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After introducing the RAVEN Z series in 2014 to great acclaim with the revolutionary RVZ01, the RAVEN team has created another segment defining design in the RVZ02. With a volume of only 12 liters, this case is not only slimmer but is actually easier to assemble compared to the RVZ01 or any other slim case before it. Similar to many SilverStone small form factor cases, there is plenty of room for a powerful graphics card up to 13 inches in length available while tool-less drive cages have been implemented to make assembly quicker than ever. With clever space utilization and engineering, two major heat sources of a PC are separated via the chassis' main chamber so CPU and graphics card can each have their own airflow path. Despite its diminutive size, the RVZ02 is a remarkably versatile case that can be used anywhere from being a compact desktop workstation (in vertical orientation) to a living console or HTPC (in horizontal orientation), making it truly perfect for just about any slim PC build.
Independent expansion slot design for easy assembly
Acrylic window with oversized vents over CPU area (RVZ02B-W)
Support a dual-slot graphics card up to 13 inches
Hidden front I/O ports design with USB 3.0
Dual 2.5" drive slots with tool-less design
Power button
Signature RAVEN styling touches
Slim optical drive slot
Material | Reinforced plastic outer shell, steel body | |
Motherboard | Mini-ITX | |
External Drive Bay | 5.25" x 1 (compatible with 3.5" x 1 or 2.5" x 2) | |
Internal Drive Bay | 3.5" x 2 (one compatible with 2.5"), 2.5" x1 | |
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Expansion Slot | 2 | |
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Power Supply | SFX & SFX-L | |
Expansion Card | *Compatible with 13” long, width restriction – 4.78” | |
Limitation of CPU cooler | 58mm | |
Net Weight | 3.2kg~3.3kg | |
Dimension | 380mm (W) x 87mm (H) x 370mm (D), 12 liters | |
Extra | Support two Kensington locks |
*Expansion card holder needs to be removed when installing expansion/graphics card wider than 4.78 inches. When system is assembled without the holder, vertical orientation of the case is recommended and transporting/shipping should be avoided. For more details, please refer to manual.
Pros: I find this case to be the best thought out itx case I've ever used. The case separates the motherboard/cpu from the GPU by literally giving them their own section of the motherboard. The case came well packed and included many screws for customization. The sfx power supplies are small wonders but I got the silver stone 600watt version, which came fully modular with skinny cables to make building a breeze. The case includes a psu stabilizer for inside the case as well. The included 90 degree pci bracket is quality made and even screws into the case. The gpu also has a bracket to stabilize in the case, with several mounting points. The motherboard section also includes a very large back cutout to make installing new cpu cooler and m.2 drives a breeze. If you want a quality high end gaming build but still want the form factor size, this is the case for you
Cons: I am having a rough time reading these reviews and wondering why people don't plan out their systems a little better. Some argue that cable management is a bear but to be honest, buy a modular psu... If it's a itx build, then yes extra cabling will be a hassle, in any case. But this case even goes as far as to braid the front io cables, you know the nasty tiny ones you need to turn on your computer? Dope in my book. Other say that the heat from this case is a problem but really if you are building this system with a devil's canyon CPU then yes there will be more heat, especially without water cooling. The vents in this pic allow for heat to rise from the top, so yes heat will rise. I decided to go with a skylake i5 and it's just perfect. The case does allow for many low-profile cpu coolers but I went with the noctua NH-L9i. The only downside I can think of is the manual, really just unhelpful haha but it's self explanatory. Install the PSU, then the motherboard. Connect cables, then install the pci bracket and GPU, done.
Overall Review: My Build, in case someone was wondering Silverstone Raven V02B Silverstone Sfx 600 watt PSU AsRock Z170 Fatality Mini-itx AC Skylake i5 6600K Noctua NH-L9i Gskill RipJaws V DDR4 3000 EVGA SC+ gtx 980ti Samsung 950 pro M.2 2 Samsung 850 pro SSD in Raid 0