Thermal Armor

[N3D9ed]

Hi, does the thermal armor on the Asus' Z87 Sabertooth actually help temperatures or actually make it worse? I couldn't really find any regarding info regarding this topic so I'd figure maybe there might be some here. So is it gimmicky or functional? Currently planning my future rig, pretty much left with the motherboard, torn between Maximus VI Hero and the Z87 Sabertooth due to aesthetics hence my question about the thermal armor being gimmicky or not.

Many thanks for answering (if you have)

Cheers!

[Unhelpful]

It technically makes it work and it is only for looks. I guess it keeps dust off, and that is nice. But to keep it at a good temp you need to have an awful tiny little fan that sounds like a lawnmower.

 

That said it sure as hell looks good.

[kizoku_95]

It is gimmicky but does a good job atprotecting the PCB from heat expelled from the graphics cards and prevents dust build up on the motherboard as well!

This is all i know about this thermal armor.

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It is gimmicky but does a good job atprotecting the PCB from heat expelled from the graphics cards and prevents dust build up on the motherboard as well!

This is all i know about this thermal armor.

But also requires a tiny whirring monster 

[kizoku_95]

But also requires a tiny whirring monster 

The monster is a pain in the arse!

[Freaky_spider]

its all about the looks!

 

for the rest it a marketing gimmick/BS

[N3D9ed]

It technically makes it work and it is only for looks. I guess it keeps dust off, and that is nice. But to keep it at a good temp you need to have an awful tiny little fan that sounds like a lawnmower.

That said it sure as hell looks good.

I see. Truly agree with you that it looks good, kinda figured it was only for aesthetic purposes. Wasn't planning to install the middle fan as it would obstruct the sound card from being installed so I guess he law mower won't be that loud at least. Thanks for your response.

It is gimmicky but does a good job atprotecting the PCB from heat expelled from the graphics cards and prevents dust build up on the motherboard as well!

This is all i know about this thermal armor.

Seems like its both a gimmick and a function. I'll wait for more responses before deciding on the Hero, though I very much I would like the Formula since it too has the armor with a different name but sadly, it is out of my budget. Thanks for your response.

EDIT: @Freaky_spider, Well, looks like I'm leaning towards the Hero now. Looks like the Thermal Armor is only useful for protection against dust and best from the graphics card.

[kizoku_95]

I see. Truly agree with you that it looks good, kinda figured it was only for aesthetic purposes. Wasn't planning to install the middle fan as it would obstruct the sound card from being installed so I guess he law mower won't be that loud at least. Thanks for your response.

Seems like its both a gimmick and a function. I'll wait for more responses before deciding on the Hero, though I very much I would like the Formula since it too has the armor with a different name but sadly, it is out of my budget. Thanks for your response.

Ya you should totally do that!

[Unhelpful]

I see. Truly agree with you that it looks good, kinda figured it was only for aesthetic purposes. Wasn't planning to install the middle fan as it would obstruct the sound card from being installed so I guess he law mower won't be that loud at least. Thanks for your response.

Seems like its both a gimmick and a function. I'll wait for more responses before deciding on the Hero, though I very much I would like the Formula since it too has the armor with a different name but sadly, it is out of my budget. Thanks for your response.

The thermal armor actually makes it hotter if you dont have the fan. 

[N3D9ed]

The thermal armor actually makes it hotter if you dont have the fan.

Ah, that kind of sucks. Guess I should get the Hero then.

Trailing off topic here but man, this forum is extremely active, haven't been int a forum like this in a long time.

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Ah, that kind of sucks. Guess I should get the Hero then.

Trailing off topic here but man, this forum is extremely active, haven't been int a forum like this in a long time.

Yeah I love it here fellow nerds yelling about hardware and general tech constantly. Its great

[JupiteL]

For bullets, because you never know if someday your place got terrorized and you still need your computer.

 

No, it's for dust proof I believe, and for the looks, and price (if you have too much many you want to slap some at asus's face). I don't find any different with that and normal mobos.

[N3D9ed]

Yeah I love it here fellow nerds yelling about hardware and general tech constantly. Its great

True. Oh and since my doubts have been cleared, is it necessary to mark a post as 'Mark Solved'? Seems kind of like a dumb question but I couldn't find anything regarding its necessity in the Code of Conduct page.

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True. Oh and since my doubts have been cleared, is it necessary to mark a post as 'Mark Solved'? Seems kind of like a dumb question but I couldn't find anything regarding its necessity in the Code of Conduct page.

I can't imagine anybody would care if you marked it as solved or not. I didn't even know you could.

[DudeWazap]

It's just for looks.

[N3D9ed]

For bullets, because you never know if someday your place got terrorized and you still need your computer.

 

No, it's for dust proof I believe, and for the looks, and price (if you have too much many you want to slap some at asus's face). I don't find any different with that and normal mobos.

 

Lol, i don't have that much money. I have a budget of $3000 which includes OS and peripherals (planning on 1440p gaming) and I don't like spending on something that's not useful for me. Thanks for your input

 

I can't imagine anybody would care if you marked it as solved or not. I didn't even know you could.

I asked only cos I saw a 'Mark Solved' below every post and since everyone has been helpful, I didn't really want to pick a single answer that cleared my doubts.