High-end processors such as the Intel® Core™ i9–10900 usually require a hefty cooler equipped with high-speed fans, but Akasa’s new Maxwell Pro fanless mini-ITX case can tame the beast, all whilst producing nothing but silence. With ten cores and twenty threads; and a max turbo frequency of 5.20GHz, the Comet Lake Core™ i9 is currently one of the most powerful processors on the market. Our tests have shown its impressive benchmark scores whilst being passively cooled in the Maxwell Pro. This makes the Comet Lake Core™ i9 and the Maxwell Pro the perfect pair for activities such as content creation and 4K video streaming. Our high-performance fanless case can handle up to 65W TDP, and can adequately maintain temperatures as low as 80°C at full load.
In Cinebench R20, a multi-core stress test program, we achieved exceptional multithreaded scores of 4010, with an average core frequency of 3.1GHz. Temperatures averaged at a cool 78°C, and never went over 91°C. These results show the excellent cooling power of the passive case, able to tame the mighty Core™ i9 10900. Starting at £437.99 in the UK, the i9 can power through intensive tasks with ease, all whilst keeping well below temperature limits in the Maxwell Pro.
The Akasa Maxwell Pro is an excellent small form factor case for your mini-ITX build and can be shown to efficiently cool the powerful Intel® Core™ i9 processor. Prices start at £129.99 in the UK, €149.90 in Europe and $206.50 in the US; it is available to order from retailers throughout Europe and the US.
