A compact desktop PC enclosure that doesn't make a lot of noise. That's really the ideal combination for most computer users, but it's also a balancing act that's difficult to realise. Less internal space means less air for cooling components.

With m-ATX and to some extent Mini-ITX motherboards becoming ever more powerful and as a result more popular and mainstream, it necessarily follows that the discerning PC enthusiast is going to be looking for an enclosure that best suits their needs.

I am really pleased with this case, it is a perfect compact size, light weight and feels very well constructed. The sound deadening is brilliant with no intrusive whirring that my previous pc made.

The Silencio 352 is full of surprises, from the exterior it is a fairly standard looking chassis, it has a fairly understated design that while nice to look at, you typically wouldn't notice it or remark upon it if were next to someone's desk.

The price makes this excellent value for money; something that is going to appeal to a lot of system builders; Component compatibility is high; mostly due to the very flexible interior; Quiet; stealthy and understated looks means it will look great in almost any environment

More space behind the motherboard would have been nice; but it is hardly a deal breaker

Great case, would buy again.

As advertised. It's quiet. My custom rig easily fit inside. The fans delivered with unit, were quiet, but I ended up replacing with noctura case fans (as they were even quieter) and I am a noise free nut. Filters are easy to get to and clean.

> Very low ambient noise from fans. Big problem with resonant vibrations through the hard compound rubber feet. > Efficient cooling with a low ambient temperature in the case when running idle. > Poor cable management. Very little room for cables behind the MB tray.

This case brings a lot to the table without breaking the bank. Its appearance is subdued with a clean front panel which opens to reveal one exposed 5.25 inch and one 3.5 inch bays and vents for two fans.

- My motivation for buying this case was for the sound dampening, and it does a great job. I have an XFX R9 280X which can get quite loud by itself, and then 3 case fans and a be quiet! Pure Rock CPU cooler on an AMD 8350 FX which nears the thermal limit of the cooler.

Sound dampening foam works wonderfully

- Little room between back panel and motherboard for cable management

The Cooler Master web site describes the Silencio 352 case as being fitted with two XtraFlo 120 case fans; their web page for the XtraFlo 120 fan describes it as a 4-pin PWM fan. What they don't tell you is that the case fans are not the same as the retail fan.