Well, you say that but you also post a video link to some dude talking about how you could build a computer like that for cheaper.
circle jerk aside, I'm impressed they fitted watercooling in such a tiny case. I know people that bought alienware desktops just because they were smaller to carry over when doing LANs (roughly same size as an XBOXONE)
Well, you say that but you also post a video link to some dude talking about how you could build a computer like that for cheaper.
circle jerk aside, I'm impressed they fitted watercooling in such a tiny case. I know people that bought alienware desktops just because they were smaller to carry over when doing LANs (roughly same size as an XBOXONE)
The difference is that dude knows the difference between this product and building your one. but people over here still think that buying a full tower is better than buying a laptop because it has better cooling.
I could build a tower the size of the Washington monument with an Intel Atom and still have worst thermals whilst someone who knows what they're doing could build an ultrabook with an underclocked FX9570 and get better thermals. Skills is what has always separated the boys from men. Either with computers or women.
P.S., yes, the example was hyperbole but was done to convey the idea.
It's a really impressive little masheen. My only thought is why did they not flip that fan and have it push down through the radiators, then all heat gets shoved out of the sides. Also less dust in the radiators if you filter the fan. Anyways I dig it.
It's a really impressive little masheen. My only thought is why did they not flip that fan and have it push down through the radiators, then all heat gets shoved out of the sides. Also less dust in the radiators if you filter the fan. Anyways I dig it.
With everything shrouded the way it is, I doubt push vs. pull would make a huge difference in overall temperatures.
It's probably in a pull config because the radiator cools the components that need cooling most, so pulling outside air through it rather than pushing air in from the top and out the radiator probably keeps the GPU a few degrees colder, maximizing it's performance (sustained boost is rather temperature dependent).
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Yes that is what I meant, thanks for the clarification
Well , I , for one (see what I did there?) like it..The temp readings on that little machine are very good and, for the right price,I would have no problem getting one for LAN-HTPC use..
The only problem I can see is the same one that plagues AIO liquid coolers and that is pump failure..
Considering what you get, this is a pretty good package. They didn't just shove a bunch of components in a boring box. I think they probably could have made the case a little bigger and put slim fans on the rads but the temps aren't "terrible". PSU definitely could use an upgrade but Corsair isn't using a Silverstone unit. A $200-300 price premium isn't terrible in the pre built market.
I agree. The linus video stated that piecing together the same system with a different case was only $200 cheaper. For $200 you get a more compact (without the ability to expand) system that you don't have to build. On top of that, all of your warranty issues would be handled by a single contact instead of one for each component.
I would like to see an option for ram upgrades though.
It wouldn't fit anywhere in their current line-up, it's way too high quality for that.
But i seriously don't think they will, they didn't do it with the bulldog either. Don't think this one will be any different.
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