SilverStone Technology Tek Raven Z Evolution Mini-ITX Small Form Factor Computer Case (RVZ01B-E)

Pros:The case aesthetically looks amazing and is made of durable, solid materials (case plates are made of steel, and the front plate is made of thick, solid, high-quality plastic). The case looks and feels high quality because it is. The material of the case seems resistant to oil/dust impressions, which is just another tick on the list of "nice-to-haves" this case has, and overall contributes to its high-quality look and feel.There are many options to customize the RGB strip's color using the motherboard control box. Blue, green, red, purple, and white are the ones I came across. White/Blue is shown in the pictures.The case supports a horizontal or vertical position, whichever you prefer, attachable foam kickstands for both options are included.As for airflow/temperatures, the case does very well. My CPU temps at idle are 30C-40C, with a 34 degrees C average over 2 hours of usage (internet/video streaming/minor programs only). During the same timeframe, my GPU temps were between 30-42 C.Under load (playing Grim Dawn), the temperatures also did very well. CPU ran 38-55 C and the GPU at 45-55 C, with the default (quiet) fan profiles being set. I think even better GPU temps could be achieved if you are willing to change fan profiles.Under a heavy load (playing MH: World to test): CPU ran 46-67 C and GPU ran 65-76C with default fan profile. Still pretty good.So overall, if you are wanting a small form factor case, with great airflow, this is a good option.Cons:The RGB header that is attached to the case for hookup to the motherboard (to control the RGB strip via motherboard software) doesn't work with ASUS motherboards (and probably quite a few others) and is proprietary. You won't be able to control the RGB strip via your motherboard without getting some sort of adapter (which I don't know if it actually exists). Silverstone does not provide an adapter to work with motherboards which have 5V addressable header. Only ones that have a 12V header will work with this case without any adapter.Cable management is an absolute nightmare, it was possible for me, but it literally took hours (1-2) and multiple (5+) revisions. Do not buy a 150 mm PSU. It says that it would fit, but I don't know how. I bought a 140 mm PSU and it barely fit. It was VERY tight to get everything inside and manage the cables in an appropriate way. A picture is attached to see how cable management was done.The case is not easy to work in.Full build:ASUS ROG STRIX B360-iIntel Core i5-8400Cyrorig C7GTX 1080 Windforce OC by GIGABYTECorsair Vengence LPX 2x 8GB @ 2666SeaSonic Focus Plus Gold 650 W PSU (140 mm)Silverstone RVZ03B (this case)

Something to notice before you try to build your first super-compact gaming PC:1) If you have not worked with Mini-ITX cases before, it is not a good idea to buy RVZ01. You really need a lot of experience with PC DIY to successfully put together a computer using this case. Previous experience with many Micro-ATX sized cases did not help me at all.2) That being said, no matter how many PCs you've built before, read the instructions since it requires very different steps to assemble.3) Make a checklist to ensure all components in your PC work before putting them into the case. There is no chance to troubleshoot after the components get in, since you will have no space to do this. Think twice before you do anything, otherwise you will have to backtrack and waste three or four hours trying to solve a problem like I did.4) Despite the fact that this case is recommended with a SFX-L PSU, the larger size compared to a regular SFX PSU makes it very hard to do cable management, especially due to the fact that those "flexible" power cables that come with the SX-500LG aren't really that "flexible". Also, be aware that there's no direct PSU access, so make sure to flip the power switch before you put the PSU in.5) Unlike the newer RVZ02, this case does not have access to the back of the mother board, so the CPU heatsink should be integrated to the motherboard first, contrary to some tutorials on the internet suggest (those use stock cooler or Noctua L9i that can be mounted directly from the front of the motherboard).6) I would recommend using the space above the PSU compartment for cable management, it is really helpful. However that blocks the possibility to use the 3.5" hard drive amount (who use a 3.5" these days anyway?), so I would recommend using the 2.5-inch mount perpendicular to the slim optical-drive compartment if there's a need for a third SSD (like in my case). However this SSD mount is poorly designed so there is only one mounting point, although I was surprised one screw is enough to hold the SSD in place. If you are using the SFX-L PSU, the cables will exert a lot of force on this mount and make it flex; but I don't care much about that.7) Use a screwdriver with a screw clipper, since the screws that come with the case can be demagnetized very quickly. Some mounting points on this board (two for the motherboard, and one for the PSU) are next to impossible to access so you have to ignore some screw holes and live with it (drives an OCD person like me really mad).8) Use all straight SATA cables instead of L-shaped cables, otherwise you won't be able to put the back panel back on.If you've noticed the above issues with the case and build the PC very carefully, it will make a wonderful super-compact machine. I didn't buy the NCASE M1 since it's too expensive; and now I'm just glad that I didn't wait for the even smaller DAN A4 which will be a pain in the neck to build. Also I would recommend this over RVZ02 (not available in NA yet) since:It supports a taller CPU heatsink;it does not have these obnoxious acrylic side panels that make RVZ02 an ugly beast;it is possible to use two intake fans for extra cooling, a feature missing on RVZ02;it could directly mount three 2.5-inch SSDs while the RVZ02 requires either a short graphics card like the Fury Nano, or using a HDD caddy in the optical drive bay, to mount three drives.The RVZ02 is indeed lighter and, very importantly, incorporates some features that make building a compact PC much more forgiving (such as dedicated space for cable management and access to the back of the motherboard). However I personally doubt it's worth trading the cooling capacity for a little bit of convenience.SilverStone never had a reputation for solid build quality, especially when compared to LianLi. My previous case was a Temjin TJ-08E that was very poorly built for its price, but the RVZ01 is actually very well-made.

The good: I think this is an awesome small case. It looks awesome and the division of the mobo and full size gpu is great for cooling. I was even able to fit a corsair H60 AIO in it. Temperatures are between 36-45 idle and no more than 70 when gaming, these are great temperatures!The bad: cable management is tough with an ATX, I recommend going smaller. The "magnetic" dust filters dont actually stick to the side of the case...The worst thing though is only HALF the front panel works; and for some reason I have a single blinding LED in the corner (refer to picture). The led strip, right side USB, and microphone jack DO NOT WORK properly.I've doubled checked the cables and there is no damage to the pins or anything. Also, a damaged pin or cable would not explain why the left side works because they're all part of the same front panel unit. So now I have one working USB plug and half an LED strip.I could sent it back for warranty, but that would mean rebuilding this computer in its tight frame.

El case es calidad superior a cualquier otro, increible que con su pequeno tamano tenga espacio para tantas cosas, tiene una muy buena refrigeracion y sus materiales son de calidad, escogi este case por sus buenas medidas, instale una tarjeta microATX (que es mas grande) y las adaptaciones fueron muy pocas, tan solo quite la basedel a fuente de poder e instale la fuente de poder del otro lado, con una tarjeta de video EVGA 1060 6gb formato mini ITX quedo perfecto, ademas le puse la refrigeracion liquida Tundra TD-03 Slim de esta misma marca y todo quedo preciso y perfecto, nada de desperdiciar espacio es un diseno excelente y con muy buena ventilacion.. Recomiendo utilizar sistema liquido con este case, por ser pequeno es mejor mantener el calor del procesador siempre fuera

Su entrega en pocos dias y la calidad del producto muy buena, el diseño aprobechando todo el espacio es muy bueno, una buena opcion si no se puede comprar el RVZ02-W, este gabinete no le pide nada

This is one of the best itx cases on the market that still has a slim optical drive bay. It was actually pretty simple to put my new rig together, and you can tell that Silverstone put a lot of thought into the internal design. I was especially happy to learn that this case is able to support larger graphics cards, because this saved me a lot of time waiting for my new video card to arrive due to the pandemic. There are very few negative things about the case itself, but if I had to choose, I would say that the harddrive is in a bit of a tight space, the USB ports at the front have given me a few minor issues, and it would be better if the case was all metal. Other than that It's an excellent case!

Excelente gabinete ITX, bastante compacto y delgado, casi parecido a un ps4, hay pocos gabinetes que se puedan comparar, tiene suficientes espacios para colocar ventiladores y evitar calentamientos, aun con su reducido espacio, sabiendo acomodar, se puede tener una excelente gestion de cables, tiene mucho espacio para la tarjeta de video, por lo que podrias colocar facilmente una 1080, excelente opcion para los amantes de las mini pc