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Hardware SilverStone RV03 and FT03 Preview

Discussion in 'Article Discussion' started by Lizard, 19 Oct 2010.

  1. Lizard

    Lizard @ Scan R&D

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  2. Mattmc91

    Mattmc91 Minimodder

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    That beige colour looks manky, but who knows, could like nice with Noctuas inside.
     
  3. Xir

    Xir Modder

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    Hmmm, as the PSU seems to intake from the bottom as well, the entire exhaust seems to consist of the one fan in the top, right?
    Do the cables come out of the top of the case, or are they routed towards the bottom?
     
  4. Snips

    Snips I can do dat, giz a job

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    I've recently built systems with the FT02 and RV02 and can say that if these new models are the same build quality and can assist in fantastic cable management and airflow then they will be big winners. I'm liking the white RV02!
     
  5. feathers

    feathers Minimodder

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    The most FUGLY case I have seen in a long time. I'll come right out and say it: The Silverstone is f*cking UGLY! As are most silverstone designs. It looks like a f*cking dustbin. I think what we have here is a case of fanboy-ism hero worship. Or maybe someone just slipped him a back-hander to say it was jaw-droppingly beautiful?

    :)
     
  6. murtoz

    murtoz Busy procrastinating

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    Beauty is in the eye of the beholder! I am no fan of the raven, but love the fortresses.
    Just a shame to see they still don't support EATX motherboards (at least there's no mention of this...)
     
  7. rickysio

    rickysio N900 | HJE900

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    Champagne looks awesome!

    Looks like an easy mod to fit an Iron Man theme, to be honest, what with the layered panels.
     
  8. Kaihekoa

    Kaihekoa What's a Dremel?

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    Next time I have a big budget for a case I'm going with Silverstone. I like the vertical orientation design, while simple, makes perfect sense according to the laws of physics. As long as the intake fans are powerful enough it should be a well-ventilated case. Build quality is exceptional from what I've seen in reviews. If they were cheaper I'm sure it would be a more popular brand among enthusiasts.
     
  9. wyx087

    wyx087 Homeworld 3 is happening!!

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    can't wait for RV03, looks amazing, hopefully it'd have price of RV02, but hard drive cooling + ease of use of performance of FT02.
     
  10. mrbens

    mrbens What's a Dremel?

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    Nothing looks nice with Noctuas inside! Horrible ugly fans.

    I like the look of the black with 2 champagne stripes case.
     
  11. Guest-16

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    Uh, no. It is, and I want one. It's modest, subtle without being a-n-other black case and has fantastic aluminium panelling. Personal opinion. What do you like then? ;)
     
  12. liratheal

    liratheal Sharing is Caring

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    The RV03 looks like a reject from a Gundam-esque show..

    Not sure I could live with that.
     
  13. smc8788

    smc8788 Multimodder

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    The FT03 is certainly intriguing and innovative, but I would never buy one with my own money. It just looks silly.
     
  14. CrapBag

    CrapBag Multimodder

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    Colours quite nice, bit too plain for my liking, its just a shiny champagne coloured box.

    Maybe it looks great in person but from the images it looks rather bland.
     
  15. azrael-

    azrael- I'm special...

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    That champagne colour is definitely non-starter with me. Looks really out of place. Perhaps on a white version it might look better.

    What I REALLY would like Silverstone to do, though, is create a version of the RV02/FT02 for a normal-sized ATX mobo, yet which is only about 50cm in depth. I know it can be done, since they did a version of the RV1 for MainGear (the Shift) and it's a really stunning case.
     
  16. steve30x

    steve30x What's a Dremel?

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    I was reading that the RV02 helps your GPU keep cooler than nornal cases because of the way the components are installed which makes the GPU quieter. If this true I might be in the market for an RV02 and sell my 800D.
     
  17. Senilex

    Senilex Not a Troll. Honest.

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    This.
     
  18. mi1ez

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    Nice case but not a fan of the champagne. hope they release with more options. Black, white, silver, red, blue, maybe even green or yellow!
     
  19. Skidd

    Skidd What's a Dremel?

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    The whiteness! It attracts me, I have to resist....



    NOOO!!1!! I must have RV02W-E!!!...

    Can’t resist....
    Pulling...
    credit card...
    out of wallet.....

    Damn you Silverstone! Damn you to hell. My monies belong to Silverstone. :)
     
  20. phinix

    phinix RIP Waynio...

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    OK, so they basically took my idea of NanoTower and made it mATX and called FT03...;)
    ...nice.... :eyebrow:
     
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