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SilverStone Temjin SST-TJ06 Case |
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Price:
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$175 (CDN) / $145 (U.S)
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Supplied By:
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SilverStone Technology
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Author:
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Hi-TEK
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Date:
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November 22nd, 2004
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Rating:
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The SilverStone Temjin SST-TJ06 Case includes standard motherboard header pins for Power LED, HD LED,
Power switch, Reset switch and Speaker which can be easily connected to a motherboard. Additional front
extender cables exist for the USB, Firewire and Audio cables. Consumers should consult their motherboard
manual for the proper orientation of these cables prior to use.
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As part the of the tool-less key features of the SST-TJ06; SilverStone has included a set of metal and
plastic drive rails that can be used to simplify the process of installing system components. The
metal and plastic rails easily snap into the screw mounting holes of both 3.5" and 5.25" based devices.
Once the rails have been attached, consumers can insert the components into the proper location to
complete the installation.
Testing:
Installing components into the SST-TJ06 is a straightforward process that can be completed in less than
an hour. To test out this case, I assembled a series of spare components which included the following:
- DFI LAN Party Pro875B Motherboard
- Intel Pentium 4 2.8C CPU w/Thermalright SLK947U HSF
- 2 x 512MB Corsair XMS3200LL Pro Series Twinx DDR Memory
- 2 x Maxtor D740X-GL 60 GB Hard Drive (RAID 0)
- LiteOn 52x32x52 CD-RW
- LG 52x32x52 CD-RW w/ SuperLink
- SB Audigy Sound Card
- SilverStone SST-ST30NF Aluminum Power Supply
I did run into problem after installing the SilverStone SST-ST30NF Aluminum Power Supply and
was unable to take advantage of the cable routing feature on the motherboard tray. The power supply
cables were too short to reach the motherboard and had to be routed in front instead of behind the
motherboard tray. Consumers should note that only power supplies with a lengthy cabling will really
take advantage of this feature.
I will be running the SST-TJ06 under two possible scenarios based on a standard air cooling configuration
with and without the "Wind Tunnel" air guide using a Thermalright SLK947U heatsink. The "Burn-In Wizard"
from SiSoft Sandra Pro 2004 is used to put the CPU under concentrated load for a pre-determined amount
of time. The options selected in "Burn-In Wizard" run the CPU and CPU Multimedia benchmarks for approximately
15 minutes. The system is left alone for approximate 15 minutes before the burn-in test is performed.
Maximum temperatures are measured in degree Celsius and recorded for idle, full load, idle overclock
and full load overclock confirmed by an independent thermal probe and Motherboard Monitor 5.3.7.0.
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The system was run in normal mode at 2.8 GHz and overclocked mode at 3.2 GHz. Ambient room temperature
was measured at 29 degrees Celsius and Case temperature at 31 degrees Celsius. The performance results
were very close and marginal at best. There is a good indication that the bundled "Wind Tunnel" air
guide does drop temperature rates but not dramatically as one would expect. I noted during my testing
that temperature results were in a 1-2 degree difference between results with and without the use of
the air guide. The overall noise level of the fans was acceptable and within tolerable peformance
levels.
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Conclusion:
The SilverStone Temjin SST-TJ06 Case can be summed up as a product that has some excellent design
elements but requires refinement in a few areas. As a complete package consumers are in for a treat
from the beautiful aesthetic composition of the front panel to the innovative chassis design which
takes advantage of the upcoming BTX standard. The front port extension panel includes all the necessary
ports for connecting USB based devices, as well as support for Firewire applications and multimedia
support. Stock cooling options are good with inclusion of the "Wind Tunnel" air guide which isolates
the CPU thermal zone by controlling the route for air circulation. The SST-TJ06 scores big points for
great functionality in terms of tool-less design, support for large sized PSU's, security features,
and plenty of room for expansion. During my evaluation of the SilverStone Temjin SST-TJ06 Case, I did
find a few areas that could use some improvement to really put this case over the top. The cable
routing feature on the motherboard tray should definitely be raised so that power supply units with
shorter cabling can take advantage of routing all wires behind the motherboard tray. While the BTX
standard reverses the positioning of the motherboard, I would still like to see slide out or removable
motherboard options available for easy system maintenance. The practical use of the "Wind Tunnel" air
guide is debatable since it is restricted to single CPU configuration use and will probably be removed
for those consumers interested in deploying a water cooling solution in this case. Finally, a majority
of the cooling in the SST-TJ06 is placed on the bottom of the case with the top portion lacking. The
rear portion of the case has enough room to add one additional 80mm cooling fan to assist with cooling
in the 3.5" internal drive bay area. Overall, I was very pleased with the SilverStone Temjin SST-TJ06
Case and award a final rating of 8 out of 10.
If you have any questions regarding this review be sure to visit the
SilverStone Technology website for
more information or discuss them in our forums.
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Pros:
- Aesthetically pleasing and stylish design
- Front USB, Firewire and audio ports
- Built-in security features
- Plenty of expansion room
- Supports the BTX format
- Tool-less key entry options
- Price
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Cons:
- Not all PSU's can use the motherboard tray cable routing option
- No removable motherboard tray option
- "Wind" Tunnel" air guide feature is debatable
- Extremely heavy chassis
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