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Testing Setup:
- CPU: Intel Core i7 965 Extreme
- Cooling: Stock Cooler
- Video Card: AMD Radeon HD 6990
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Motherboard: MSI X58 Platinum
- Case: Thermaltake Level 10 GT
- Memory: 6GB Mushkin Redline DDR3 1600
- HDD: Seagate Barracuda 1.5TB 7200.11
Comparison Cases:
- Cooler Master 690 II Advanced
- NZXT Tempest EVO
- Microcool Banchetto 101
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 30 minute tests of Prime95 and Furmark were performed. For HDD testing HDTune was used.
The overall cooling performance of the Level 10 GT was quite good. Out of all of our tested cases, it had the best thermal performance when using the high RPM fan settings, but even at the low RPM settings it still did very well. The acoustic levels of the Level 10 GT were also quite good, but the volume did get noticeable when using the fans at the higher RPM settings.
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Was debating between this and the new xigmatek elysium for my next system in a few months. Both fairly expensive and both look great imo. Might grab a dual socket system to put the elysium to use, that is if any come out for bulldozer or sandy/ivy.
Are the hot bays Sata 2.0 3mbps or 3.0 6mbps? Would it matter?
Nice, kinda has some effects like the Vegas lights with pattern rotation.
Also convenient.
Maybe though is it possible to note fans included and space available for what's not(like room to add more?) in specs portion?
This case includes four fans. 3 are 200mm and the fourth is 140mm. There is a single 200mm intake fan in front of the HDD bays and another 200mm intake fan on the side door. The two exhaust fans are located at the top and back panels of the case, with the top fan being 200mm and the rear panel fan being 140mm. This setup gives the Level 10 GT a push-pull configuration. All the fan can be removed and new fans can be put in place with varying sizes from 120mm to 200mm. Also, there is room for a 240mm internal rad at top of the case if you remove the top 200mm fan.