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Testing Setup:
- CPU: Intel Core i7 2600k
- Cooling: Corsair H100
- Video Card: AMD Radeon HD 6970
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Motherboard: Gigabyte
- Case: Cooler Master Cosmos II
- Memory: 8GB Mushkin Redline DDR3 2133
- HDD: Seagate Barracuda 1.5TB 7200.11
Comparison Cases:
- Cooler Master Storm Trooper
- Corsair Carbide 400R
- Corsair Graphite 600T
Testing:
For testing I maintained an ambient room temperature of 70°F and used HWMonitor to monitor each component's internal temperature. The idle temperatures were taken after the computer remained on, but with no operating load for an hour. The load tests were taken after a 15 minute period with Kombuster's power supply test active.
The Cooler Master HAF XM did an excellent job at cooling most of the vital components. Since this case is part of the HAF series we weren't too surprised, but considering the case is a mid-tower we were impressed it cooled at the same level as a beast such as the Cosmos II. The only area we found lacking were the upper hard drive bays, which would have enjoyed better cooling if the front intake fan was positioned just a hair higher.
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