Now we come to the system installation. For hardware, we’re using an AMD Ryzen 7 3700X* on a Gigabyte B450I AORUS WIFI with 32 GB Crucial Ballistix Sport. The Ryzen is cooled by a Noctua NH-L12 S1 Ghost* and is not overclocked. A GTX 1060 6GB from Gigabyte AORUS is responsible for the image output. The power supply is handled by the fully modular Corsair SF450 Gold with an 80 Plus Gold efficiency rating.
The installation of all components of the test system was done quickly and also the cabling could be done relatively frustration-free. Only the insertion of the 24-pin ATX cable was a bit more difficult due to its immobility. The cable management options are nevertheless very good due to the compact PSU chamber and the suitably positioned cable openings. The pre-installed spacers also made installation easier. The finished system makes a good and tidy impression overall.
In terms of hardware compatibility, the Jonsbo V8 definitely doesn’t have to hide. It offers 195 millimeters of space for CPU coolers and can thus accommodate even the largest CPU coolers. Graphics cards cannot exceed a length of 330 millimeters and a depth of about 2.75 slots. The length for power supplies is also limited to 125 millimeters and the SFX(-L) format. For those who would rather install a water cooler instead of an air cooler, the V8 also offers an option. The frame in the lid offers mounting rails for a 240 radiator.
However, we have to make a small remark at this point. Due to the closed frame on the right side of the body, you have to keep an eye on the socket position of the CPU on the motherboard and the width of the CPU cooler. In our case, the Enermax ETS-F40* unfortunately did not fit as it protruded over the motherboard and collided with the right side panel.
Ex works, Jonsbo installs a 200 millimeter fan in the front of the V8. It is completely black and can be connected to the motherboard via a 3-pin cable. Alternatively, the cable also has a Molex connector. The maximum speed of the fan is 800 rpm. At this speed, the general noise level is okay. Regardless of the speed, however, a certain “chatter” is always audible.
Lastly, we come to the temperatures that were reached in the Jonsbo V8. During the stress test, Prime95 and FurMark were run for 15 minutes at a room temperature of 26°C. In total, the test was performed in four different scenarios.
First of all, we would like to say directly that the determined CPU temperatures would probably have been quite a bit better with a large tower cooler than with the Noctua NH-L12 S1 Ghost. If only the 200-millimeter fan is used and its airflow is still limited by the mounted HDD cage, the CPU and graphics card get relatively warm. If you install more fans in the rear and in the lid, then this benefits the CPU in particular and its temperature could be lowered by 20°C.
The V8 basically has a good cooling concept, but an additional fan in the rear is, in our opinion, mandatory.