SilverStone Fortress FT03 Review 29

SilverStone Fortress FT03 Review

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Value and Conclusion

  • The SilverStone FT03 can be found for approximately $160 USD for either the black or white versions. The Strider Gold 750W power supply can found for about $160 USD as well.
  • Excellent exterior look
  • Includes three 120 mm fans
  • Capable of holding extended graphics cards
  • Cable management cutaways
  • Hot swap bay
  • Passive cooling for hot swap hard drive
  • Small footprint
  • Adaptability for any build
  • Two USB3.0 front panel connections
  • Great brushed aluminum feel
  • Truly unique design
  • Limiting mainboard form factor to mATX and below
  • Slot loading optical drive
  • Large CPU heatsinks may cause case fan to be removed
Without a doubt the SilverStone Fortress FT03 raises eyebrows. It also raises important questions about compatibility which spurs the debate over the potential of a build proposed for this case. Limiting a build to micro ATX and below may be an issue some cannot simply overlook. Automatically ruling out larger motherboard designs will be a primary constraint to any build implemented in the FT03. Furthermore, the slot loading drive requirement is yet again conforming to the mandatory design. While it is the nature of the Fortress FT03 to be a slim and sleek design, the limitations are evident. However, if the smooth chic look is what you have in mind then look no further. The FT03 delivers exterior design pleasing even my modern artistic design standards. This case has the ability to bring out the minimalist in anyone.

It's cases like this that drive small form factor proponents to let the creative juices flow. Interestingly the challenge of packing the most punch into the smallest amount of physical space propels customization. After all removing a degree of freedom only allows more creativity. Agreeably a good design will challenge current standards and spark an intellectual movement that provokes feeling, short of a masterpiece the SilverStone FT03 is nothing less than master-class chassis art.

Lets not forget the ST75F-G, Strider Gold 750W power supply. This 80 Plus Gold certified power supply is designed to maintain quality while implementing a completely customizable experience from being 100% modular. The entire Strider Gold series carry astonishing efficiency ratings, strong single 12V rails, and dual 8 pin CPU connectors. Extensive details that range from low voltage ripple for stability to a silent 135 mm cooling fan really solidify the integrity and quality of the SilverStone Strider Gold series power supplies.
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