Silverstone SG03

KJ · Post by KJ » Sun Apr 22, 2007 4:15 pm

I have a great deal of interest in the upcoming SG03
previewed here: http://www.silentpcreview.com/article717-page4.html
and "reviewed" here: http://www.hexus.net/content/item.php?item=8438&page=1

It appears that someone has finally attempted what I've always wanted: the smallest possible case using all standard sized components. There was some creative engineering employed to accomplish this, but I wonder what shot it has as a SPCR worthy case.

Positives:
* outfitted to hold two 120mm fans
* excellent front and back ventilation
* probable high build quality (to go with high price)
* choice of any std ATX PSU
* seems well-suited to passive cooling of CPU

Negatives:
* aluminum construction
* hard drive mounts that look particularly prone to vibration
* constricted airflow (but, probably the best possible for that case size)

On an added note, why did they have to ruin an otherwise simple, elegant, and space-efficient design by sticking a pointless and tacky, protruding bezel on the side. Aargh!

Anyone have any more info/opinions on the SG03? It will be difficult for me to spend my money on this pricey case til I see a review as thorough and trustworthy as those done by SPCR. Did ya catch that hint, Silverstone?

frankgehry · Post by **frankgehry** » Sun Apr 22, 2007 5:30 pm

Here's another review -

http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=a ... =689&num=1

nick705 · Post by **nick705** » Mon Apr 23, 2007 9:06 am

It looks like the PSU placement is going to severely restrict the choice of CPU heatsink.

I'm still waiting in vain for a case that's built like an Antec on the inside and a Silverstone on the outside, although frankly I think someone dropped the ball style-wise with this one anyway...

Moogles · Post by **Moogles** » Mon Apr 23, 2007 10:23 am

Build quality looks a little disappointing in some of the photo's.

Look at the gap to the left of the powersupply: http://www.phoronix.net/image.php?id=68 ... 3_sys1_lrg

The SG02 looked much nicer. Too bad it's only for the Asian market.

KJ · Post by KJ » Tue Apr 24, 2007 8:00 pm

Moogles wrote:Build quality looks a little disappointing in some of the photo's. Look at the gap to the left of the powersupply: http://www.phoronix.net/image.php?id=68 ... 3_sys1_lrg

The SG02 looked much nicer. Too bad it's only for the Asian market.

I see what you're talking about. That would be unbelievable if the design/construction was really that bad. This is a ~130$ case, not including PS.

eddd · Post by **eddd** » Fri Feb 08, 2008 4:27 pm

KJ wrote:
Moogles wrote:Build quality looks a little disappointing in some of the photo's. :( Look at the gap to the left of the powersupply: http://www.phoronix.net/image.php?id=68 ... 3_sys1_lrg

The SG02 looked much nicer. Too bad it's only for the Asian market.
I see what you're talking about. That would be unbelievable if the design/construction was really that bad. This is a ~130$ case, not including PS.

I have this case and there is no gap.

Schlotkins · Post by **Schlotkins** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 7:46 pm

What's the biggest heatsink that will fit?