SilverStone Temjin Series SST-TJ04B-E Black Aluminum front panel, steel body ATX Mid Tower Computer Case

Note: This case is not for the beginning computer assembler. Silverstone's TJ07 combines durability and structural integrity with a minimalist design. The case is beautiful in both black and silver (I have seen the black in person and in use). There are no frilly, useless lights - just three small blue LEDs on the front (HDD is on the left & power is on the right; the one in the middle is a mystery, & the user's manual offers no clues). The motherboard tray is removable, & the motherboard standoffs are high enough to leave adequate space beneath the MOBO for running cables, thus maximizing the space within the case & making cable management easier. This is NOT a toolless case, which, while requiring more time to install components, makes for a sturdier build overall as the vibrations of the installed components are lessened. (That has always been one of my gripes with toolless case design: Vibrations are more of a problem.) The cutouts in the case through which cables are meant to be routed are lined in plastic, meaning that cables won't fray over time via rubbing against the edges. Cable management within this case is a breeze, due to ample space inside the case & strategically placed cutouts. The power cord plugs into the bottom of the case rather than the top. There is space enough for two power supplies, if your computing needs dictate that a second power supply is required. The cooling on this case is more than adequate (2-120mm exhaust fans on top, 2-92mm intake fans at the rear, & 2-120mm intake fans on the bottom) - and yet, with all those fans running at maximum speed (I have a fan controller installed & have set the fans to run at maximum speed), the case is incredibly quiet: Instead of a loud, insistent buzz, it emits a subtle hum. The HDDs sit inside two cages on the bottom of the case, each cage being capable of holding 3 HDDs. The front I/O port (covered with an aluminum flap) has 4 USB 2.0 ports, 1 Firewire port, 1 audio port, & 1 microphone port. This case is light for its size, weighing in at just over 30 pounds empty, & according to the manual, the case is 220mmW x 560mmH x 565mmD.Some reviewers have complained that the case's sides & 5.25" bay covers (of which there are 7), which are machined aluminum, do not have the same smooth finish as the one aluminum piece that comprises the remaining three sides (the unibody construction is wonderfully sturdy - I keep using that word, but it definitely means what I think it means!); but the silvery colour is the same over the entirety of the case, and the overall look is one of uniform silver smoothness. This case looks even more expensive than it is - when I first saw it in person, I thought it ran around $600 - $700. Reviewers have also complained that there is too much space between the 5.25" drive bay covers & the case, but while it is true that the drive bay covers do not sit flush against the case, the space between the drive bay covers & the case is miniscule. A tiny bit of space is actually preferable in this area, because you may have 5.25" components that require an extra mm of space in the drive bay.In summation: A beautifully & intelligently designed case, both inside & out, built to last for years.

Just completed my first desktop build since assembling an early generation 386 unit years ago (yes I am that old). Selecting the processor and motherboard for the new desktop was less time consuming than selecting the case. I wanted a compact size, but was scared away from smaller cases due to reviews of overheating and lack of flexibility, and-or requirements to use a slimline CD reader and special power supplies. Finally settled on this Silverstone Temjin Series TJ08B-E case.Sturdy build, quality fit and finish, and good paint job both inside and out. I like the slide out - cleanable fan filters for the main case fan and the power supply area.There are some nice sized thumb screws for getting access to the inside, but there are still some screws that require a screwdriver.There is more than enough room inside for my mini ATX motherboard. Don't have a graphics card yet, but it should fit easily. The only tight spot is between the power supply and the CD drive, but got the cables pulled with some care and effort. There is a nice side compartment for cable management.The single front-mounted large 180mm front fan was a selling points for me, rather than cases that use 2 or more smaller fans. It creates a positive pressure inside the case instead of pulling a vacuum. The limitation is that it is only adjustable manually to two speeds (low and high) with an external switch. I find the low setting at 800 RPM to be more than adequate to keep my system cool and the noise is minimal. I prefer the sound of a slow speed large fan to the whine of multiple high-speed small fans. Set on high, it does sound like the big fan that it is and the noise becomes annoying. My Corsair RM650 fan never needs to run as it is loaded below 40% of capacity. The only other fan in the system is the stock Intel processor fan, therefore I enjoy relatively quiet operation.You have the option to mount an ATX power supply with the fan facing up so that it is pulling air in through a dedicated filter opening on top. Alternatively you can, as I did, mount the power supply upside down so that its fan when running would pull in air from the inside of the case. Either way air is exhausted out the back.Note: There are 3 holes for mounting the power supply and 1 half hole (probably to account for variation in tolerances). The head of the 4th screw makes adequate contact with the case and the power supply is held securely. (see my photos under Customer Images)Lots of room for internally mounting hard drives in the front bays. I use only 1 bay for a pair of SSDs and a second for an older 1TB platter disk (for quick backups). On the front, there are two 5 1/2" external accessible bays on top and a 3 1/2" bay on the bottom. I have considered using the smaller bay for removable SSDs (external backups). Nice to have the options for future expandability.The two USB 3.0 ports come with the cable to plug into your motherboard and worked fine. The front power and rest buttons have a nice feel when pressed. Overall I am very satisfied with my purchase and can recommend it. For my needs the case is still a little larger than it could be, but understand that it has to accommodate others who need to put more inside. I give it a thumbs up.