Test System

Assembly

Installing an mATX board inside the Precision PS15 is done by traditional means, using spacers and screws. Things are a little tight along the top edge, but the rest of the board's edges are quite accessible.


Adding an SSD is done by placing four screws with rubber rings on the drive before sliding it into place in one of three spots. It holds in place quite nicely, so you shouldn't have to worry about it coming loose during transport.


Installing a traditional 3.5" drive, on the other hand, is completely tool-less as you simply snap it into the plastic tray, which is then pushed back into the chassis.


The power supply is secured by traditional means, using the supplied case screws. As you can see, things are pretty tight, so you want to make sure to grab a compact power supply that is at most 150 mm long.


With everything installed, the interior looks alright, but you do see a few cable leads here and there. Grommets to hide the leads further would have been nice. All the cable mess is clearly sandwiched between motherboard and side panel.

Finished Looks

Once the system is turned on, it makes a really nice impression. Considering the target audience wants an understated, clean case, but is on a budget and requires it to be as compact as possible, the Precision PS15 delivers. You can clearly see the AMD cooler's LED ring through the window, with everything in the rear exactly where you would expect it to be.


Besides the usual power LED on top, Silverstone has also embedded a blue LED which lights up their company logo on the bottom of the front. This is certainly a cool touch even if it feels slightly out of place for a case like this.