Hardware Silverstone Grandia GD03 Review

Discussion in 'Article Discussion' started by Sifter3000, 21 Jan 2010.

  1. Sifter3000

    Sifter3000 I used to be somebody

    Joined:
    11 Jul 2006
    Posts:
    1,766
    Likes Received:
    26
    Sifter3000, 21 Jan 2010
    #1
  2. Jipa

    Jipa Avoiding the "I guess.." since 2004

    Joined:
    5 Feb 2004
    Posts:
    6,367
    Likes Received:
    127
    With better cooling it would be good for a combined HTPC/file server build. For HTPC alone I can't think of any reason why I wouldn't choose the much smaller, better cooler and cheaper GD-04 instead.
     
    Jipa, 21 Jan 2010
    #2
  3. DocWolfe

    DocWolfe What's a Dremel?

    Joined:
    21 Mar 2009
    Posts:
    19
    Likes Received:
    1
    That's the thing with these silverstone cases... I don't like all the 'vanity panels' that they have... why can't they just make a case where 'vanity panels' aren't needed because what's underneith looks good!?
     
    DocWolfe, 21 Jan 2010
    #3
  4. tonyd223

    tonyd223 king of nothing

    Joined:
    12 Nov 2009
    Posts:
    389
    Likes Received:
    2
    From the pictures I don't see where the two front mounted 80mm fans can draw air from if the door is closed. So, any chance of you guys doing a media PC build either here or in Custom PC? Please? Would be interesting to see your thoughts on components, and especially on cpu cooler...
     
    tonyd223, 21 Jan 2010
    #4
  5. ano

    ano 8-bit Bandit

    Joined:
    11 Sep 2009
    Posts:
    30
    Likes Received:
    0
    Chic is French for stylish or elegance, chique is French for chew.
     
    ano, 21 Jan 2010
    #5
  6. cybergenics

    cybergenics What's a Dremel?

    Joined:
    27 Jun 2009
    Posts:
    613
    Likes Received:
    17
    Chic literally means, skill or knack though. Like having a knack at something.
     
    cybergenics, 21 Jan 2010
    #6
  7. GW42

    GW42 What's a Dremel?

    Joined:
    26 Nov 2009
    Posts:
    23
    Likes Received:
    0
    And while it's not a major issue for many people, the GD-04 has the advantage that it's the shallowest matx box I could find (I was really tight for space on the depth!) iirc it's only 32-33cm deep, and many others are over 37cm at least.
     
    GW42, 21 Jan 2010
    #7
  8. [USRF]Obiwan

    [USRF]Obiwan What's a Dremel?

    Joined:
    9 Apr 2003
    Posts:
    1,721
    Likes Received:
    5
    Anyway you look at it. it is fugly...
     
    [USRF]Obiwan, 21 Jan 2010
    #8
  9. Jipa

    Jipa Avoiding the "I guess.." since 2004

    Joined:
    5 Feb 2004
    Posts:
    6,367
    Likes Received:
    127
    I've had both the GD03 and GD04, so I'm well aware of the fact, that's exactly the "choose the much smaller" ;) In fact I think the GD04 might just be the best HTPC-case out there, if you don't need a screen and a remote (out of the box, anyway).
     
    Jipa, 21 Jan 2010
    #9
  10. HandMadeAndroid

    HandMadeAndroid That's handy.

    Joined:
    18 Feb 2005
    Posts:
    741
    Likes Received:
    10
    why not get a red pulsing LED light system for the front and make it look like Knight Rider....only joking lol but it is very 90's hi-fi separates looking.
     
    HandMadeAndroid, 21 Jan 2010
    #10
  11. ashchap

    ashchap Minimodder

    Joined:
    28 Feb 2005
    Posts:
    345
    Likes Received:
    21
    I recently set up an HTPC in the GD-04. It seems like a much more suitable case - plenty of airflow and small enough to fit under a TV. Better looking, too.
     
    ashchap, 22 Jan 2010
    #11
Tags: Add Tags

Share This Page