How are Silverstone cases? Anyone got one?

scottyboy · 31 Jul 2007 at 03:32

http://www.cjcomputers.co.uk/prodpages/case_al_sst_tj04.html

http://www.**********/images/products/318079-A.jpg

I like the simple design look of this case, although ive gotta admit ive never heard of em before...

is this a good case? would it need any optional/replacement/better fans?

C64 · 31 Jul 2007 at 03:42

silverstone are a top make like lian li m8.
have no hesitation in getting anything silverstone.

BillytheImpaler · 31 Jul 2007 at 04:59

On an absolute scale Silverstone > *

In terms of value Lian Li > Silverstone

The one you've posted is a great case. You'd like it very much.

jimmyjimmyo · 31 Jul 2007 at 08:22

I love my TJ07, I have had top end cases from other companies (Lian-li, coolermaster and thermaltake) and nothing comes close to it so far

scottyboy · 31 Jul 2007 at 12:41

great thanks. last question, should I replace the fans? I want it to be as quiet as possible.

Jfan · 31 Jul 2007 at 13:58

My media pc is in a silverstone , its really nice, very good build quality

gunner · 31 Jul 2007 at 15:40

That case is getting a little old now, especially cooling wise. I think with an over clocked system it may get a little toasty. For a stock system its fine.

Raikiri · 31 Jul 2007 at 16:17

gunner said:
That case is getting a little old now, especially cooling wise. I think with an over clocked system it may get a little toasty. For a stock system its fine.

It has 2 x 120mm fans, it'll be fine.

BlairH · 31 Jul 2007 at 17:22

scottyboy said:
I like the simple design look of this case

As do I. It reminds me of the old Coolermaster ATCs case range.

although ive gotta admit ive never heard of em before...

Really? Their TJ07 and TJ09 cases are the current "gold standard" in terms of cooling, aesthetics and quality. They're a good company, and I wouldn't hesitate to buy another Silverstone. I currently own the TJ03.

The 04 looks like a nice case. I think you'll like it!

is this a good case? would it need any optional/replacement/better fans?

To be honest, I don't think I've ever been satisfied by the stock fans of any case. Replacing them isn't exactly expensive either.

DaveMac · 31 Jul 2007 at 17:27

The TJ04 suffers from a very restricted front fan inlet, other than that I do like it's monolithic looks.

scottyboy · 31 Jul 2007 at 18:29

Raikiri said:
It has 2 x 120mm fans, it'll be fine.

yeah I hope so, its been despatched.

scottyboy · 31 Jul 2007 at 18:30

BlairH said:
To be honest, I don't think I've ever been satisfied by the stock fans of any case. Replacing them isn't exactly expensive either.

yeah I got 2 akasa amber fans to put in..

Yurka · 31 Jul 2007 at 23:21

I've got a 04, the front inlet sucks big time, looks great and finish is very smart. It would be great if it just more inlet for air, either like the lian li P-7 front, plus could do with some side vent for the gfx cards...

funksteruk2 · 1 Aug 2007 at 22:09

scottyboy said:
http://www.cjcomputers.co.uk/prodpages/case_al_sst_tj04.html

http://www.**********/images/products/318079-A.jpg

I like the simple design look of this case, although ive gotta admit ive never heard of em before...

is this a good case? would it need any optional/replacement/better fans?

ive got the TJ06, i took the wind tunnel out as i bought a arctic pro7 cooler for my cpu, its a ton weight but i tell you something its a top case

anyone getting the silverstone will need to extend their atx power cord and their atx4 pin supplies

jellybeard999 · 2 Aug 2007 at 03:05

BlairH said:
As do I. It reminds me of the old Coolermaster ATCs case range.

A good few of the CM ATC team moved and formed silverstone i believe

BlairH · 2 Aug 2007 at 20:07

Yurka said:
I've got a 04, the front inlet sucks big time

When it comes to fans, isn't that supposed to be a good thing?

Hawk Tuah · 3 Aug 2007 at 22:48

I have the TJ08 mini ATX case. Love the simplistic stylish design.

Can't fault it. A 120mm filtered fan on the front and one on the back right by the CPU. Plus I've got another 120 in the PSU.

3 120mm fans should be enough.

The fans that came with it are quite quiet.

Hawk Tuah · 3 Aug 2007 at 22:51

Wouldn't that link be classed as a competitor to OcUK?

scottyboy · 3 Aug 2007 at 23:27

I got the case and it looks amazing..

BUT

the ppl I ordered it from didn't include the windowed side panel optional extra I ordered with it! :mad:

anyway 1 Q and this is gonna be a dumb question..

Like I said, I got 2 amber 120mm fans to fit. Should the back one being blowing air out and the front one sucking it in? I dont know which way im supposed to fit em to do that anyway.. bere in mind ive got a Tuniq Tower to fit in.

Hawk Tuah · 3 Aug 2007 at 23:40

scottyboy said:
I got the case and it looks amazing..

BUT

the ppl I ordered it from didn't include the windowed side panel optional extra I ordered with it!

anyway 1 Q and this is gonna be a dumb question..

Like I said, I got 2 amber 120mm fans to fit. Should the back one being blowing air out and the front one sucking it in? I dont know which way im supposed to fit em to do that anyway.. bere in mind ive got a Tuniq Tower to fit in.

Fans typically blow towards the side with the label on. On my case the front fan sucks air in, and the rear fan blows air out. If you look at the case front on, both fans labels are facing away from you.

How are Silverstone cases? Anyone got one?

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