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Review on SilverStone Technology Compact Mini-ITX PC Case with Black Mesh Front Panel (SST-SG13B-USA) by Chris Hanson

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Good SFF case (small form factor) mITX (V2)

Disclaimer: This isn't the smallest SFF case, and it also lacks RGB lighting throughout. You know, let's move on to the details that you may need. The packaging was adequate and the case was protected by foam holders. The hull was painted inside and out (probably powder coated). There were no sharp edges anywhere. It included a small package of screws and some foam rings to attach the fan. The finish feels "smooth" and is well finished inside and out. This model had no case fans. To be honest there isn't much room for additional fans. I took a 120mm Noctua NF-P12 Redux fan and installed it on the front (see photo). For RGB fans, don't worry. The case can be disassembled very easily. Be careful with the front - it bolts to the side of the frame and has a couple of tabs. Remove the screws and carefully pull out the front I/O cables. After installing the fan, there is enough space to reattach the cables and the front panel. There is a removable dust filter on the front panel. There is another photo with the measurement of touching the front dust filter on the back where the graphics card will be mounted. If you want you can buy some magnetic dust shields to cover other vents. I recommend a modular power supply. There are only 4 motherboard racks. Install the CPU, CPU fan and RAM first and connect the power cables to the motherboard. Then connect the power cord to the power supply once installed. The case has 4 nice soft rubber feet on the bottom. Overall, this is a great small form factor case with some nice features. Please note that the user manual is online and is not included in the package.

Pros
  • Perfect for outdoor activities
Cons
  • Makes me nervous