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SilverStone Temjin TJ10 Case Review
Author: Dennis Garcia
Published: Monday, November 19, 2007
Hard Drive Storage
Fan number 5 is actually hidden quite well between the 2 internal HDD racks. This provides HDD cooling and does so in a natural convection (depending on how you face your fans)
Speaking of HDD cooling SilverStone has done an excellent job with the HDD placement in the TJ10. The drives are located in the typical location and are separated into 2 removable racks that hold 3 drives each. The drives are then turned on their side to both saves space and to allow the internal cooling fan room to breath.
Extra features
There is a bunch of hidden features scattered throughout this case and the more you look the more you will find. Some of the notable features are 2 rubber grommets found on the back of the case. These can be used for just about anything that needs to get in or out of the case but happen to be designed for external watercooling units.
On a side note SilverStone has one called the Tundra TD01. Aside from looking great the TD01 features a completely fanless design with the chassis acting as the primary heatsink/radiator.
Square venting, this isn't really a "new" feature but the fact that the entire back of this case is perforated beyond believe is something to take notice of.
On a side note SilverStone has one called the Tundra TD01. Aside from looking great the TD01 features a completely fanless design with the chassis acting as the primary heatsink/radiator.
Square venting, this isn't really a "new" feature but the fact that the entire back of this case is perforated beyond believe is something to take notice of.
The "reverse" case design has really become quite popular with many of the high-end case builders. The design positions the PSU at the bottom of the case to give you less obstructions and better cooling. This also affords you the ability to add more blowhole options.
The orientation of the PSU is configurable, by default the internal fan will suck air in from the bottom of the case but you can flip the mounting bracket around so air will be pulled in from the top. In some cases this is preferred especially if your floor is carpeted.
The orientation of the PSU is configurable, by default the internal fan will suck air in from the bottom of the case but you can flip the mounting bracket around so air will be pulled in from the top. In some cases this is preferred especially if your floor is carpeted.
