Thermaltake, Nvidia Jointly Launch Gaming Case
Nvidia Edition cases hitting the market along with Fermi.
While stopping over at Thermaltake's suite, we noticed a custom designed case with an Nvidia logo on the front.
Although not fancy, the case delivers an efficient layout with one specialty: dedicated air channeling for Nvidia's upcoming Fermi-based graphics cards.
Called the Element V Nvidia Edition, the case has multiple large intake fans, as well as a specialized cooling duct that would partially cover the ends of Fermi cards. Thermaltake told us that this way, a dedicated intake fan will draw in cool air from the outside and direct the air flow right into the intakes of installed cards. Designed for multiple graphics cards, Thermaltake told us that Nvidia officially recommends the use of Fermi-certified cases when running multiple cards.
On the side sits a large panel fan and the are fans on the top of the case that help draw hot air out of the system too. We asked if "Nvidia Edition" cases are going to be available from other vendors and were told that for now, Thermaltake is the only maker.
Availability will be at the end of Feburary/early March and will retail for $179 USD.
Check out the photos for details!
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another reason why fermi is going to fail. it runs absurdly hot and no one in their right mind would buy a card that requires such specialized cooling to properly work. this should be the final nail in the coffin for fermi it will be overprices, power hungry, scorching hot and behind the ball. to sum it up nvidia failed.
Well, I see they've prepared for their cards to run hot, although reducing the heat output is better than increasing the cooling input. Kind of a cheat-around the problem. And not everyone will buy a new case either obviously.
"Thermaltake told us that Nvidia officially recommends the use of Fermi-certified cases when running multiple cards."
"We asked if "Nvidia Edition" cases are going to be available from other vendors and were told that for now, Thermaltake is the only maker."
Notice the distinction between "Nvidia Edition" and "Fermi-certified". All the high-end cases are going to be "Fermi-certified"; Thermaltake have just paid a bit extra for the badge. If memory serves, weren't Coolermaster producing "Nvidia Edition" cases in 2008?
"Fermi-certified" is a point of interest, and I wonder if detractors won't pick up on that. Does Fermi SLI run so hot that it needs a special case?
Just how strongly should we interpret "recommends"? In the sense that you might recommend a good restaurant, or are we looking at a Vista "recommended hardware" situation? If existing mid- and high-end cases aren't certified retrospectively, how much confidence will gamers and enthusiasts be able to place in their rigs?
Im alright with certifying PSUs to run multiple cards, but when we need to start certifying that cases will be able to run multiple cards something is wrong, though that air duct does seem like a promising idea and im curious if someone is going to test it on current cards to see if it actually helps or if it just looks neat.
the fermi runs sooo hot that they need a case for it? jeez
well nvidia has a lot of followers, so they're gonna sell these cases like hot cakes
can't wait for more SLI ddr3 Ram. don't forget SLI PSU, SLI motherboard, and SLI cupholders .
Now Fermi needs a special case to cool it. Nvidia = Fail
lol it's marketing you dumb ass who uses fail to assert their point.
Nvidia has been doing this for quite some time having nvidia's sli certified cases! but usually with cooler master not thermaltake.
Somehow I'm reminded of the 2900XT
ugly case.
lol it's marketing you dumb ass who uses fail to assert their point.Nvidia has been doing this for quite some time having nvidia's sli certified cases! but usually with cooler master not thermaltake.
the only thing this "marketing" tells me is that their new GPUs are going to run so hot that you need a special massive case just to use one!
NO DEAL!
See the last picture? Its got a HVAC unit build in well its A/C no heating. Heat your house with the new fermi in winter heheheh
If memory serves, weren't Coolermaster producing "Nvidia Edition" cases in 2008?"
You are correct, i'm using one right now, and it's a great case.
What, no window? That duct is just begging to have the NV logo emblazoned on it...in UV green!
well nvidia has a lot of followers, so they're gonna sell these cases like hot cakescan't wait for more SLI ddr3 Ram. don't forget SLI PSU, SLI motherboard, and SLI cupholders .
thats why shorts were invented:
to cooldown testicle SLI
(as opposed to ATI that have theirs.. crossfired. O_o that actually sounds gay.)
I will pass..
well nvidia has a lot of followers, so they're gonna sell these cases like hot cakescan't wait for more SLI ddr3 Ram. don't forget SLI PSU, SLI motherboard, and SLI cupholders .
Can I get a free SLI bed as well please?
How about we all just wait and see before making assumptions as to their motive?
Somehow I'm reminded of the 2900XT
Yeah, I had an easier time heating my apartment when I was running a 2900pro.
Hey, with all the push towards multifunction devices, maybe nVidia should market Fermi multiGPU systems as space heaters too.
This is what nvidia's been doing with their time? This and drawing funny cartoons?
But I like their funny cartoons.
For some reason, I want to put dual 5970's in this...
Soon we're going to need Fermi certified electrical circuits in the house.
whoever took those photos needs a new camera, those are too grainy.
$179 for a case, they can keep it. I like it but that is pricey. I think the case all my nvidia gear currently is in cost me about 50 bucks.
This cooling solution for the GPU, while a bit different, is still similar to GPU air tunnels we've seen before. Reviews for such cases with GPU air tunnels usually showed lower temperatures without the tunnels. So until there's a review that really looks into this and also compares it to other cases with and without tunnels, I wouldn't rush to conclude that the design actually helps GPU cooling.
Good and Bad at same time!