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Why wasn't the version with tempered glass side panel tested as well?
Yes I'd like to see the TG performance review too (if possible)
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Why wasn't the version with tempered glass side panel tested as well?
System Name | The Next 6 Years |
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Lol. Meanwhile 1200km south of StockholmI'm curious I we'll see smaller versions of this design. North is a subcategory of North, so a North Nano is probably not impossible.
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Yeah, if you don't have the gulf stream nearby..
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Fractal didn't send oneWhy wasn't the version with tempered glass side panel tested as well?
The chassis only supports 'standard' GPU mount. Here's the page from the manual:LOL it was designed for vertically mounted gputhey tested with standard layout ...
The chassis only supports 'standard' GPU mount. Here's the page from the manual:
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Ok, make it mini and I'm sold to Fractal.
Either window or mesh will be A LOT better for GPU cooling than Corsair R100, which only has 1 exhaust and 1 intake (!!)Which one performance better for lower GPU temps? My asus tuf Rtx 3090 is too hot in my Corsair r100 silent. Really good looking case!
Which one performance better for lower GPU temps? My asus tuf Rtx 3090 is too hot in my Corsair r100 silent. Really good looking case!
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Fractal mentions a 35 mm clearance limit for components like heatsinks or memory.
What's that side fan accessory from? Can't say i've seen that before
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Probably the review version was an early build and did not include all the accessories. From Fractal's homepage:What's that side fan accessory from? Can't say i've seen that before
Probably the review version was an early build and did not include all the accessories. From Fractal's homepage:
"The mesh version also ships with a fanhub and a fan bracket, providing an additional two fan positions"
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LOLThe chassis only supports 'standard' GPU mount. Here's the page from the manual:
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Processor | Ryzen 7 5800X |
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Motherboard | Gigabyte X570 Aorus Elite |
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Wendell had them:Probably the review version was an early build and did not include all the accessories. From Fractal's homepage:
"The mesh version also ships with a fanhub and a fan bracket, providing an additional two fan positions"
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Processor | Intel i5-13600k |
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Motherboard | ROG Strix B660-I Gaming |
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Case | Louqe Raw S1 |
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In the level1techs video above Wendell test fits Zotac 4090 into this caseI feel like case reviews need to start using the latest ultra large graphics cards, to check for compatibility. I'm not sure this case would be able to use a 4080/4090 or the new 7900xtx cards.
I am glad to that some casemakers are bringing back side-panel fan mount options; especially given how hot the newest GPUs and CPUs are. It'd be even better if the non-tempered glass variants have fan mounts again.
Thanks buddy. I ordered the Fractal Design North MeshThe fractal North should be good enough providing you grab the mesh side panel variant and mount 2 fans on the side fan bracket (intake/exhaust). At stock even without the side bracket fans the temps look pretty decent although this reviews tests a 3060 TI and we're a long way from the power craved 3090.
If you simply want the best of the bunch from the TPU reviewed cases:
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Another good option on the above list is Lian Li's Lancool 216 if you prefer tampered glass side panels. The bottom panel is meshed and if you add 2 additional fans above the fan shroud you should see better results compared to the stock test (showing 76.5c, again 3060 TI tested).
The AP201 from ASUS looks the most appealing if its all about GPU load thermal performance
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