Arctic Cooling Silentium T11 Black Case

The T11 is a very affordable and respectable computer case complete with two temperature-controlled fans.

Choosing a well-made chassis for a computer is an initial and critical decision for computer builders. A chassis is more than just a skeleton to provide a structure for the components. It should also be a framework that allows good and silent cooling, while having a stylish appearance at the same time. This new chassis contains all the superior qualities that any computer user could wish for.

The design of the ARCTIC Silentium T11 features a sturdy and durable steel construction that provides a solid foundation for computer internal hardware. There are two USB and audio ports at the front of the chassis to allow users to connect external and audio devices easily.

For visual appearance, the front panel also includes two covers to conceal the CD-ROM and DVD-writer device bays. It contains four 5.25” external drive bays and one 3.5” internal drive bay. With an additional hard disk plate included, one external drive bay can be transferred to an internal drive bay. Its design also supports up to 35cm long high-end VGA boards. The roomy space inside the chassis is ideal for overclockers to install and upgrade up to seven expansion cards. The ARCTIC Silentium T11 also showcases tool-free installation for quick assembly and upgrades. The side panel slides open easily with thumb screws. Similarly, the tool-free and screwless installation for mounting 5.25” drive bays is also very convenient.

The Case with ARCTIC Temperature-Controlled Fans

The ARCTIC Silentium T11 comes with two temperature-controlled ARCTIC 120mm fans. These controlled fans complement the framework of the chassis to provide adequate airflow and offer maximum cooling performance at a minimum noise level. The temperature controlled fans are ideal to provide sufficient ventilation inside the chassis.

Since these fans are able to self-regulate their speed and work automatically according to the internal chassis temperature, further adjustments in computer settings are not required. The speed of the fans can remain at their lowest RPM at most times. This is to offer adequate ventilation at the lowest noise level possible. However, the fan speeds are adjusted to their maximum rpm to provide instant cooling when the internal temperature reaches a critical range.

As indicated in the diagram, the steep curve allows the heat to be dissipated rapidly, hence achieving immediate cooling performance

The Air Flow inside the Chassis

Unlike other generic PC cases, the design of the ARCTIC Silentium T11 is different in several ways to provide maximum cooling capacity to the internal computer hardware. Besides the two intake fans, the ARCTIC Silentium T11 incorporates an unprecedented feature, a VGA air hood, to guide intake air directly to the VGA board. The air hood acts as a tunnel to trap the incoming air to flow into the VGA board directly and thus, provide maximum cooling effect to the VGA board.

The rear fan pulls in cool air into the case and gives sufficient cool air to the CPU. The CPU is then able to maintain at a low temperature since the rear fan is feeding cool air into the CPU cooler. This is what makes the ARCTIC Silentium T11 superior since it offers new fan ventilation technology.

All in all, the ARCTIC Silentium T11 is an ultimate computer case for anybody from personal or home office users to professional overclockers. Since it is embedded with high-quality and convenient features, the ARCTIC Silentium T11 is an excellent option when choosing a computer case.