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I see 3 levels of FAIL for what could be a perfect mATX case.
1.color, why does everything have to look like a damn Apple clone?
2.HDD placement. It does not look like the drives get any active cooling.
Hi guys, check this video out:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DiJzo89eayg
Our R&D team built a fanless system with the FT03 after they completed regular thermal testing. It'll be a good guide for those looking to build a silent system with this great looking case!
great video tony, quick question:
do all the intake fans have easily removable dust filters?
and when is this going on sale?
They don't need to as they are not "inside" the case?
I'm not worried about main-component cooling (cpu, MB and VGA) because as it is it will set a new tier in mATX builds in this aspect (as FT02 does, to say something). What really worries me are the HDDs: they have no active cooling and also there is no way to dissipate de heat, unless I'm missing something (and If I do, I would be really happy If you told me).
They are, look at this picture:
You just pull it a bit and you take off the whole filter system. Really clever design. It seems there are no filters on the MB fan, though.
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cheers.
SST need to confirm that all input fans will have dust filters, the lack is not really acceptable on a high-end case like this.
and i say this as someone who has four silverstone cases.
R3MF, prava, regarding your concerns:
Filters will be in place where there are intakes, so that includes the side vents as well. However, the power supply will exhaust through the bottom half of the side vents so the filter there will only cover half the total area.
We spent months after Computex testing and modfiying the thermals of FT03. Hard drive side was indeed a tough area to solve especially with the type of hardware we used to test (e.g. Core i7 + Radeon 5970). But after few revisions, we did get them to run at levels that we consider acceptable and within hard drive manufacturers' ratings. It will be unrealistic to expect hard drive temperatures in the FT03 to match cases that place a fan in front of the drive cage, but you shouldn't have to worry about drives overheating in it.
Hope these answer your questions!
There will be more photos coming as we get closer to FT03's release date
Release date release date release date...!!
Would like to see a side by side with a SG03 for comparison.
R3MF, prava, regarding your concerns:
Filters will be in place where there are intakes, so that includes the side vents as well. However, the power supply will exhaust through the bottom half of the side vents so the filter there will only cover half the total area.
We spent months after Computex testing and modfiying the thermals of FT03. Hard drive side was indeed a tough area to solve especially with the type of hardware we used to test (e.g. Core i7 + Radeon 5970). But after few revisions, we did get them to run at levels that we consider acceptable and within hard drive manufacturers' ratings. It will be unrealistic to expect hard drive temperatures in the FT03 to match cases that place a fan in front of the drive cage, but you shouldn't have to worry about drives overheating in it.
Hope these answer your questions!
Sorry for the lack of updates! The schedule wasn't set until recently. The FT03 should start shipping out from our factory in about two weeks. That means availability worldwide should be as follow:
Asia Pacific - First week of January
North America - Second to third week of January
Europe - End of January to early February
Ack, so basically February to get the case.
Which retailers will be getting them, and is the black going to be available as well?
And will the GPU fan at the bottom interfere with dual long 12"+ video cards, or does that have to be removed? And if it has the be removed because of the way it's designed (like a hill), why is it that way instead of a simple flat design?
-Most anxious FT03 person in teh world.
Slot load optical only. FAIL.
Sorry, Tony. That makes it a no sale for me.
That's a preference. I probably won't get FT03 now as my modded SG06 is almost completed(I would definitely get FT03 if it wan't for that) but I definitely like small opening of slot loading than cut out for slim drives. That would just kill the look of FT03. Actually, I would prefer not to have any open for ODD which would make case look even better. I mean you still have access to it via network, usb drives and external drives. I can't remember last time I've put in ODD in my system internally.
Defitely good move by Silverstone to remove that chrome trim around opening of ODD and eject button though.
No, not just personal taste. It also severally limits the choice of drives you can place in case.
I dont understand the idea of building a system and then having an external ODD. That makes for an extra enclosure and exposed cable(s). I myself actually use an ODD almost everyday.
Companies don't make cases to satisfy only you.
I am sure the FT03 will eventually reach all current SilverStone resellers/retailers, but I wouldn't know who will get it first or second, etc...
With the 120mm GPU fan bracket installed, you can fit a Radeon HD 5970 (12.2") into the first PCI-E slot. If you need to install the same card into the second, third, or fourth slot (for possible SLI or CrossFire), then the bracket can be removed easily. So instead of using a 120mm fan, you will then use two 80mm fans. The majority of FT03 users will likely never have to remove the slanted GPU fan bracket, and most will appreciate the use of 120mm fan there instead of two 80mm fans.
Below are retail box photo shoots of black and silver FT03:
No, not just personal taste. It also severally limits the choice of drives you can place in case.
I dont understand the idea of building a system and then having an external ODD. That makes for an extra enclosure and exposed cable(s). I myself actually use an ODD almost everyday.
ODD bay eats up a lot of space on a case! This case seems to be geared towards gamers and it only makes sense to omit a 5.25 bay with the gaming industry rapidly trending towards digital distribution.
Being able to read chinese (sort of), I had a great time with Google Translates! It's outright hilarious.Here comes the review, http://www.chiphell.com/portal.php?mod=view&aid=491 it's in Chinese tho, but you can get the idea.