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AeroCool, makers of
some of the coolest front panel displays and system monitors available, has a new
case hitting the market this month called the Zero° (Zero Degree).
Targeted towards gamers and computer enthusiasts, this case has some
fresh and innovative features that will take you by surprise. Some of
the cool features include a HUGE 250 millimeter cooling fan mounted
right on a professional looking window mod. The internal design of the
case is also different than most standard ATX cases because the
motherboard actually mounts on the left side of the case, not the right.
This means the motherboard is mounted upside-down. AeroCool has dared to
be different with the Zero Degree Case, but is the Zero Degree a good
quality gaming case or just another box? Let's take a closer look and
find out.
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Specifications
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Case Type
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Flexi Tower
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Net Weight
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11.49KG
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Material
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SECC 0.8mm
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Color
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Silver / Black |
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Motherboards
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ATX,Micro ATX
BTX,MicroBTX,Pico BTX (BTX kits must be purchased separately)
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200mm(W)x467mm(H)x450mm(D)
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Drive Bays
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External:10x5.25"(3 sets of3.5"adaptors),
2XHDDs(hidden)
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7 Slots
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I / O Ports
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USB2.0x 2 , Mic & Headphone
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PSU size
allowance(mm)
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152(W)x86.8(H)
No depth limitation
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Cooling System
(1 - 120 mm
with quad blue LEDs
at front of case)
An extra 12cm fan bracket is included to
install one more 12cm fan by the user.
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Size:
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120x120x25 mm
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Rated Voltage:
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DC 12V
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Operating Voltage:
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10.2 V ~ 13.8 V
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Starting Voltage:
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DC 7V
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Input Current(MAX):
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0.19A (Max)
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Input Power:
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2.28W (Max)
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LED Current –(Blue):
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0.05 A (Max.)
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Speed (RPM):
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1200 rpm ± 10 %
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Air Flow (CFM):
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1.184m3 / min(41.8CFM)
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Noise (dBA):
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23.25dBA
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Weight (g):
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130± 5 grams
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Bearing:
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Sleeve Bearing
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1 - 250 mm fan at side of case
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Size:
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250x250x25 mm
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Rated Voltage:
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DC 12V
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Operating Voltage:
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5V ~ 12V
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Starting Voltage:
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DC 5V
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Input Current(MAX):
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0.32A
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Input Power:
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3.84W
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Speed (RPM):
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800rpm ± 10 %
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Air Flow (CFM):
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133CFM
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Noise (dBA):
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31dBA
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Weight (g):
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265 grams
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Bearing:
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Sleeve Bearing
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The
AeroCool Zero° looks and feels like a well built case which does count
for something in a world filled full of cheaply made products. Standing
at 19" tall and about 20" long, the Zero° is larger than your average
mid tower case, but not big to where I would consider it to be a classic
"full tower". However, the Zero° has the storage capacity that one would
associate with a full tower.
It's obvious that AeroCool was concentrating on making the Zero° the
best cooled computer case they have to offer with a gigantic 250mm
cooling fan. The fan is a bit noisy, but it is a low speed fan and emits
a deep sounding hum that isn't ear piercing like small high speed
cooling fans. Regardless, if you're looking for a silent case, the Zero°
isn't going to win any awards in a silent case contest. Noisy or not,
this fan has a rating of 133CFM and will do a great job of keeping the
system cool, especially systems with one or more high end video cards.
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