Bitfenix Raider Mid Tower Review

1. Introduction2. Packaging3. Bitfenix Raider Exterior4. Interior and system build5. Testing Methodology and Performance6. Acoustic Performance7. Closing Thoughts8. View All Pages

To test the Bitfenix Raider Mid Tower we will be using the AMD Phenom X4 FX-5000 CPU matched with a Gigabyte GA-MA785GM-US2H motherboard.  We are sticking with the reference AMD cooler to cool the CPU.

Test System

Chassis: Bitfenix Raider Mid Tower
Processor: AMD Phenom X4 FX-5000
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-MA785GM-US2H
Cooler: AMD reference heatpipe cooler
Memory: 3GB DDR2
Storage: Seagate 150 GB Sata II
Power Supply: Thermaltake TR2-430W
Graphics Card: HIS 5570

Windows 7 Professional (64-bit)
Everest Ultimate Edition
Prime 95

Digital Sound Level Noise Decibel Meter Style 2

To get started lets look at the out of the box air flow pattern.

For our temperature tests, we used Prime95 to load the system for 15 minutes and then recorded our results.  We then let the system remain idle at the desktop for 15 minutes before recording the results.  The 3 fans in the Bitfenix Raider  and the CPU fan are running at full speed for this test.  The ambient temperature was maintained at 21c for the duration of the tests.

The results of our temperature testing fell in line with what we would have expected.  Our CPU maxed out at 53 degrees Celsius which is acceptable considering the stock heatsink is being used. Adding a top mounted exhaust fan would also help to reduce these temperatures another few degrees.

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