SilverStone Raven RV05
There's a lot to like about the SilverStone Raven RV05 PC case, with quiet, efficient cooling, and room for larger graphics cards, but the unique layout and moderate drive support may not be everyone's cup of tea.
-- As reviewed by PCMag
Product details
- Revolutionary 90 degrees motherboard mounting enables stack effect for natural heat convection
- All black one-piece front panel inherits signature RAVEN styling touches
- Includes two Air Penetrator 180mm fans for superb performance and quietness
- Independent PSU intake vent prevents waste heat circulation
- Slim slot-loading optical drive slot with two 2.5" SSD/HDD slots on back plate
- Top-mounted stealth I/O ports include microphone, audio and two USB 3.0 ports
PROS
+ Low price for a Raven-branded case.
+ Massive bottom-mounted fans make for excellent, quiet cooling.
+ Supports multiple large graphics cards.
CONS
- Build quality is modest in places.
- No external drive bays.
- Room for only two 3.5-inch hard drives.
- Requires a slot-loading slim optical drive.
- Cable routing can be tricky.
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By PCMag on September 04, 2014
There's a lot to like about the SilverStone Raven RV05 PC case, with quiet, efficient cooling, and room for larger graphics cards, but the unique layout and moderate drive support may not be everyone's cup of tea.
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