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Four 10-Slot Cases For Four-Way SLI, Tested And Reviewed

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November 18, 2011 3:00:03 AM

Extra space for cooling, controllers, and add-in cards makes XL-ATX the preferred solution for extreme system builders. Today, we follow up our picture story by testing four 10-slot cases that support XL-ATX and four-way SLI (with room to spare).

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November 18, 2011 4:24:23 AM

4 way sli is too damn excessive! but anyway nice builds
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November 18, 2011 4:39:42 AM

The enermax looks like a carbon copy of the CoolerMaster CM 690 II Advanced
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November 18, 2011 5:23:38 AM

damn those cases look huge, in a good way.
i am pretty sure i could live in the top apartment compartment of the azza case. it has in built cooling, water supply if one is using water cooling, a bottom grill window and so on. ;D
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November 18, 2011 6:01:15 AM

I just wish I could find the Azza Fusion 4000. >:\

I could really take advantage of the dual mobo feature.
Just stick a i5-i7 Mini-ITX system in the top for thin clients, servers for gaming at lans etc..

Then use the more powerful bottom system with a KVM switch and use whichever you want for whatever task you intend to perform. :) 

That's what I would do anyway.. I might get thumbed down but that's my use.
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November 18, 2011 6:25:06 AM

wow!!! azza 4000 is best solution for four way sli/cfx
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November 18, 2011 6:32:13 AM

I know it's not a cpu/graphic card review, but come on ... 980X & 4 580s beg for performance numbers
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November 18, 2011 6:38:59 AM

I would also love to see some benchmarks for those four 580s.
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November 18, 2011 6:49:36 AM

Does anyone actually know a place in the US you can get the Azza? I can't seem to find one.
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November 18, 2011 7:03:18 AM

I think the Enermax case is really sharp. The Thor isn't bad looking but the Armor is god awful. I don't like the aesthetics of the Azza case, but I bet the top portion could be put to use as a housing for a pretty wicked water cooling setup! That's what I'd do anyway.
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November 18, 2011 7:49:21 AM

The toms guys are without ideas. Why not make a competition looking for de pc cheapest-fastest?
Spaniard
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November 18, 2011 8:01:26 AM

buzznut said:
I think the Enermax case is really sharp. The Thor isn't bad looking but the Armor is god awful. I don't like the aesthetics of the Azza case, but I bet the top portion could be put to use as a housing for a pretty wicked water cooling setup! That's what I'd do anyway.


carbon copy of the CoolerMaster CM 690 II Advanced

http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=18722
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November 18, 2011 8:07:42 AM

metallifuxThe enermax looks like a carbon copy of the CoolerMaster CM 690 II Advanced
Only the looks
metallifuxcarbon copy of the CoolerMaster CM 690 II Advanced http://www.pccasegear.com/index.ph [...] s_id=18722
Great, I'd love to see you put two power supplies and a 9-10 slot configuration in the 8-slot single PSU case!
SpanihardThe toms guys are without ideas. Why not make a competition looking for de pc cheapest-fastest?Spaniard
If you'd actually READ any of the previous Tom's Hardware case roundups, you'd know that your suggestion is a rather old idea.
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November 18, 2011 8:51:34 AM

Just a question, can the antec 1200w PSU handle all four GTX 580 at full load?
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November 18, 2011 9:54:44 AM

darkstar845Just a question, can the antec 1200w PSU handle all four GTX 580 at full load?


I'm pretty sure it would.
They would draw maybe 200-250W each?
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November 18, 2011 12:51:01 PM

Can we get some full load temps on the quad SLI?
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November 18, 2011 1:16:42 PM

darkstar845Just a question, can the antec 1200w PSU handle all four GTX 580 at full load?

200W for CPU, mobo, ram, HDD and fans, which should be enough for a good build, but not enough for a large RAID array or anything

Rally Toms? No performance charts for Quad SLI? And what about running Quad SLI on a new SB-E with all of those beautiful PCIe Lanes to spare! Nothing would make my day quite like seeing how sadly my single 570 stacks up to 4X580 lol.

Also, as I said in the initial case review; those are all beautiful cases except for the Thermaltake... just what where they thinking?
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November 18, 2011 1:18:31 PM

LOL, I guess I should not have used the less than and more than signs in my post above! I meant to say that the 580's take a little less than 250W, meaning you have roughly 1000W for graphics, leaving 200W for the rest of the system
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November 18, 2011 2:19:13 PM

Why would I spend $1000 for an old processor?

How about seeing the Sandy Bridge-E setup? That would seem more appropriate for a modern quad sli set up.
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November 18, 2011 2:29:49 PM

Bought the 10-slot Armor+ last year & been loving it ever since. Best case I ever had. I want to get another one for my next build.

PROS: Things I do love about this case:
1. It's built solid
2. Plenty of room, easy to build in (it's huge!!)
3. Love how the door open's, so easy, works flawless
4. wanted 10 slot case for future upgrades
5. vents in the front keep out the dust very well, and easy to clean
6. PSU support bar so PSU doesn't flex your case (not that it would, thick metal)
7. plenty of storage (drawer on top, and in front, + I added one)
8. Love the usb ports, power (reset is too small) on top, perfect place, easy to access.
9. ect. ect. ect.

CONS: There are a few things about it that I don't like:
1. The side window, I prefer a plain window so I can see inside.
2. Don't like the card latches, pulled mine off.
3. Wish there were more holes in the m.b. tray for cpu backplate and wire routing.
4. Would have been nice to have Watercooling slots near the bottom (i drilled mine)

But these are only negatives for me, other people might like these features.

Again, this is the best case i've ever had. And I am planning on getting another one. My next build I am gonna take my time building, and I'm planning on modding the crap out of this case. Just waiting till tax time to roll around again. Anyways, anyone interested here is a video of my system and my gaming room. :) 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-zfs97z5zOk
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November 18, 2011 4:53:27 PM

I enjoyed this article, with one caveat, the Thermaltake Armor. While nice in its day, is an old, outdated design and does NOT deserve to be in this article.
There are a lot of great cases, with modern features that SHOULD have been used instead.
Tip of the hat, to Tom's for actually building with multiple cards, though.
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November 18, 2011 5:17:16 PM

darkstar845Just a question, can the antec 1200w PSU handle all four GTX 580 at full load?
Easily
blibbaCan we get some full load temps on the quad SLI?
Didn't you see the chart? http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/fulmo-gt-thor-v2-vh... Those are the highest temperature for the hottest card in 4-way SLI. If the numbers appear low to you, it's because they're "above ambient" (add around 22°) and because the fans have been set to full speed.
spookymanWhy would I spend $1000 for an old processor?How about seeing the Sandy Bridge-E setup? That would seem more appropriate for a modern quad sli set up.
Not available at the time testing began.
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November 18, 2011 6:21:54 PM

Are they any more of those 10 slot cases than these four?

In your previous test you did say that 3 GPU configuration is best considering micro shuttering. How these 4*580 managed in considering that matter?


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November 18, 2011 7:09:36 PM

Well 4 GPU's stink for most games and the 8 or so games that can support do so VERY poorly.
Lets not mention the screen tearing, stuttering and hiccup issues associated with 4 GPU's as well.

Cool for testing/bragging, but 3 GTX 580's in SLi are the best thing going.
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November 18, 2011 7:11:16 PM

rosewill blackhawk ultra is another 10 slot, 10 bay case it identical to the fulmo gt with the only different of capable adding 9 fan on the side window.if you wondering the fulmo gt and the blackhark ulta can hold 2 140 mm on the drive cage, so 2 140 mm at the front, 2 on the drive cage, 3 at the top, 1 at the back, 1 behind the motherboard, 2 at the bottom and 9 on the window(blackhawk ultra), so in all if you really fill it with fan it a pretty good case IMO
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November 18, 2011 9:35:14 PM

Is the Azza Fusion 4000 out yet? Where can I get one!
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November 18, 2011 9:54:15 PM

trialaxeIs the Azza Fusion 4000 out yet? Where can I get one!
Good question, Azza said it would be available by the end of this month so I guess we have to keep looking.
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November 19, 2011 1:36:09 PM

Giant case the Azza Fusion 4000!
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November 20, 2011 6:30:39 AM

4 way SLI? LOL!

I think thats a little too much.
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November 20, 2011 12:32:57 PM

Thermaltake has been using this same case design forever, with very slight modifications.
Time for a new design!

They need to get rid of those pointless and ugly side flaps. Why would I want to have to open up 2 side flaps every time I want to use my drives? Can't believe they are still using this same design 8+ years later.
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November 20, 2011 4:58:23 PM

ksampannaI know it's not a cpu/graphic card review, but come on ... 980X & 4 580s beg for performance numbers


Man you surely read my mind
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November 20, 2011 5:57:48 PM

The Azza Fusion 4000 looks like a water cooling beast! :) 
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November 21, 2011 6:09:35 AM

i remember having an idea of having a larger standard called ATX XL for convenience. this example is basic, but it just goes to show that good ideas eventually come even if you don't tell anyone. might as well speak them sooner than later. - dougRochford
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November 21, 2011 7:04:43 AM

pro-gamerwow!!! azza 4000 is THE WORST solution for four way sli/cfx


Fixed that for you
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November 21, 2011 8:26:32 PM

unksolFixed that for you
Except that it's not true :)  The problems with the configuration are mentioned in the article, the 4000 should perform better if you close the top motherboard mount (ducting the CPU cooling tunnel), add 1-3 fans to it (increasing airflow), or use it with radiators. Azza was put at a competitive disadvantage by the fact that the same hardware had to fit all four cases.
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November 29, 2011 6:09:07 PM

nice.... looking into doing a new build soon..
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Anonymous
December 19, 2011 11:54:51 PM

I have one of these and would like to know where I can buy two 180 mm Vegas additional fans.
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January 19, 2012 2:30:33 PM

I've never been able to find an Azza in the US =/
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August 19, 2013 6:24:47 AM

I'd like further clarification on what is meant by the following in this article:

"The Thor V2 is extremely compact by Ultra ATX standards, with less than an inch between the top of the motherboard and top-panel fan. Top-panel radiator support is mostly dependent on the distance between motherboard devices (such as VRM sinks) from the top edge."

How will this affect my build? I'm putting in an Arctic Freezer 7 Pro Rev 2. on my A10-6800 AMD Richland. I love the cooling options already present in the Thor case but hope there isn't going to be any problem with it. Will this "small" clearance cause any difficulties with the cooler installation?
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August 19, 2013 6:25:13 AM

I'd like further clarification on what is meant by the following in this article:

"The Thor V2 is extremely compact by Ultra ATX standards, with less than an inch between the top of the motherboard and top-panel fan. Top-panel radiator support is mostly dependent on the distance between motherboard devices (such as VRM sinks) from the top edge."

How will this affect my build? I'm putting in an Arctic Freezer 7 Pro Rev 2. on my A10-6800 AMD Richland. I love the cooling options already present in the Thor case but hope there isn't going to be any problem with it. Will this "small" clearance cause any difficulties with the cooler installation?
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August 19, 2013 1:28:00 PM

PA Systems said:
I'd like further clarification on what is meant by the following in this article:

"The Thor V2 is extremely compact by Ultra ATX standards, with less than an inch between the top of the motherboard and top-panel fan. Top-panel radiator support is mostly dependent on the distance between motherboard devices (such as VRM sinks) from the top edge."

How will this affect my build? I'm putting in an Arctic Freezer 7 Pro Rev 2. on my A10-6800 AMD Richland. I love the cooling options already present in the Thor case but hope there isn't going to be any problem with it. Will this "small" clearance cause any difficulties with the cooler installation?
The article refers to the space being too small for some radiator/motherboard combinations. MOST cases either HAVE enough room or NOT, but this one falls somewhere in the middle. It shouldn't have any effect on your current build.

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