Silverstone RVZ02 m-ITX Gaming Case

[MoneyFace =p]

Possible to mod?

my intention is to have a ssd for OS, 2* 3.5"hdd running at raid 1 for storage.

Google la...

http://www.overclock.net/t/1466816/silverstone-raven-rvz01-rvz02-ml07-ml08-ftz01-owners-club/4230#post_24446634

 

[evq]

Thanks....

 

[joshuaho]

Why not just get a NAS to put your HDD? Saves on space and future proof when you want to add or remove or raid the hdd

Thanks....

 

[MacClipper]

The stand-in HD 6670 video card appears pathetically minuscule in the humungous video card bay... lol

Of course, this RVZ02 case takes your over the top tualengkong gaming video cards, up to 13 inches long, easily.

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Silverstone case design engineers have cleverly multi-tasked the plastic spring catches for the SSDs into spacers for the video card so there is no risk of contact with the case frame. Easier to demonstrate this with a small video card, hence the HD 6670.

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[MacClipper]

Mounted this way, the elevated PSU ledge introduces a breathing gap for the intake fan.

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[MacClipper]

Ventilation Grilles
Visual inspection with the bundled dust mesh removed


CPU - fantastic view with the AR06 clearly visible!

PSU - the whole unit visualised but the intake fan is on the opposite side... else easily flip it around then for a clear full view.

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[MacClipper]

Benches & Temps
The rig is very quiet during test runs, practically inaudible amidst the ambient noise of an average urban home.

Ambient temps 28~30C



CPU-Z
Always nice to see the idle vcore at 0 volts, thanks to Intel power states and a proper PSU

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AIDA64 Stability Test
Just a short run for some idea of 100% CPU load temps

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[MacClipper]

AIDA64 GPGPU Bench
just a short run for some idea of 100% GPU load temps

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* Have to come back to this later cos simply ran out of time for now plus possibly the need to get a higher capacity PSU - got to install an over the top super long gaming video card and run it at 100% loads to see the max operating temps... theoretically, results should not be too far from the FTZ01 (click for more!). Update done - see section "Update 030916" later below...



Daily Usage

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Surfing, downloading, unzipping, internet radio, Defence Grid 2 gaming etc... the CPU idles in the low 30s and maxes in the mid 50s while max fan speed is just below 1700rpm.



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[MacClipper]

Update 030916
Looks like SG owners are happily going to get the HB01 handles soon, going by this Facebook announcement...

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The manual shows how it is attached

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The corresponding screw holes on the RVZ02 frame

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[MacClipper]

Update 030916 (continued... )

Silverstone SX600-G
SFX 600W 80Plus Gold Power Supply

Got this upgrade to improve stability when driving the Sapphire Toxic R9 270X during stress tests, the former 450W unit was rated below the recommended 500W needed for this card.

This higher end model has a thermally controlled Zero RPM mode for the fan which only kicks in if the operating temps are high enough. This is intended to reduce operating noise as well as dust contamination.


Silverstone Official specs, click!

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[MacClipper]

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[MacClipper]

Installed!
The modular cables provided are of the soft slim ribbon variety which makes it easier to do cable management in a tight space. Note also the use of a twist tie to hold down the Sapphire card (boxed in red) as the provided plastic holder is too tight for this card.

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[noinimod]

Any coil whine from the PSU at 0 rpm mode? There was a fair bit of complains about that issue so i didn't get this psu but the corsair sf instead. If silverstone has fixed that problem on these newer models, that'll be awesome

 

[hysteriakx]

Hi MacClipper, possible to do a comparison of the silverstone ar 06 vs cyrorig c7?
Also, on some of the higher TDP cpus.
im idling about 45 deg C on the c7 with the 4790k stock
once i OC to 4.3 or 4.4 its about 55 - 62 deg idle and thermal throttles when gaming

 

[MacClipper]

Any coil whine from the PSU at 0 rpm mode? There was a fair bit of complains about that issue so i didn't get this psu but the corsair sf instead. If silverstone has fixed that problem on these newer models, that'll be awesome

Didn't notice any but ear sensitivity is an individual thing.

Hi MacClipper, possible to do a comparison of the silverstone ar 06 vs cyrorig c7?

No experience with your c7 at all.

 

[MacClipper]

AIDA64 GPGPU Bench
100% GPU load temps for the Sapphire Toxic R9 270X, a very decent result indeed.

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[MacClipper]

Initial Impressions
For avid PC gamers who love a small rig, yet desire being unconstrained by a compact case in wanting a fast gaming oversized video card, the Silverstone Raven RVZ02 is definitely a fantastic choice.

Check its SRP, click for more!

Pros

• improved design with relative ease of rig assembly
• sleek stealthy looks with many elegant twists
• fanless, totally silent in operation
• compact yet well laid out design
• great ventilation for both CPU and GPU
• caters for the longest gaming video card

May be improved

• mostly not tool free
• slightly flimsy side panels
• PSU exhaust path

 

[stamina]

Hi guys...anyone here uses the 9.5mm dvd drive? It seems like the side case clip is not clicking tight to the side holes of the drive? My 9.5mm drive kinda flimsy.. Up and down.

 

[stamina]

Hi Guys j just assembled. Any of u guys found some problem with the graphics quality? Could it be due to the pci-e expander and riser card provided by this rvz02 casing?