Testing results
The way in which we test chassis is to run the multi-core Prime 95 torture test for 15 minutes. We then run GPU-beating FurMark v1.8.2 for 15 minutes. Lastly, the two tests are run in tandem, generating the most heat. Here's the specification of our chassis equipment.| Test rig | |
| CPU | Intel Core i7 970X |
| Cooler | Intel 970 retail |
| Motherboard | ASUS P6X58D-E |
| Graphics card | AMD Radeon HD 5870 |
| Memory | 6GB Corsair DDR3-1,600 |
| Hard drive | Seagate 7200.10 1TB |
| PSU | Corsair HX850W |
We note the idle CPU and GPU temps as well as the under-load figures. The chassis' fans were set to maximum speed during the test, and ambient temperature was between 20.6°C and 21.8°C.
Pitting it against some high-end competition, we compare the performance against two full-tower chassis: Corsair's own Obsidian 700D and Antec's Dark Fleet DF-85.
It's a tough ask to go up against full-tower chassis and remain competitive. The Corsair Graphite 600T does a reasonable job of keeping the high-end CPU and GPU cool, with the added bonus that the fans don't make a racket when running at full tilt.
The gap between it and the two other chassis is likely to widen if a second card and/or higher voltages are used, but the empirical data suggests that system builders could use it to house a high-end PC.
