#1104 - SilverStone Grandia GD04 HTPC Case Video Review

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Can I install a 240mm radiator in it(possibly with modification) such as the one in the upcoming Corsair HD100?

[dudedude873]

3dgameman your videos are just awesome :) very informative, but i would really like seeing a video on how to set up a home server pc . that would be really appreciated.

regards

[EWColaCanada]

Where did you buy this case from?

[BenHanna7]

I'm guessing this wouldn't fit a GTX480? If I was after a lan case (that fits a GTX480) and that could double as an HTPC case what would you recommend?

[Geoxile]

@BenHanna7 Why would you try too fit a 480 in a HTPC case...get a GTS 450 or GTX 460, they could fit probably

[BenHanna7]

@Geoxile I currently have a GTX480 in my computer, was wondering if it would be transferable into something smaller (I would like it to double as a lan build). But yes, I might have to look at a 450 or 460. Thanks. :D

[233kosta]

@BenHanna7 Being honest, you're better off steering clear of either this case or the GTX 480 or 470. With nVidia's current heating problems, even though it may fit, it WILL suffer from poor ventilation, be very very noisy and possibly overheat. The concept of HTPC is that the thing will be under your TV where a DVD player would normally be and it won't be used for gaming. Therefore, nothing more than a GF9400/9500 or ATI HD 4550/4650 or 5650/5750 would be needed and cooling is within limits.

[233kosta]

@BenHanna7 If you want a lan case, get a CM Storm series case. Scout or Sniper should be good for your current HW setup.

[BenHanna7]

@233kosta Thanks for the help.

[bubinasuit]

is it low profile?

[233kosta]

@bubinasuit No, this case will fit standard GPUs, but low profile CPU coolers are recommended if a DVD/BD drive is installed.

[Wuterkins]

This actually looks really ugly, Sorry =(

[liightheaded]

silverstone also make one like this but it has atx lol.....

nice case though :) whats max the thickness of the fans? any more then 25mm? like a 38mm fan? or .... like maby a slim rad and slimish fan lol.. idk

more then 25mm fans fit??

[spiritdawound]

it seems really good craft. It just lack of a 3"1/2 front tray for a SD/SFcard reader for my own tastes, this makes me hesitate ;)

[Hekynn]

Lol it doesn't look like a htpc case to me at all lol.

[UltimategamerXFX2]

lol, this is loaded with fans :D

[taltigolt]

remembver brushed aluminum may look nice but it get's scratched easily

very easily

[trousien]

i have a brush aluminum laptop and it doesn't get scratch anywhere as much as plastic ones... but most computer cases are made out of titanium or something like that...

[taltigolt]

i had the cooler master cosmos s case i barely touched it with my nail and done a big scratch

[trousien]

that sucks i never get that type of atx case anyways i always want ones with windows to show what i got and lots of huge fans and what not.... i guess my laptop doesn't scratch as much cuz it also has magnesium added to the aluminum... i tried doing a scratch test on my laptop with my nails and nothing ever happens

[4ourTimber]

very nice case

[PCMichiana]

That case is sexy - been looking for one that would look good on my entertainment center - this may just win it!

[FrosChannel]

Would look great on any entertainment center.

[ItsjustagameNUB]

Hello Rodney,

Are you ever gonna review the Corsair Obsidian 800D?

[richy123xd]

Corsair would have to send it to him so he can review it, I doubt he would want to buy it though.

[Lvaneede]

It seems like a pretty good case, but it should have come with a media remote

[MrWillsaysrave]

or you can buy a ps3

[procrast]

If you don't like seeing exposed ports on the front of the case, look at the SilverStone Grandia GD02, which has a cover for the ports.

[Chrijz]

As Asus M2N68-AM PLUS is Micro ATX, it should fit.

Nice case anyway (many 120mm-fans which is great for lower noise), but it's a pity it doesn't fit 3 3.5" HDD's.

[davidxu1019]

what are you talking about? of course it fits 3.5" HDDs...

[Chrijz]

Not according to the reviewer. Maximum 2x3.5" + 1x2.5" according to him.

[Chrijz]

I think you misunderstood me, I wrote: "3 3.5"", maybe I should've written "three 3.5"".

[Asdemus]

another great review

[FixedHDD]

looks little bit unstable as you pushed the bar at 3:12.

[nrc06]

i concur

[LolAtYou2ube]

lol how? just dont sit on it with the cover off and youre fine :\

[boudreau1993]

It wasn't screwed in place when he pushed it.

I doubt it would give as much if it was.

[ikcti]

Nice case. Looks awesome.

[19janiboy96]

this is overkill lanbox

[MandeepGadgetBoy]

For multimedia great, for gaming you should consider a more bigger case with many more fans etc.

[2007FORLife]

Omg, Awesome for a HTPC Case this could actually have potential to make it into a Gaming PC

[ATGarrry]

This was a good review but I'm surprised rodney didn't mention the 90 degrees PCI slot, I would have thought it was something that differentiates this case from most other ones.

[gerardosaldana1987]

wow alot of fan slots for an htpc...very nice...silverstone does have real nice cases in general

[jasonhdvideoman]

hi this is a cool looking case i want one

[Heartagramerz]

this is kickass?!!

[TehChangster]

for multimedia PCs yes but for gaming no =\

[doomtomb3]

Great review!! It was very nice of them to include dust filters :)

[cusinndzl]

Nice video.

[fortress61]

ok call me stupid but what size of mobo does this case how?

[bionicmexican666]

it supports micro ATX mobos

[legendray2008]

I think the external finishing is what matters

in this particular case .

[AndyBlooman]

How long can the optical drive be, before it means you have to use a smaller CPU cooler?

[3DGAMEMAN]

It depends on the cooler that used. SilverStone has more information on their website about this.

[3DGAMEMAN]

BTW: This case fits 10.5" long video cards, but 11" video cards would be a very tight fit.

[SF0neManArmy]

What type of case is this?

Although you mention certain computer pieces or certain areas to add things such as HDD's

But this really doesn't look like a proper computer case or a gaming case.

You mentioned media earlier but as in like what?

[Dragonarok]

HTPC stands for Home Theater PC

[bronxvirus]

wat does HTC stand for? i have a phone that says that.

[dabocx56]

Here it stands for Home theater computer

As for htc the phone company it stands for "High Tech Computer"

They used to go by that name but they changed it to HTC a whiles back

[bronxvirus]

ahh kewl! thxx for tha info :-)

[ipullstuffapart]

Home Theater Personal Computer to correct you

[3DGAMEMAN]

Home Theater PC Cases can be used for watching movies, looking at photo's, listening to internet radio, playing games, etc.

[9kuuby9]

Does this fit the corsair hydro h50 CPU cooler fit in this case ?

[kingdong4]

Good work!

[AirForce194]

Very Nice

[muffinmanallday]

Great video GM

[Vanichtah]

lol nice work Rod, about the HD quality, well, the other one you made was good as well, but HD is HD ;)

Keep it up.

[jasonz001]

okay

[3DGAMEMAN]

FYI: I made this video private until YouTube processed it to HD. This is done to avoid the `where`s the HD` questions I continuously receive.

[LaDeXi]

YouTube sucks on that.. It would be nice if the videos would come available only after they get processed completely.

[3DGAMEMAN]

Yes, maybe YouTube will do that because it would make sense. Or at least an option the uploader can select.

[JamesNintendoNord]

KICKASS!!

[AirForce194]

Good Idea there.

[TrNeutralist]

Nice job on doing that [: