Review: nox coolbay tx docking usb 3.0

The Nox Coolbay TX has been designed for users who need great performance from their PC, as well as high quality in all components. It incorporates all the latest technological advances that will allow you to enjoy your equipment like never before imagined.

How good this box sounds. Waiter, serve me one from Coolbay TX!

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FEATURES NOX COOLBAY TX DOCKING USB 3.0.
Benefits	Dock station for 3.5 '' or 2.5 '' hard drives Two high speed USB 3.0 ports Three speed controllers with 3 positions (LOW / STOP / HIGH) SD / MMC / MSON / OFF card reader LED fans Transparent side window Capacity to install up to 6 fans Ability to install a dual radiator up to 120mm HDD removable cage for 4 hard drives 3.5 '' / 2.5 '' hard drive mounts with option to install an 8 or 9 cm fan Includes an adapter to install a 3.5 '' hard drive o 2.5 '' in a 5.25 '' bayAdapter to install a 120mm fan to cool the memories (installation in the area of ​​the optical units) 6 dust filters (2x magnetic upper, 2x lower, 2x front) Compatible with graphics of standard size (260 mm) and very long (420 mm) Black interior and exterior Metal front and metal mesh upper for a perfect air flow Installation design of units and hard drives without using he Tools Cut-out on motherboard bracket for easy installation of new CPU coolers Adapter to use USB 3.0 to USB 2.0 cable Ready for liquid cooling (4x tube grommets) Complete system for ordering cables inside I / O ports on top for easy access Anti-vibration system for the power supply and on the lifting feet Includes adhesive anti-vibration rubbers for hard drives Installation of the source at the bottom.
Type of box	Mid tower
Compatible Motherboards	ATX, micro ATX
Ventilation system	Front: 1 x 120mm Blue LED Rear: 1 x 120mm Black Blades
Ventilation system (optional)	Front: 1 x 120mm Bottom: 1 x 120mm Top: 2 x 120mm
Bays	External: 3 x 5.25 "", 1 x 3.5 "" Internal: 8 x 3.5 "" / 2.5 ".
Material	0.8 mm SECC steel chassis and ABS plastic front
Slots and color	7 and black.
Ports	2 x USB 3.0, 2 x USB 2.0, 1 x HD Audio, 1 x Mic
Dimensions and weight	210 x 465 x 470 mm and 9.5kg

Nox presents its Nox Coolbay TX cabinet in a hard, shock-resistant cardboard box for displacement.

The box is protected by thick polystyrene and a plastic sleeve.

The box has an important size and the quality of its materials has impacted me.

Like the Nox Coolbay SX 3.0, the front panel is built with “metal mesh” grilles to aid in cooling.

So will dust get in? There are situations that are impossible to avoid, but we can remedy it and NOX has incorporated two front filters so that the dust does not pass inside the box.

At the top of the front we have the classic Power and Reset buttons.

We have loved the multitude of connections on the front panel: USB 3.0, USB 2.0, audio, all-in-one card reader and a rehobus. What can we ask for more?

Yes, a Dock Station. Well we also have it, 2.5 and 3.5 discs.

The upper part can be raised, and it incorporates two filters.

The left side has a methacrylate window that will show off our components.

The right side is completely smooth and without engravings.

General view of the back of the box.

We have up to 4 outlet / inlet for 19 / 13mm liquid cooling tubes and a 120mm fan.

8 PCI SLOTS.

And the area of ​​the power supply with its filter.

If we want to see the ground, we see 4 powerful plastic legs and two filters. For the source and one for an auxiliary fan. What a level!

The Coolbay TX allows us to install a motherboard with up to 8 PCI ports.

The power supply socket comes with two anti-vibration strips.

In the refrigeration section it is a real beast, since it allows us up to 6 fans.

Easy installation system to avoid the use of tools.

A fast and efficient 3.5 or 2.5 disc anchoring system.

Which we can remove, to gain aesthetics or install a large graphics card.

A 120mm fan can be installed on the floor.

Rear view. How ordered!

The cable collection system is great and there are hardly any boxes on the market that incorporate it.

In addition, it allows us to install or uninstall heatsinks or RLs without the need to dislodge the motherboard.

In addition, the box includes:

• Installation Manual. Bag. Screws, collects cable and PSU adapter.

Nox has surprised us again with the TX version (higher range) of the Coolbay series. The Coolbay TX Docking USB 3.0 is designed for users who need the best performance and cooling for their components.

I really liked its design: “metal mesh” grille, control panel with USB 3.0, rehobus card reader, window on the left side, 8 trays for hard drives / ssd 2.5 and 3.2 and it is accompanied by brutal aesthetics.

Cooling is its strongest point, thanks to its 6 fans (1 rear, 2 ceiling, 2 front and one on the ground) and filters that do not hinder the entry / exit of fresh air from the outside. We have tested a high-end equipment: Asus Maximus IV Extreme, 2600k 4.6ghz (idle 28ºC and full 71ºC) + Corsair H60 and an ASUS GTX580 Direct CU II graphic (28º and 69º full) with very good temperatures.

We would also like to highlight its Dock Station for 2.5 ″ or 3.5 ″ disks, very useful for our old disks and we save on buying external boxes. In addition to its transfer it is much faster than any USB.

And finally, its excellent and wonderful cable management system, which allows us to route all cables from any power source. For my taste the best of the box.

ADVANTAGE	DISADVANTAGES
+ METAL MESH GRIDS	- NONE.
+ EASY INSTALLATION SYSTEM FOR HDD AND OPTICAL DRIVES.
+ 8 HARD DISK CABINS.
+ REFRIGERATION.
+ CABLE ROUTER.
+ DOCK STATION AND USB 3.0.
+ PRICE.

The Professional Review team awards him the gold medal: