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

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Very good

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4.8
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Details

BrandSilverStone Technology
ColorSG13B-USA
Cooling MethodAir
Motherboard CompatabilityMini ITX
Item Weight5.44 Pounds
Item Dimensions LxWxH8.74 x 11.22 x 7.13 inches
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Description of SilverStone Technology Compact Mini-ITX PC Case with Black Mesh Front Panel (SST-SG13B-USA)

Support standard-length expansion cards (10 5 inches). Mini-dtx/Mini-ITX motherboard & ATX PSU compatible. Support 120mm or 140mm single fan all-in-one liquid cooler. Support 2 5" And 3 5" Hard drives. Elevated standoff for motherboard back side components.

Reviews

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Revainrating 5 out of 5

The perfect purchase for me, exactly what I was looking for!

Thin and light, when I took it out of the box, I thought that it was made of thin plastic. I did not notice backlashes and gaps where it is not necessary. Instructions are on the website only. I am completely satisfied, because the shortcomings are quite simple to eliminate. I installed a CBO + SFX block - if it were not for the cables of the block, there would be a lot of space (but this is already its minus)

Pros
  • Compactness - I was looking for a small case for an SFX block and a single-section CBO. Lots of cooling holes. 2 USB 3.0 on the front panel. Beautiful backlight instead of a burning light bulb (I really liked it)
Cons
  • Possibility to install only 1 fan. I think it would be possible to find more options - for example, with a compact video card. The exterior is good, but the front mesh shows through with a white body cross. which is not very pleasing to the eye.

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Perfect purchase for me, exactly what I was looking for!

In general, I am very pleased with the case, worth the money and pleasing to the eye with design. The components are more or less blown through and the CPU under load does not show temperatures above 63 degrees (in tests with a load of all cores). There is no management cable from the word at all, but something can be removed in the gap between the bottom and the motherboard.

Pros
  • The size! I took this case precisely because of its small size for the following ASRock B360M-ITX / ac + 9100F + DeepCool HTPC-200 system. At the moment I assembled it without installing a PSU (I'm waiting for it), but I can note that with careful assembly there is a place for everything. Memory sticks fit even with radiators, almost any video card fits (insert especially long ones through the removed muzzle, otherwise they won't fit).
Cons
  • The metal of the case is thin, so you need to carefully assemble everything so as not to push it anywhere. The lid is difficult to put on, you have to get used to it. There is practically no space for fans - 140/120 on the face, + the ability to put 80 on the side wall

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Average quality, not an outstanding product.

I took it for testing (it was interesting to look at one of the cheapest silvers). When I received it, I was immediately alarmed by the light weight. The kit did not include Zavard's fans so beloved by the heart (a kind of Silverstone business card), and indeed there were no fans at all. But branded flat screws left me hope (until I found a knocked-down thread on one of them). However, at the very beginning of the assembly, I guessed that it was still a fake. The quality of the metal and paint…

Pros
  • Appearance. Backlight (the diodes are at the bottom and create a blue stripe, and in the center of the stripe the diode on the HDD turns softly red under load). The distance between the PSU and the motherboard allows you to install a full-fledged RAM with a high radiator (for example, crusial ballistix) and massive flat coolers. Massive video cards fit (eg msi r7 370 armor). And, probably, the price is one of the cheapest silverstones. But, as it turned out during the assembly process, this is a fake.
Cons
  • Metal. The top cover (it's also the side ones - all in one piece) is so thin and curved that it doesn't sit tightly on the frame and constantly "squishes". With a purpose unknown to science, 2 rectangular recesses were made at the top (where the grate is). They probably wanted to "press" the lid, but it turned out the other way around - it "squishes" even more. The "edge" for connecting hard drives is made with an error. It also "squishes" but it does not matter. The trouble is that you won't be able to connect 2.5' drives to it if you have a regular ATX power supply. It's just that the sata and power connectors become right next to the power supply unit. Even corner connectors do not solve the problem. The frame itself is more or less solid, but the heavy PSU bends it slightly. The plastic "muzzle" does not match the lid. Corner cut at the factory. A separate point is the ease of installation. The fact is that after installing the PSU, you will not install a long video card. The catch lies in a small influx on the frame, which does not allow you to put the card exactly on top. Another important drawback is that the screws for the HDD are made for a small Phillips screwdriver. Why is not clear, but it is. It will be difficult to install the CBO recommended by the manufacturer - there is simply nowhere to put the wires from the PSU.

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Great case for the game console killer pc.

Excellent case for the money. Lots of mesh to keep you cool. It will come out too - I took it off to paint it. Suitable for ATX power supply and large graphics cards (I have R9 285). Be careful when removing the front panel. The power and reset switch wires in mine were barely attached and came loose with a very light touch. Make sure your power supply is no longer than 150cm. For air cooling, your only options would be a standard cooler or an ultra-flat secondary cooler as the power supply…

Pros
  • New
Cons
  • Incredible piggy bank

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Fantastic little case

3700x + H80 inlet = 60s under load. 2070 Super Blower. Make sure you stay under 10.6" and leave 2 slots wide. Loudest is the GPU fan. It's all about 1 banana high, 1 banana wide and 1.3 bananas deep - like a short fat box for shoes, or if you have glued 4 x 40 oz Bisquick™ boxes together and lay them on their side Legs are slightly offset to allow them to sit on something with part of the box hanging down like the top of a cupcake Front legs are Set 2" from the front of the case and spaced…

Pros
  • Handy thing
Cons
  • Unsafe

Revainrating 5 out of 5

This case requires a water cooler

I tried forgoing the front 140mm fan and the stock Intel cooler, but it got a bit warm (high 70 in Cinebench r15 tests). The addition of the Corsair AIO lowered temperatures by more than 20 degrees C. The case layout is nice and the size was perfect for my needs, but I wish it had higher quality materials and an easy-to-remove dust filter. The front has a cheap-looking plastic rim, but overall the design is nice. -SG13B-USA Intel i5-10400 Crucial BL2K8G26C16U4W 2x8GB DD4-2666 RAMPNY GeForce GTX

Pros
  • Looking forward to
Cons
  • Not trendy

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Simple and very compact; perfect for small games or home theater

The whole body is the size of a shoebox and is ventilated wherever needed. It is very versatile and can support SFX or ATX power supplies, as well as AIO for the CPU. You will probably want to use an AIO as any traditional CPU air cooler doesn't have much room for airflow as even an SFX PSU leaves only a few centimeters between it and low profile coolers. The GPU has its own straight air intake on the side, and the case supports a fairly wide range of sizes. If you plan to use a 2.5" drive…

Pros
  • Very good value for money
Cons
  • too blunt

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…

Pros
  • Perfect for outdoor activities
Cons
  • Makes me nervous