Silverstone Grandia SST-GD06B Desktop - Black [SST-GD06B USB 3.0]

Silverstone is one of the most popular in this area manufacturers and offers a very wide range, which is ready for almost all the appropriate requirements HTPC Case. Besides the pure quantity convinced the model range with particular quality, for even in "normal" cases Silverstone is one of the absolute high-end segment with very high-quality and comprehensive feature set.

The HTPC series convinces with similar attributes and provides a timeless elegance and noble forms. The design is straightforward and given in accordance with the high-quality materials, a sophisticated look. The front of Grandia takes DG06 up a big mouth, so that access to drives and I / O panel is hidden. In addition to the visual benefits it offers also the possibility of access control, which is implemented using a lock.

Behind it are next to controls and I / O panel three drive slots - one 5.25-inch and two 3.5 inch. The 3.5-inch slots are configured as a SATA hot-swap and thus allow a rapid change of the corresponding drives (3.5 inch HDD / SSD with SATA connector). The operation is also easy, since the aperture to be opened by a small lever to the side and give free access.

The I / O panel features two audio and two USB 3.0 ports modern. This is in contrast to the usual method of connection (rear side) connected internally. Because of the different physical connection from a USB 2.0 header is also an adapter for, so that is the use in older motherboards not a problem.

The internal structure of the Grandia GD04 clearly shows DG06 DG05 and the family.The motherboard compatibility includes corresponding well ATX and Mini ITX. Besides the already mentioned three drive slots (1x 5.25, 2x hot-swap) has the HTPC enclosure with two internal slots, one for only 2.5 inches, the other for flexible 3,5 - or 2,5 -inch drives can be used.

Thanks to the sophisticated design of the graphics card is much more comparable in spite of compact housing court. With nearly 28 inches maximum length practically the entire interior length is available. When the ventilation followed Silverstone overpressure concept. All three built-in 120-mm fans blow therefore into the housing. Through existing openings on the back cover and in the heated air from escaping.

Conveniently, all three fans plus bottom opening of the power supply are equipped with filters to minimize the ingress of dust.

Technical details:
Dimensions: 440 mm x 150 mm x 340 mm (WxHxD)
Material: Aluminum (Front), Steel (Body)
Weight: 5.6 kg
Color: Black
Format: ATX, Micro ATX, Mini-DTX
Fan:
1x 120 mm (left side, 20 dB (A), 1.200 U / min)
2 x 120 mm (right side, 20 dB (A), 1.200 U / min)
1 x 80 mm (left side, optional, instead of 1 x 120 mm)
2 x 80 mm (rear optional))
Filter: 120-mm fan and power supply ground opening
Drive Bays:
1 x 5.25 inches (external)
2 x 3.5 inches (internal, SATA hot-swap)
1 x 2.5 inches (internal)
1x 3,5 / 2,5 inch (internal)
Power Supply: Standard ATX (optional)
Expansion Slots: 4 +1
I / O panel:
2x USB 3.0 (internal connector, USB 2.0 adapter is included)
1x each Audio In / Out
Maximum CPU cooler height: 70/120 mm (with / without optical drive)
Maximum graphics card length: 279 mm
PSU Maximum length: 150 mm