Silverstone Fortress FT02 ATX Case

sync00 · **Joined:** Mon Aug 13, 2007 2:59 pm **Posts:** 29

flemeister wrote:

sync00 wrote:

I just got this case.

I don't understand the purpose of an exhaust fan in a positive pressure case.

Good chance to do some testing with and without the exhaust fan, and find out.

If I were to work up the courage for such a test, what would I actually test?

flemeister wrote:

I'd guess that while there is a crapload of air coming into the case, it's a good idea to focus exhausting some of that air where it's needed, instead of just letting all the air seep out of every little hole in the case.

I agree with that but it seems to me it could be accomplished with a fanless exhaust vent.

flemeister · **Posted:** Mon Apr 04, 2011 8:21 am

sync00 wrote:

If I were to work up the courage for such a test, what would I actually test?

CPU load temps, and noise levels.

sync00 wrote:

I agree with that but it seems to me it could be accomplished with a fanless exhaust vent.

Of course, but if it means that you'd have to put up with a significant increase in temps, then it may not be worth it. Testing it with and without the fan will settle the question, at least for your particular setup.

Modo · **Posted:** Tue Apr 05, 2011 4:36 am

sync00 wrote:

Then it would be a negative pressure case.

My point exactly. Add a GPU exhaust or two, and you can turn it into a negative pressure setup. You don't have to, but you get the capability.

sync00 · **Joined:** Mon Aug 13, 2007 2:59 pm **Posts:** 29

The specs on the first page of the review list the following fan speeds:
Top: 1200rpm
Bottom: 700/1000rpm

According to the monitoring software for my Asus motherboard, I am getting these fan speeds:
Top: 800rpm
Bottom rear: 640/970rpm
Bottom front & middle: 240/670rpm

Should I be concerned that the bottom front and middle fans are so slow?

Silverstone Fortress FT02 ATX Case

Who is online