The Silverstone Fortress FTZ01 Gaming mITX Case

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CPU - full diameter of the blue fan is visible, good exposure!

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Benches & Temps
The rig is very quiet during test runs, practically inaudible amidst the ambient noise of an average urban home.



CPU-Z
always nice to see the idle vcore at 0 volts, thanks to Intel power states and a proper PSU

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Cinebench R15

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[hlots123]

CPU-Z
always nice to see the idle vcore at 0 volts, thanks to Intel power states and a proper PSU

i noticed idle vcore reading goes to 0 volts specifically when "package c state limit" is set to enabled (default auto)
sometimes cpu cores still at 3700 not yet at 800mhz, but vcore reading already at 0 volts
do u think 0 volts reading is actual vcore volts, or tat the package sensor goes to "sleep"...?

 

[MacClipper]

sometimes cpu cores still at 3700 not yet at 800mhz, but vcore reading already at 0 volts

A few factors are at work here

• hwinfo64 sensor polling interval is set at 2000ms default
• Platform Timer Resolution for C states is OS/app dependent & very much finer eg. Win 7 is 15.6ms

Simply said, hwinfo64 polls the sensor too infrequently to give a true real-time reading.

More info
Power Analysis Guide for Windows


Interesting related discussions
https://randomascii.wordpress.com/2013/07/08/windows-timer-resolution-megawatts-wasted/
https://vvvv.org/contribution/windows-system-timer-tool


HTH

 

[hlots123]

thanks for the refs
iirc, when i changed to windows high perf mode for constant 3700, the vcore reading still dropped to 0v at idle
i guess likely vcore related to cpu load not cpu freq...
but hard to imagine tat vcore is really 0v, tats why i thot maybe its just the package sensor goes to "sleep"...

 

[MacClipper]

Actually, the Intel C6 Power state has been around for a long time already and was introduced 8+ years ago 1st on Intel's mobile CPU line. Here's an old article on it.

http://www.anandtech.com/show/2493/18

With mobile Penryn Intel introduced a new power state it calls C6. In the C6 power state the CPU is in a virtual reset state, and core voltage is very close to zero. The core clock, all of the PLLs, and caches are completely turned off.

HTH

 

[MacClipper]

... thanks to Intel power states and a proper PSU...

This is of course a reference to the C6/7 power state compatibility issue raised since Haswell days. The SilverStone ST45SF-G 80+ Gold unit used here ran just fine with C6/7 enabled.

Info
Is your power supply ready...?
What Enabling C6/C7 Low-Power States Do

 

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AIDA64 Stability Test
just a short run for some idea of CPU load temps, plateauing out at max 66C in this test.

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Kombustor Stress Test
just a short run for some idea of video card load temps, plateauing out with max at 70C in this test

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Daily Usage
surfing, downloading, unzipping, internet radio, UEFA Euro 2016 etc... the CPU idles in the low 30s and maxes in the mid 50s while max fan speed is just below 1700rpm.

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Initial Impressions
For avid PC gamers who love a small rig, yet desire being unconstrained by a compact case in wanting a fast gaming tualengkong video card, this is definitely a good choice.

• elegant sleek stealthy looks, beautiful full aluminium facade
• solid construction which aids in silent running
• compact yet well laid out design
• great ventilation for both CPU and GPU
• caters for the longest gaming video cards

May be improved

• not tool free
• 1-2 screws with access difficulty
• PSU exhaust path

 

[MacClipper]

how is compare to its raven 02?

i want to know too

My RVZ02 article is almost complete except for the video card section... simply ran out of time, probably try to complete it and post once I get back from my unscheduled down time.

 

[rubbadubbaducky!]

Tool-less and thumb screws is an aesthetic problem for me. lol

I prefer the screws to be flushed with the case, rather than have tiny stubby knobs sticking out at the back of the case.

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[MacClipper]

Can agree, to each his own.

 

[mozaat]

Is the size as big as PS 4 or Xbox ?

 

[MacClipper]

Is the size as big as PS 4 or Xbox ?

Dimensions already given in post #1, OK repeat here just for you.

 

[greyhail]

Hey bro, is your review out already?

 

[stamina]

Where got stock for this set?

 

[tmfwy]

Where got stock for this set?

This stock is EOL
Either uimport overseas ( shipping sux ) or get used
I have one unit used if you are interested. PM me with your contacts.