SilverStone Precision PS07: Temjin For Less?
by Dustin Sklavos on January 3, 2012 12:20 AM EST- Posted in
- Cases/Cooling/PSUs
- SilverStone
- MicroATX
- Mini-Tower
Noise and Thermal Testing, IGP
The crucial difference between the SilverStone Precision PS07 and the Temjin TJ08-E is going to be the pair of 120mm fans in the Precision against the single high-quality 180mm fan of the Temjin. That makes for an interesting comparison, since we can see just how much of a difference going with two smaller fans can make.
The answer to that question? Not much difference. Performance between the two is essentially comparable, though it bears mentioning SilverStone's more sensible (if bulkier design) does pay dividends compared to the more esoteric designs of the two Lian Li enclosures we've tested.
Meanwhile, noise levels are actually down substantially compared to the TJ08-E. There may yet be something to this new design, though the character of the noise is definitely a bit more intrusive compared to the TJ08-E's louder but lower-pitched hum.
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kenyee - Tuesday, January 3, 2012 - link
I was hoping they improved it on this.Once the TJ08 is loaded up, removing a hard drive that died (RAID1) is a PITA...too much stuff to unscrew to get the drive cage out :-P
JaBro999 - Tuesday, January 3, 2012 - link
What was the speed of the TJ08-E's 180 mm Air Penetrator fan running at for the temp and noise comparisons (high or low)?Thanks for the nice review of an interesting case.
Death666Angel - Tuesday, January 3, 2012 - link
The results of the TJ08-E in the comparison charts here are from the fan settings at low. The fan rotates with 700rpm @ low and 1200rpm @ high. Low is normally barely audible, most graphics cards are noisier. High is quite audible and should only be used with headphones.know of fence - Tuesday, January 3, 2012 - link
Now I can appreciate the benefits of an upside down design as much as the next guy, but having the PSU with the open side up is STUPID! That's what happens when people think about airflow and noting else.Imagine a little rain coming through the window a spilled soda, not to mention all the dust and crap that will fall inside.the power supply. Don't let that grill fool you, the PSU needs to go in the right way, with the fan facing the ground, or else there is a risk of shorting out your PC or even electrocution.
Death666Angel - Tuesday, January 3, 2012 - link
If you have your PC next to those things and are clumsy you might want to think about it. However, here my PC is either under the desk to the rear or on the desktop and the window right next to me is never opened. So I can safely rule out death-by-electrocution ;).ClagMaster - Tuesday, January 3, 2012 - link
Changing an optimum case design for lower cost will result in a non-optimum case design.Such is the case of the TJ08-E (perfection) and the PS07(non-optimum).
For the $20 savings, I could have purchased a Rosewill R101-P-BK (on sale) which has excellent acoustics and thermals.
binqq - Friday, January 6, 2012 - link
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