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August 2014
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The editors liked
Low price for a Raven-branded case. Massive bottom-mounted fans make for excellent
Quiet cooling. Supports multiple large graphics cards.
Great Styling
Solid Construction
Heavy Gauge Side Panels
Dual 180mm Air Penetrator Fans
RPM Switch
Slim Slot Optical Option
Larger Opening for Cables
Build Quality
Design
90 Degrees Mainboard Orientation
Airflow/Cooling Levels (2x180mm Fans)
Fan Controllers
Radiator Space (Top 120mm/Bottom 280mm)
Top Handles
Quick Release Side Panels
Price (For Some)
Enhanced Cooling Performance Due to Inverted Design
Unique Design Stands Out
ToolFree and Modular
Low price for a Raven case
Massive bottom-mounted fans make for excellent
Quiet cooling
Supports multiple large graphics cards
Two of the screws holding front panel on are on bottom side of the case
8-Pin CPU power must be forced through gap around right side of the mobo
Needs more wire management space on backside when SSD mounts are used
The removable Hard Dive bay requires
Attractive
Sleek exterior
Strong cable management despite minimalist design
Good cooling performance
No wasted space
High flexibility
Easily removable bottom and PSU filters.
Extravagant exterior design
90° turned internal layout
2x 180 mm Air Penetrator fans for excellent cooling
Fan controllers for each of those fans
Tool-less HDD cage
No distracting 5.25" drive bays
Magnetic dust filter for PSU vent
Sturdy constructi
The Raven RV05's stack layout offers effective cooling performance and convenient I/O placement at a competitive price ($115).
The editors didn't like
Build quality is modest in places. No external drive bays. Room for only two 3.5-inch hard drives. Requires a slot-loading slim optical drive. Cable routing can be tricky
Limited space for watercooling gear
No external 5.25” drive bays
Seven expansion slots
Small PSU requirement
Drive Spots (2x3.5"/2x2.5")
Power Supply Size (Need To Remove Drive Cage)
Noise Levels (For Some)
Limited Custom Water Cooling Loop Support
Removing HDD Cage Deletes 3.5 inch HDD Mounting Options
180mm AP Fans Are Married to This Case for the Most Part
No external drive bays
Room for only two 3.5-inch hard drives
Requires a slot-loading slim optical drive
Cable routing can be tricky
Build quality modest in places
Optical drive support is a hard-to-find slot loading slim drive (See Pros)
Two of the screws holding front panel on are on bottom side of the case
8-Pin CPU power must be forced through gap around right side of the mobo
Needs more wire management space
Included cooling options are not as extensive as some competitors (but they are of much higher quality).
Extremely long PSUs will not fit without sacrificing the HDD cage
Can only hold 4 HDDs
Very few points to secure loose cable on the motherboard tray
Top cover needs to be removed to reach fan controllers
Side panels may be hard to take off
Window wit
For an upperend case aimed at enthusiasts/gamers
It has some unfortunate limitations when it comes to storage and power.
Abstract: The subject of today's evaluation is the Raven RV05 , the newest member of the Raven series. We have a few SilverStone Raven cases running in the editors' offices of HardOCP with the Raven 2 still being one of our favorites .The SilverStone Technology nam...
The SilverStone Raven RV05 is a fantastic chassis that requires a bit of planning and careful component selection but offers some of the best air cooling on the planet, bar none. The case has a few minor drawbacks but none that are deal breakers and all c...
Abstract: Like the original SilverStone RV01, the latest Raven case has the 90 motherboard mounting system. It's because of that the SilverStone Raven RV05 Case stands out. This design not only looks different, but it excels at cooling and optimizes space. This is ...
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Published: 2014-07-21, Author: Gary , review by: overclock3d.net
It's fair to say Silverstone don't run with the pack when it comes to the internal layout of a PC. We guess we ought at least to be grateful that they don't make cars, for if they applied the same alternate lateral thinking they'd probably have the drivi...
After I spent several hours, disassembling, assembling, reviewing and later testing the case, I believe it is time to express my thoughts regarding the product. SilverStone RV05 performance – Raven RV05 as part of the very well known worldwide Raven serie...
SilverStone has tried several different designs for the Raven/Fortress series but the second generation has been the performance pinnacle, so using it as the inspiration for the RV05 wise. The biggest issue with the RV02 was size — the three 18 cm fan and...
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Published: 2014-07-16, Author: Steven , review by: techspot.com
The Raven RV05's stack layout offers effective cooling performance and convenient I/O placement at a competitive price ($115).
For an upperend case aimed at enthusiasts/gamers, it has some unfortunate limitations when it comes to storage and power.
Attractive, sleek exterior, Strong cable management despite minimalist design, Good cooling performance, No wasted space, high flexibility, Easily removable bottom and PSU filters.
Included cooling options are not as extensive as some competitors (but they are of much higher quality).
The SilverStone Raven RV05 is a worthy design to take up the mantle of the Raven series. With a clean, attractive exterior complemented by a sturdy, well built interior, it's difficult to find fault with the RV05. SilverStone has made the effort to pay at...
Published: 2014-11-07, Author: Jonathan , review by: aphnetworks.com
The installation process is generally straightforward with the SilverStone Raven RV05. For the most part, it is very easy to work with as far as a standard mid-tower is concerned -- a sufficient amount of room with a decent interior. Out of preference, I ...
