NZXT Zero2 Review
Testing Methodology
Test Setup
- Intel E6550
- CoolIT Domino A.L.C.
- ASUS P5E3 Deluxe
- Diamond Viper HD4870
- PP-800 PSU
- NZXT Zero2 and Tempest cases
- Western Digital 640G hard drive
- Samsung DVD optical drive
- (Additional Fans)
- 4 x 120mm NZXT chassis fans
- 1 x 80mm NZXT chassis fan
Testing Methology
We will be using 4 programs to stress different areas of this system to generate heat. In this fashion we can effectively test the cooling of the case in all areas of the system and here are the programs and settings we will be using. Also note the Domino A.L.C. was set at the default setting of “Performance” and the fan on the HD4870 was set to “Auto” for all tests.
- Everest Stress Test - stressing all components available for 1 hour per test
- OCCT CPU Test – running random for 1 hour per test
- GPUCaps Viewer FUR rendering test – 1280x1024 @ 8AA for one hour per test
- Crysis Benchmark – 1280x1024, detail very high, 16xQ, 64 bit, DX10 run for one hour per test
The temperatures will be monitored using CPUID HWMonitor and all sensors available will be documented in the testing. We will be testing the system in the Tempest case for reference, as well as the Zero2 stock as it was shipped and “fully loaded” (FL). Now let’s get onto the results!
Test Results
Looking at the idle temps we can see right away that the Zero2 case “fully loaded” drops the temperatures of many system components significantly. One area you will note in the idle results as well as the results under load the Expansion Card area runs quite hot do to the limited amount of space as we noted with video card size earlier in this article. Let’s take a look at the rest of the results and then say a few final words about the Zero2 case!
