XClio 3060 Plus

t_ski · 07-15-2007, 12:20 PM

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rodneyhchef · 07-25-2007, 12:23 PM

Just bought this case myself and it's awesome! It knocks about 10°C off my temps with the big fan on, I tend only to need it on hot days or when playing a game (I get around 50°C cpu and 40° chipset when off and 40°C cpu and 30°C chipset with it on. No other fans needed really with my setup, it's better than the old setup with the case side off and a deskfan blowing air in!

I think the 6030 Plus is perhaps the better buy at only a few quid extra, the front panel isn't glossy which means it matches the standard black colour of most removable media drives. I bought this one in the end because black/silver colourscheme better matched my monitor and keyboard.

One thing I will say that's bad - if you have this computer in your bedroom and leave it on, the LEDs are very bright, certainly enough to keep you awake at night, especially the power button. I tend to put my chair in front of it to keep it hidden. The fan on indicator LED is also very bright which can dazzle and distract a bit if the case is on the desk top.

I think the 6030 comes with the tool free clips as standard as well. Makes me regret not getting it now!

3060

6030

t_ski · 07-25-2007, 02:03 PM

Yes, the 6030 may come with clips, but they are listed as optional on their site, too:

http://www.xclio.com/htm/case_6030plus.htm

In fact, the picture of the 6030 with the clips visible is actually the 3060:

http://www.xclio.com/htm/case_3060plus.htm

rodneyhchef · 07-25-2007, 05:02 PM

They will look the same on the inside as the case itself is the same but with different front & side panels on it. As for the easy install clips I was just referring to the site I linked to (and bought from) looks like the easy install parts are included with the 6030, but obviously not included with the 3060. You could definately get them for free from my site as there is no "(optional)" in their description of it.

I personally Don't think it matters that much, I don't switch hard drives all the time so I don't really see it as a problem.

LiNKiN · 07-26-2007, 08:26 PM

So how audible is the uber fan when in "high" mode???

rodneyhchef · 07-26-2007, 08:41 PM

When the case fan is at max, it's not overly loud, certainly no louder than the average deskfan on speed one. It doesn't spin very fast though, even at max speed. Best ran at max speed all the time IMO, although I only tend to use it if its a hot/humid day or when running a 3d app.

07-15-2007, 12:20 PM	#1
t_ski Staff Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Illinois, USA Posts: 3,233 (2.45/day) Thanks: 212 Thanked 339 Times in 300 Posts System Specs	XClio 3060 Plus To read this review go to: http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/XClio/3060Plus/ Please Digg the review to help us promote it. __________________ Intel i7 920 ~ EVGA Classifed E760 ~ 3 x 2GB Crucial DDR3-1066 Dual GTX295's (Quad SLI) ~ Samsung 2493HM 24" LCD 3 x 60 GB OCZ Summit (Raid 0), 3 x 250 GB Seagate 7200.10 (Raid 0) ~ Dual Lite-On DVD-RW EK Supreme ~ DD D5 ~ Swiftech MCR320-QP-K Silverstone 1KW ~ Thermaltake Spedo Last edited by W1zzard; 07-25-2007 at 02:30 AM.

System Name:	My i7 Beast
Processor:	Intel Core i7 920
Motherboard:	EVGA Classified E760
Cooling:	EK Supreme, DD D5, MCR320-QP-K
Memory:	6GB Crucial DDR3-1066
Video Card:	Dual GTX295's
Harddisk:	3 x 60GB OCZ Summit SSDs, 3 x 250 GB Seagate 7200.10 (Raid 0/5)
CD/DVD Drive:	Lite-On LightScribe DVD-RW Drive, Lite-On DVD-RW Drive
CRT/LCD Model:	Samsung 2493HM (24" 5ms)
Case:	Thermaltake Spedo
Sound Card:	Onboard Audio
PSU:	Silverstone 1000W
Software:	Windows 7 x64 RTM

07-25-2007, 12:23 PM	#2
rodneyhchef Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 243 (0.27/day) Thanks: 18 Thanked 12 Times in 12 Posts System Specs	Just bought this case myself and it's awesome! It knocks about 10°C off my temps with the big fan on, I tend only to need it on hot days or when playing a game (I get around 50°C cpu and 40° chipset when off and 40°C cpu and 30°C chipset with it on. No other fans needed really with my setup, it's better than the old setup with the case side off and a deskfan blowing air in! I think the 6030 Plus is perhaps the better buy at only a few quid extra, the front panel isn't glossy which means it matches the standard black colour of most removable media drives. I bought this one in the end because black/silver colourscheme better matched my monitor and keyboard. One thing I will say that's bad - if you have this computer in your bedroom and leave it on, the LEDs are very bright, certainly enough to keep you awake at night, especially the power button. I tend to put my chair in front of it to keep it hidden. The fan on indicator LED is also very bright which can dazzle and distract a bit if the case is on the desk top. I think the 6030 comes with the tool free clips as standard as well. Makes me regret not getting it now! 3060 6030 Last edited by rodneyhchef; 07-25-2007 at 12:30 PM.

Processor:	Q6600 @ 3GHz
Motherboard:	Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3R
Cooling:	Xigmatec S1283
Memory:	2x2gb Corsiar XMS DDR2-1066 5-5-5-15
Video Card:	Palit HD4850 512Mb Sonic
Harddisk:	2x500Gb maxtor in RAID 0 + 320Gb Segate
CD/DVD Drive:	LG DVD-RAM
CRT/LCD Model:	iiyama ProLite E2403WS 24" LCD (1920x1200)
Case:	Sharkoon Rebel 9
Sound Card:	X-Fi Xtreme Gamer
PSU:	700W FSP700-80GLN
Software:	Windows XP Pro SP3

07-25-2007, 02:03 PM	#3
t_ski Staff Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Illinois, USA Posts: 3,233 (2.45/day) Thanks: 212 Thanked 339 Times in 300 Posts System Specs	Yes, the 6030 may come with clips, but they are listed as optional on their site, too: http://www.xclio.com/htm/case_6030plus.htm In fact, the picture of the 6030 with the clips visible is actually the 3060: http://www.xclio.com/htm/case_3060plus.htm __________________ Intel i7 920 ~ EVGA Classifed E760 ~ 3 x 2GB Crucial DDR3-1066 Dual GTX295's (Quad SLI) ~ Samsung 2493HM 24" LCD 3 x 60 GB OCZ Summit (Raid 0), 3 x 250 GB Seagate 7200.10 (Raid 0) ~ Dual Lite-On DVD-RW EK Supreme ~ DD D5 ~ Swiftech MCR320-QP-K Silverstone 1KW ~ Thermaltake Spedo

07-25-2007, 05:02 PM	#4
rodneyhchef Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 243 (0.27/day) Thanks: 18 Thanked 12 Times in 12 Posts System Specs	They will look the same on the inside as the case itself is the same but with different front & side panels on it. As for the easy install clips I was just referring to the site I linked to (and bought from) looks like the easy install parts are included with the 6030, but obviously not included with the 3060. You could definately get them for free from my site as there is no "(optional)" in their description of it. I personally Don't think it matters that much, I don't switch hard drives all the time so I don't really see it as a problem.

07-26-2007, 08:26 PM	#5
LiNKiN Staff Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 1,176 (0.84/day) Thanks: 78 Thanked 170 Times in 121 Posts System Specs	So how audible is the uber fan when in "high" mode??? __________________ pc gamer –noun guinea pig for the console market.

07-26-2007, 08:41 PM	#6
rodneyhchef Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 243 (0.27/day) Thanks: 18 Thanked 12 Times in 12 Posts System Specs	When the case fan is at max, it's not overly loud, certainly no louder than the average deskfan on speed one. It doesn't spin very fast though, even at max speed. Best ran at max speed all the time IMO, although I only tend to use it if its a hot/humid day or when running a 3d app.

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