Silverstone Precision PS07B Micro-ATX Case Review

1. Introduction2. The Silverstone PS07B: Packaging and Exterior3. The Silverstone PS07B: Interior and Installation4. Testing Methodology and Performance5. Closing Thoughts6. View All Pages

To access the inside of the case we must first remove the two thumbscrews securing both side panels.  Unlike most cases on the market, the main compartment inside the case is accessed via the right hand side panel rather than the left.  Silverstone has powder coated the entire interior of the case black which is sure to make your components stand out well.

First of all we installed the power supply into the case which was a little more complicated than we were expecting as we had to remove the roof of the case to do so.  After doing this the power supply could easily be inserted and secured to the rear of the case using the four provided screws.  There are a number of holes cut into the motherboard tray for cable routing which should cater for the needs of most users.

There is plenty of room behind the motherboard tray for cable routing which makes it very easy to build a tidy system in this case, ensuring the best possible airflow.  The motherboard tray is removable to make the installation process easier but we found this wasn't necessary.

Installing the motherboard was quite simple as there is a fair amount of space to work with inside the case when the hard drive cages are removed.  The motherboard is actually rotated throughout 180 degrees in this case so the CPU socket is right at the bottom of the case and the expansion devices are at the top.

There is a large cutout in the motherboard tray to install CPU cooler backplates but we would always recommend attaching the cooler before installing the motherboard as it is usually easier.

There is plenty of room inside the chassis for long graphics cards to be installed with the hard drive cage removed.  For most users, this configuration will be preferable as there is still room for a solid state drive and one 3.5″ hard drive in the bottom of the chassis.  The expansion devices are secured in place using screws on the outside of the chassis.

Over on the left hand side of the main compartment, the removable hard drive cage which provides enough space for four 3.5″ hard drives.  There isn't any tool-less mechanism for installing hard drives so we are forced to use screws instead.  There are also two 5.25″ bays in the front of the case at the top but these aren't removable.

Both of the hard drive cages in the case sit directly in front of the two included intake fans so when they are removed, there is room for a thick 240mm radiator in the front of the case.  So the PS07B is ideal for those who want to build a custom loop or use a factory filled unit like the Corsair H100.

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