review understates the sound issue. 49db is definitely not quiet.Zepper - Saturday, September 25, 2004 - link
Good review. It's too bad that Silverstone doesn't get someone in there that really understands what's going on. So close, but no cigar. I still think the Berserker is the best one in their lineup and they had nothing to do with the internal design of it..bh.
got the first one in again - whassamatta you?