Silverstone TJ09

Scoobie Dave · 6 Feb 2007 at 13:47

Im seriously thinking of getting this case as I think it's a work of art and probably one of the best cases out there. I was wondering if anyone has one on these cases with a watercooling setup inside? I would really like to know how easy it is to fit a 120.2 rad using the 2 120mm fans on the top of the case. I see that the spacing of the top fans might not fit a rad straight out of the box but should not be to hard to modify.

If anyone has this case (especially with watercooling) I would love to hear what you think about it.

Scoobie Dave · 6 Feb 2007 at 14:03

geff_r said:
I'm still deciding between this and the akasa eclipse.
Is it worth the extra poundage over the eclipse "which is apparently the best case out there"and are there
any issues with this case regarding power supply fittage etc
also ive heard that the side panels resonate on the tj09 which is a very bad thing
so far thats whats put me off an otherwise great case.
it's really hard to pick a case almost every single case has a yea but problem my
only concern of the eclipse is that it's not tall enough.
Theres a quick snippet video review of it here
I think the only cases without "issues" are the top end lian li.

Also another blinding review here here

How long has this case been out on the market?

Scoobie Dave · 6 Feb 2007 at 14:19

geff_r said:
I was seriously about to buy this case but those in the know
have said the side panels resonate that's a big no no for me was
dead set ready to buy lucky i read about the sides.
I think it's been out a few months i agree it's an absolute stunner
just wish there wasn't the side panels issue.
For me the only reviews worthy of note are user reviews that have lived with a case properly.

How come none of the reviews moan about the side panel?

Come on TJ09 owners speak up!

Scoobie Dave · 6 Feb 2007 at 16:34

geff_r said:
Most are probably at work m8 i'm sure will get
opinions a bit later i think i read about the side panels
on this forum.if it has got side panel issues maybe the windowed
panel would not anyway i'd defo hold on buying until
we can establish the problems.

Well it's definately the windowed version I would go for as I like to see the guts of my pc in all it's glory

Hopefully more TJ09 owners log on later. . .

Scoobie Dave · 6 Feb 2007 at 17:10

clone said:
Tiz a very good case,just sold mine on fleabay,cooling in the case is one of the best ive had,you can mount a 120.2 rad at the top but it need`s to be the bix stealth as it`s not as thick as most rads,or do what i was going to do and fit a 120.2 rad on the rear 120mm fan with a swiftech radbox.

Any more questions m8 just ask, i have a few photos or mine if you need to see them.

Well I was gonna go for the Black Ice Stealth GT240 as it's nice and thin, what about the fan alignment at the top, do you think you could bolt the rad to the top fans ok still then?
As for the pics I would love to see em.

Scoobie Dave · 7 Feb 2007 at 11:28

Elric said:
I'm building one up at the moment, will let you know of any probs later.

Oh lovely will be interested in knowing how you do. Are you gonna watercool it?

Scoobie Dave · 7 Feb 2007 at 14:19

Im really intrigued into how the 2 top fans actually mount the fans, as looking from the pic below it looks like the fans themselves are on moveable rails thus to get get a proper alignment with a rad. Is my assumption right?

Scoobie Dave · 7 Feb 2007 at 15:09

clone said:
Yep like ive said you can fit 2 120.1 rads there no problem.

What about a 120.2 rad, looking at the picture I cant see that being a problem to due to the rails being adjustable (is that true?). You said about having to cut away a bar but I cant see it?

Scoobie Dave · 8 Feb 2007 at 13:28

Finally bit the bullet and ordered a Silverstone TJ09W

Will post some pics soon when I start to build it.

Scoobie Dave · 8 Feb 2007 at 14:23

clone said:
Nice one a very good case and you will be happy with it im sure

Yeah im looking forward to playing with it. Im still sure I can get a 120.2 rad to fit in the top though. When I have it in the flesh I will have a better idea on what to do.