Benchmarking - Sound

The other performance meter when it comes to cases is noise levels. We measure the noise levels of the Nemesis and Nemesis Elite 12" away from the closed chassis with the power supply and heat sink fans turned off. Take a look at our results.

Sound Benchmarks

NZXT has included extremely high quality fans in its Nemesis Elite edition chassis, which shows in the sound portion of our benchmarks. With all three fans turned on, the most sound produced was at levels around 54dBA. The steel Nemesis model produced about 49dBA on average, since it had one less fan.

Benchmarking - Thermal Final Words
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  • semo - Sunday, February 6, 2005 - link

    thanks Anand.
    to all ppl that keep saying "who buys these cases", well go back and read #7. i say keep reviewing these monstrosities (someone buys them) but then review 10 normal/enthusiast/any-no-gimmick cases.
  • piroroadkill - Sunday, February 6, 2005 - link

    The worst bit is this case isn't all that bad, they just had to piss all over it by putting an ugly front on it... I don't get why any manufacturer would do that...
  • ElFenix - Sunday, February 6, 2005 - link

    thanks anand!
  • danidentity - Sunday, February 6, 2005 - link

    That is the ugliest POS I have ever seen. I stopped reading the second I saw the picture on the first page. Does anyone actually buy these things?
  • Locut0s - Sunday, February 6, 2005 - link

    Thanks Anand!
  • Operandi - Sunday, February 6, 2005 - link

    Optimus Prime called....

    He wants his body armor back.
  • Dualboy24 - Saturday, February 5, 2005 - link

    Can you do nice case designs in the future... I would love to see reviews on more Lianli and antec cases... also what these two manufactures have in the budget line (-$100 cases)

    I think alof of people find these cases ugly... but Its nice that manufactures do make unique designs at least it keeps things fresh.
  • hoppa - Saturday, February 5, 2005 - link

    thank you for that, anand! i'm yet another that is sick of ugly, loud cases.
  • Rand - Saturday, February 5, 2005 - link

    You know, it's odd... but I think the 3 nicest looking cases I've seen reviewed on AT were all priced under $30.
    I'm not sure whether that makes me really cheap, or the fancier cases horrendously misdesigned.


    "but I'd rather review nothing than do any more of these."

    You know your get crappy parts for review when when you'd rather review nothing. :)
  • Gatak - Saturday, February 5, 2005 - link

    #13 and others...

    Will you buy and send a case that you like to see to AnanTech for review?

    If not, then how do you think they will ever be reviewed?

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