SilverStone FT03: Nothing Else Like It
by Dustin Sklavos on April 28, 2011 12:25 AM EST- Posted in
- Cases/Cooling/PSUs
- SilverStone
Noise and Thermal Testing, GeForce GTX 580
To put some real stress on the SilverStone FT03, we've added the GeForce GTX 580. We don't expect most of you to be running a card like this, but it does help to put things in perspective and the cooler isn't overpoweringly loud like its predecessor was. If a case can handle the thermal load of a GTX 580, it should be able to handle more mainstream configurations without incident.
The GTX 580 radiates a lot of heat on its own, but due largely to the "wind tunnel" design of the FT03 it doesn't produce much in the way of collateral heat. Our i3-530 doesn't warm up that much as a result of the increased ambient temperature, and the chipset doesn't have to contend with helping drive the IGP so it breaks even. Only the memory shows signs of substantially increased ambient heat. The idle temperature of the GTX 580 is actually pretty impressive, but under load it rockets up to 89C. Keep in mind that's a worst case scenario we're testing with, though.
At this point the extra noise is attributable almost entirely to the GeForce GTX 580. It's definitely audible, and subjectively it does appear to drown out the existing fan noise. The FT03 is a great design but it seems to have some difficulty muffling video card noise.
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ggathagan - Thursday, April 28, 2011 - link
I believe he meant blood would shoot out of your nose.CloudFire - Thursday, April 28, 2011 - link
Sorry, this thing is absolutely hideous. I want a computer case, not a refrigerator. I'm glad there is "nothing else like it", let's leave it that way.Fletcherea - Thursday, April 28, 2011 - link
For realz mang, I want my glass walled techno glow stick massacre cases!DigitalFreak - Thursday, April 28, 2011 - link
Looks like a fancy kitchen trash can to me.fic2 - Thursday, April 28, 2011 - link
Not that fancy, but yeah a kitchen trash can was my first thought.tristangrimaux - Wednesday, May 4, 2011 - link
Definitely does look like a cute fancy trashcan!!!InvertMe - Thursday, April 28, 2011 - link
I think it's beautiful. I plan to make a special spot on top of my media cabinet to show it off.MilwaukeeMike - Thursday, April 28, 2011 - link
No sarcasm this time… I think it’s very cool. Simple, beautiful, elegant, yes… trash can? Maybe.. I’d have to see one in person. This case made me go check out slot optical drives and mirco ATX boards. Do I like it more than a RV02-E? Tough question. Definitely makes me look forward to what’s coming next from them.InvertMe - Thursday, April 28, 2011 - link
I already ordered mine and painted my PSU I intend to put in a porcelain white, ordered a fan controller and new mobo/cpu as well as a 128gb SSD.. I really only intended to swap out the case but you see how that went..I just consider my actions a healthy dose of economy stimulating.
MilwaukeeMike - Thursday, April 28, 2011 - link
I agree. There’s absolutely no way someone would see this case and think ‘pwner of n00bs’. Moar LEDs plz. The last thing I need is someone thinking I have a sense of style. They should sell this case with a roll of duct tape so you can reattach your l33tness. Worst. Design. Ever.