Interesting to see a Corsair (or Corsair-branded) SFX PSU, and a radial-fan heatsink for an AIO cooler. Unfortunate that the case itself is just comically ugly.
They at least got the name right. "Bulldog", short stubby legs and unfortunately ugly face. On the other hand, the PSU is a welcome addition to the SFX market. I'd also like to see just how well the CPU cooler works. The Lapdog................not interested.
The red highlights were unnecessary IMO but the side ones are probably not very visible unless one is slotting this in a very open space... I dunno about all the other HTPC users but I'd rather keep most of my HT components out of sight regardless.
The red highlights were unnecessary IMO but the side ones are probably not very visible unless one is slotting this in a very open space... I dunno about all the other HTPC users but I'd rather keep most of my HT components out of sight regardless.
I do like the idea of Corsair becoming a bit of a boutique system builder. They already provide most of the components minus the big three: processor, motherboard and video card. So what options are available for these parts?
As for the Bulldog itself, any reason why the CPU and GPU have separate cooling systems instead of a shared loop and radiators?
Anything to help with cable management? Fully loaded it looks rather crowded.
Also why no wireless antenna to act as a stubby little tail? Or is that up to the end user adding their own wireless card.
I can't find dimensions on the bulldog; but it should be significantly smaller than the RVZ01. It only supports an MITX board and a single GPU instead of an MATX board and 2 GPUs. Other than the styling - which if anything is even more garish - it seems like it should be the answer to the most common complaint on the RVZ01 comments page: "It's too big for what it's trying to do".
Bulldog has almost exactly the same layout and parts as RVZ01. mITX mobo, full length GPU, SFX PSU.
And yes, the RVZ01 is pretty big, but it's still significantly smaller than other mITX cases that can fit full length graphics cards and watercooling. Personally, I am eyeing RVZ02, as that is 2L smaller than RVZ01
As an owner of an RVZ01 I couldn't agree more. I do see why Corsair is going after this market space with the trend of systems getting smaller. Just look at Silverstone's success with marking the case, PSU, and accessories for a their case. If they had an AIO cooler compatible with the RVZ01 they would have a grand slam.
That triangular theme made me think that they should hire Zaha Hadid's office to design their next case. Cases seem to have similar qualitative and quantitative functions to buildings these days..
This actually looks really sweet. I really enjoy the direction Corsair products have taken in general, although I have to agree with the guy in that mouse review that wasn't a big fan of the tramp stamp logo lol.
It is funny, if they made it look like a VCR like the XBone did, then people would complain. They went too far and made it look like C3PO's running shoe and it gets criticized just the same. Once desktop GPUs move to 14nm FF, though, this will be completely useless as a 4K GPU will be about the size of a GTX 960 and produce about as much heat meaning it will fit and cool well in just about any SFF case. The same will be true for any Ivy Bridge or newer CPU, you really don't need a 150w liquid cooler to keep it cool and quiet unless you are going mental and using an X99. If not OC'ing, you can even use the stock Intel fan and adjust the fan speed to be pretty close to silent under load with just about any quad core they make. If someone is going to use an X99 and lets say a 980ti, the parts are so crammed together I wonder what the temps would look like under load. With that much TDP in such a small space and the fans running at low speeds even with the GPU being liquid cooled, I bet the temps will be close to the 80's C for both the GPU and CPU. And seeing that it is designed to sit on a shelf under a TV, it will probably be even a little higher than that.
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edzieba - Monday, June 1, 2015 - link
Interesting to see a Corsair (or Corsair-branded) SFX PSU, and a radial-fan heatsink for an AIO cooler. Unfortunate that the case itself is just comically ugly.jann5s - Monday, June 1, 2015 - link
+1maybe they didn't realize that people with livingrooms may be a bit older and prefer different styling
YaBaBom - Monday, June 1, 2015 - link
Agree on the case--I'd never want that in my living room.Note to Corsair: You should recognize you went a bit too far when your 'styling' makes the current game consoles look conservative.
chizow - Monday, June 1, 2015 - link
Idk, I like it, although I also liked the look of the Alienware Alpha. I definitely like it better than the Shield Tablet.HigherState - Monday, June 1, 2015 - link
They at least got the name right. "Bulldog", short stubby legs and unfortunately ugly face. On the other hand, the PSU is a welcome addition to the SFX market. I'd also like to see just how well the CPU cooler works. The Lapdog................not interested.warisz00r - Monday, June 1, 2015 - link
Guy in the video seems familiar...Dustin Sklavos - Monday, June 1, 2015 - link
He may have been a former case/cooling reviewer at AnandTech. ;)djboxbaba - Monday, June 1, 2015 - link
Haha thought soDigitalFreak - Monday, June 1, 2015 - link
Smack the people who thought this would look good in the living room.Dustin Sklavos - Monday, June 1, 2015 - link
I wasn't especially keen on the ID initially, but actually seeing it in person, it does work.Impulses - Monday, June 1, 2015 - link
The red highlights were unnecessary IMO but the side ones are probably not very visible unless one is slotting this in a very open space... I dunno about all the other HTPC users but I'd rather keep most of my HT components out of sight regardless.Impulses - Monday, June 1, 2015 - link
The red highlights were unnecessary IMO but the side ones are probably not very visible unless one is slotting this in a very open space... I dunno about all the other HTPC users but I'd rather keep most of my HT components out of sight regardless.Kevin G - Monday, June 1, 2015 - link
Welcome back, if only to comment.I do like the idea of Corsair becoming a bit of a boutique system builder. They already provide most of the components minus the big three: processor, motherboard and video card. So what options are available for these parts?
As for the Bulldog itself, any reason why the CPU and GPU have separate cooling systems instead of a shared loop and radiators?
Anything to help with cable management? Fully loaded it looks rather crowded.
Also why no wireless antenna to act as a stubby little tail? Or is that up to the end user adding their own wireless card.
chizow - Monday, June 1, 2015 - link
Nice, I thought you were just cross-training, but I guess you are full time at Corsair grats.AndrewJacksonZA - Tuesday, June 2, 2015 - link
I miss you around here Dustin. I really liked your writing. :-)ergh - Monday, June 1, 2015 - link
what? doesn't this thing contain a graphics card and a cpu ?thesavvymage - Monday, June 1, 2015 - link
no, thats why it is barebones. A user adds their own motherboard, cpu, and gpu, allowing them to customize the machine to fit their needsdjboxbaba - Monday, June 1, 2015 - link
What about the Corsair HG10 GPU liquid cooler? no mention heretgirgis - Monday, June 1, 2015 - link
Ugly is an understatement.meacupla - Monday, June 1, 2015 - link
So it's an RVZ01 knockoff with somewhat purpose designed watercooling.DanNeely - Monday, June 1, 2015 - link
I can't find dimensions on the bulldog; but it should be significantly smaller than the RVZ01. It only supports an MITX board and a single GPU instead of an MATX board and 2 GPUs. Other than the styling - which if anything is even more garish - it seems like it should be the answer to the most common complaint on the RVZ01 comments page: "It's too big for what it's trying to do".meacupla - Monday, June 1, 2015 - link
ummm... no?Bulldog has almost exactly the same layout and parts as RVZ01. mITX mobo, full length GPU, SFX PSU.
And yes, the RVZ01 is pretty big, but it's still significantly smaller than other mITX cases that can fit full length graphics cards and watercooling.
Personally, I am eyeing RVZ02, as that is 2L smaller than RVZ01
creed3020 - Tuesday, June 2, 2015 - link
As an owner of an RVZ01 I couldn't agree more. I do see why Corsair is going after this market space with the trend of systems getting smaller. Just look at Silverstone's success with marking the case, PSU, and accessories for a their case. If they had an AIO cooler compatible with the RVZ01 they would have a grand slam.cmdrdredd - Monday, June 1, 2015 - link
A singly GPU setup and they advertise 4k gaming with it? I'd rather play on 1080p and turn the settings in the game up.TeXWiller - Monday, June 1, 2015 - link
That triangular theme made me think that they should hire Zaha Hadid's office to design their next case. Cases seem to have similar qualitative and quantitative functions to buildings these days..Zak - Monday, June 1, 2015 - link
Yuck! Ugly indeed.chizow - Monday, June 1, 2015 - link
This actually looks really sweet. I really enjoy the direction Corsair products have taken in general, although I have to agree with the guy in that mouse review that wasn't a big fan of the tramp stamp logo lol.blzd - Tuesday, June 2, 2015 - link
The Source links back to this article.AndrewJacksonZA - Tuesday, June 2, 2015 - link
So they have a Bulldog.And a Lapdog.
But do they have an Updog?
Dave321 - Tuesday, June 2, 2015 - link
ITX Case, Motherboard, Cooler and PSU is normally $220.PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/xP3nhM
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/xP3nhM/by_merchant/
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Seidon 120M 86.2 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($63.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H97N-WIFI Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard ($94.99 @ Micro Center)
Case: Cooler Master Elite 110 Mini ITX Tower Case ($33.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($29.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $222.95
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-06-02 11:42 EDT-0400
meacupla - Tuesday, June 2, 2015 - link
Yeah, if you skimp on the case, mobo and PSU, of course it's going to be that cheap.The fair comparison would be against these.
Case: Silverstone RVZ01, RVZ02, SG13
Mobo: Asus Z97i-plus
PSU: Silverstone ST45SF-G, SX500-LG, SX600-G
Hruodgar - Tuesday, June 2, 2015 - link
It is ugly wherever it's at. Corsair needs to buy these guys out and produce an elegant piece of living room equipment. http://hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=1717132jman9295 - Tuesday, June 2, 2015 - link
It is funny, if they made it look like a VCR like the XBone did, then people would complain. They went too far and made it look like C3PO's running shoe and it gets criticized just the same. Once desktop GPUs move to 14nm FF, though, this will be completely useless as a 4K GPU will be about the size of a GTX 960 and produce about as much heat meaning it will fit and cool well in just about any SFF case. The same will be true for any Ivy Bridge or newer CPU, you really don't need a 150w liquid cooler to keep it cool and quiet unless you are going mental and using an X99. If not OC'ing, you can even use the stock Intel fan and adjust the fan speed to be pretty close to silent under load with just about any quad core they make. If someone is going to use an X99 and lets say a 980ti, the parts are so crammed together I wonder what the temps would look like under load. With that much TDP in such a small space and the fans running at low speeds even with the GPU being liquid cooled, I bet the temps will be close to the 80's C for both the GPU and CPU. And seeing that it is designed to sit on a shelf under a TV, it will probably be even a little higher than that.