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Computer chassis’ lets you make your computer unique while being
able to help you decide on components. There are a lot of options out there,
and some are getting rather creative! Today
I will be reviewing Thermaltake’s The Tower 300 series with the price of
$149.99. We also received the case stand kit that is available for an
additional $29.99.
Features and specs:
P/N: CA-1Y4-00SEWN-00
SERIES: The Tower
CASE TYPE: Micro
Tower
DIMENSIONS: 551 x 342
x 281 mm (22.5 x 14 x 11.5 inch)
SIDE PANEL: 3mm
Tempered Glass x 3
COLOR: Matcha Green
MATERIAL: SPCC
EXPANSION SLOTS: 4
MOTHERBOARD: 6.7” x
6.7” (Mini ITX), 9.6” x 9.6” (Micro ATX)
I/O PORT: USB 3.2
(Gen 2) Type-C x 1
PSU: Standard PS2 PSU
(optional)
FAN SUPPORT: Top: 2 x 120mm, 1 x 120mm, 2 x 140mm, 1 x 140mm
Right Side: 3 x
120mm, 2 x 120mm, 1 x 120mm, 3 x 140mm, 2 x 140mm, 1 x 140mm
Rear: 2 x 120mm, 1 x
120mm, 2 x 140mm, 1 x 140mm,
Power Cover: 1 x
120mm, 1 x 140mm
CLEARANCE: CPU cooler
height limitation: 210mm
VGA length limitation:
280mm(With power cover), 400mm(Without power cover)
PSU length limitation:
220mm
Some of the features of this case are compatibility with mini ITX and micro ATX motherboards, having a dedicated detachable fan/AIO bracket that can support up to 420 mm AIO cooler, and being able to mount up to eight 120 or 140 mm fans throughout the case. It comes pre-installed with 2 140 mm fans at the top configured as exhaust. This case can support up to 400 mm GPU along with up to 220 mm power supply. This case is able to carry either three 2.5 SSDs or three 3.5 HDDs for storage capability.
In conclusion, the Tower 300 Micro Tower Chassis is a great case to be able to have an easy build and maintenance. Being able to have a sizable amount of storage capability as well as having a clean and compact look to your computer, is a home run. With the stand at an additional cost, I believe the stand is a must-have with this case to help maximize the look of this case. With the cost of $149.99 for the case and $29.99 for the stand, it’s very fairly priced. And based on its design, features, quality, and performance, the Thermaltake The Tower 300 Micro Tower Chassis has earned our Highly Recommended Award. For more information, you can check out their website at thermaltakeusa.com.
Posted by Jeff Roy at 10:25 PM 0 comments
Labels: Computers
When it comes to getting your game on, there’s a lot of
components to consider. Graphic cards and hard drives are usually high on the
list. But it’s really easy to forget one of the most important components: your
chair. After all, for those really long gaming session, you need a quality
chair that is both comfortable and gives you support. Up for review today is
the Thermaltake Argent E700 Real Leather Gaming Chair.
Features and specs:
P/N: GGC-ARG-BLLFDL-01
STYLE NAME: ARGENT
E700
CHAIR TYPE: Ergonomic
Real Leather
COLOR: Ocean Blue
FOAM DENSITY: 143.3lbs/ft³
(65kg/m³)
LEATHER COLOR: Black
FRAME CONSTRUCTION: Aluminum
and Metal
ADJUSTABLE ARMRESTS: 4D
Adjustable Armrests, Left / Right Lateral Sliding Function, Clockwise / Anti
Clockwise Rotation, Height Adjustment, Front / Back Sliding Function
ARMREST PAD SIZE: L
9.4" x W 4.3" (24cm x 11cm)
GAS LIFT CLASS: 4
CHAIR/SEAT BACK STYLE:
High-back
ADJUSTABLE BACK ANGLE:
107° / 113° / 119° / 126°
ADJUSTABLE HEADREST: Yes
BASE TYPE: 5-star
Aluminum Base
CASTER SIZE & MATERIAL:
3” (7.5 cm) and PU
ASSEMBLY REQUIRED: Yes
RECOMMENDED HEIGHT: 5’6”
– 6’2” (170cm – 190cm)
RECOMMENDED WEIGHT: <
331Ibs (150kg)
The Thermaltake Argent E700 came in a large cardboard box.
Opening the box revealed a well-protected chair, held in place with cardboard,
foam, and wrapped in plastic. Materials used in the construction was real
leather, aluminum, and some plastic. Quality of materials used, as well as the
fit and finish, was excellent! This is a premium chair, and it shows! Also
included was the instruction manual for assembling it.
As I mentioned before, it’s really easy to forget how
critical a quality chair is. After all, you need something that is both
comfortable, and gives really good support. You won’t want to sit in a chair
for very long if it isn’t comfortable. But comfort isn’t the only thing to look
for in a chair. Even more critical is support. Because after long gaming
sessions, if you don’t have the needed support, there’s going to be problems.
After a long gaming session of multiple hours, a not-supportive chair will not
only give you back problems, other parts of your body will be sore as well. And
if it continues, it could actually cause some problems. I sit a lot, sometimes
all day, so I know what it’s like.
With the chair now put together, I took a closer look at the
completed product. The back of the chair is a beautiful thick plastic piece
that’s a gloss ocean blue and goes from the back to the bottom, and appears to basically
be the frame of the chair. The back and seat of the chair is made of high
density molded foam, and is wrapped in 1.1 mm thick genuine premium black
leather. The red stitching gives it that gaming chair look. Aluminum side
handles adjust both the height and amount of recline. The thick metal 5-star base
is also in aluminum. The headrest and arm rests are adjustable. It’s a
collaboration with Studio F-A-Porsche, and I love it! The red stitching gives
it that gaming chair look. Yet with the black leather and aluminum accents, it
also works great as an office chair. While they have a great selection of
colors to pick from, the ocean blue is stunning! Now let’s see how it performs.
Using the race car looking side handles, the right side adjusted the height, and the left side to adjust the recline angle. My initial thought upon sitting down, is that they definitely used high density foam. I used the chair exclusively for a few weeks. During this time, I had several long sessions using the chair for 5, 6, and even 7 hours at a time. While not plush and soft, the chair is very comfortable, and extremely supportive. Even after 7 hours straight in the chair, my back was just fine. And having back problems, that’s saying a lot!
Whether you are a gamer who enjoys long sessions, or just
spend a lot of time at your work desk, most people need a good chair. The
Thermaltake Argent E700 works great as both a gaming or office chair. It’s
truly a premium chair, and it shows. Not only does it look beautiful, it’s also
extremely well made to provide many years of use. And it also performs in
spades. With a MSRP of $1,299, it may not be for everyone, but it should be.
It’s worth every penny. Based on its design, features, quality and performance,
the Thermaltake Argent E700 has earned our Editor’s Choice Award. For more info
and complete specs, check out their website and www.thermaltake.com.
Posted by Jeff Roy at 10:40 PM 0 comments
Labels: Accessories, Computers, Gadgets
There are many crucial parts to a computer to make it work,
from the processor to the power supply. The motherboard is one of the most
critical parts. Your motherboard determines what socket you use for your
processor as well as what memory you are going to be using. Today I will be
reviewing Gigabyte’s Z790 Aorus Elite AX Ice. The motherboard MSRP is $269.99.
(Please refer "CPU Support List" for more
information.)
(The CPU and memory configuration may affect the supported
memory types, data rate (speed), and number of DRAM modules, please refer to
"Memory Support List" for more information.)
Integrated Graphics Processor-Intel® HD
Graphics support:
(Graphics specifications may vary depending on CPU support.)
Intel® Wi-Fi 6E AX211 (PCB rev. 1.0)
* Actual data rate may vary depending on environment and
equipment.
CPU:
Chipset:
CPU:
Chipset:
RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 support for NVMe SSD
storage devices
RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 support for SATA storage devices
* Refer to "2-8 Internal Connectors," for the installation notices
for the M.2 and SATA connectors.
Chipset:
Chipset+2 USB 2.0 Hubs:
With the benchmarks, the Z790 Aorus Elite AX Ice performed well
in all of the benchmarks. It did well in the gaming area as advertised. In both
Shadow of the Tomb Raider and Horizon Zero Dawn, the board and card combo did
well, keeping the average FPS over 80 frames per second. In Time Spy and Fire
Strike Extreme, the combo did well in keeping up with the high demands of the
benchmarks and showing great results.
Posted by Jeff Roy at 9:25 PM 0 comments
Labels: Computers