A Closer Look - Outside

The Silverstone Primera PM02 looks pretty sexy right out of the box, and the build quality speaks for itself. Quite frankly, we expected nothing more considering it does clock in at a respectable 140 dollars, which is a bit more than what enclosures of this price point tend to cost. There are a few other enclosures out there which utilize nothing but metal, though with a simpler look. Those cases tend to come in at a much lower price point, however, with the NZXT H500i coming to mind.


Silverstone has done an excellent job of adding a noticeable design element to the steel front with the varying air vents between the bottom and top panel. A red line on the bottom is the only real plastic element and adds a splash of color in the same hue as the lights within the chassis. You may pull the cover off to reveal three 140 mm retail-grade fans set to pull air into the case. They are protected by a magnetic dust filter that is easily detachable as well. Taking a quick look at the rear, the interior seems to be organized in a traditional fashion.


The main side of the PM02 consists of nothing but slightly tinted glass that is framed nicely in black. There are only two screws which hold the panel in place as the bottom is clipped into the frame of the case. Looking at the opposite side, it is all solid with two traditional thumb screws holding it in place.


Taking a closer look at the rear, the PSU bay comes with two sets of mounting holes, so you won't run into any issues regardless of which ATX unit you choose. Above that are the seven expansion slots with removable metal mesh covers for each of these. I only noticed the missing one after taking the picture. It was inside the case, but had come off during transport. This is unfortunately most likely due to the fact that Silverstone chose to use a vertical piece of metal for all seven covers instead of a more durable and permanent solution, like thumb screws. In the very top, you will find another retail-grade 140 mm fan set to push air out of the back of the PM02. This brings the total number of cooling units within the case to four 140 mm fans, which is excellent and certainly aids in justifying the unusually high retail price.


The top of the PM02 is also all steel, and Silverstone placed a magnetic dust filter on the top that covers mounting possibilities for either two 120 or 140 mm fans. Thanks to the fact that the holes are elongated and offset to be as far away from the motherboard as they are, you should easily be able to install a thick 240 or 280 mm radiator as well. Silverstone has chosen to place three USB 3.0 and a single USB-C connector in the ceiling of the case, next to the usual power/reset and audio I/O. This is an excellent mix and should be quite future-proof.


Another removable dust filter covers the opening for the PSU bay, and it may be pulled out easily via the back of the PM02 for cleaning purposes. Both feet of the chassis are also made out of metal with rubber squares in place to avoid scratches on your working surface or floor.