I understand the appeal of the HAF X, but I get the impression it's really for enthusiasts who plan on going nuts with overclocking. I'm sure those enormous fans come in handy when you have extreme heat to dissipate, but for your average joe... they look like overkill.
I like this because it doesn't have any bells and whistles, just a smooth solid metal chassis. Pricey though... can't deny that.
@christpunchers true but making the MB tray removable...that costs time and money..ultimatly making the case more expensive. but in regards to this cases price...they should have included one. I also think that turning the mobo 90 deg. is a good idea as far as cooling options..but the PSu needs to still be on the bottom in my opinion...and its horrible as far as managing cable length for I/O area...taking 1/2ft off any cord length so it can come out the back. otherwise nice case
@mesuirchief : This because it is something very different. Personally, one thing I hate about 99% of all cases out there is the connections are at the back as it is inconvenient for me. Also, I think cooling on this case is good, because hot air rises!
Also, don't you like trying new things? If it turns out you don't like it, atleast you can say hey I have tried it :)
@nickdog670 lol its alright. I see what you mean but at the end of the day are you going to pay $30-$50 more for the manufacture to make the motherboard tray removable. There are a lot of things available on the market, doesn't mean they are practical lol :P.
@wtchluring I've always liked cases with removable motherboard trays when installing. My hands are really big and it's hard to work around some areas. Removing the motherboard tray, installing almost everything, and slipping it back in is a breeze. That said, I'm buying this case in January.
@OtherSqrl Yeah its a good case and I see what you mean. I am saving for this case but I will probably not have enough money until Janurary 2013 as I will build a whole new system to put in it. By then though there will probably be a newer and better case that I want.
@GameGuy901 Not only does it beat the HAF cases in temperatures it does it much more quietly. Even with the bottom fans on high this case is very quiet. However I keep them at about 600 RPM with a fan controller. This case is literally silent under normal use. When I'm running a demanding game my graphics card fans speeds up a little but. However, I'm usually concentrating on the game and don't even notice. I love this case.
@RaVeN19Dizzle If you had a case with a removable motherboard tray you would understand how useful it is when it comes to changing components. Hence it is a con.
I have one of them (the b version, without side-window), the 180 fans are pretty loud and make a loud deep noise, even if the shift is set to low. Better buy a good fancontroll to it (or remove the fans... like I currently) it isn't the best silent case anyway.
This guy doesn't actually try to put things in the cases he "reviews". He gave my NZXT Adamas case a Kickass rating. The case won't accept even the most common Seagate drives, like the ST3500320AS 500Gb drives, of which I have four. Don't listen to a thing he says.
I hope you make some money doing these reviews because they give pretty much all the info anyone could ask for prior to buying a case - and in a very articulated way as well :-)
Got this case in silver, no window. I like my system looking good, not flashy. It is running an i7 980x tho :) Anyway:
-Cable management is ok, but not as good as suggested in this review. You can thread cables round the back easily enough BUT all these small holes are almost useless. Because they're VERY small, they're only good for cable ties, which you'd have to put in BEFORE mounting the mobo.
-Thing is very heavy. After installing the hardware, it's a real effort to lift.
-Cooling is very efficient and clean, this being a decidedly positive pressure case (3x180mm intake vs 1x120mm exhaust fans)
-Mobo rotation is a brilliant idea- helps cooling (warm air rises naturally, fans help) and gives easy access to mobo ports on top (no more desk-diving :))
-It's very quiet, especially if you spin the top fan down a bit in 2D mode. The 180mm fans are basically inaudible in any real-life situation.
This case is amazing, definitely going to be my next case. The only gripe I have with this case is the fact that it is very heavy. I think for the price, or maybe a little more, they could have made the case 100% aluminum to make it a little lighter.
What exactly is the gripe for the lack of a removable motherboard tray? I seen your #331 - Q&A segment in regards to this....but I don't know if you were either unprepared with a logical reason or just plain drunk. It makes no sense for a case to have a removable motherboard. How difficult is it to reach the ram/gpu/cpu cooler/etc..? If you need to remove the motherboard that frequently....then maybe a case isn't what you need. They make test bench racks for just that reason.
This might seem like a dumb question but, is there a similar case that is not quite as tall?
I don't really need that much 5.5in bays, but I like the idea of having the i/o board facing upwards instead of in the back. I realize that might not be possible because of the design, but I figure it's worth asking, just in case.
@naloblue I own a Raven RV02 case that uses almost the exact dimensions as this FT02 model. The height is that of a common mid-tower case and not tall at all. The secret is that the case is looonnnnng (but sexy), but not much longer than a case like the Corsair Obsidian 800D.
Hi. I'm thinking of switching my case from Antec P182 to this case, but wondering if this case is really quiet case and keeps all five HDD in lower temperature or not.
So far, P182 is really quiet, but air flow is not great at all.
Nice review and all; but like many reviews on this case he did not mention that the SSD adapter is made so that you can attach your SSD on the back of the motherboard plate; a handy little thing that i like with the case.
Hey! A question for you, was thinking of buying the silverstone fortress ft02. and noticed it has 4 fans, while my mother board only has 2 system fan slots. But i don't even see see a motherboard in the case you are reviewing, when checking fan noise. So to power all my fans will i have to wire them into the powersupply or something?
woooo the rv02-e is nearly out, combination of the ft02 and the rv02 pretty cool and the tj11 and rv03 are out in june, be awesome to see what they look like, woop
full tower? This case was very small in the first view (not bigger than the raven 2) and just 1 fan for extracting the hot air is probably too few, especially with a SLI of GTX 480
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What Rodney? this is a 100% kickass product?? No ventilation, No watercooling area, No removable motherboard tray and overpriced?? Lets get real....How much did they pay you to say that? I'm sorry, I have to disagree w/ you this time.This is just a great product ..at best.
Yo seriously why do people give a shit about the weight especially when it's gonna be stationary most of the time. 30 pounds ain't much, heck I do arm curls using 30 pound weights.
I really like this case and am likely going to buy one for my next build. I am a bit concerned that one major disadvantage of the rotated motherboard design is that if a drink or other liquid is spilled on the system it will flow down inside the components including the video cards. This would fry components very quickly. Does anyone else second this observation or share this concern?
lol I can see that being possible but if it were to happen in any other case, the same thing will happen although it won't damage the components as much. If your really that worried I can sell you my Lian Li V2100B. I've been eyeing on this case for some time now and am ready to take the plunge. My Lian Li is basically sealed everywhere except the back I mean the door even has a lock. There is sound dampening foam everywhere so liquid should be absorbed there.
@luvmaika but it only has 2 usb ports and if you have a motherboard that comes with 3.0 usb i'm not sure if it's even possible to take advantage of that :s..
The actual difference in temperatures is not noticable. It's more a PR-thing, and also it's quite nice to have it rotated as the cords are on the top.
Though it would have been nicer if they had make the top solid, but with vents to one side, and allowed you to place the tope so the open side faces the right or left. Right now if you cover the top, the air can only escape trough the back where cables are routed.
This would dampen the sounds as well allow you to place stuff on top, like a router or headset etc..
The advantages of the 90 degree rotation are the fact heat rises, easier access to connectors, fewer or no obstruction between the intake fans and the gpu, cpu, it's easier to see if the gpu fan is dirty as it's facing the side rather then the bottom.
This case is great, cool features and perfect for modding, the bad side its the price, but if you're going to spend 100 or more in modding then price should be no problem... I want to see one modded right now.
Dude, would you PLEASE fucking move on from demanding removable mobo trays??!! This is not 2001, move on!!!!
DrnkSqrrlProductions 1 week ago
does he review anything that isn't 100% kickarse?
JeBuSv20 3 weeks ago
@JeBuSv20 hes a fukn douche
adamdude15 1 week ago
I have this Case in its box right next to me now =) Cant wait till my parts all come =D!
DoubleSlayerXXX 4 weeks ago
This guy is gonna need a neck brace one day..
17dizzi 1 month ago
this or the haf X or phantom 410?
paralogixer 2 months ago
@paralogixer
I understand the appeal of the HAF X, but I get the impression it's really for enthusiasts who plan on going nuts with overclocking. I'm sure those enormous fans come in handy when you have extreme heat to dissipate, but for your average joe... they look like overkill.
I like this because it doesn't have any bells and whistles, just a smooth solid metal chassis. Pricey though... can't deny that.
PTNLemay 2 months ago
There's no reason for new cases to not have removable MB tray.
christpunchers 2 months ago
@christpunchers true but making the MB tray removable...that costs time and money..ultimatly making the case more expensive. but in regards to this cases price...they should have included one. I also think that turning the mobo 90 deg. is a good idea as far as cooling options..but the PSu needs to still be on the bottom in my opinion...and its horrible as far as managing cable length for I/O area...taking 1/2ft off any cord length so it can come out the back. otherwise nice case
SeanofZeus 2 months ago
dude your a psycho
systemofadumb1 2 months ago
Why does he call it a FULL tower when every website lists it as a MID tower?
HesterDW 3 months ago
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Jprimarch 3 months ago
Who the hell wants a full tower? Running 5 optical drives??
ComicPenius 3 months ago
@ComicPenius more room for watercooling etc
Jonislol 2 months ago
@Jonislol Yeah, so does a house.
ComicPenius 2 months ago
@ComicPenius ...ok
Jonislol 2 months ago
Hey Rodney, keep up the work with the vids :)
jeromerome 4 months ago
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This case sux. Cases need to be TALL and SIMPLE with a normal clear WINDOW!
ijazzP 4 months ago
@ijazzP
if you have any bit of intelligence and creativity, you can add fans and venting to the window lawl
AlaskanMeTuber 3 months ago
@AlaskanMeTuber
Or next to it...
ijazzP 3 months ago
CAN SOMEONE PLEASE COME UP WITH A NEW CASE WITH REMOVABLE MOTHERBOARD TRAY SO I CAN HEAR HIM SAY "THIS IS PERFECT"
Stehv128 4 months ago
i like how the audio quality/level drops right as he tests the fans. xD
00101110o 4 months ago 2
@00101110o Or could be he's further away from the camera?
mugen1237 4 months ago
Its a full tower made from metal with noise dampening tech what do you expext it to weigh?
TheMattFrom1996 5 months ago
0:43 i thought he broke the case =/
TheMattFrom1996 5 months ago
This or haf x (or something better, price isnt a problem)
mesuirchief 5 months ago
@mesuirchief : This because it is something very different. Personally, one thing I hate about 99% of all cases out there is the connections are at the back as it is inconvenient for me. Also, I think cooling on this case is good, because hot air rises!
Also, don't you like trying new things? If it turns out you don't like it, atleast you can say hey I have tried it :)
sirchonga 5 months ago
i knew he would say the motherboard tray was not removable...
Does anyone else agree that that's a bit like saying the wall in my house is not removable so I can not hang a picture as easily....?
wtchluring 6 months ago 61
@wtchluring
Removable motherboard trays are actually available on the market though, I have never seen a house with removable walls :P
Sorry if I am the 20th person to tell you this! lol
nickdog670 5 months ago
@nickdog670 lol its alright. I see what you mean but at the end of the day are you going to pay $30-$50 more for the manufacture to make the motherboard tray removable. There are a lot of things available on the market, doesn't mean they are practical lol :P.
wtchluring 5 months ago
@wtchluring
That is true! I do not see the point of removable trays and I would never get one since that usually adds to the price of the case like $50 bucks
nickdog670 5 months ago
@wtchluring I've always liked cases with removable motherboard trays when installing. My hands are really big and it's hard to work around some areas. Removing the motherboard tray, installing almost everything, and slipping it back in is a breeze. That said, I'm buying this case in January.
OtherSqrl 3 months ago
@OtherSqrl Yeah its a good case and I see what you mean. I am saving for this case but I will probably not have enough money until Janurary 2013 as I will build a whole new system to put in it. By then though there will probably be a newer and better case that I want.
wtchluring 3 months ago
in another video he said it was mid tower o_O
djungeljudeFTW 7 months ago
this or raven 2?
Zillamp3z 7 months ago
@Zillamp3z Between the RV02 & FT02 I'd say it comes down to what you prefer as far as aesthetics go
sikboy1029 6 months ago
My accessory box with screws and parts was missing when I got my box ! So, my first impression is BAD!
miyukiTS 7 months ago
When you look reflection from case window, wondering the same as I do?
4:05
GameBacardi 7 months ago
Really superb case I use this one in combination with 9650 @ 3.8Ghz with H50 hydro cooler and ati 5870 . always cool even on low fan settings
meuliedoka 7 months ago
@DirtyMidgetStudios nope this case is the best case for air cooling it has beated all the HAF series in temps and the case is very silent
GameGuy901 7 months ago
@GameGuy901 Not only does it beat the HAF cases in temperatures it does it much more quietly. Even with the bottom fans on high this case is very quiet. However I keep them at about 600 RPM with a fan controller. This case is literally silent under normal use. When I'm running a demanding game my graphics card fans speeds up a little but. However, I'm usually concentrating on the game and don't even notice. I love this case.
Plur307 7 months ago
No water cooling?
DirtyMidgetStudios 7 months ago
im going to get that tower
toxicwaste08300 8 months ago
my favorite part is "their logo is at the bottom"
arnolf 9 months ago 3
Jesus fucking CHRIST with you and the "removable motherboard tray" bullpiss. Get the fuck over that hard on for cunt sakes. THIS IS 2011!
RaVeN19Dizzle 10 months ago
@RaVeN19Dizzle stfu it's his catchphrase
zxcv1175 10 months ago
@zxcv1175 Hard to justify calling it a "Catchphrase" when he lists it as a con to every case he reviews.
RaVeN19Dizzle 10 months ago
@RaVeN19Dizzle If you had a case with a removable motherboard tray you would understand how useful it is when it comes to changing components. Hence it is a con.
RealFan 8 months ago
@RealFan: It depends on what components you are changing.
sirchonga 5 months ago
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@zxcv1175 Hard to justify calling it a "Catchphrase" when he lists it as a con to every case he reviews.
RaVeN19Dizzle 10 months ago
"At the bottom are two rubber feet"
haha
dudeman2777 10 months ago
I have one of them (the b version, without side-window), the 180 fans are pretty loud and make a loud deep noise, even if the shift is set to low. Better buy a good fancontroll to it (or remove the fans... like I currently) it isn't the best silent case anyway.
LunaticQuutamo 10 months ago
Rodney ftw!
t5kcannon 11 months ago
3DGameMan vs William Shanter- unnecessary emphasis competition 2011
JTGaming 11 months ago
@JTGaming Kidding me? It should be 3DGameMan vs GMan from Half-life series.
vivekis 11 months ago
Are you telling me I can't remove the fucking motherboard tray!?!?!?!?! BWRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAWWWWWWRRRR!!!!
Morgansaur 11 months ago
"IF the fan grille is removed"
Petertb96 11 months ago
He talks like Stevie from Malcolm in the Middle
mudslag 1 year ago
Black on the inside, black on the outside.
TDawg2k7 1 year ago
just bought this case with 50% sale, shit is niice
tony8999 1 year ago
@tony8999 how? where did you get it from? I'm looking to get it soon.
wmanns11 11 months ago
Cant hear the fans over my computer fans lol
MrMakesmoke 1 year ago 66
@MrMakesmoke
I thought i had the video on mute during the fan test lol..
wishihadaname94 1 year ago
@MrMakesmoke Yea, It's Awesome, its really... american, but without being annoying.
elliotcina 7 months ago
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This guy doesn't actually try to put things in the cases he "reviews". He gave my NZXT Adamas case a Kickass rating. The case won't accept even the most common Seagate drives, like the ST3500320AS 500Gb drives, of which I have four. Don't listen to a thing he says.
treereadingseries 1 year ago
I hope you make some money doing these reviews because they give pretty much all the info anyone could ask for prior to buying a case - and in a very articulated way as well :-)
Cheers
simonshusse 1 year ago
'All you have to is remove here' .. SMAAAAASH
transatlant1c 1 year ago
Got this case in silver, no window. I like my system looking good, not flashy. It is running an i7 980x tho :) Anyway:
-Cable management is ok, but not as good as suggested in this review. You can thread cables round the back easily enough BUT all these small holes are almost useless. Because they're VERY small, they're only good for cable ties, which you'd have to put in BEFORE mounting the mobo.
-Thing is very heavy. After installing the hardware, it's a real effort to lift.
-Price SUUUCKS.
jay2jayB 1 year ago
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jay2jayB 1 year ago
-Cooling is very efficient and clean, this being a decidedly positive pressure case (3x180mm intake vs 1x120mm exhaust fans)
-Mobo rotation is a brilliant idea- helps cooling (warm air rises naturally, fans help) and gives easy access to mobo ports on top (no more desk-diving :))
-It's very quiet, especially if you spin the top fan down a bit in 2D mode. The 180mm fans are basically inaudible in any real-life situation.
-Looks just awesome, especially the silver IMO.
jay2jayB 1 year ago
Every time I watch 3DGAMEMAN's videos i usually hear "Unforunately, the motherboard tray is NOT removable."
acogscopepwn 1 year ago
@acogscopepwn watch the tj07 review
jfrydom 1 year ago
@acogscopepwn Haha, yeah. Must have been a little lost for words when reviewing the ATCS 840.
Keeehar 1 year ago
i've never seen that sorta case before
acogscopepwn 1 year ago
This case is amazing, definitely going to be my next case. The only gripe I have with this case is the fact that it is very heavy. I think for the price, or maybe a little more, they could have made the case 100% aluminum to make it a little lighter.
behem0th777 1 year ago
@behem0th777 true but i think this is the best mix, keeps the cost down.
utubeb14 1 year ago
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this guy still lives with his mom
dufydf 1 year ago
@dufydf gay
qwer123428 1 year ago
I WANT I WANT!!
ka7end 1 year ago
would this case fit a corsair h70?
squiddy102 1 year ago
Yes.
GotenSSJ1 1 year ago
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jay2jayB 1 year ago
@squiddy102
I'm running an H70 in it, with both radiator fans attached. Fits without problems.
jay2jayB 1 year ago
@jay2jayB
can you post a video how you installed h70,i supose you remove 12 mm fan??
mauritos1976 1 year ago
@mauritos1976
here:
youtube.com/watch?v=GAX0RoiWwfs
jay2jayB 1 year ago
RV02 FTW!
GT5Enthusiast 1 year ago
nice video
MrHakmiu 1 year ago
this sounded so scripted
GayForJC 1 year ago
@GayForJC
a scripted review is good it means they actually took time to learn about the product..
ph3rr3r0 1 year ago 3
What exactly is the gripe for the lack of a removable motherboard tray? I seen your #331 - Q&A segment in regards to this....but I don't know if you were either unprepared with a logical reason or just plain drunk. It makes no sense for a case to have a removable motherboard. How difficult is it to reach the ram/gpu/cpu cooler/etc..? If you need to remove the motherboard that frequently....then maybe a case isn't what you need. They make test bench racks for just that reason.
dedmonwakin 1 year ago
wow its so loud...oh wait thats my case...doh.
icancount123578 1 year ago
@icancount123578
no its not
EddieLolz3r 1 year ago
Anyone else scared by his aggression towards that top panel?
aritheory 1 year ago
"At the top is a removable panel. All you need to do is pull here...." Geez dude it looked like you broke it at first lmao.
VVoooTang 1 year ago 3
great review! fast quick and very straight to the point!
4lvinlim 1 year ago
Hey mom, can I borrow your credit card?
DarKshr1n3 1 year ago
Fantastic presentation video for what looks like an awesome case, just need to be able to justify spending that much now.
clockworkjames 1 year ago
mother fucker i keeps buffering god damnit
gta4rulesass 1 year ago
Holy shit, what a beast case
Rowsol84 1 year ago
This might seem like a dumb question but, is there a similar case that is not quite as tall?
I don't really need that much 5.5in bays, but I like the idea of having the i/o board facing upwards instead of in the back. I realize that might not be possible because of the design, but I figure it's worth asking, just in case.
naloblue 1 year ago
@naloblue Are you nuts? Have you seen this case in person? It's about the height of a midi case...
Daumex 1 year ago
@naloblue I own a Raven RV02 case that uses almost the exact dimensions as this FT02 model. The height is that of a common mid-tower case and not tall at all. The secret is that the case is looonnnnng (but sexy), but not much longer than a case like the Corsair Obsidian 800D.
tr;dl - It isn't tall, you'll be fine.
Jallandhara 1 year ago
Hi. I'm thinking of switching my case from Antec P182 to this case, but wondering if this case is really quiet case and keeps all five HDD in lower temperature or not.
So far, P182 is really quiet, but air flow is not great at all.
Does anyone know about it?
dadoosh3 1 year ago
2 things:
1: can u replace the 3x 120mm Fans @ the bottom?
2: aww no remoovable mobo tray?..... i did NOT c that coming
xFoKe 1 year ago
@xFoKe They're 180mm, not 120mm fans, and yes, you are able to replace them.
JylleX 1 year ago
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xFoKe 1 year ago 2
Nice review and all; but like many reviews on this case he did not mention that the SSD adapter is made so that you can attach your SSD on the back of the motherboard plate; a handy little thing that i like with the case.
goralux 1 year ago
Comon Rodney!! The world wants to know, does this case "scratch the surface"?
evanpeer 1 year ago
Hey! A question for you, was thinking of buying the silverstone fortress ft02. and noticed it has 4 fans, while my mother board only has 2 system fan slots. But i don't even see see a motherboard in the case you are reviewing, when checking fan noise. So to power all my fans will i have to wire them into the powersupply or something?
FuckoffTard 1 year ago
@FuckoffTard
You will probably have to use 3pin > Molex adaptors.
511V325731N 1 year ago
note that rodney is very picky about removable motherboard trays.
BananaBean03 1 year ago
CAN THIS CASE FIT E-ATX BOARDS ???
raheemisbad 1 year ago
coolmaster HAf x or this case someone please reply
raheemisbad 1 year ago
Rodney and his Removable Motherboard Tray ;D
SimsAustria 1 year ago
does this case come with the fans apart from the cpu fan? and will any atx psu fit in the space allocated?
crudnup 1 year ago
@crudnup I believe it comes with three 200mm fans in the bottom. And I believe even the longer PSU's can fit in it.
vearheart42 1 year ago
@vearheart42 so there is no fan at the top? what size fan do i need to get for that space?
crudnup 1 year ago
@crudnup There should be a 120mm fan at the top. Oh and I was mistaken there are three 180mm fans in the bottom.
vearheart42 1 year ago
@vearheart42 ok so when i buy this case i just put all the new hardware in
crudnup 1 year ago
@crudnup Yes sir!
vearheart42 1 year ago
@vearheart42 great, thanks, sir!
crudnup 1 year ago
damn i wish i had the cash for this! might get this or something like this for my next build, but for now a CM 690 ii does the job well!
i just really love the sideways motherboard idea. not only does it make more sense, it looks awesome.
captainclayman 1 year ago
I have this case..but I dont consider it full tower..its just a deep midtower to me. Love the case nonetheless :D
waway625 1 year ago
Awesome! The way they rotated the mobo is great for heavy graphic cards and perfect for the airflow they'll get. Very good!
levi799 1 year ago
This case looks way bad and is poorly designed. Do as I did and go for the antec 902
harryman04 1 year ago
God I love this man's voice. I wish he would narrate my life.
Solidstate89 1 year ago 77
@Solidstate89 HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!
Kenjineering 1 year ago
@Solidstate89 LMFAO! Wow.
mbe102 1 year ago
@Solidstate89 Best Comment Ever.
TheProgramWiz 6 months ago
Thanks a million man for the review. I have been thinking about getting this case over the HAF 942 and you have completely sold me on it!
TheProgramWiz 6 months ago
This case is fantastic! I have to say....I love it!
1pcGAMER4ever1 1 year ago
stinks because no one else makes 180 fans
utubeb14 1 year ago
Love this case,wish I could afford one! :-(
nikbear 1 year ago
Rv01 rocks!!!!
lodovico95 1 year ago
Unfortunately, the motherboard tray is Not removable.
Xrox122 1 year ago 102
woooo the rv02-e is nearly out, combination of the ft02 and the rv02 pretty cool and the tj11 and rv03 are out in june, be awesome to see what they look like, woop
RavenTech10 1 year ago
@RavenTech10
Are you sure? How did you find out about all this?
Acfeiln 1 year ago
I want this case so bad ;_;
GoGoGoOOV 1 year ago
Mid tower not fufl
madzane94 1 year ago
@madzane94 full tower 2:07
1pcGAMER4ever1 1 year ago
He always wants a removable mobo tray lol xD
madzane94 1 year ago
only 2 usb?
warmaxxx 1 year ago
Ok
It looks like I will do just fine with it's little brother, the Silverstone RV02.
The FT02 is too expensive and pretty much offers the same as far as I can tell.
The cooling in these 90° cases are just superb.
REDxFROG 1 year ago
full tower? This case was very small in the first view (not bigger than the raven 2) and just 1 fan for extracting the hot air is probably too few, especially with a SLI of GTX 480
samworkshop 1 year ago
@samworkshop You can have a case with solely intake or solely exhaust. You don't need both.
aSASa45454 1 year ago
@ oldmanwhithers...Its ment to fit like that...
exilelrrp 1 year ago
nope..... it isn't, at4.49 you can see the psu fan, its meant to face the opposite way hence the access hole with the dust filter
oldmanwhithers 1 year ago
@oldmanwhithers...Your right on that...I thought you was talkin about psu angle location.
exilelrrp 1 year ago
i just noticed he mounted the psu the wrong way
oldmanwhithers 1 year ago
Its ment to be like that...
exilelrrp 1 year ago
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What Rodney? this is a 100% kickass product?? No ventilation, No watercooling area, No removable motherboard tray and overpriced?? Lets get real....How much did they pay you to say that? I'm sorry, I have to disagree w/ you this time.This is just a great product ..at best.
andyosofly 1 year ago
oh oh oh .. lemme guess ..
its KICKASS.... right?
TripleXBeatz 2 years ago
hardcore case
doonn1994 2 years ago
damm looks like this case is risky 4 those who had 5970 already...it look way 2 close 2 the fan n may cut the gpu wire in the process...haha
szewei85 2 years ago
I wonder why didn't they just put two long dust filters at the bottom gap. But anyway, this case looks so sexy.
chungortam 2 years ago
cause its trendy. it cost them more to make it like that so it will cost more for us to buy it. marketing lol.
kakeaaaa 2 years ago
perfect case,im saving up for this,antec900two is too small inside
internecineTurbine 2 years ago
Yo seriously why do people give a shit about the weight especially when it's gonna be stationary most of the time. 30 pounds ain't much, heck I do arm curls using 30 pound weights.
EliteSoldier112 2 years ago 3
lolz not many people r muscle man like u thats y haha
szewei85 2 years ago
I really like this case and am likely going to buy one for my next build. I am a bit concerned that one major disadvantage of the rotated motherboard design is that if a drink or other liquid is spilled on the system it will flow down inside the components including the video cards. This would fry components very quickly. Does anyone else second this observation or share this concern?
StreamlineCarry 2 years ago
lol I can see that being possible but if it were to happen in any other case, the same thing will happen although it won't damage the components as much. If your really that worried I can sell you my Lian Li V2100B. I've been eyeing on this case for some time now and am ready to take the plunge. My Lian Li is basically sealed everywhere except the back I mean the door even has a lock. There is sound dampening foam everywhere so liquid should be absorbed there.
EliteSoldier112 2 years ago
It's a brilliant idea to rotate the mobo and put the fans at the bottom as hot air rises. Very nice silverstone and thanks Rodney for reviewing.
luvmaika 2 years ago 35
Why didn't ppl do this before??
EliteSoldier112 2 years ago 3
yes cold air sinks warm air rises, good concept but it would be better with 2x fans at the back like antec.
b0ss6769 2 years ago
@luvmaika but it only has 2 usb ports and if you have a motherboard that comes with 3.0 usb i'm not sure if it's even possible to take advantage of that :s..
warmaxxx 1 year ago
@luvmaika
The actual difference in temperatures is not noticable. It's more a PR-thing, and also it's quite nice to have it rotated as the cords are on the top.
511V325731N 1 year ago
Though it would have been nicer if they had make the top solid, but with vents to one side, and allowed you to place the tope so the open side faces the right or left. Right now if you cover the top, the air can only escape trough the back where cables are routed.
This would dampen the sounds as well allow you to place stuff on top, like a router or headset etc..
gloglebag 2 years ago
The advantages of the 90 degree rotation are the fact heat rises, easier access to connectors, fewer or no obstruction between the intake fans and the gpu, cpu, it's easier to see if the gpu fan is dirty as it's facing the side rather then the bottom.
gloglebag 2 years ago
is there any other cases where the I/o shield is on the top?
lVleSHuGGA 2 years ago
The rv01 and rv02, both from silverstone.
davidrobertopalma 2 years ago 13
I just bought this case 2 weeks ago. Amazing case.
RonRonsADork 2 years ago 2
This case is great, cool features and perfect for modding, the bad side its the price, but if you're going to spend 100 or more in modding then price should be no problem... I want to see one modded right now.
rayjust 2 years ago