Coolermaster Praetorian 731 Case Review

jmke · 13th February 2005, 14:57

We take a closer look at one of the latest full tower cases coming from the widely known Coolermaster farm. The Praetorian product line has been around for some time now, providing a high quality finish with easy installation features and good case cooling. Does the new "731" continue this tradition?

http://www.madshrimps.be/gotoartik.php?articID=294

Sidney · 13th February 2005, 16:29

Further proof the importance of back exhaust fan. Excellent temp reportings.

Did an experiment to prove the theory .... the current side panel vent was moved to lower front ..... allowing more fresh air drawn from the hard drive area sweeping across larger area inside the case producing lower temperatures on Vcard, CPU and memory. The term called "drafting".

Gamer · 14th February 2005, 01:11

good work Peter.

easypanic · 14th February 2005, 07:19

Indeed, nice review.

Sorry Gamer, but I really get distracted by your sig

.

14th February 2005, 13:41

Does anywhere actually sell this case? I cannot find it for sale anywhere online at all. If anyone knows give me a headsup

Am in UK btw so dont want a taiwanese retailer or someone like that

jmke · 5th January 2006, 00:02

hmm I saw something very interesting @the CM site

you can flip the motherboard panel around in this case?

http://www.coolermaster-europe.com/i...aetorian%20731

how would that impact thermal performance?

Sidney · 5th January 2006, 00:45

Quote:

how would that impact thermal performance?

Only way to find out; Give it a test drive

jmke · 5th January 2006, 01:46

I don't have that case here...

5th January 2006, 02:10

Quote:

Originally posted by jmke

how would that impact thermal performance?

I guess the temperatures will be much lower.

- you can use the backfan as intake --> fresh air directly on the cpu
- VGA-card upside-down will result in much lower temps.

with a PSU that gets hot air out, a 120mm topfan and some silent intake fans this case is a winner

jmke · 5th January 2006, 02:15

speculation != actual testing

13th February 2005, 14:57	#1
jmke Madshrimp Join Date: May 2002 Location: 7090/Belgium Posts: 79,022	Coolermaster Praetorian 731 Case Review We take a closer look at one of the latest full tower cases coming from the widely known Coolermaster farm. The Praetorian product line has been around for some time now, providing a high quality finish with easy installation features and good case cooling. Does the new "731" continue this tradition? http://www.madshrimps.be/gotoartik.php?articID=294 __________________

13th February 2005, 16:29	#2
Sidney Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 15,738	Further proof the importance of back exhaust fan. Excellent temp reportings. Did an experiment to prove the theory .... the current side panel vent was moved to lower front ..... allowing more fresh air drawn from the hard drive area sweeping across larger area inside the case producing lower temperatures on Vcard, CPU and memory. The term called "drafting". __________________ lazyman Opteron 165 (2) @2.85 1.42 vcore AMD Stock HSF + Chill Vent II

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Gamer [M] Reviewer Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 4,587	good work Peter. __________________

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5th January 2006, 00:02	#6
jmke Madshrimp Join Date: May 2002 Location: 7090/Belgium Posts: 79,022	hmm I saw something very interesting @the CM site you can flip the motherboard panel around in this case? http://www.coolermaster-europe.com/i...aetorian%20731 how would that impact thermal performance? __________________

14th February 2005, 13:41	#5
duffman Posts: n/a	Does anywhere actually sell this case? I cannot find it for sale anywhere online at all. If anyone knows give me a headsup Am in UK btw so dont want a taiwanese retailer or someone like that

5th January 2006, 01:46	#8
jmke Madshrimp Join Date: May 2002 Location: 7090/Belgium Posts: 79,022	I don't have that case here... __________________

5th January 2006, 02:15	#10
jmke Madshrimp Join Date: May 2002 Location: 7090/Belgium Posts: 79,022	speculation != actual testing __________________

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