CoolerMaster Silencio 550 Chassis Review


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Introduction

Some, as the phrase goes, may say ‘Silence is Golden’ and in some situations this can be true. In the performance cooling world, silence is the last thing that is wanted. However, for those who just want a good computer that performs well and is fairly quiet to boot (pun intended) then accommodations must be made. No chassis can be 100 percent silent as air needs to be drawn into the case and then expelled again. However, efforts can be made to both reduce vibration and sound proof various parts of the chassis. Entrance CoolerMaster;  they believe they have the answer to the silent computer world, so without further ado let us investigate their latest chassis product, the Silencio 550.

Company Background

Cooler Master was founded with the mission of providing the industry’s best thermal solutions. Since its establishment a decade ago, the company has remained faithful to this mission, emerging as a world leader in products and services for companies dealing with devices where heat issues must be resolved. In pursuing this mission, Cooler Master is absolutely committed to delivering solutions that precisely meet customer requirements for features, performance, and quality. Moreover, we strive to be a reliable long-term partner for our customers that they can truly depend on.

Cooler Master’s current business encompasses a comprehensive lineup of thermal solutions for a full range of applications. Its products range from heat sinks and fans to component housing, chassis, and ducting for computers, industrial machinery, telecommunications equipment, and many other devices.

Specifications:

Near silent operation and prepared to take on powerful hardware, the Cooler Master Silencio is able to keep high-end setups running cool and quiet. Sound proofing on both side panels assist in vastly reducing noise levels. A sleek mirror finish front panel and clean lines present a minimalistic design aesthetic that speaks to its silent interior. The benefits of elegance and silence, combined with the functionality of built in Super Speed USB 3.0, a multifunction SD card reader, and 3.5″ X-dock HDD hot-swap all make the Silencio a giant among its kind.

Manufacturers Product Page

 

Available Color Full Black
Material Steel body, Plastic front bezel
Dimension (W / H / D) (W) 210 x (H) 415.5 x (D) 505.0 mm / 8.3 x 17.8 x 19.9 inch
Weight 9.2kgs (20.3lb)
M/B Type Micro – ATX / ATX
5.25″ Drive Bay 3 (without the use of exposed 3.5″ drive bay)
3.5″ Drive Bay 7 Hidden
3.5″ X-Dock 1 Exposed (converted from one 5.25″ bay)
I/O Panel USB3.0 x 1, USB2.0 x 1, Mic x1, Audio x 1, SD card reader x 1
Expansion Slots 7
Cooling System Front(Intake): 120mm x 1, 800rpm silent fan pre-install
(Support 120mm fan x 2 or 140mm fan x 1 optional)
Rear (Exhaust): 120mm x 1, 800rpm silent fan pre-install
Power Supply Standard ATX PS2 (optional)
Maximum Compatibility CPU cooler height: 6.10-inch (154mm)
VGA card length: 11.10-inch (281mm) (With HDD cage)
15.80-inch (400mm) (Remove HDD cage w/120*25 fan)
16.80-inch (427mm) (Remove HDD cage w/o fan)

 

As one can appreciate by looking at the specifications above, a rather standard specified chassis-albeit with the sound-proofing added.

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