Conclusion
The iTower 930, when tested according to its intended application returns disappointing thermal results, but as a chassis itself it’s actually pretty good.Considering the provision of removable HDD storage and neat features such as the add-on card retainer and double-door front we started to think that as an overall chassis design it should have performed better – everything was thought out but it just didn’t go together that well.
If anything, there is an air of ‘showcase’ about the iTower 930. It’s got plenty of little design features that are clever and functional, yet we're not sure they really complement this chassis.
There is only one feature I hope isn’t going to reappear any time soon - being that left-side panel. Riveted shut, what was Cooler Master thinking?
A server machine needs to be cool and quiet, and whilst we appreciate that if it’s in a server room the latter doesn’t really matter as much, yet if you wanted to network up your home and have a central server the iTower 930 would have been perfect if only, when kitted it, it was quieter (under load) and didn’t struggle with apparent airflow issues.
As it stands, it does what it was meant to do, so therefore it receives the certification from the HEXUS labs, but on this occasion no awards.
It’s not bad by any means; it’s just not polished enough. Early days for Cooler Master then, and plenty to be learn before it can really master the server market, too.
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