SilverStone SG07

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Zitat: De SilverStone SG07 voldoet aan onze verwachtingen en maakt de beloftes waar. Hoewel de behuizing klein is, moeten we ook concluderen dat dit geen probleem is. Een grote high-end videokaart past erin, en er is voldoende koeling mogelijk. Ook is er nog ruimte om een CPU koeler met een maximale hoogte van 10 cm te plaatsen. Gebruik maken van een krachtige processor met een flinke TDP waarde moet dus mogelijk zijn. De uitdaging voor de gebruiker is het vinden van een geschikt mini-ITX moederbord. Gemiddeld kost de SilverStone SG07 je 188 euro, dat is nog best een flink bedrag. Je krijgt er natuurlijk wel een fraaie en compacte behuizing met vrij veel mogelijkheden voor terug. Deze combinatie met een 600W voeding is ook vrij uniek. We zijn dan ook erg enthousiast over deze Small Form Factor behuizing. Gezien de inbouwmogelijkheden, degelijke airflow en nette afwerking gecombineerd met een interessante prijs voor dit alles, belonen we de SilverSone SG07 met een Silver Award. SilverStone SG07 De garantie bedraagt 12 maanden.

Zitat: The Silverstone SG07 is a very impressive case when you factor in the size. Many would consider the SG07 just a small form factor case without having an opportunity to see it in person. Yes, I was one of those people. Yet after spending a few days with it I now place it in a category that only a few cases can be considered: small gaming form factor. What justifies a case of this size to qualify as a SGFF? Well, it being able to accommodate both a high-end graphics card, like the Radeon HD 5970 or Nvidia GTX 480, in addition to a power supply capable of providing enough power to said graphics card is a good start; the SG07 does both of those. Already being equipped with its own 80PLUS Bronze certified 600W power supply sure makes for a good argument too. If you are worried about ventilation then you really mustn´t. The SG07 comes packing a huge top-mounted 180mm Air Penetrator fan for an intake. Then there are plenty of areas throughout the case to allow for that hot air to escape. These are just a few of the many extras that set the Silverstone SG07 apart from other smaller cases, as we have hopefully pointed out well enough during the course of the review. However, there are a few things that end up making a build using a case like this. First would be finding a good motherboard to build around. We choose the Gigabyte H55N-USB3 as it is one of the best overclocking ITX motherboards out there, but as they are upgraded more frequently than a case typically is, you may encounter that finding a suitable board at a later date may prove to be a bit daunting. Some research will be needed to find the right cooler for you and this case. Silverstone does offer a couple of coolers that will fit into the SG07, but if you decide to go with another manufacturer check your measurements first. Lastly, we get to the optical drive. Be prepared to fork out a few more dollars for a slim-line optical DVD or Blu-Ray drive. (Editor´s Note: While I agree since a new one would not be cheap, as this is your standard size laptop drive you can find all kind of them on eBay, like the Dual-Layer DVD burner for $12.49 that I just did. Though keep in mind the trim piece for the tray will be tailored to whatever laptop they come from, if you can find a flat replacement or mod something then you´d be set.) The SG07 will set you back about $200. It may seem like a lot of money but you have to consider what you are getting. A well built small form factor case that you can put in the gaming rig you always wanted, a stout 600W 80+ Bronze class power supply, and all from a quality company like Silverstone. ´Nuff said.

Zitat: SilverStone has taken the mini-ITX case to the next level with the Sugo SG07 case. By incorporating a 600W PSU on the case, there is enough power on the SG07 to power even the most power hungry video cards like the HD 5970 or GTX 480. The case is designed to work with motherboards like the DH55TC or a 890GX motherboard to offer high performance computing from a mini-ITX system whether you use the onboard graphics of the board or the highest end video card on the market this case is ready for it. If you´re in the market for a small form factor Mini-ITX case the SilverStone SG07 is a great buy for the retail price of $199.99 making it a good choice and a Solid Editors Choice for this category.

Zitat: When I was asked to take a look at the SG07, SilverStone was sure to see if I had a card worthy of testing inside the chassis. While the motherboard is weak, I was still able to do my own version of abuse testing in this tiny environment. So after I got the images, I loaded the OS, got the drivers in order, and applied what that card does best as a way to heat up the system. With an adjusted fan profile to match its day to day use in its usual home, I set it to work for Folding@Home. In the Colossus, the usual home for that card, the GPU will max out at roughly70°Cwith a 26°C ambient temperature. Now, after about 10 hours of folding away, I came back and opened GPU-Z to see what was going on. I was very surprised to see that I was pushing WU’s in the tiny environment of the SG07 to find that the GTX 470 was working at only 74°C. I know if I was pushing a more power hungry processor in the build, those temperatures might raise another two or three degrees, but these are still very acceptable levels from what I am used to seeing with the Fermi cards. The build itself was a challenge, but one you get great satisfaction from once you get it all powered up. I found it much like building a model when I was younger. Look at the instructions first; there is a plethora of information that will aid you in your disassembly and build process and also lower the stress level. All I needed were a few images, basic instruction and a Phillip’s head screwdriver, and I was able to get things underway and running for the cause. Once the SG07 was assembled and testing, I was impressed with the low noise levels I heard coming from within. I know the GTX 470 can get quite loud if the fan is spooled, but when the Wu was complete and the GPU fan dropped in speed, I wasn’t able to tell the Air Penetrator from the GPU fan. For those looking to use this for a HTPC with a lesser GPU, having it in your living room should not be an issue. I actually removed the GTX 470 and used the onboard graphics just so I could see, and I tell you once in a cabinet or on a shelf, the noise from the 180mm fan won’t be an issue at all. In any environment, with just about any GPU on the market today, the SST-SG07B offers an attractive SFF chassis that doesn’t require a lot of room. SilverStone has seen the needs of the users, and here I do believe most of those needs are met. Room is tight inside, but with the right products in line to go into the chassis, the restrictions can be overcome, and leave the buyer very satisfied with what they have built. The decision in my mind now is what monitor I have to buy to use the SG07-B daily in my living room. With a wireless keyboard and mouse, I will be all set to surf the net, and do some gaming if I want. Considering the SST-SG07 will keep even the most power hungry components cool, it offers to do so with the power supply included for what I feel is a great price. I know the listed price at Newegg.com at $209.99 may seem pricy. I will tell you this much as a retort. The SilverStone SST-SG07B is the coolest (both looking and in temperatures), user friendly, solid SFF chassis I have had the pleasure of testing. Comparing that with the prices of many other solutions, I think SilverStone hit the nail on the head here.