Review

PC Perspective
July 2006
Vigor Monsoon II Active TEC CPU Cooling System

Summary  | Introduction and Features  | Background Theory  | Components and Design  | Components and Design(Cont'd)
 | Vigor Force Super Tower Case and Surf HDD Cooler  | Installation  | Testing  | Conclusions

Vigor Force Super Tower Case and Surf HDD Cooler

In addition to the Monsoon II TEC cooler, the good folks at Vigor Gaming sent along one of their super tower cases and a Surf HDD cooler, which are used in their desktop gaming rigs.

Vigor Force Super Tower Case Specifications (from the Macstek website)

Model CK-1022-5 Type Super Tower Motherboard EEB3.6, CE1.01, Full ATX, BTX Drive Bays 5.25" x6(open) 3.5" x1(open) 3.5" x4(Hidden)(Note: Maximum up to 5.25"x10) Material Chassis: 1.0 mm SECC Front Panel : Plastic Aluminum strip : ALU Power Supply PS/II, PS/II Redundant, CFX, EPS12V, EPS12V Redundant Optional Cooling Fan 1 x 12 cm front fan with air filter 1 x 12 cm rear fan * Front fans Supports up to 3 Expansion Slots 7 Front I/O USB 2.0 x 4, IEEE1394 Azalia(high-definition) audio @ speader ports Optional Side Panel for ATX Open window, Metal net Open window with Air Duct type Optional Side Panel for BTX Open window, Metal net Case Dimensions 520 x 205 x 510 mm (DxWxH) Gift Box Dimensions 643 x 264 x618 mm (DxWxH) Safety CF, FCC Accessories Side Panel(Optional) Flashing LED Light(Side or Botton) BTX kits Spider Clip

The full tower case supports both ATX and BTX form factors and features excellent ventilation, vibration noise control, security locks, and plenty of room to work. The case is well made, structurally rigid, and looks great! There is room for 7 external 5.25" devices and 4 internal HDDs along with up to three 120mm fans in front, one in the back and a 92mm fan on the side panel.

Macstek also provides a 5.25" drive bay HDD cooler to keep all your HDDs cool and blends in nicely with the overall aesthetics of the system. The all-aluminum Surf HDD cooler is available in either silver or black and incorporates two 40mm, sleeve bearing fans (PL42S12M) for cooling.

Macstek Surf HDD Cooler Specifications (from the Macstek website)

Model MA-6016 Chassis size 148 x 42 x 175 mm Material Aluminum Input voltage 12V DC Sixe of fan 40 x 40 10 mm Fan Speed 5000±10% RPM Fan Noise 50cm/25DBA : 100cm/22DBA Weight 473 g

The Surf HDD cooler fan noise is noticeable during normal operation when operating on 12 VDC. Powering the two little fans from 7V makes the cooler very quiet and dropping down to 5V makes it virtually silent.

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