Its a shame that the case isn't a bit taller to accomodate GPU's such as the HD5970. If this was the case you could run a HD5870 and a 60mm radiatior without any clearance issues.
I was being a little tongue in cheek - I think testing is as good as it ever was certainly - but the component choice is naturally easier on some cases being less dependant on the heat disapation from the inside of the case.
I do however think the tests are better and more suited to real world circumstances and are less likely to down grade good cases due to the inability to use an unusual (passive) graphics card.
one quick question....
would rotating this case 90 or 180 degreed (with suitable clearance) honestly make any difference to cooling?
I was being a little tongue in cheek - I think testing is as good as it ever was certainly - but the component choice is naturally easier on some cases being less dependant on the heat disapation from the inside of the case.
I do however think the tests are better and more suited to real world circumstances and are less likely to down grade good cases due to the inability to use an unusual (passive) graphics card.
one quick question....
would rotating this case 90 or 180 degreed (with suitable clearance) honestly make any difference to cooling?
Ah ok! I'd probably agree with what you said although the CPUs are actually fairly similar in TDP and the HD 5870 draws nearly twice as much power - obviously it's actively cooled though but still relies on the case providing good airflow.
Rotating the case, or rather the motherboard tray won't improve cooling on it's own. The CPU cooler might be lower in the case where the air temperature is generally lower but in most cases, it benefits from rear/roof exhaust fans so it would probably be hotter. The Raven RV02 and FT02 both have three 180mm fans in their base though and move air in the same direction as the CPU and graphics card. The only way you could get the same kind of airflow in a standard tower would be to have three 180mm fans in the front of the case - not ideal.
I just want to know whenthey will for the RV02 or FT02... If it's too far away I might resort to buying a redi interior one ! (not that I wouldn't want to)
Originally Posted by r3loaded Can anyone tell me - is there an RV03 or FT03 coming soon?
Indeed there are! But i would not expect them anytime soon. RV03 get compacted with questionable styling, and the FT03 is M-ATX in the style of the old Apple toaster cube.
the case looks nice - I understand the general concept - but one thing i dont understand is why the sidepanel is on the RIGHT hand side - my case sits to my right hand side & my side panel is on the left hand side. what RAVEN have smartly done here is created a case of left handed people! DEATH TO RAVEN!!!!! GIVE ME MY RIGHT HANDED CASE!!!!!
Originally Posted by Lockon Stratos the case looks nice - I understand the general concept - but one thing i dont understand is why the sidepanel is on the RIGHT hand side - my case sits to my right hand side & my side panel is on the left hand side. what RAVEN have smartly done here is created a case of left handed people! DEATH TO RAVEN!!!!! GIVE ME MY RIGHT HANDED CASE!!!!!
It makes sense in a way, as you'll see more of the top side of your nice jazzy graphics/sound cards in that orientation.
I have an Akasa Eclipse 62 (with clear side panel) on my desk to the right of me at the moment, so if I got this case I'd just put it on my left. It may take a bit of getting used to but I do like the look of this case. And yes, my desk really is that big.
Air cooled this case does well but using their adapters to install a Triple Rad and water cooling, the temps actually become worse... if your doing CPU and GPUs, there isnt enough exhaust and the internal temps and the temps of the Rad just climb. Personal experience... so ya great for an all air cooled rig or a CPU only cooled rig but the moment you throw in a few GPUs into that cooling loop. the temps skyrocket. I ended up giving this case away to a friend simply because I was not happy with it, gorgeous case but ya...
Originally Posted by HourBeforeDawn Air cooled this case does well but using their adapters to install a Triple Rad and water cooling, the temps actually become worse... if your doing CPU and GPUs, there isnt enough exhaust and the internal temps and the temps of the Rad just climb. Personal experience... so ya great for an all air cooled rig or a CPU only cooled rig but the moment you throw in a few GPUs into that cooling loop. the temps skyrocket. I ended up giving this case away to a friend simply because I was not happy with it, gorgeous case but ya...
I have this case with a 4x120mm radiator in it cooling a gtx 480 and i5 750, it works rather well. The trick is to replace the 180mm fans and filter system entirely with the radiator and have it blowing out the bottom of the case. this only works if the main components are watercooled though, otherwise the intake temp rises.
Originally Posted by darkb I have this case with a 4x120mm radiator in it cooling a gtx 480 and i5 750, it works rather well. The trick is to replace the 180mm fans and filter system entirely with the radiator and have it blowing out the bottom of the case. this only works if the main components are watercooled though, otherwise the intake temp rises.
right I considered that but had a nice test bench sent from Italy to use so I was like ehh and my friends bday was coming up and he talked about how he liked that case so I let him have it. Good to know what I thought would have worked, thanks for the confirmation.
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ReplyIts a shame that the case isn't a bit taller to accomodate GPU's such as the HD5970. If this was the case you could run a HD5870 and a 60mm radiatior without any clearance issues.
Sorry, are you saying our testing is not as tough as it used to be?
Everything about it just seems...wrong.
Sigh....getting too old now to embrace new ideas.....
I was being a little tongue in cheek - I think testing is as good as it ever was certainly - but the component choice is naturally easier on some cases being less dependant on the heat disapation from the inside of the case.
I do however think the tests are better and more suited to real world circumstances and are less likely to down grade good cases due to the inability to use an unusual (passive) graphics card.
one quick question....
would rotating this case 90 or 180 degreed (with suitable clearance) honestly make any difference to cooling?
Can you share your thoughts on what you think the reason is for the difference in cooling performance between the FT02 and the Raven?
the RV02 does not
Ah ok! I'd probably agree with what you said although the CPUs are actually fairly similar in TDP and the HD 5870 draws nearly twice as much power - obviously it's actively cooled though but still relies on the case providing good airflow.
Rotating the case, or rather the motherboard tray won't improve cooling on it's own. The CPU cooler might be lower in the case where the air temperature is generally lower but in most cases, it benefits from rear/roof exhaust fans so it would probably be hotter. The Raven RV02 and FT02 both have three 180mm fans in their base though and move air in the same direction as the CPU and graphics card. The only way you could get the same kind of airflow in a standard tower would be to have three 180mm fans in the front of the case - not ideal.
Would you see any problems if you added the new Corsair H70 CPU cooler? (We are due a review of that as well by the way!)
There is indeed!
I just want to know whenthey will for the RV02 or FT02... If it's too far away I might resort to buying a redi interior one ! (not that I wouldn't want to)
Indeed there are! But i would not expect them anytime soon. RV03 get compacted with questionable styling, and the FT03 is M-ATX in the style of the old Apple toaster cube.
http://www.atomicmpc.com.au/Gallery/214834,silverstones-raven-rv03-temjin-tj11-and-fortress-ft03-cases-are-fiendishly-complex.aspx
I personaly like the FT03. RV03 needs a bit of modding. And then there is the TJ11.. :O
It makes sense in a way, as you'll see more of the top side of your nice jazzy graphics/sound cards in that orientation.
I have an Akasa Eclipse 62 (with clear side panel) on my desk to the right of me at the moment, so if I got this case I'd just put it on my left. It may take a bit of getting used to but I do like the look of this case. And yes, my desk really is that big.
cheers, any release date?
+1 Yes, I can't see it myself.
D'oh, I missed that :(.
I simply assumed it would have the Air Penetrators as standard.
http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/cases/2010/05/04/first-look-silverstone-raven-rv02-e/1
I have this case with a 4x120mm radiator in it cooling a gtx 480 and i5 750, it works rather well. The trick is to replace the 180mm fans and filter system entirely with the radiator and have it blowing out the bottom of the case. this only works if the main components are watercooled though, otherwise the intake temp rises.
right I considered that but had a nice test bench sent from Italy to use so I was like ehh and my friends bday was coming up and he talked about how he liked that case so I let him have it. Good to know what I thought would have worked, thanks for the confirmation.
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