After we were impressed by the value of the Sentey Arvina full tower case that we previously reviewed, expectations were high, even before opening the Sentey SS1-2421 slim tower case. As with the Sentey Arvina, the SS1-2421 exhibited the same high quality, glossy, external paint job. Internally, the SS1-2421 is very spacious and allows for plenty of space to maneuver around when assembling components and organizing cables. The built-in 250W constant/450W peak SFX12V form-factor power supply is very generous considering the price and considering most micro-ATX or mini-ITX systems don’t require much power, so this gives us plenty of juice to add in a discrete GPU.

The front panel LCD/automatic temperature controller is very useful and gives a lot of flexibility to the user, in terms of internal cooling and acoustic output, since you can set the exhaust fan to run at a much higher temperature setting. However, this noise management feature is negated by the fact that the built-in power supply has a cooling fan that runs at a very high and very loud RPM. Too loud, in my opinion, for the SS1-2421 to be an effective HTPC, unless that power supply is swapped out or the power supply fan is modded. The beeping caused by the temperature alarm can also drive users to frustration but this can be easily alleviated by pressing both the up and down buttons at the same time to disable the sound.

Temperature wise, the built in automatic fan control was capable enough to effectively run our test system and keep the thermal levels in check, although the discrete video card temperatures were a little higher than I expected. An additional intake fan at the bottom could help add positive airflow and push out the hot air being trapped around the GPU area or, to keep the price point the same, perhaps just a pre-drilled mounting option for another 80mm fan.

Overall, the Sentey SS1-2421 offers remarkable value for what it offers and would make for a solid foundation when building an office computer or an HTPC, provided the user swap out the built-in power supply for a lower noise option. The Sentey SS1-2421 is an attractive, budget oriented, slim PC case that has better build quality and more features than most cases that cost twice as much.

Video Review GSP850-SM

Neste teste nós descobrimos que a Sentey Golden Steel Power 850 W é idêntica, inclusive em desempenho, à NZXT HALE90 850 W. Ambas são excelentes fontes que apresentam alta eficiência, excelente regulação de tensão (regulação de 3%) e níveis de oscilação e ruído baixos. A Sentey Golden Steel Power 850 W, no entanto, tem uma grande vantagem: ela é mais barata do que a NZXT HALE90 850 W, pelo menos nos EUA. Custando apenas US$ 160 nos EUA, a Sentey Golden Steel Power 850 W é uma excelente opção para os usuários antenados que querem uma fonte de alimentação  de 850 W de preço acessível com alta eficiência e sistema de cabeamento modular.

When I first opened this case up I really did like it. I am a sucker for stylish looks and the glossy finish. I also was excited that this came with 4 included fans, that really is some serious cooling power. I also like that almost everything was tool-less except for installation of the motherboard and power supply. Tool-less installation makes this go so much faster. Some other things on this case you just don’t find on others is the included card reader and fan controller.

In this review, we discovered that the Sentey Golden Steel Power 850 W is internally identical to, and performed as well as, the NZXT HALE90 850 W power supply. Both are terrific units, with very high efficiency, superb voltage regulation (3% voltage regulation), and very low noise and ripple levels. The Sentey Golden Steel Power 850 W, however, has a big advantage: it is cheaper than the NZXT HALE90 850 W. Costing only USD 160, the Sentey Golden Steel Power 850 W is a no-brainer for users looking for an affordable, high-efficiency 850 W power supply with modular cabling system.

For those looking into expanding into a full-tower case it’s hard to find a reasonably priced case that doesn't look like a tub filled with your components. The Sentey GS-6500 – Burton is priced at under $110 with room cooling expansion, easy toolless design, and also the ability to easily work with putting in after market cooling, thanks to the retaining hole behind your CPU. From what I've seen so far Sentey seems to be a worthy contender in the case market, with such great designs at such low prices.

Would I recommend this chassis? 100% yes, it has lots of expansion and tons of modding potential. This is definitely one of the better cases out there; I can't wait to see what Sentey will eventually become. This is a very professional and sleek looking case that will be an excellent addition to your current set-up.

Debo ser sincero y decirles que Sentey supero mis expectativas con este gabinete. Fue capaz de desarrollar un producto precio/prestaciones de manera excelente. Ya que con uno costo de 90 U$S no hay prácticamente gabinetes en el mercado que puedan acercase en funcionalidades y calidad. Cuenta con suficientes fanes para dejar nuestra PC muy fresca con el plus de ser extremadamente silenciosos y poder controlarlos por medio de un controlador de fanes incluido en la parte frontal. Por todo esto y mas le otorgo nuestro premio a hardware recomendado.

Efficiency for the Sentey Golden Steel Power 850W power supply is excellent and right where it should be. As an 80Plus Gold rated power supply, the unit should be 87%, 90%, and 87% efficiency at 20%, 50%, and 100% loads respectively. The GSP850-SM excels at meeting these requirements and is well deserving of the rating.
As this is the third unit that we have had on our test bench here at TweakTown based off of the Golden Green power supply, it is safe to say that any power supply based off this design is going to be a winner so long as it isn't overpriced. Just as these units have done in the past, the Sentey Golden Steel Power 850W power supply performs quite well. Voltage regulations are within 3%, efficiency is excellent and ripple on the 12V rail is good. Sentey has even gone above what its competitors offer on the Golden Green based power supplies be giving a seven year warranty over the usual five.

Quando vemos um gabinete do porte do Arvina GS-6400, com bom acabamento, diversos diferenciais como conexões frontais e FAN´s integrados, além do ótimo projeto de organização interna, imaginamos que o custo será bastante alto. Está ai um dos maiores destaques do gabinete, que custa em média R$ 330 reais, sendo poucos os modelos no mercado que oferecem o que esse modelo possui, custando este preço.

Apesar de modelos de marcas renomadas ainda possuirem um acabamento um pouco melhor no plastico externo, o Arvina GS-6400 não deixa nada a desejar, como destacamos, com excelente preço e que vai agradar quem procura um produto com uma série de extras em relação a modelos padrão.

Ele possui conexões frontais(externas) para todos os gostos, USB, áudio, cartões de memória, eSata, conexão externa para HD(Sata + power), um prato cheio para quem odeia abrir o gabinete a fim de conectar um hardware como um HD.

Outro destaque ficou por conta do cooler posicionado direto sobre a placa de vídeo, que pode abaixar alguns graus a mais da placa, muito interessante dependendo a inteção do usuário, como em situações de overclock, por exemplo, ou se a placa de vídeo for de algum modelo que esquenta de mais.

Ainda não encontramos com tanta facilidade o gabinete aqui no Brasil, mas a Sentey vem trabalhando para aumentar sua atuação, não apenas em gabinetes, já que ela também possui outros produtos diferenciados como fontes de energia.

The Sentey BX1-4284 v2.1 can be found at a few online retailers, but your best bet is probably Newegg.com where it sells for $49.99 (US), which is a heck of deal for a case with all of the features of units that might cost twice as much.
For it's great design and outstanding value, we give the Sentey Black Box Series BX1-4284 v2.1 the Bigbruin.com "Recommended" and "Good Value" awards.

» Outstanding paint job
» Almost completely tool-less
» Build quality is top-notch
» Great bang for the buck