Test System

Assembly

Installing the motherboard is done by simply using the traditional spacers and screws. There is a bit of space above the board so that you may route cables or install a thin radiator without issue. Due to the lack of 3.5" drive bays in front, even a thick radiator should not really interfere with the vast majority of GPUs out there.


The Silverstone Redline RL05 comes equipped with flexible plastic trays. They are quite sturdy even though the drive is held in place by plastic pins. Rubber rings around these act as a measure against vibrations. Once you have placed the drive into the tray, slide it back into the case until it snaps into place securely.


SSDs require the use of tools as you have to secure them to these metal trays with traditional screws. Once mounted, you can put the tray into one of four positions and use the thumbscrew to keep it in place.


An ODD does not require any tools. Simply remove the front cover and slide the drive into the case until the plastic tension lock snaps down. The contraption holds quite well, but you should sink a single screw into the drive to make sure there are no vibrations when in use.


Installing the power supply is quite straightforward as well. Slide it into the chassis underneath the shroud and secure it with traditional screws. There is enough space to fit most units out there. You won't have to worry about whether you'll be able to fit a unit capable of supplying an adequate amount of power for powerful components.


With everything in place, the RL05 makes a clean impression. Only the audio cable and two leads from the fan in front disturb the look a bit. All the cable mess is hidden behind the motherboard tray, but I had to get a bit creative with securing the cables properly as there is very little space and an inadequate number of hooks for zip ties.

Finished Looks

Once turned on, the Redline RL05 makes a pretty cool impression with the red LED fans in front. The window gives you a clear view of everything inside and the shroud hides the somewhat boring components nicely.


The honeycomb support structure in front can clearly be seen, as it is illuminated by the two fans. The large window does have a small downside as you can see the optical drive as well, which looks a bit out of place. A bit of tint on the panel might have been nice. In the rear, everything is where you would expect it to be as the chassis has a pretty standard layout when viewed from that angle.