The Silverstone RV01 Thread

[OverLoad_FX]

Hi I'm OverLoad_FX a teen age boy who lives in Australia
Hobbies, Computing, Coding, Hard ware, PC, Cases, Overclocking, Video Games, Steam Games,etc
I thought ill make this my first post since i will be using the section a lot,
i am young so don't be too harsh on my intelligence but don't underestimate me .
Anyway this isnt just a introduction, For a while now i have being watching the Silverstone RV01 Case
Heres a few pics:








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They have the expansion and I/O Shields at the top because they have rotated the motherboard 90 degrees, Yes this case dose seem to use a lot of plastic but i do think it has quite a potential for modding, and might have the antec 900 effect... Also looks like cable management could be messy but the GPU stand could be used to hied them, And i think Green UV Liquid Cooling and Geild Fans would look sexy.


Still have my eyes set on the Tagan/Lian Li Black Pearl, but i live in australia and i would have to get it shipped witch would cost quite a bit

FIRST POST

Any way say hello and tell me what you think about the case

[SpazBoy357]

Welcome to XS, OverLoad.

First impressions of the case is that it doesn't look too horrible. At least they left it all black instead of tarting it up with colors or plasti-chrome. I'm not too confident about airflow with all that plastic covering up every square inch/centimeter of surface area.

Also, I think that the mobo mounting being turned 90 degrees is pretty gimmicky. Yeah, it might give better access for connecting monitor/keyboard/mouse, but how often do you really mess with those things once you have your rig set up? As far as convection cooling (the "stack effect"), if it worked worth a crap everyone would do it.

[inCore]

Welcome to the best forum in the world.

(That statement is purely objective and everybody who disagrees has obviously been surfing in the wrong sections)

There has been some quite heated debates about that case, the opinions range from hate to love. Personally I think it could do with a bit less going on, it has too many edges and restrictive air filters that don't really serve a convincing purpose. Turning the motherboard like that is an interesting idea, regardless if it works. The inside of the case is at least nice and compact, even though the edge at the back of the case does potentially decrease the amount of space available (I'm not sure from these pictures how you mount the PSU, how far out it comes at the back).

Enjoy your stay and ignore the haters.

[breathemetal]

Welcome.

My opinion on the case? I dont like it. Too edgy...and well, ugly haha.

[OverLoad_FX]

Thanks for the friendly welcome, just wanted some opinions on the case yeah there is too much plastic and doesn't have much of airflow, but i was thinking of cutting back and placing 2 120mm fans, see i sell computer freelancing
i build one each month and sell it, i show somebody that doesn't have knowledge about computer a TJ09 or a X500 or V2000 then show them a antec 900 or show them this and they will like the antec 900 more and this, get about $120 profit for selling one then that money goes to the next one next month i will have a high budget for a high end PC. So for the high price i will be charging i want it to have some sex appeal

[cobra_kai]

To me it just seems like it is trying to hard to look futuristic. That kind of wedge thing cut in the back looks especially useless

[Wompa164]

Uh oh. I'm not sure I like the direction that Silverstone has been going lately. It's slowly changing the way Coolermaster did around 2003/2004 after it started phasing out it's high-end all-aluminum cases and started focusing on cheaper cases.

I still own and love my old Coolermaster ATC-410-SX1 and ATC-110 - very few cases even come close to their build quality these days.

[Cpl Ledanek]

I guess they got some inspirations from Stealth Bomber or the New Lamborghini Reventon

[Henry8601]

The modding potential for this case is fairly big. I will probably be getting one at some point provided they bring out an aluminium version - this one is steel isn't it?
The whole rotated motherboard thing really appeals to me - it just seems to make more sense..

[Tile]

I don't like the case at all. Still the classic ATX case layout is the best.

[Klarko]

tooo spacey for me... but if you like it, more power to you

[ottoyu34]

i wonder if theres enough fans..

otto

[OverLoad_FX]

Reminds me of the new batmans movies, and a stealth bommber. And i too think it has modding potential also.

[MomijiTMO]

As I've said before it is different and different is good. I would be interested in seeing a real one before concluding that it is ok.

[inCore]

Keep in mind that the batmobile blows up in the movie.

Anyways, compared to many cases it lacks space completely, I think it's a good internal size. I do wonder what kinds of radiators you can fit in it though.

[grasskicker509]

whats the advantage of turning the mobo tray 90 degrees??? if anything it will hinder things like dvi cables, usb drives, and so on...not sure if its worthwhile to be that different...

[xsbb]

whats the advantage of turning the mobo tray 90 degrees??? if anything it will hinder things like dvi cables, usb drives, and so on...not sure if its worthwhile to be that different...

You can direct airflow to go straight up. Since warm air rises.

We'll find out if the temperatures drop compared to normal case layouts

[OverLoad_FX]

Add a poll so we can easily see if its liked or not.

[Hennels]

Looks good but also tacky. The invocation in it will be something to see whether it actually has a difference

Also overlord where abouts in SA are you?

[skane]

looks good to me. I think it strikes a good balance between the "gamer" and usual silverstone styles.
Its just wait and see if the mobo placement makes a difference now.

[ThugsRook]

i really dont like the sideways motherboard tray with the cables coming out the top.

otherwise,

its not too bad.

[OverLoad_FX]

Looks good but also tacky. The invocation in it will be something to see whether it actually has a difference

Also overlord where abouts in SA are you?

City may i ask why?

Just noticed its HENNELS, im GSA Rambo

[Waterlogged]

Internally, looks a bit cramped, externally, looks like it gets it's styling cues from the F-117 Nighthawk.

[Hennels]

City may i ask why?

K cool. Just wondering. Good to see you on your forums.

How did did the computer go with the WC.

[OverLoad_FX]

The new computer has being delayed, The day that the business deal was going to be made the stock market went thous no money thous no new computer.