Zalman HS2
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Now that Im on a decent screen I can see those pics are pretty crappy. Still not heard back about my SLR.
The case is really quite nice, a few things worth mentioning -
120mm fans use molex power connectors.
The cable management is relatively limited though not bad.
Only 92mm fan on the HDD caddy and only one fan supplied even in the HS2 which includes two of the caddies.
My power button is really dodgy, have to mash it a few times before it responds - hopefully I can find the problem and fix it.
The case is really quite nice, a few things worth mentioning -
120mm fans use molex power connectors.
The cable management is relatively limited though not bad.
Only 92mm fan on the HDD caddy and only one fan supplied even in the HS2 which includes two of the caddies.
My power button is really dodgy, have to mash it a few times before it responds - hopefully I can find the problem and fix it.
Hmm, Im looking into returning the case now - its been 10 working days so DSR is out of the question. Hopefully the retailer will be understanding.
The case is really pretty loud - louder than my old CM690 and cannot keep graphics temperatures sensible. I figured there just wasnt enough intake at first but after adding more fans and configuring them in different ways it still cant keep temps decent.
Power button is still playing up too so that should give me grounds for a return at least, but im not wanting a replacement really.
The case is really pretty loud - louder than my old CM690 and cannot keep graphics temperatures sensible. I figured there just wasnt enough intake at first but after adding more fans and configuring them in different ways it still cant keep temps decent.
Power button is still playing up too so that should give me grounds for a return at least, but im not wanting a replacement really.
Soldato
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Have you looked into the Silverstone FT02?
Why did you remove rear exhaust?
That's only exhaust fan position which really makes sense, now none of the exhaust fans really cools anything well and especially frontmost top fan just draws out air which can't cool any component.
And one restricted tiny fan definitely isn't enough for intake.
have a read:
I removed the rear exhaust as it is much lower spec than my 'pull' fan on the CPU and actually restricts air flow out of the case - it is visible in temps. So yeah, its "only exhaust fan position which really makes sense" when the fan is right.
And as I said previous to your post I have added more intake fans.
I've followed this thread with interest, I got my HS2 for Christmas and built it up just after. The power button on the front panel PCB is not aligned with the power button on the top of the case - it needs a very hard press right at the back of the button. The side panels are the devils own to get on and off and its really really noisy! Loads of transmitted HDD vibration noise through the bottom 3 tray bit.
I only run a Q6600 @3GHz and a 9600GT so temps arent really an issue for me.
Overall not that impressed but it takes a while to find out its a poor case and then returning it is going to be difficult.
I only run a Q6600 @3GHz and a 9600GT so temps arent really an issue for me.
Overall not that impressed but it takes a while to find out its a poor case and then returning it is going to be difficult.
Ah cheers for the input, if its a design defect then it helps build my current argument. Though hard presses dont really help my button play nice.
Ive ordered a Lian Li P50 to replace it and if worst comes to worst I will whack it on the bay.