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SilverStone Fortress Series FT03B Black Aluminum / Steel Micro ATX Mini Tower Computer Case
- Aluminum / Steel Micro ATX Mini Tower
- USB 3.0 x 2, Audio x 1, MIC x 1 Front Ports
- 3 Internal 3.5" Drive Bays
SilverStone Fortress Series MicroATX Mini Tower Computer Case

- Super small footprint with no cables on four sides
- Stack effect layout with 90-degree motherboard mounting
- Supports graphics cards of any length
- Supports full tower CPU coolers
- Mandatory cable routing design
- Includes hot-swap bay for quick data storage needs
- Backside hard drive mounting with passive cooling for silence
INTRODUCTION

As SilverStone engineers started working on the third model for the Fortress series, they contemplated the future of computer chassis and ways to improve it for home/office integration. So the Fortress FT03's design goal was to simply give back as much user space as possible by reducing chassis depth to unprecedented level. The engineers also wanted to accomplish the change in design without compromises to the chassis's ability in accommodating upper mainstream components.
Traditional computer chassis designs take up desktop room by not only their physical footprint, but they also require additional space for cable connections. With the FT03, there are no such restrictions because its beautiful, 2.5mm thick, sand-blasted and anodized aluminum outer shells have no cable connectors to be found on all four sides, which frees up tremendous amount of desktop real estate for users.

The interior of the chassis utilizes SilverStone's unique stack effect cooling layout so a Micro-ATX motherboard is mounted in 90-degree rotation to take advantage of hot air's natural tendency to rise. This design also enables the FT03 to support graphics cards that are as long as 13.7 inches without the chassis taking up similar room depth-wise. In addition, the chassis also supports three 3.5" hard drives with one capable of hot-swapping function and one 2.5" drive bay for excellent storage flexibility.

For a chassis that may redefine a new design direction for the desktop computer with its revolutionary new proportion and usage model, the Fortress FT03 is simply perfect for anyone looking to build a striking yet fully functional and discreet system.
FEATURES
- Removable top cover for maximum ventilation and cable management
- Optional 92/80mm top fan slot and optional two bottom 80mm fan slots
- Rotated 90-degree motherboard mounting, borrowed from the RAVEN Series
- Compatible with CPU coolers up to 167mm tall
- Independent 3.5" and 2.5" HDD compartment for advanced cable management
- Filters included for all intake area to prevent dust buildup
- Top-mounted buttons and I/O ports include USB 3.0
- Tool-less and hot-swappable SATA hard drive cage
- 2.5mm thick anodized aluminum outer front and rear shell
- Stack effect cooling layout with three 120mm fans
- PSU area for power supplies up to 180mm deep

Warranty & Returns
Warranty, Returns, And Additional Information
Warranty
- Limited Warranty period (parts): 1 year
- Limited Warranty period (labor): 1 year
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Return Policies
- Return for refund within: 30 days
- Return for replacement within: 30 days
- This item is covered by ClassONE Return Policy
Manufacturer Contact Info
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- Manufacturer Website
- Support Phone: +1-909-465-9596
- Support Email: usasupport@silverstonetek.com
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Pros: Beautiful Design Good Storage Options Mostly well built...
Cons: Some odd design choices Only 1 SSD tray. Flimsy panel latches. Not really all that small....
Overall Review: This case looks amazing. Truly it's the best looking computer I've ever built, and everyone who sees mine loves it. A lot of people think it comes from some big fruit company that shall not be named. The only thing that can ruin the view is the pony tail of cables that come off the rear of the top of the case. That can be managed, but forget about having the case pressed flat up against a wall. Silverstone knows however that you're going to proudly display the FT03 for all to see. Otherwise, they wouldn't have put the optical drive slot on the bottom of the case. One thing to keep in mind, is that this system is much bigger than it looks... The interior design is well thought out. There is room for 3 hard drives and one SSD, two massive video cards, an ATX PSU, and even a 120mm water cooling set up or a giant tower style heatsink. The one catch about the system is that it requires a slim, slot load, optical drive. These run twice the price of a traditional drive and half the speed. I don't mind it so much as optical drives are rarely used in this day and age of APP stores, but it can be a pain. Perhaps the two best design ideas Silverstone had was the fact that you can replaced the 120mm intake bottom fan with two 80mm fans instead, and the inclusion of one (or two depending on model) "hot swap" drive bays. I place them in quotation because they're not truly hot swap as you have to remove the side panel to get the drives out. Nevertheless they are nice to have. Inside I have a i5-2500K at 4.5GHZ, Asus V Gene mATX mainboard, two 5870's in Crossfire, SSD, and 2TB WD Black. I used a Silverstone Strider 850 Gold PSU, and I cooled the CPU with a Thermalright Venomous X tower cooler with two 1300 RPM quite fans in a push pull. Because the 5870s are such long cards, I removed the stock 120mm intake fan, and replaced it two 80mm Nexus fans which provide plenty of air, and are close to silent. So why only 3 eggs? First off, the panels on the side of the case are difficult to secure, and easily pop off. They aren't held in place anything other than gravity and willpower. I have yet to move this case without them coming off. Moreover, there are panel gaps between the front and side panels that are obvious. Second, the fan grill at the bottom of the case is absolutely useless. I actually don't even bother with it. I can't get it to reliable stay on, and cuts the intake airflow in half. Third, there is no cooling for the hard drives. One of the drives has an aluminum block on it, but it fails to touch. Fourth, you must use a short cable kit for your PSU which costs $50! Fifth, you can't place this system on the floor and expect to easily get to the optical drive. It's meant to be up on display. Finally the USB 3 top ports are merely connected to your mainboards rear panel. Cheap... If you can live with the short comings, this is a great, beautiful case. I only wish a little more attention to detail had been place