Hardware SilverStone Raven RV02 Review

We've updated our testing to be even tougher, but the Raven RV02 coped brilliantly with the new kit.

http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/cases/2010/09/09/silverstone-raven-rv02-review/1

 

Testing tougher with less heat being produced in the case and more fans sticking it out?

 

Seems like a good improvement over the old Raven.

Its a shame that the case isn't a bit taller to accomodate GPU's such as the HD5970. If this was the case you could run a HD5870 and a 60mm radiatior without any clearance issues.

 

It's good, but not good enough to pull me away from a 600T.

 

I have come to the conclusion that i am mentally unable to process the concept of these 'wrong way round' cases....

Everything about it just seems...wrong.

Sigh....getting too old now to embrace new ideas.....

 

@Combatus

I was being a little tongue in cheek - I think testing is as good as it ever was certainly - but the component choice is naturally easier on some cases being less dependant on the heat disapation from the inside of the case.

I do however think the tests are better and more suited to real world circumstances and are less likely to down grade good cases due to the inability to use an unusual (passive) graphics card.

one quick question....

would rotating this case 90 or 180 degreed (with suitable clearance) honestly make any difference to cooling?

 

Can anyone tell me - is there an RV03 or FT03 coming soon?

 

Hmm, I thought the RV02 and the FT02 were the same, apart from the obvious cosmetic differences, so I was expecting identical cooling performance.

Can you share your thoughts on what you think the reason is for the difference in cooling performance between the FT02 and the Raven?

 

FT02 uses the air penetrator fans
the RV02 does not

 

It's a shame the hard drives aren't more accessible, like in the FT02

 

I actually like it and will consider it for my next build.

Would you see any problems if you added the new Corsair H70 CPU cooler? (We are due a review of that as well by the way!)

 

isn't there an E version coming out with AP fans and ft02 style hdd cages?

 

Indeed there are! But i would not expect them anytime soon. RV03 get compacted with questionable styling, and the FT03 is M-ATX in the style of the old Apple toaster cube.

http://www.atomicmpc.com.au/Gallery...rtress-ft03-cases-are-fiendishly-complex.aspx

I personaly like the FT03. RV03 needs a bit of modding. And then there is the TJ11.. :O

 

the case looks nice - I understand the general concept - but one thing i dont understand is why the sidepanel is on the RIGHT hand side - my case sits to my right hand side & my side panel is on the left hand side. what RAVEN have smartly done here is created a case of left handed people! DEATH TO RAVEN!!!!! GIVE ME MY RIGHT HANDED CASE!!!!!

 

It makes sense in a way, as you'll see more of the top side of your nice jazzy graphics/sound cards in that orientation.

I have an Akasa Eclipse 62 (with clear side panel) on my desk to the right of me at the moment, so if I got this case I'd just put it on my left. It may take a bit of getting used to but I do like the look of this case. And yes, my desk really is that big.

 

Air cooled this case does well but using their adapters to install a Triple Rad and water cooling, the temps actually become worse... if your doing CPU and GPUs, there isnt enough exhaust and the internal temps and the temps of the Rad just climb. Personal experience... so ya great for an all air cooled rig or a CPU only cooled rig but the moment you throw in a few GPUs into that cooling loop. the temps skyrocket. I ended up giving this case away to a friend simply because I was not happy with it, gorgeous case but ya...

 

cheers, any release date?