**A Torture Test: Unleashing Dust and Water on a PC Case**

The author of this article embarked on an unconventional experiment to test the durability of a PC case by subjecting it to an excessive amount of dust and water. This was not a first-time attempt, as the author had never done this test before and was determined to get the results right.

As they began the test, the author turned on the fans to create a dusty environment, hoping to simulate real-world conditions. They then sprinkled some dust into the case, aiming for a "little bit" of dust but acknowledging that it might not be enough. The author's skepticism about the amount of dust in the system was evident, as they questioned how much dust had already accumulated there. Despite their reservations, they proceeded with the test, hoping for the best.

The results were surprising, with the case holding up remarkably well to the dusty conditions. While it was not perfect, the system managed to keep most of the dust out, and the author praised its design for being able to withstand regular computer dust without issues. The exception, however, was when they sprayed water on the system, which revealed a grossly clogged filter. The author's reaction was one of horror, as they discovered the extent of the dirt that had accumulated in the attacked side.

**The Filter: A Gross Revelation**

As the author examined the filter, they were shocked by its condition. The clogged filter had allowed dust to penetrate deep into the system, and it was clear that regular cleaning would not have been enough to prevent this buildup. However, when they flipped the filter over, the situation improved significantly, revealing a much cleaner side.

**The Water Test: A Desperate Attempt**

With the dust under control, the author turned their attention to water testing, which proved to be even more daunting than expected. They sprayed water on the system, and their initial reaction was to wonder if they had made a terrible mistake. However, as they watched, the water seemed to repel the liquid, revealing that the system's design had prevented it from penetrating too far.

**The Monitor: A Final Test of Survival**

After subjecting the PC case to the torture test, the author decided to throw one final curveball – plugging in a monitor and testing its display port. To their relief, everything worked smoothly, and they realized that the system was still in working order despite the grueling test.

**Conclusion: A Unique Design**

In conclusion, the author's torture test revealed that this particular PC case had some unique strengths when it came to dust and water resistance. While not perfect, its design allowed it to withstand regular computer dust without issues, but proved more vulnerable to water penetration. Despite this, the author praised its durability and overall performance, especially considering its relatively affordable price point of $300.

**A Recommendation for Small Businesses**

The article ended with a recommendation for small businesses, suggesting that they consider using this PC case due to its unique design. The FreshBooks accounting software was also mentioned as a valuable tool for entrepreneurs, allowing them to streamline their operations and get paid faster. With its simple interface, online invoicing capabilities, and prompt payment tracking, FreshBooks is an essential tool for any small business looking to boost productivity and efficiency.

**A Call to Action**

As the author wrapped up their experiment, they expressed a sense of relief that the system had survived the ordeal. However, they also emphasized the importance of testing products before putting them into real-world use, especially when it comes to components like PC cases and filters. By taking these precautions, businesses can avoid costly mistakes and ensure a smooth operation.

**A Final Note**

The author's test revealed that even in the most extreme conditions, some PCs can hold up remarkably well. This highlights the importance of proper design and engineering in creating durable products that can withstand real-world demands. While this particular PC case may not be perfect, its unique features make it an attractive option for businesses looking to upgrade their equipment without breaking the bank.

"WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: enWe don't really do case reviews anymore,because, well,if we're being honest, they haven't really changedmuch lately, other than some tempered glasshere, and some RGB there.but, that's not the *wait for the voice crack* case with thisone. HAHAHAHAHAHA!This... is the Silverstone MammothMM01, a spec--TACularly heavy black monstrositymonstrosity who's claim to fameis being really difficult to open the box up. *insert sarcasm here.*Is being dust-proof, andsplash-proof!So, things, are about to get wet.LITERALLY. We're going to spray wateron a system in this case, with an extreme editionprocessor running inside it.But do you know what we're not going to spray water on?Brandon. Because he deserves better than that,even if he did bung up the audio settingsthe first time we shot this.DIS SOME DOPE MUSIC!Corsair's Obsidian 500 mid-towergaming case features premium temperedglass and aluminum construction, removable top fan trays,and more. Check it out in the link down below.This thing actually launched all the way back in 20--15,completely flying under my radar due to itsunprecedented level ofniche-ness. So you could think of the mammoth askind of liketheoff road edition of,what would normally be a computer case. Like,designed for use in rough conditions.*Linus struggles to contemplate what he has done with his life*OWUGH!You know, its actually not that crazy big.But it's REALLY heavy.OH, my gosh. That's pretty real. It is!Its... kinda got a...plain...sorta look to it... There's no tempered glass.That's pretty nice... Yeah...It's magnetic! Yeah, yeah. Its magnetic, so it guess that's uh...The exterior is about plain, black box as youcan get. It sports a brushed steel finish, butin the age of tempered glass windows,you'd be forgiven for thinking it's a little boring.But if you look a little closer - the entiretop of the case is completely steel.Nice... so, no IO, or fanholes whatsoever up here so youcan keep water from getting in, presumably.And check out these. So, this is cool,these front louvers are not an aestheticfeature. Instead, they actually serve to prevent fluids,again, from getting to the internal components.of the PC, and slipping around to the back,you can see,it has the same louvers herewith a notch at the bottom,check that out. To allow you to get cables to therear IO.The design of the mammoth gives it an impressiveIP43 rating. Meaning it's safefrom not just drips, like if you were to spill acup of water onto the table next to it, buteven water sprays.Now I wouldn't recommend pressure washing your computer, andgaming at the same time, but if you left awith the sprinkler running, yourcomputer should be okay. It's justrest of the room I'd be concerned about. Let's crack it open!Well, yeah.Whoop.. Ooh.Here, we find the MM01's second party trick.A full, fat 20-millimetre thickHEPA filter. Now, most fan filters arepretty good at mitigating dust buildup over the short term.But a filter likethis is specced to remove 99.97%of particles larger than0.3 microns. That's smaller thanall but the smallest bacteria. So I guess youwon't have to worry about your PC getting the flu.Obviously compared to a regular filter,this one's gonna be a little more restrictive. Right, butit looks like Silverstone thought of that. Because they not onlyhave to push air through one just like that,but also the HEPA filter.and the solution?These things. Two MASSIVE180-millimetre air penetrator fans.At max speed, which you can control with these knobs at the front,these move a whopping 340CF/M of air - about the same as atypical pedestal fan at medium. Pretty darnimpressive. Then, to top it off,there's actually space to install a rear 120-millimetrefan, as well. So, whileJake builds a high-end system for our tests,lets get a little bit of preparation done.MOAR SOME DOPE MUSICOkay, it's done, you wanna see? Yeah, let's have a look!All right! so there area few things that stand out. A lot of cases these daysare basically justthe standard layout. With a differentwith a different bezel on the front.So first of all, the layout is inverted.so the CPU is on the bottom, and the GPU is on top.Second, our powersupply, actually takes the page out of 2006'sbook, and is up on the top.but, still with no ventilation.That's because the top was sealed to keepwater from getting in, so the powersupply actuallyhas to suck air from the inside, then blow itout the back. Fortunately, thesefans that we showed you guys up at the front should keep it wellsupplied with fresh air.I'll, uh take a moment to showyou this here CPU heatsink support thingthere's actually one for the graphics card and the CPU which,if you think about the applications this case on, let's saysomething like a boat, makes a ton of sense, cause if, uh...this PC's a rockin',you don't want your heatsink goin' knockingabout, on the inside.Because of the design of the filtering system,nearly 40% of the space inside the caseis taken up by the filter in the front, and thebuffer in the rear, to prevent water from entering the system.it does limit your cooling options, but evenwith the relatively limited space, the MM01can still fit four dual-slotgraphics cards, and easily housesup to an SSIEEB dual-socket motherboard,if you're willing to limit your storageexpansion to two 3-and-a-half inch drives. So this is all good in theory, but wewanna see what kind of thermals we can expect with a highend system, in this case. Soyou wanna throw that panel on there? And I'll get a stress test running.It's actually kind of amazing how much air these fans movethrough that HEPA filter. YeahI mean, they are at max speed.rather than leave it at these settings, though, like this isquite loud.Um, I wanna go with not minimum, butquiet enough that it probably wouldn't bother anyone.That seems pretty good. And we're still getting likequite a bit of airflow back here. Let's give it some time to heat up! Yeah.Okay, so, these are not badresults, actually. GPU's turboing up to1780MHz or so at it's 82 degreemaximum, and our CPU has only2 cores above 60 degrees! Not too shabby!Yeah I mean there's an MHD-15 in there, soCPU temperatures are probably expected. Are youready to run it through the gauntlet? Yeah.Let's do it!Alright, so we're gonna do the gauntlet, Linus is a little busy with, another video,and I am definitely am not doing this test for the second time. No, this is-never done this test before. Oh, let's - let's turn 'er on, get these fans choochin' so there might be a littlebit of dust in there, but, I kinda have an idea ofhow much was there beforehand. Let's just uh, throw a little dust onthere, get 'er nice and-not nice, I guess. I dunno.I really hope I do not have to do this again, because I do nothave any dust left.Alright, so there's,actually quite a bit of dust up there, I'm not really sure how that got in there.Ok, so let's turn it off this timeI think for the most part, it's gonna be pretty decent, butI imagine there's going to besome leakage.Alright!So,that is a little more,dust than was in there before,so I don't think that this system is perfect, but it actually heldup pretty good. Regular computerdust is not going to be an issue for this thing. maybe don't throwsawdust at it or use it at your woodshop.Okay, so let's see how the filter's doing.Oh, no, that's gross. OWAH! *crying*So, the attacked side is prettydisgusting, but when we flip it over...It's pretty damn clean. So, it looks like a little bit ofdust got in, but I'd imagine its probably just from the cracks around.I don't think dust that big would get through a filter likethis.And then on this side...it's pretty dirty on this side as well.Alright, let's get to the water.Oh, my God...You think we should spray it with a hose, too? I think we should spray it with a hose.Alright.I should probably turn it on before we spray it with a hose.Is it on? Whoop! *ahahahaha* I'm like where's - where's the water?I really hope this survives... this is my testbench,actually.So, it'd be really inconvenient if this died.I'd be kinda upset, tbh.There's a little water in there, but for the most part, it looks like it it's dry.Wow.Wow. Completely dry inside!Sure, there's a little water around the edges, butinside of the computer, there's no moisture.I think we should probably test this before ILinus over, y'know, just in case it doesn't work.DisplayPort, okay.Is this monitor even plugged in?Oh my gosh...Oh yeah, it works, ok, let's - let's getLinus and show him the carnage.Uh... so, tbh, I already opened it.There is a little bit of dust in there.No water. *no water, really?* No water. I sprayed this thing down good.Ahhhhhh.Ahh... There's a point of intake here. Yup! I see that.This side is a little beat up. Yeah, I seethat. Wow! But, it caught it.Yeah! So yeah... there's a little bit ofdust on the panel there.And you can see some of the chunks did make it through, but...I mean...compared to what you'd see in a normal case...that is really impressive!I think my dust abuse is a little out of the ordinary, as well.Yeah, no, this is obviously a torture test, but you can see,even where the water did manage to penetrate,the design doesn't allow it to go any further thanthis.Yeah, there's a little splash shield here, too.Ahhhhh!So,It doesn't have the greatest coolingcharacteristics out of any case we've ever tried,but it's utterly unique,in its dust, and water resistantdesign, making it at, what is it, 300 bucks?Basically a no-brainer if you need a dust and waterresistant PC case.Freshbooks is the small business accounting softwarecustom-build for how you wanna work.its a simple way to get more productive, more organized and to getpaid faster, allowing you to spend less time fighting withcomplicated accounting solutions and more timeand more time actually working on your business. You can create and sendprofessional looking invoices in less than 30 secondsyou can set upyou can set up online payments with just a couple clicks to get paid up to 4 day fasterand you can see, when your client has seenyour invoice to put an end to the guessing games.for an unrestricted 30-day trial, just go to freshbooks.com/techtipsand enter \"Linus Tech Tips' in the \"how you heard about us\" section.We're gonna have that linked below.so thanks for watching, guys, if you disliked this video, you can hit thatbutton. But if you liked it, hit like, get subscribed,maybe consider checking out where to buy the stuff we featured,at the link below. If you can get your hands on one.These are actually quite difficult to make.Um... and so the production capacity is pretty limited.While you're down there, you can check out our merch store, which has cool shirtslike this one, and our community forum.\n"