Based on the same chassis frame as the Seta H1 we recently reviewed, SilverStone's $159.99 Seta D1 packs a far greater number of interior accessories that add up to a much broader-than-normal array of configuration possibilities—and at a lower price than the H1. Depending on needs, this PC case might be the Seta to fill them. This ATX chassis can house oversize motherboards and has massive storage-installation flexibility that belies its plain exterior. And CD/DVD hounds, perk up: If you're an optical-drive or 5.25-inch-bay holdout, you've met your modern dream case.Design: Basic Black Box A visual scan around the outside hints at the Seta D1’s appeal, with its four removable front panels sized for classic 5.25-inch bay devices (optical drives, system status displays, fan controllers, and the like) and an accessory box so large that it fills the whole power supply bay. The ATX-standard seven expansion slots plus a two-slot side mount for vertical card conversions is carried over ...
SilverStone's Seta D1 ATX chassis gives PC builders more drive and cooling flexibility than most cases we've tested in recent years. Storage hounds and optical-drive devotees will thrill to the counter-2020s design.
Flexible drive trays with quad 5.25-inch bay support; Triple 140mm fan mounts support 420mm-class radiator; Supports motherboards up to 13 inches deep; Excellent cooling with acceptable noise
Dual-fan bracket blocks lower external bays, and triple-fan bracket blocks all external bays; Oversize motherboards will run into front drive trays; Front radiators preclude use of drive trays