@ Overclockers ClubThe idle temperatures were a bit disappointing. It was a bit warmer than most at idle but it did perform well under load. It is beginning to be more and more difficult to compare case thermal performance as it seems most companies have nailed down what works and what doesn’t. Only the outliers really stand out anymore and if it fits somewhere in between the lowest and highest it generally goes unnoticed. The HAF XM gets its moment in the spot light for the CPU load temperature. Showing up on the low end is rather impressive compared to the other cases listed. I’m happy to see this even if the chipset on the other hand is a little toasty. However, the only cases that aren’t a bit warm on this graph are those with fans included on the side. Perhaps adding a couple of fans would help? Overall, it’s all good.
Tuesday Web Reviews:
HARDWARE
Nexus Silent Moust (SM-5000) @ DreamWare Computers
Intel Core i7-3770k – Ivy-Bridge Review on Technic3D
Cooler Master HAF XM Computer Case @ Benchmark Reviews
Cooler Master HAF XM Mid Tower Review @ Hi Tech Legion
Cooler Master HAF XM Mid Tower Case Review @ Hardware Canucks
Gigabyte Z77X-UD3H @ LanOC Reviews
Intel Core i7-3770K and Intel Core i5-3570K CPU Announcement
MSI Z77A-GD65 Review @ Vortez
ASUS Maximus V GENE Review @ Vortez
Intel Core i7 3770K and Z77 Chipset Reviews
Intel DZ77GA-70K Motherboard Review @Hi Tech Legion
MSI Z77A-GD55 Motherboard Review @Hi Tech Legion
Gigabyte Z77X-UD3H Motherboard Review @Hi Tech Legion
Intel Core i7 3770K "Ivy Bridge" Processor Review @Hi Tech Legion
Intel Core i7-3770K Ivy Bridge CPU Review @ Neoseeker
Intel Core i7-3770K Ivy Bridge Processor @ Benchmark Reviews
Intel Core i7 3770k (LGA 1155) Ivy Bridge CPU Review
Intel DZ77GA-70K @ LanOC Reviews
Intel i7-3770K Ivy Bridge @ LanOC Reviews
Intel i7-3720QM Review; Ivy Bridge Goes Mobile @ Hardware Canucks
Intel i7 3770K Ivy Bridge CPU Review @ Hardware Canucks
Intel Ivy Bridge Core i5 3570K & Core i7 3770K Review @ Vortez
Intel Third Generation Core i7 3770K Review @ OCC
Phanteks PH-TC14CS CPU Cooler Review @ Vortez
Accessories
Waterfield IPad2 Suede Jacket Sleeve Case Review
Editorials
Internet Cowards @ OCModShop