SilverStone TJ09 Full-Tower Case

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Max Slowik
Kurtis
SilverStone
Mar. 30, 2007

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Conclusion

In the past, we've had mixed feelings about Silverstone's expensive cases. These were because of oversights with the construction, definitely not the style, of their aluminum chassis. There are no such oversights with the TJ09. They've worked all the kinks out of their production lines and engineering.

This case has re-aligned my sense of scale with its ease of access, roomy interior, and installation simplicity. Its looks are in a class reserved for stereos and home theater gear; "lifestyle" hardware, not computer cases, let alone server chassis. It is a masterpiece of industrial design, and I'm personally going to keep this case as long as humanly possible. Or maybe until Silverstone decides they want to make something kick even more ass.

This case has set a higher bar for all the rest, and not just computer stuff. It looks out of place next to my maple desk and its plaintive brass. It deserves more. Maybe I can put it on a pedestal. And if you can muster the courage to take a Dremel to it, you'll find yourself with a very good case to modify. Be sure you've got the skill to not diminish it though, that'd be a shame.

I can't even think of a way to improve this case. Maybe sell it with a rebate, though, "cause this thing is expensive.

If you've gotten this far and like what you've read, do yourself a favor and collect the scratch to buy this case, because you won't find anything nicer. Sell a kidney if you have to. Simply put, the TJ09 has set a new standard.

Pros

Good everything: design, style, construction, finish. . .
Innovations aplenty: simple removable hard drive cages, GPU cooling fan. . .
Perfect fittings on all removable parts (the motherboard tray in particular)
Lots of vibration dampening
Superb cooling overall

Cons

Very expensive
Bigger than you think

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Page 2: First Impressions
Page 3: Inside the Case
Page 4: Quality Check
Page 5: Conclusion

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3 User Comments

1 - Posted by mjsmere on April 3, 2007 - 3:19 pm

Excellent article, kudos.

2 - Posted by Max Slowik on April 3, 2007 - 5:34 pm

So, like, I had some real problems writing that article. Not ethical ones, I love this case and I'm glad it's mine, all mine, but rather, writing problems. Mostly problems with flow; I won't point out the problems that I think are there on account of that might taint your commentary.

I really want to hear about what you liked about it. I really, really want to hear if there was something that you thought sounded shitty.

P.S. I didn't shoot the pictures. That's all Kurtis. That's also a very good thing.

P.P.S. I'm going to take some photos of it with our next test rig once it's all installed and put them up here.

3 - Posted by mjsmere on April 4, 2007 - 7:44 pm

I'm sending you a long email about it.

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