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[review]Silverstone TJ10 ESA, finnaly nVidia embraces Silverstone
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TSDaRkSyThE
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 Mar 22 2008, 05:52 PM, updated 17y ago
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Silverstone TJ10 ESA Edition
Background:
Founded in 2003, SilverStone is an established leader in its field, with an elite team of engineers; we started our quest of providing products that create inspirations. We have since expanded the lines of products as well as types of products we produce, giving our customers a wide selection of choices.
With distribution centers in different areas of the globe, SilverStone products can be seen all over the world, not just for computer users but also for home entertainment use. Providing leisure with integration of advanced technologies that is functional and making them enjoyable to use.
Here at SilverStone Technology, we continue to pride ourselves in providing the highest level of standards in designing and manufacturing computer enclosures, power supplies, and accessories. Our pursuit for the first class aesthetic appeal is relentless; our teams of devoted engineers are constantly searching for the best technologies that suit end-users with different needs and will make our products as technologically sound as they are beautiful.
Introduction:
ATX cases have certainly undergone major face lifts since its first debut. However, its not only the appearance that sets a case apart from another but rather the whole package. There are so many factors that contribute to a great case, such as the space, cable management, case build and most important air flow. Lets have a low on how the Silverstone TJ10 ESA performs under various conditions. Silverstone has certainly gone all way out to ensure that their customers leave happy.
QUOTE To make the venerable Temjin TJ10 even better, SilverStone implemented an ESA controller that works with ESA certified motherboard to provide full system monitoring and thermal control. With 100% control over five 120mm LED case fans, three lighting devices, and four temperature sensors, the user can setup multiple profiles for all types of computing experience requiring exact performance to noise parameters. In addition to the excellent ESA feature, the TJ10 ESA edition also retains the best qualities from the original case such as the mid-section fan dedicated to graphics card cooling, removable motherboard tray, and pop-up front I/O ports, etc... For enthusiasts that need to have precision control of their equipment and want an outstanding design, this is the chassis to have.
What is ESA?
QUOTE Enthusiast System Architecture, or ESA for short, is a new open, royalty‐free industry standard for controlling and monitoring real‐time devices, with goal of providing a much more immersive experience for enthusiasts. By implementing ESA, PC manufacturers and do‐it‐ yourself enthusiasts can now build finely‐ tuned and higher performance PCs than they could have with existing proprietary solutions. ESA is very similar to any another mechanism for the communication between devices. The difference is, ESA enables devices that do not have a mechanism for communication today such as PC power supplies, chassis, and water‐cooling systems.
Essential data, such as temperature, thermal, voltage, and air flow attributes are made available in real‐time and are critical to obtaining maximum PC performance and overclocking. ESA provides a standard way of communicating with these devices. ESA brings these remaining PC components into the same domain of devices that already have means to communicate with the system.
Special Features :-
-ESA certified for full system thermal management
-Premium all-aluminum chassis for extended ATX, ATX, SSI motherboards
-120mm fan only design for ultimate performance & quietness
-Unprecedented air duct dedicated for graphics card cooling
-Advanced structural engineering with superior chassis stiffness
-User friendly layout with multiple tool-less access
-Classic SilverStone styling and finishThis post has been edited by DaRkSyThE: Mar 22 2008, 09:04 PM
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ReaperX
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Mar 22 2008, 10:02 PM
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Cool wicked casing!
Where and how much u got it for btw?
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TSDaRkSyThE
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Mar 22 2008, 10:03 PM
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QUOTE(ReaperX @ Mar 22 2008, 10:02 PM) Cool wicked casing! Where and how much u got it for btw? its going for RM1099  get it at LYP today! |
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ReaperX
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Mar 22 2008, 10:13 PM
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QUOTE(DaRkSyThE @ Mar 22 2008, 10:03 PM) its going for RM1099 get it at LYP today! Cool! Btw, good job on the review! Very neat cable management!  Damn this casing looks freaking huge; especially the interior! Isn't this the same with the non-ESA model, besides the ESA feature and 3 extra fans? If the price is the same with non-ESA, i don't mind getting this model.  Can ask for your help with the cm if i ever get one unit?  |
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TSDaRkSyThE
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Mar 22 2008, 10:41 PM
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QUOTE(ReaperX @ Mar 22 2008, 10:13 PM) Cool! Btw, good job on the review! Very neat cable management! Damn this casing looks freaking huge; especially the interior! Isn't this the same with the non-ESA model, besides the ESA feature and 3 extra fans? If the price is the same with non-ESA, i don't mind getting this model. Can ask for your help with the cm if i ever get one unit? yeah i'll see what we can work out together. price is slightly more than the normal edition |
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skymyxe
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Mar 23 2008, 12:17 AM
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Wanted to know more about the ESA PCB for fans, lights and thermal probes.  And is the review unit for sale later?  |
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justin78
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Mar 23 2008, 02:00 AM
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QUOTE(DaRkSyThE @ Mar 22 2008, 05:53 PM) The Internal Body:-
The ESA PCB for fans, lights and thermal probes
Is the PCB board just for powering the fans or we can use it to control the fan speed as well? |
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LExus65
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Mar 23 2008, 09:35 AM
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now dunno whether to get a TJ-07 or this ESA TJ-10......... the price seems quite good too...
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TSDaRkSyThE
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Mar 23 2008, 10:12 AM
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QUOTE(skymyxe @ Mar 23 2008, 12:17 AM) Wanted to know more about the ESA PCB for fans, lights and thermal probes. And is the review unit for sale later? well basically you need an nvidia 790i board to use this board and nvidia has a control panel which allows users to on and off lights, monitor temps and speed of fans. sorry, its not for sale. ive already done some mods on it and my WC loop is already in it QUOTE(justin78 @ Mar 23 2008, 02:00 AM) Is the PCB board just for powering the fans or we can use it to control the fan speed as well? yeah can use to control the speed but like i said, you need a 780i board QUOTE(LExus65 @ Mar 23 2008, 09:35 AM) now dunno whether to get a TJ-07 or this ESA TJ-10......... the price seems quite good too... actually, TJ07 is definitely more spacious, but i love this case cause its just nice |
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skymyxe
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Mar 23 2008, 11:25 AM
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So without an nVidia board the PCB will seem to useless is it?  |
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TSDaRkSyThE
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Mar 23 2008, 02:05 PM
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QUOTE(skymyxe @ Mar 23 2008, 11:25 AM) So without an nVidia board the PCB will seem to useless is it? Yeah more or less |
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LittleLinnet
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Mar 23 2008, 09:24 PM
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hm, you mounted the 3x120mm rad without any mods or there is mod done ?
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TSDaRkSyThE
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Mar 23 2008, 10:27 PM
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QUOTE(LittleLinnet @ Mar 23 2008, 09:24 PM) hm, you mounted the 3x120mm rad without any mods or there is mod done ? it took me 6 hours of drilling and cutting some aluminium pieces and then had to trim some bolts and nuts short so that it'd fit » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « jk, just used some of those twisty metal things that your cables normally come with its a real simple mod. no cutting whatsoever |
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emilz
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Mar 24 2008, 03:11 AM
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QUOTE(DaRkSyThE @ Mar 22 2008, 05:53 PM) The Internal Body:-
The ESA PCB for fans, lights and thermal probes
bro that thing come toghter r bro wif tj 10 i should wait for this casing the other day cause i bought tj 09 few month back... seem this casing is superb |
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LExus65
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Mar 24 2008, 08:29 AM
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the pcb is useful for ESA nvidia motherboards only i suppose.......
but from my understanding that ESA runs on USB interface, so u might find some software for it too for control.
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Gamer
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Mar 24 2008, 10:16 AM
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sorry out topic, i'm interested on that nice DA1200 PSU only, got any pictures on that PSU? thinking to look for 1.
sorry for out topic.
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akachester
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Mar 24 2008, 10:41 AM
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Nice case here indeed. Just wondering there bro, it comes together with all the green led fans? Meaning 3 fans for top panel alone? P.S - You sure you are using Mars as test bed It seems like an ROG mobo though |
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kerryking
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Mar 24 2008, 12:57 PM
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QUOTE(akachester @ Mar 24 2008, 10:41 AM) Nice case here indeed. Just wondering there bro, it comes together with all the green led fans? Meaning 3 fans for top panel alone? P.S - You sure you are using Mars as test bed It seems like an ROG mobo though It is a Asus Maximus lol..maybe he got some typo error Great review dude. |
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akachester
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Mar 24 2008, 02:38 PM
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LOL..I got an strange feeling that the SLi Ready logo got something to do with the Green LED fans provided |
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TSDaRkSyThE
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Mar 24 2008, 05:20 PM
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QUOTE(akachester @ Mar 24 2008, 10:41 AM) Nice case here indeed. Just wondering there bro, it comes together with all the green led fans? Meaning 3 fans for top panel alone? P.S - You sure you are using Mars as test bed It seems like an ROG mobo though told ya the pic was the one with the WC kit in it. my test bed used a TR 120EX remember? its no typo |
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aLWAYStHEsAME
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Mar 25 2008, 07:03 AM
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@DaRkSyThE
yeah can use to control the speed but like i said, you need a 780i board
Nice casing bro... so does it means Asus Striker II Formula can support this casing?
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akachester
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Mar 25 2008, 12:21 PM
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QUOTE(DaRkSyThE @ Mar 24 2008, 05:20 PM) told ya the pic was the one with the WC kit in it. my test bed used a TR 120EX remember? its no typo LOL..My bad. But WC really fits in nicely in the case indeed. A triple rad should be easily fitted on the top right? |
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TSDaRkSyThE
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Mar 25 2008, 07:23 PM
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QUOTE(aLWAYStHEsAME @ Mar 25 2008, 07:03 AM) @DaRkSyThE yeah can use to control the speed but like i said, you need a 780i board Nice casing bro... so does it means Asus Striker II Formula can support this casing? yeah the asus striker 2 should be the new heart of the pc. too bad i cant afford to let go of my Maximus Formula. QUOTE(akachester @ Mar 25 2008, 12:21 PM) LOL..My bad. But WC really fits in nicely in the case indeed. A triple rad should be easily fitted on the top right? well, to me its just big enough to fit inside. anything more, it'd be overkill. yeah the triple rad fits well but bare in mind, the mesh on the top is not big enough to allow 100% air flow out. about 20% airflow is blocked This post has been edited by DaRkSyThE: Mar 25 2008, 07:24 PM |
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akachester
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Mar 26 2008, 07:07 AM
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QUOTE(DaRkSyThE @ Mar 25 2008, 07:23 PM) yeah the asus striker 2 should be the new heart of the pc. too bad i cant afford to let go of my Maximus Formula. well, to me its just big enough to fit inside. anything more, it'd be overkill. yeah the triple rad fits well but bare in mind, the mesh on the top is not big enough to allow 100% air flow out. about 20% airflow is blocked Ouch..A modification perhaps? BTW, any idea how much it cost? |
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aLWAYStHEsAME
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Mar 26 2008, 10:19 AM
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Owh... I see... I thought 790i only support ESA QUOTE(DaRkSyThE @ Mar 25 2008, 07:23 PM) yeah the asus striker 2 should be the new heart of the pc. too bad i cant afford to let go of my Maximus Formula. |
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TSDaRkSyThE
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Mar 26 2008, 10:20 PM
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QUOTE(akachester @ Mar 26 2008, 07:07 AM) Ouch..A modification perhaps? BTW, any idea how much it cost? what costs? the case? QUOTE(aLWAYStHEsAME @ Mar 26 2008, 10:19 AM) Owh... I see... I thought 790i only support ESA nope, all 780i boards and above can do the trick |
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T-nes
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Mar 28 2008, 12:22 PM
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striker extreme can support onot?
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TSDaRkSyThE
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Mar 28 2008, 07:42 PM
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QUOTE(T-nes @ Mar 28 2008, 12:22 PM) striker extreme can support onot? yeah its been said many times |
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E-J@1
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May 19 2008, 12:57 PM
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QUOTE(`my` @ May 19 2008, 10:59 AM) Looking at the cable management again, there's no modification done on the mobo tray rite? nope the mobo tray haven't been modded |
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`my`
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May 19 2008, 07:39 PM
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QUOTE(E-J@1 @ May 19 2008, 12:57 PM) nope the mobo tray haven't been modded I see, so anyone mind to enlighten me how to achieve those kind of cable management. Looks really neat. I already browse through the cable management thread but there's no specific answer for the TJ10 ESA's. |
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TSDaRkSyThE
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May 19 2008, 07:53 PM
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QUOTE(E-J@1 @ May 19 2008, 12:57 PM) nope the mobo tray haven't been modded haha well mine has been modded a little. 2 holes at the back for the 24 pin and sata cables  |
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chyu89
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May 20 2008, 02:52 AM
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Sophisticated and complicated casing. Did it blow a hole in ur pocket? |
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soul_screamer
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May 20 2008, 03:36 AM
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QUOTE(chyu89 @ May 20 2008, 02:52 AM) Sophisticated and complicated casing. Did it blow a hole in ur pocket? I think no hole la, This is review unit la |
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skymyxe
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May 20 2008, 08:18 AM
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QUOTE(soul_screamer @ May 20 2008, 03:36 AM) I think no hole la, This is review unit la But surely will blow a whole getting this casing Anyhow, any pics of the modded mobo tray? |
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Segamon
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Apr 11 2009, 01:53 AM
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New Member
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greetings everyone. thanks DaRkSyThE for your efforts introducing this outstanding case. i have a question that i would like you to answer; the ESA logo on the front and side are they removable without harming the case or are they engraved on the chassis?
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SUSPoorMe
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Apr 19 2009, 02:43 AM
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Great mod u hv done there, respect~!
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BuLaNaR
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May 1 2009, 01:20 AM
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really nice...of course involved full of commitment to do dis
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TSDaRkSyThE
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May 10 2009, 02:18 PM
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QUOTE(skymyxe @ May 20 2008, 08:18 AM) But surely will blow a whole getting this casing Anyhow, any pics of the modded mobo tray? haha yeah there is a hole there if not where can cable management so nice one haha QUOTE(Segamon @ Apr 11 2009, 01:53 AM) greetings everyone. thanks DaRkSyThE for your efforts introducing this outstanding case. i have a question that i would like you to answer; the ESA logo on the front and side are they removable without harming the case or are they engraved on the chassis? uhm i dont think there are ESA logos are the side and the front bro |
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burner
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Nov 16 2009, 08:53 PM
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nice 3 rad setup.. just got a tj09.. the tj 10 will be a better buy.. comes with 3 fans and the esa board, aero slot vents and intake fan cap for just rm150 more..sadly i did not like the front of the tj 10 cause of the door.
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