Task TK-2000 Series

Test Results
During testing , the room temperature was monitored approximately 10cm from the primary air intake of the chassis. This value was then used to scale all other measurements in the following manner :
Tcomponent , predicted = Tcomponent , measured + (35 - Troom , measured)

The predicted component temperature was evaluated against the product specification for compliance. The criteria for passing is defined as not exceeding the product specification by more than 2¢XC

Chassis # 1
Chassis Tested : Mini Tower , TK260
Power Supply : Task , Tk-920TX

Mechanical Test
Mechanical Measurement Criteria	Result
Board Mounts : No mount or removable at "B, D, I or E" Mount at "F" and all location listed in specification	Pass
I / O Window : Size : 6.250" x 1.750" Position : 5.196" from Datum 0,0 Position : 0.150" below top of motherboard Keepout : 0.1" all around	Pass Pass Pass Pass
Chassis Keepout Zone : Noze A : 3.0" Required (3.5" Recommended)	Pass

Thermal Test

Recorded Measurements

Note : The measured values below are NOT calibrated to 35¢XC room temperature

Data Recorded	Result	Running 3D WinBench(¢XC)	Running Kpowe.exe(¢XC)	Running Lxpower.exe(¢XC)	Windows 95 Idle(¢XC)
Troom	Pass	21	22	22	22
Tplate	Pass	44	51	44	43
Tlx case	Pass	58	56	73	55
TlxA	Pass	30	31	30	30
Tagp case	Pass	75	77	76	68
Tagp A	Pass	33	33	34	30
Tsdram	Pass	34	34	35	30
Thdd	Pass	33	34	34	33

Calibrated Measurements

Note : Passing is defined as not exceeding the product specification limit by more than 2¢XC

Data Recorded	Spec Limit (¢XC )	Result	Running 3D WinBench (¢XC)	Running Kpower.exe (¢XC )	Running Lxpower.exe (¢XC)	Windows 95 Idle(¢XC)
Troom	N/A	Pass	15	15	15	15
Tplate	72	Pass	62	71	61	61
Tlx case	100	Pass	78	80	75	76
TlxA	55	Pass	53	56	52	52
Tagp case	100	Pass	62	92	89	85
TagpA	55	Pass	48	49	50	49
Tsdram	70	Pass	54	55	53	53
Thdd	55	Pass	46	46	45	44

Summary / Recommendations

Chassis #1 :

Mechanical Test : Pass

Thermal Test : Pass

PSU : No PSU testing was conducted

Congratulations on passing the thermal and mechanical testing with the configuration described above. The chassis provided met the thermal requirements for components in the tested configuration .

Please note that system level thermal performance is configuration dependent. Successful results from this test does not guarantee thermal specification compliance for all possible system configurations. You are strongly urged to conduct your won testing with multiple configurations.

Recommendations :

The only front bezel vents noted were located at the very bottom of the bezel. Vents in this location will be blocked if the chassis is placed on a carpeted floor. It is recommended that the vents be moved to the front surface of the front surface of the bezel or add feet to the chassis to prevent the vents from being blocked. In addition , vents located near the bottom of the removable side cover may help improve the overall chassis thermal performance , possibly allowing a reduction in the number of fans.

Also noted during inspection of the chassis was the front fan mount design. The front fan mount will allow air to recalculate around the front fan , reducing its effectiveness. Redesign of the front fan mount is recommended.

Thank you once again for your participation in the Plugfest.

The Following are TASK's solutions to INTEL's recommendations : (Presently , all Task's chassis are modified as below)

1. Four plastic rounded feet is added to elevate the chassis and prevent the vents from being blocked.

2. The front fan mount is redesigned tightly and close to the metal body , such that it will work effectively and not allow air to recalculate around the front fan.