Silverstone Raven 2 Case Review :: System Build

11-02-2009 · Category: Hardware - Cases

By Benjamin Sun
  • eVGA nForce 790i Ultra motherboard
  • Intel Core 2 E8400
  • ATI Radeon HD 4870 X2
  • 2GB DDR2 1066MHz XMS2 memory
  • WD 36GB Raptor SATA drive
  • LG 16X DVD-RW drive
  • SilverStone 1000W PSU

Silverstone Raven 2 Case Review
Silverstone Raven 2 Case Review
Silverstone Raven 2 Case Review
Silverstone Raven 2 Case Review

System builds are important for the reader that wants to see how a new system built fits into the case. The first step in this case is to pull the plastic cover by lifting the end of the case revealing the normal back of the case that is on the top of the case here. The first step is to install the PSU. Route the PSU strap through the hole, and then insert the PSU into the case, screw it in then wrap the strap around the PSU, securing it in place.


Silverstone Raven 2 Case Review
Silverstone Raven 2 Case Review
Silverstone Raven 2 Case Review
Silverstone Raven 2 Case Review

HDD installation is as simple as removing the HDD rack inserting the HDD into the rack and putting the rack back into place. Optical drive installation is also simple, remove the cover slide the optical drive into the bay and push the button locking it into place. Installing the motherboard is also a simple matter of installing standoffs for the motherboard removing the expansion slot covers and mounting the board after installing the I/O backplate. The back of the case has a CPU area to install a bracket for the CPU cooler. This allows you to install and remove the CPU without removing it from the case.


Silverstone Raven 2 Case Review
Silverstone Raven 2 Case Review
Silverstone Raven 2 Case Review
Silverstone Raven 2 Case Review