SilverStone RV01 Raven Case Review

Starting at the top seems like a logical choice considering this is where all the action is.  From here you will notice hard lines all over the top of the Raven, and for a good reason. From here you will find large power and reset buttons, front panel connectors and even the motherboard I/O plate.

A large Power and Reset button can be found near the Raven logo just in case you forgot what kind of bird you are messing with. Moving back just a little you will find the front panel connectors including 2 x USB, IEEE1394(Firewire), Audio Output, and MIC Input.  These connections are hidden below a triangle door that is held down with a small magnet. 

You will find a hatch at the back of the RV01 Raven that has to be removed in order to get inside the case. To remove the panel just turns both of the round buttons and lift the panel away.  This is also the first step in removing the side panels.

The hatch piece is all plastic and features lots of mesh.  The mesh is an important part of the Stack Effect Cooling system found in the RV01 Raven.   Unlike other plastic parts you may have handled the material used on this case is extremely rugged and very strong.

Under the hatch you will find this steel locking plate that resembles a simple handle.  In the background you’ll find a clue behind the mystery of the missing motherboard I/O plate.

In the traditional case your input device cables will exit out the back of the case and often times create a jumbled mess of wire.  In the case of the Raven you will route your cables under the locking plate as they exit out the back of the case providing a much cleaner appearance.

Take notice of the little black tabs on the side panels.  Sliding the tabs forward will allow you to remove the side panels and gain access to the case.