Introduction
In a first for The Mod Zoo we’re taking a look at the Streacom FC5 Alpha, which is a silent chassis. Unlike other manufacturers who call their case “silent”, this one actually is; it’s completely fan-less and intended to be used as a passive heat-sink for the CPU as well.
At the time of review, the FC5 Alpha (in black) could be found on sale at Newegg for $295
Specifications from Streacom
| Chassis Material | Premium Grade (6063) All Aluminium, 10mm Thick Front Panel |
|---|---|
| Available Colors | Silver / Black – Sandblast Finish |
| Motherboard Support | Mini-ITX, Micro-ATX and Full ATX |
| Drive Capacity | Minimum 1 x 3.5″ + 2 x 2.5″, Maximum 3 x 3.5″ or 6 x 2.5″* |
| Optical Drive Capacity | 1 x Slim Slot Loading Drive (FC5 Optical Version Only) |
| USB Ports | 2 x USB3.0, Left & Right Side, 19/20 PIN |
| Expansion Slot | 1 x Full Height Expansion Card (Flexible Riser Required) |
| Cooling | Heatpipe Direct Touch 4 Pipes – Recommended CPU TDP 65W, Max TDP 95W** |
| External Dimensions | 435 x 325 x 60mm (W x D x H, 69mm including feet)*** |
| Internal Dimensions | 380 x 318 x 55mm (W x D x H) |
| Power Supply | ZF240**** or Nano Series PSU (Not Included) |
| Remote Control | Lirc or IRRC Solutions (Not Included) |
| Net Weight | 4.2KG |
* Depending on hardware configuration, i.e. motherboard size
** As with any passive cooling solution, environmental conditions will have an impact on the performance. A TDP of 95W is only recommended when the chassis is placed in a location with adequate air flow and moderate ambient room temperature
*** The front panel is wider that the rest of the body by 15mm, making it 450mm wide
*** See notes for use with OPTICAL version at streacom.com
Coming up next ….. Case Features
