Putting this case under heavy testing

In the past I have trusted other sites reviews of hardware before only to find out they didn't do a good job at really testing the system to the limits and I didn't like what I had bought. Because of this I am very tough on testing and expect perfection. SilverStone did it with the LC01 so we'll see how the LC04 does.

For looks, quietness, and ease of assembly the LC04 is top of the line. But the LC04 has been around longer than the newest Intel CPU's that use over 100 Watts.

Test Setup

• Intel P4 3.0GHz 800 FSB w/Hyper Threading and Prescott Core
• Asus P4P800-E Deluxe
• NVidia FX 5200 (Fanless)
• Kingston 2x256MB DDR 3200 RAM
• Seagate 160GB 7200RPM ATA drive

Now it's common sense in the "cool and quiet HTPC community" that you should never pick to run a Prescott core CPU because they put off 25-35% more heat than a P4 Northwood core at the same speed (Available up to 3.2GHz) or any Athlon CPU. They also take more power to run which means a heavier load on the PSU and even more heat. But because I have a Prescott Core 3.0GHz CPU I decided to see how the LC04 case would handle the hottest line of CPU's. (Note: You should not be running a Prescott core CPU for a HTPC, since Northwood Cores out perform the new Prescott Cores in almost every way by just a few %.)