Our thermal performance testing has recently been revised and therefore the list of comparable results is for the moment limited. But as we progress through cases the results list will expand.

Inside RV03 there are 3 pre-installed cooling fans positioned at the top and bottom of the chassis. As you will have read, at stock airflow is designed to generate from the bottom and push out through the top. So in essence we should have some good results because heat rises. Inside RV03 there are Dual 180mm intake fans at the bottom and a 120mm exhaust positioned at the top.

To discover the thermal performance of the RV03 I will record idle temperatures after 20 minutes from a cold boot. I will then stress the system and temperatures will again be monitored after 30 minutes have elapsed. Fan controller will be set to “high” for both sets of fans – 1200RPM.

For the purpose of accurate analysis the idle and load temperatures for CPU and GPU will be recorded and the range between idle and load will be calculated to determine how efficient cooling is.

NOTE: Ambient temperature is 20C

System Components




Noise

RV03 has a fan controller which allows all of the fans within the chassis to have their speed managed. With the fans on low speed (700RPM) the noise is barely audible. With all fans on the high setting (1200RPM) noise is noticeable but thankfully – not disruptive. The panels on RV03 are thick and closed off. The only ventilation is at the bottom and top of the chassis and of course at the optional mounting holes but this helps to keep the noise levels down.