Nexus Caterpillar Silent ATX Case Review

Cases & PSU/Cases by jmke @ 2007-12-10

Nexus is known for their silent 120mm fans, today we have their latest product in for test, an ATX case build for silence, with 2x120mm fans and foam padding it aims to keep the noise down, but can it keep a high end system cool at the same time?

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Look inside & Cooling

Look Inside

Only the right side panel can be removed, the left on is riveted to the chassis, no (thumb)screws needed to remove the side panel, 2 plastic switched need to be pushed to unlock the panel; afterwards you slide it from the rest of the case.

First thing you’ll notice is the foam padding inside the Caterpillar, it’s installed on all largest metal surfaces, sides top and bottom.

Madshrimps (c)

Madshrimps (c)

Madshrimps (c)


The amount of goodies includes with the case is limited, you get an installation manual, and this small bag of screws:

Madshrimps (c)
(click the image to see clear overview © Nexus)



Cooling

You get one 120mm silent fan in the front:

Madshrimps (c)


And one at the back:

Madshrimps (c)


Both have a 4-pin and 3-pin power connector, and as you can see, these fans are situated at the bottom of the case. A good thing for the front in-take, since cooler air is at the lowest point in a room, but not ideal for the rear exhaust, since hot air will be trapped at the top of the case.

Installation next ->
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Comment from Sidney @ 2007/12/10
Heat rises, right?
I never could undertand BTX type case being popular and favored by some.
Comment from sararocs @ 2007/12/11
That looks like a nice case. I might check out Newegg to see if they have them.

 

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