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Silverstone RV02 Raven 2 Case Review
Author: Dennis Garcia
Published: Thursday, October 29, 2009
Case Layout and Features
On the surface the RVO2 Raven2 is not unlike any other standard chassis. The entire front is available for expansion drives and devices. In the past we would have called this the "stacker" style but now days it has really become common place in high-end chassis designs.
The back of the case is completely flat aside from a removable ventilation panel for proper power supply breathing.
A unique feature of specific to the Raven style cases is that the motherboard tray is rotated and flipped such that it's like dumping a standard case on its face and then moving stuff around. The orientation helps with internal case cooling by allowing heat that would normally be expelled out the back to easily flow out the top.
As a result all of the user hookups are located across the top of the case and recessed to allow cable routing out the back. This may seem a little weird at first but is actually quite natural.
A unique feature of specific to the Raven style cases is that the motherboard tray is rotated and flipped such that it's like dumping a standard case on its face and then moving stuff around. The orientation helps with internal case cooling by allowing heat that would normally be expelled out the back to easily flow out the top.
As a result all of the user hookups are located across the top of the case and recessed to allow cable routing out the back. This may seem a little weird at first but is actually quite natural.
The front panel controls are located at the top of the case and features power, reset, audio, and USB connections. Sorry no E-SATA or Firewire.
Across the bottom of the case you will see 3 very large vents that correspond to 3 180mm fans that make up the primary case cooling system. Air from these fans is drawn up from under the case and exits out the top.
If you are lucky enough to have an external watercooler like the Corsair Nautilus you'll find hose ports located in the back most case stand. Both hidden and out of the way yet functional if you actually plan to use them.
If you are lucky enough to have an external watercooler like the Corsair Nautilus you'll find hose ports located in the back most case stand. Both hidden and out of the way yet functional if you actually plan to use them.
