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SilverStone Fortress FT02 Chassis Review

SilverStone Fortress FT02 Chassis Review

Product : SilverStone Fortress FT02B-W Case

Final Words and Conclusion

 

When we reviewed SilverStone’s last high end chassis, the RV02 it was tested around the same time as the Corsair Obsidian 800D and this prompted a lot of debate around the office about which model was the best. Opinion was very much split with some preferring the design of the RV02 and others the styling and simplicity of the Corsair model.

With the launch of the FT02 we have to once again revisit this debate but this time the outcome was a lot easier to reach...

Starting with the external appearance of the FT02 we have a chassis which looks fantastic, the curved design looks great and the quality of paintwork through is flawless. This gives this product the edge over both the RV02 and 800D.

The thermal performance of the FT02 is also excellent, with some components barely moving when we applied 100% load to the system. This, combined with the low noise option gives us a very desirable chassis for those who want to move between optimal temperatures and low noise levels depending on their task.

Finally we have ease of use. Building a system in the FT02 was a very easy task, requiring very little thought. Simply install the drives and PSU before screwing in the motherboard and add-in cards. There are plenty of holes which allow cable routing behind the motherboard and this is a very roomy chassis which makes installation of components simple.

So far so good then, though not everything about the case is perfect... had SilverStone added a couple of extra USB ports on the front panel connector section we would have been happier. Having said that, when the worst we can say about a chassis is that it could have had two extra USB connectors we really know that it’s a winner.

 


Summary

 

SilverStone have taken the concept behind the RV02 chassis and improved the build quality and aesthetics to a completely different level. They have done so while maintaining excellent thermal performance, ease of use and low noise levels which all combine to create a phenomenal chassis.

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