SilverStone Temjin TJ04 Case Review

In this review we will be looking at the SilverStone Temjin TJ04 case. This is a steel frame case with a solid aluminum front panel. As you know many case reviews start off by looking at the case and then proceed into things like how easy it is to install the motherboard and outline where the cdrom drive goes. Well given that this is a SilverStone case I think we can assume that a motherboard, power supply, 4x 5.25 devices and up to 6x 3.5" devices will fit in this case without any problem. So instead of focusing on the previous set of features we will be looking at case construction and discover if the SilverStone Temjin TJ04 will be a good basis for our next modding project.

The Temjin TJ04 is by far one of the cleanest cases that I have ever come across. The front panel has a very modern feel and is completely set off by the brushed aluminum front panel. The front panel comes anodized with a shiny black finish while the rest of the case is painted a gloss black. The finish that is very durable having withstood an onslaught of bends and beatings without any visible scratches or cracks. . Editors Note: If you look closely you can see that my favorite beverage also made it into the shot.

As most modders prefer to paint their cases it becomes important to note that anodized aluminum is near to impossible to paint without completely removing the anodized finish. Knowing this you have two basic options. 1) Leave the front panel alone and work the panel into the paint scheme, or 2) spend considerable time prepping or replacing the parts with paint worthy versions.