Arctic Cooling Silentium T2 :: SilentPCReview.com

Arctic Cooling Silentium T2 :: SilentPCReview.com: "One of the most interesting recent trends in the PC case market is the shift away from the traditional ATX standard as manufacturers try to find new ways of improving airflow and cooling. Arctic Cooling's Silentium series represents one of the most dramatic adaptations of the ATX case standard we have seen so far. With the power supply mounted vertically at the front of the case and the main air intake through the back and bottom, the Silentium T2's airflow is nothing if not innovative. Also of interest to SPCR readers is the first known implementation of hard drive suspension in a commercially available case.

Of course, just because airflow layout has changed doesn't necessarily mean it's better for cooling or silencing. Furthermore, the Silentium boasts no less than four 80mm fans: Two exhaust fans and two in the power supply. Much of the acoustic signature of this case will depend on these fans. There is reason to be optimistic because of how Arctic Cooling fans have performed in the past and because they are rated for a maximum of 1900 RPM. However, the unusual features of this case make it difficult to predict; the true test will be how it performs under testing with a real system."