SilverStone Raven RVZ01-E Review
SilverStone is one of several PC-case makers prodding consumers to think small—and thin—when building home PCs.
Small form factor (SFF) cases are nothing new, but the subcategory of small-and- cases has proven to be a tough needle to thread. How do you design a case that supports a full-size graphics card while keeping it under 5 inches thick? SilverStone thinks it has the answer with the second version of its Raven RVZ01 chassis, the RVZ01-E ($89.99 MSRP). And it's only a little more than 4 inches thick. Intrigued? So were we, so we brought one in-house and opened it up.
If you're familiar with ultra-thin cases like the Raven RVZ01-E, it won't surprise you to learn that it supports only the Mini-ITX and Mini-DTX motherboard standards, rather than the full ATX specification (or even the middling-size MicroATX). Mini-ITX motherboards are small, square boards that usually measure about 6.7x6.7 inches. They're big enough to handle desktop CPUs and full-size memory modules, along ...
If you're building a PC for your living room, consider this slim, unassuming chassis. The interior is tight, but clever design leaves room for serious graphics muscle.
Supports large video cards but is just 4.1 inches across; Tough build quality; Clever interior design; Sleek, unassuming exterior; Stands tall or sits flat
Fingerprint-prone; Tight interior limits hardware choices; Needs an accent color to spice things up; Fourth 2.5-inch bay squeezes PSU space