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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Installation
Installation of all of the components was a bit easier in this case than in many other cases. There weren't that many wires hanging around waiting to be plugged in or just getting in the way, which made it easier to install components such as the motherboard.The power supply was also easier to install, since it came in directly through the back. Unlike the Tsunami Dream that we looked at a few weeks ago, where we had to remove the auxiliary ports to get the power supply in, the back plate on the Temjin 6 was removable to insert the power supply.
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From that point on, everything else was a breeze to install. The total time for installation was about 7-9 minutes. We did notice one thing, however, with the HDD bay - the amount of clearance on the left side between the left side panel and the installed HDDs. There was barely enough room for wiring, especially if a 4-pin molex power connector is required for an IDE hard drive. We used a Seagate SATA drive, which wasn't too much of a problem, but nevertheless, we do recommend using L-type data cables to reduce bending of the cables.
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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?