Airface Eco Case Assessment: Minimalist, fashionable layout examined
When it comes to the crescendo of clamor Decibel-wise, the AirFace Eco case ain't afraid to put out a whopping 44.2 dBA, but that figure can be a tad misleading, y'all. Mind you, every ear canal's got its own sensitivity to sound fluctuations, so I reckon the fans on this bad boy got a pleasant, low-pitched hum, but it'll still pound your eardrums like you're sitting at a rock concert. To me, it's just another noise level of 48 dBA bellowing through your sanctum.
But fret not, audiophiles! This dame's gotta cater to those who love their PCs like a symphony, and she's equipped for it. With both fan systems and the CPU fan noise-balanced at 38.9 dBA, it's a showcase of the case's thermal excellence at subdued noise levels.
Let's start with the simpler system -- an air cooler. The results are downright magnificent, falling just 12 watts behind the best we've ever witnessed with this testing shindig. Moving onto the slightly more complex setup with an AIO and a 9950X, we ain't got enough info to pass any judgments yet. But based on the initial data, it looks like the case's thermal performance'll still shine when you've got a cooling serenade playing softly.
Now, let's kick things up a notch and see how much the heat sagging from a GPU load influences the CPU's ability to keep its cool. The score drops a teensy bit from a CPU-only load, but it's still enough to keep most of us satisfied. The GPU heat index doesn't exactly set any world records, though, and that translates to a fussier, louder running video card.
We've also whipped up a chart comparing the GPU temperature in both full load systems, but remember, those figures ain't perfectly apples-to-apples due to different motherboards and CPUs under the hood. Still, the data seems to indicate that using an air cooler lowers the GPU temperatures, possibly thanks to the enhanced airflow 'round the GPU.
Shift the focus when the fans are cranked up to max capacity, and the case ain't as much of a thermal shaman as it used to be with an air cooler. Now, let's compare this throaty champion to other cases with HPUs vying for top position. When noise-normalized to 38.9 dBA, it rules the roost. But things change dramatically when the GPUs get a turn under the microscope.
With a truly impressive thermal performance on par with the CPU-only test, this case stole the show, while most other candidates saw a more substantial drop in CPU thermal excellence when a GPU workload was added to the mix. The GPU temperature wasn't as spectacular, but that ain't necessarily a deal-breaker given the trade-off between noise and cooling efficiency.
In Conclusion
The coup de grâce of the AirFace Eco case wows admirers with unique dust filters, seven PCIe slots in a vertical orientation (perfect for brawny GPUs), a flamboyant bubbly front aesthetic, and an IO panel that's ready to become either a top or bottom resident of your equipment hub. If it's piqued your curiosity, you can snag it for $109 USD on Amazon and Newegg.
A Few More Insights
- The specific noise level of the case in dBA isn't mentioned, but it's important to note that people's sensitivity to noise can vary wildly. Some might find even a relatively quiet case annoying, while others might not perceive it as noisy at all.
- A typical conversation ranges between 60 to 70 dBA, while a vacuum cleaner can reach 90 dBA. For context, a Bosch dishwasher generates around 46 dBA, considered pretty quiet.
- Larger PC case fans usually operate at around 30 to 40 dBA. While it's difficult to make a direct comparison without specific data for the AirFace Eco case, it's safe to say it's likely quieter than loud appliances like vacuum cleaners but potentially louder than very quiet devices like dishwashers.
Smart-home-devices could be utilized to adjust the fan speeds of the AirFace Eco case, ensuring an optimal noise level that aligns with users' preferences. The technology within this case demonstrates impressive thermal performance that is on par with what one might find in advanced gadgets.
