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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Internal Design
Since this is a BTX style case, which SilverStone has so carefully thought out in their design stage, the right side panel is the main access panel. Again, we saw this design in Lian Li's PC-V1000 BTX style case back in April. These manufacturers are sure whetting our appetite for the real BTX form factor.Upon removing the right panel, we are presented with a layout slightly different from the PC-V1000. First, the power supply and HDD mountings were at the bottom of the case in the PC-V1000. SilverStone has decided to move these up to the top of the case - the power supply where it would normally be in a standard ATX case, and the HDD mounts directly under it. We realized that the center of gravity in the Temjin 6 was much higher, possibly the highest it could get, compared to the PC-V1000 due to its location of two of the heaviest components in a PC.
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The motherboard tray is then shifted downward with the CPU and memory at the lowest point in the case. This allows for the two fans, at the front and the back of the Temjin 6, to create a wind tunnel with the clear plastic half tubethat was included to help cool the CPU and memory. We will discuss this feature in more detail in the "Cooling" section. This patented half tube does include an extension that allows the case to be used in dual processor applications.
Moving to the front of the case, there are a total of five 5-1/4" drive bays, all exposed, as well as two exposed 3-1/2" drive bays for floppy drive applications. These bays make use of metal drive rails, which are included in the package to make drive installation a much easier task.
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The HDD bays also utilize the drive rail system to mount them in the Temjin 6 under the power supply.
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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?