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Kirby M.

Kirby M.

Joined on 11/04/07

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Excellent Cooler

Intel BXTS13X Water/Liquid Cooling Thermal Solution for Socket LGA1150/ LGA2011 / LGA1366 / LGA1156 / LGA1155
Intel BXTS13X Water/Liquid Cooling Thermal Solution for Socket LGA1150/ LGA2011 / LGA1366 / LGA1156 / LGA1155

Pros: My new build has I7-4790K, carefully prepped both surfaces per Arctic Silver 5 directions, the Intel stock air cooler achieved cpu temp idling of 60 deg C,--adjusted the cooler, redid surfaces, 60 was best I could achieve, others said the stock cooler was just not enough for the 4790K, for this cooler I did same thing, carefully prepped surfaces, used Arctic Silver 5, compared quantity to the little tube of paste supplied by Intel so I would not use too much, CPU temp running 32 deg C after several hours at idle, assembly of the radiator and fan is easy (using Cooler Master HAF EVO case, love it), had to remove MOBO but that is easy with CM EVO case and install bracket on back of MOBO, installation of cooler/pump assembly is tricky but go slow and no problem, it did clear the capacitors on my ASUS Z97 Sabertooth but not by much

Cons: None

Overall Review: I get a lot out of reading the reviews on Newegg so here is my chance to give feedback, good luck

Cooler Master Rocks!

Cooler Master HAF XB EVO - High Air Flow Test Bench and LAN Box Desktop Computer Case with ATX Motherboard Support
Cooler Master HAF XB EVO - High Air Flow Test Bench and LAN Box Desktop Computer Case with ATX Motherboard Support

Pros: I bought my last CM case in 2009 (Cosmos full tower) and thought it was a good design so when I got the bug for another build cycle, I started with CM and saw the XB EVO. After a little research and reading the excellent posts on Newegg, I bought it. I had to find one in Vancouver! (live in NV) Newegg sold out. I am a design engineer (EE) and really appreciate the thought that went into this case. The idea of building from the top rather than the side is excellent. The removable MB tray is great. I went with ASUS Sabertooth Z97 and that strong PCB mounted to the tray is very solid. I see the concerns about space in the bottom area but as another owner pointed out, all it takes is a drill/bit to adapt this case to your design. Also I pulled the hot swap board as others suggested, just don't need it, plenty of room for SATA cables.

Cons: None

Overall Review: Construction/workmanship is excellent, disassembly is easy, I won't buy another tower.