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Review: DeepCool QuadStellar PC Chassis
We take a look at what might be the most fascinating chassis of 2018, the new DeepCool Quad Stellar. A chassis that will follow up the TriStellar, this round with four compartments and a WIFI controllable FAN/RGB LED system. When you unpack this puppy, it almost feels like you have something alien in your house.
Read the full review here.
Review: Galax/KFA2 GeForce GTX 1050 Ti EXOC - 03/07/2018 08:28 AM
We review the cooled GALAX/KFA2 GeForce GTX 1050 Ti EXOC, the graphics cards comes in an all-white design, the two fans and cooling radiator make sure that this budget-minded cards never reach 60 Degr...
Review: Corsair Carbide 275R PC Chassis - 03/06/2018 03:00 PM
Today we put the new Carbide 275R chassis though our testing paced for a review here at Guru3D. The 275R (and cases like it) aim to continue the more recent push toward more compact, less space heavy ...
Benchmark review: Final Fantasy XV for Windows PC (Updated) - 03/06/2018 08:39 AM
We check out and benchmark the PC version of Final Fantasy XV / 15 (2018) for Windows relative towards graphics card performance with the latest AMD/NVIDIA graphics card drivers. Multiple graphics car...
Review: Fractal Design Meshify Mini C chassis - 03/01/2018 04:01 PM
We review the new Fractal Design Meshify Mini C, Like the full-sized Meshify C, the micro version comes with two pre-installed 120mm fans. There are further options to mount another 120mm fan here, or...
Review: Corsair Obsidian 500D chassis - 02/22/2018 11:04 PM
Corsair just released what we find to be an exceptional chassis, meet the Corsair Obsidian 500D PC Case as we review it. The PC case was fitted with two tempered glass side-panel doors that can be ope...
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#5526819 Posted on: 03/09/2018 02:52 PM
Don't really see the appeal of a smartphone app, seems like an unnecessary gimmick.
But it's a pretty cool looking chassis nonetheless. Way outside my price range though, or how much I'd pay for any chassis.
Don't really see the appeal of a smartphone app, seems like an unnecessary gimmick.
But it's a pretty cool looking chassis nonetheless. Way outside my price range though, or how much I'd pay for any chassis.
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#5526822 Posted on: 03/09/2018 03:05 PM
I just pictured having a number of these and stacking them aorund each other for like an awesome lan party setup...
I just pictured having a number of these and stacking them aorund each other for like an awesome lan party setup...
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#5526823 Posted on: 03/09/2018 03:06 PM
I agree about the phone app.... gimmick. I think the case looks really cool though. I like the placement of the windows.
I agree about the phone app.... gimmick. I think the case looks really cool though. I like the placement of the windows.
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#5526824 Posted on: 03/09/2018 03:08 PM
Holy crap , this looks cool , i really like the idea, noise levels are not as good as Fractal but the looks are very cool and whole concept.
Holy crap , this looks cool , i really like the idea, noise levels are not as good as Fractal but the looks are very cool and whole concept.
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#5526902 Posted on: 03/09/2018 06:42 PM
Interesting case in as much that they've got seperate compartments for the different components. With a non-blower GPU installed in it's own compartment I can imagine quite a lot of recycling of hot exhaust air as the space is 'quite' small where the GPU sits & it looks like the hot air exhausted from the GPU won't escape from the GPU straight away but would instead mix with the cool incoming air - I'd like to see a review of GPU temperatures in this case, but I think they could be higher than a standard case.
Interesting case in as much that they've got seperate compartments for the different components. With a non-blower GPU installed in it's own compartment I can imagine quite a lot of recycling of hot exhaust air as the space is 'quite' small where the GPU sits & it looks like the hot air exhausted from the GPU won't escape from the GPU straight away but would instead mix with the cool incoming air - I'd like to see a review of GPU temperatures in this case, but I think they could be higher than a standard case.
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#5526905 Posted on: 03/09/2018 06:55 PM
Give us a revisit if you make the build in your conclusion. I would love to see it HH.
Give us a revisit if you make the build in your conclusion. I would love to see it HH.
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#5526923 Posted on: 03/09/2018 07:31 PM
Expensive for sure but I think it's really cool, fun, interesting and different, thank you Hilbert for the review. The smartphone app is surely just part of the fun element? Isn't the whole concept about being gimmicky? I've had dull big cases for SLI or TRI set-ups so this brought a smile to my face even if it's unsuitable for my particular gaming needs. Mind you if NVidia card prices continue to be extortionate, will any of us be able to afford to be gamers?
Expensive for sure but I think it's really cool, fun, interesting and different, thank you Hilbert for the review. The smartphone app is surely just part of the fun element? Isn't the whole concept about being gimmicky? I've had dull big cases for SLI or TRI set-ups so this brought a smile to my face even if it's unsuitable for my particular gaming needs. Mind you if NVidia card prices continue to be extortionate, will any of us be able to afford to be gamers?
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#5526996 Posted on: 03/10/2018 12:49 AM
"...we see a front panel offering you two USB 3.0 ports and audio, which confirms it, this thing was made on the planet earth."
It certainly does look like it was designed by aliens.
I only have three criticisms:
1) Only two front USB ports? Sure they're USB 3.0 but why stop there? Motherboards still generally have USB 2.0 port header pins. This case certainly has the space to mount some of those on the front panel so why not do it? At the price I'd assume it would have a robust front panel, with many ports. Nobody buying this case will go with a mATX or uATX mobo so there's no concern that the user won't have the requisite header pins. By the way, my current tower has 4 USB 3.0 ports AND 4 USB 2.0 ports because the mobo has enough headers on the mobo to suppoort all that. I wouldn't be surprised if other high-end mobos have those too. So, points for having USB 3.0 ports on the front but I'm deducting more points than I'm crediting for not having more ports. And yes, there are times that I use all of my USB ports. Because I do.
2) While it can mount more than 1 GPU card by mounting in the same bay as the mobo, I don't see any way to go SLI if you want to use the dedicated GPU bays. That's a shame, why didn't they take that into account and put a way to have two cards in one bay so they can use SLI bridges?
3) The footprint is larger so it will take up more floor space.
"...we see a front panel offering you two USB 3.0 ports and audio, which confirms it, this thing was made on the planet earth."
It certainly does look like it was designed by aliens.
I only have three criticisms:
1) Only two front USB ports? Sure they're USB 3.0 but why stop there? Motherboards still generally have USB 2.0 port header pins. This case certainly has the space to mount some of those on the front panel so why not do it? At the price I'd assume it would have a robust front panel, with many ports. Nobody buying this case will go with a mATX or uATX mobo so there's no concern that the user won't have the requisite header pins. By the way, my current tower has 4 USB 3.0 ports AND 4 USB 2.0 ports because the mobo has enough headers on the mobo to suppoort all that. I wouldn't be surprised if other high-end mobos have those too. So, points for having USB 3.0 ports on the front but I'm deducting more points than I'm crediting for not having more ports. And yes, there are times that I use all of my USB ports. Because I do.
2) While it can mount more than 1 GPU card by mounting in the same bay as the mobo, I don't see any way to go SLI if you want to use the dedicated GPU bays. That's a shame, why didn't they take that into account and put a way to have two cards in one bay so they can use SLI bridges?
3) The footprint is larger so it will take up more floor space.
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#5527065 Posted on: 03/10/2018 12:13 PM
For some reason this reminds me of those old xbox prototypes before they realized the design made no sense.
For some reason this reminds me of those old xbox prototypes before they realized the design made no sense.
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#5527212 Posted on: 03/11/2018 01:04 AM
Sexy A F mate
Sexy A F mate
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#5527254 Posted on: 03/11/2018 06:02 AM
I wish i could find one man. This is the best case i have ever seen
I wish i could find one man. This is the best case i have ever seen
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#5527265 Posted on: 03/11/2018 10:00 AM
This is perfect prebuild case. Just sell for the looks, not usability.
This is perfect prebuild case. Just sell for the looks, not usability.
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#5527271 Posted on: 03/11/2018 10:50 AM
Anyone have a lead on where to get one? Newegg is sold out it's not on Amazon and the official distributor doesn't have it listed. I emailed the company and have not heard back. Seems kinda like a tease.
Anyone have a lead on where to get one? Newegg is sold out it's not on Amazon and the official distributor doesn't have it listed. I emailed the company and have not heard back. Seems kinda like a tease.
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If it was flight capable drone... something like HL2... I would be impressed.