Pros: This case met my [very demanding] expectations.

Cons: * Any noise produced by components within the case will not be suppressed. I was careful about the video card and CPU cooler and almost exclusively use SSDs, so they are a non-issue. However, I have a large spinning disk to hold simulated environments for testing, and whenever I need to use it the case goes from one of the quietest I've dealt with to quite noisy. * This case has *zero* protection from a spill above the case. Make sure you place it where something solid is above it (far enough away to not block airflow), or that you never have liquids of any kind in the vicinity. Open vent holes for every system component are at the top of the case, and the cover is just an open grate. When taking this case outside, you'll want to have a waterproof cover on it, or potentially carry it upside down (or both). * The space between the "rear panel" connections and the top cover of the case is limited. If anything is too long and not flexible - such as an HDMI-to-DVI dongle + DVI cable - you will not be able to put the top cover on. I ordered a new cable to directly connect a DVI monitor to DisplayPort on the video card to resolve this. My heavy-duty dual-link DVI cable does not interfere when plugged directly into the video card. Only the combination of a dongle with a cable caused a problem (but see the next point). * The cover for the front panel audio and USB connectors may interfere with access to motherboard ports at the very top edge of the motherboard. For my Sabertooth X99 board, this is specifically the four USB 2.0 ports - only very low-profile (or very flexible) USB connectors can be plugged in here to keep the front panel connectors usable. * The front panel audio jack "holds on very strongly" to some connectors. It's very difficult to unplug my Sennheiser Momentums; however, it doesn't cause a problem at all for my Sennheiser HD280 Pros. YMMV?

Overall Review: Know these things before you assemble: 1. If you plan to use 3.5" drives, pay attention to the space limitations for the power supply. The SeaSonic SS-860XP2 I have fits fine, but it is the limit in every dimension. 2. The dust cover for the power supply is magnetic, and goes on the outside of the case. 3. The dust cover for the main fans is magnetic. Pull it straight down, then out either side. 4. The top and side panels come off easily with built-in latches, but everything else will require a screwdriver. Other thoughts: * If your power supply has a toggle switch, make sure not to hit it while routing cables under the top cover. It's easier to do than you think. * Dust protection is reduced whenever the system is off because the top is open. However, it remains vastly above average. * If you don't like flashing lights, the 90º rotation may have a surprise for you - with the case on the floor you will have direct line of sight to the ethernet connectors of your motherboard. And for built-in ethernet ports (as opposed to PCIe cards), they are right at the front of the case so tucking it under a desk might not be enough to hide them. * The case is bigger than one might expect, but part of the size is the additional space to include cables previously connected to the rear of the computer. * I wish the reset button in particular had a cover or other protection. While I can disable the power button behavior inside the OS, I'm afraid I'll bump the reset button while unplugging a USB connection from the top panel in the dark. System Specs: * SilverStone FT05B * Asus Sabertooth X99 * Intel Xeon E5-2697 v3 * ThermalRight Macho Rev B * SeaSonic SS-860XP2 860W power supply * Intel 750 PCIe 1.2TB SSD * Crucial M500 960G SSD * Crucial M4 256G SSD * Seagate ST6000 6TB spinning disk * EVGA GTX 960

Pros: See above

Cons: See above/below

Overall Review: I ran out of characters so there's some things I missed. First, although the case looks largish, you don't have much volume inside. This is due to the orientation of the case (rotated 90 degrees). The bottom of the case has a fairly large gap for the bottom fans to pull air from. The top of the case has another gap where you would feed all your cables underneath the plastic grill. Because of this design, several tradeoffs are made. First, as mentioned previously, you are limited to which PSUs you can use. The manual states "up to 160mm" but in practice I found this is really cutting it close. My PSU (seasonic platinum 860 xp2) is 160mm and the modular cables were squished against the hard drive cage. It was a struggle getting the connectors to fit into the PSU. I resolved this issue by splitting the HDD cage in half. Before you throw up on your keyboard, the cage is held together by a set of screws. Removing those screws leaves you with two halves, and a single HDD fits nicely in the "left" half, the half that still slides in securely into its mounting location. This has several benefits. First and foremost, even with a 160mm modular PSU, the connectors are a better fit. Second, if you care, the HDD will have better airflow going across its "backside". The second tradeoff for the case's size is there is very little room on the "cable side" of the case for cable management. With careful planning you can make it work but the panel on that side will bump against the cables, you cannot avoid this. The bulge is still within the rails, i.e. it doesn't bulge past the slots but I know its there. The third tradeoff for me is the most egregious. You are limited to the air coolers you can use in this case, it's up to 162 mm according to the manual. Unfortunately, in it's "default" configuration, the Noctua NH-D15 is 165mm, and probably taller for the rear fan to account for the RAM. I find this a terrible tradeoff since this case, as I noted in my first review, is almost begging for air cooling. The Noctua NH-D15 is the cadillac of air cooling, yet this case cannot fit it unless you make the adjustment which I suggest below. To make the NH-D15 fit, I had to lower the middle fan, and use a different fan (NF-F12 120mm) fan on the "back side". This isn't the most ideal solution, but it works. This has two obvious drawbacks: neither fan is the "proper" height, so you don't get proper cooling across the tops of the heatpipes, and you lose the benefit of the second fan going from 150mm to 120mm, and thus lose a major benefit of the NH-D15. This is my fault, I shouldn't have been so stubborn (I'm very loyal to Noctua lol). I won't change my rating but in summary: if your PSU is 160mm, you probably want to use a single HDD If you want to use the NH-D15, you'll have to make a compromise. Having said all this, I still love the case.

Pros: I was drawn to this case by the looks, size and 90 degree orientation of the motherboard. Look-wise, I like that it's plain on 4 sides and then the top where the vents are is aggressively styled that it could make some gaming styled cases blush, I think. The case is also very compact and fits below my desk without it protruding out and hitting my knees. And lastly, the dual 180mm AP fans and 90-degree motherboard layout really helps cool the pc and, hopefully, keep the dust bunnies out due to the positive air pressure design of the case. I think with all of this in mind, the case really does merge both form and function to the tee or is that an "f?" Lol.

Cons: By merging form and function, Silverstone did have to compromise on some functions like storage capacity, although, the case has room for 2 x 3.5" hdd's and 2 x 2.5" ssd's/hdd's and bypassing 5.25" bays altogether in favor of a slim, slot-loading optical bay, in case you need one. Also, because of its small size, the cable routing space at the back is also very tight. Routing the 8-pin power cable also needs to be considered. In fact, it needs to go underneath the motherboard along with the rest of system cables before placing the motherboard in the case. I had to learn this the hard way. Anyway, cable routing took the longest. It took me 2 days to do it right. So, yeah, cable routing if it is a con is a con because you do really need to considered each cable and where it goes or where it can go and fit in this case. After you realize this, the con of cable management for this case can be managed with patience and some cleverness. Also, the PSU length requirement does need to be considered if one wants to use the 3.5" HDD cage. It needs to be 160mm or less. Or, it won't fit unless one doesn't need the HDD cage.

Overall Review: The case was a challenge to build mostly due to the size and cable routing issues. But, after a couple days, I was able to do it right.

Pros: Very clean, very modern look. This is great for those of us who like to build our own computer for an office...this has premium cooling performance without the gamer looks. I love the 90 degree rotated layout. You can find this also in the FT02 (and FT03 for MATX and ITX) as well as the more affordable, but gamer-centric Raven lines. It benefits cooling, partly because of convection, but more obviously that the CPU and GPU have direct access to powerful airflow from the AP181 fans. It also removes virtually all lateral stress to your GPU, so if you're using a long GPU like my Titan X it won't bend over time, even without a back plate. The case is very quiet with the AP181s on low (silent) or medium (audible in a sufficiently quiet room, never obtrusive however). The noise insulation is quite good so you can go for a near-silent build if you want. Outside of the AP181s I used all Noctua fans on the HSF and exhaust to keep it that way. I like that the doors don't require thumb screws. That always seemed very slapped together to me. As an aside, however, these doors are no where nearly as nice, or as easy to use, as you'd find on Corsair's case. I also really like carrying handles at the top of the case. Very practical. I like that, unlike almost all of the Fortresses and Ravens, the fan controller is very easy to get to and you don't have to remove the top panel. This is very handy...totally silent 90% of the time, barely audible at 10% of the time. Only overclockers will need the high setting, but it's nice to have if the air conditioner goes out. The case is quite compact for something that can handle the vast majority of full sized components. It's still bigger than something like the S340, but it's the smallest full ATX case you'll find from the Raven and Fortress lines by far, even smaller than its sister RV05. With the exception of the top, which is plastic of mediocre quality, the whole thing feels very premium. The metal here is very thick.

Cons: This is a very difficult case to build in. You need to select your components very carefully. There's a beginner's trap in the PSU selection. First, there is a length limitation if you want to use HDDs. Pro tip here, if you want to use HDDs, just get another case, the cabling is going to be too difficult to be worthwhile. However, many people believe that if they (like me) don't use HDDs, you have basically unlimited PSU space. This isn't so, because the fan on your PSU won't line up with the intake area if it's too long. Still, this is not a practical limitation as you can still find even 1500 watt PSUs that fit just fine. Be careful with your HSF selection. The maximum listed height is 120mm, but I can confirm that, even with a window, it can handle a 165mm cooler like my NH-U14S. But do not even go 1/10th of a millimeter higher as it will touch the plastic window. If you go with a windowless version, it will hit the foam, but will not bulge. You might be able to get away with a 166mm tall cooler with the windowless model if you want to risk it. Also consider the width of your cooler. The NH-U14S is exceptionally wide and it was extremely difficult to clip the fan on the side closest to the front of the case. I had to wrap a twist tie around the clip, then pull it from the other side, to lock it on, then slide the tie out. It was a major pain. While we're on the subject, the plastic in the window is very low quality. I've only had it for 3 days and have treated it with kid gloves. Nothing has ever touched it other than a microfiber cloth and my clean leather couch. It's quite scuffed up from gently laying it down on the couch and from a gentle cleaning with an eyeglasses microfiber cloth. It looks to be easily replaceable, so if you care about this sort of thing, it can be fixed later. One major caveat was that the case didn't come with with a molex to 3 pin adapter, which I'm not sure is intentional or accidental. You'll need two of these to hook up with the AP181s. Fortunately, I had some laying around. Cable management is very tidy up front, but it's a nightmare in the back. There is basically only one "channel" the cables can go through due to the placement of the SSD and of structural reinforcements to the motherboard tray. I strongly recommend that you only use individually sleeved cables, you use an SSD connected directly into the motherboard instead of on a SATA interface, remove the HDD and optical trays (you almost certainly cannot have space for these), use a video card that uses a single 8 pin cable (mine uses an 8 pin and 6 pin unfortunately) and leave the front LED SATA power unplugged and hidden away. If you follow those tips, it will not be a nightmare. On the subject, I'm not fond of the Silverstone LED power light. It looks very high quality in practice, but case manufacturers should never boldly put their name on the case as it implies they made the computer. Subtlety is key.

Overall Review: All in all I'd recommend the FT05 for those looking for cutting edge cooling without a gamer appearance. With that said, observe some caveats. You need to be incredibly careful in your parts selection, specifically with regard to your heat sink and your PSU. It can handle even long video cards, however. Do not buy this case if you intend to use HDDs or an optical drive. It can be done, but there are cases better than that. I would only recommend this case to someone who has built at least two or three computers before. There are too many traps here for the beginner, from the part selection to the cable management. If you are relatively new, or want a more comprehensive selection of parts, I really recommend the RV02/FT02 or RV03--particularly the RV03 as it has great cable management. Make sure that your CPU location on your motherboard matches the CPU cutout, however, particularly on the RV02 as that doesn't always seem to line up (it's a relatively old case). Otherwise, depending on the heat sink, you may be removing the motherboard to change CPUs, or even RAM if your heat sink covers those slots.

Pros: - 90 degree motherboard rotation - Noise profile is VERY low - Excellent cooling

Cons: - Top cover feels a little flimsy

Overall Review: This is a really high quality case for the price. Aside from the flimsy top cover, the rest of the case is really sturdy and looks like it's made of a really good build. The aluminum finish gives it a very professional look for a mid tower. I'm very impressed with the aesthetics of the black version. The pictures just don't do it justice. Aside from that, the interior is very compact and solid. Cable management space could use a little work, but other than that, the noise profile and cooling are incredible. You can read more on the reviews from hardocp and overclock3d.

Pros: Well built, quiet and runs cool. Others have mentioned cable routing troubles but I didn't have any issues. I skipped using a CD/DVD drive which frees up some space behind the MB for cables. Maybe not a case for the first time builder, but with some thoughtful planning there should not be any issues. This case is clearly designed with air cooling for the CPU in mind. I used a Noctua NH-D15 which fits in with one millimeter to spare in the single fan mode. To be on the safe side I added a 120mm PWM case fan directly above the CPU cooler. In hindsight, this was not needed as the case cooling is excellent.

Cons: The large case fans on the bottom are three pin connection and have switches to control the speed. Motherboards with full PWM fan control have been common for many years now. I would have preferred forgoing the control switches and letting the MB control the fans directly. That said, I have found leaving the fan controls in the middle position is both quiet enough and does the cooling fine. One thing in my opinion could have been done better. The front of the case indicates power on with a bright white illuminated Silverstone logo. The red HD activity indication light is in the same position. The red LED is quite feeble and you cannot see it flickering through the powerful white light. Even with the white light disabled, the red HD light is barely visible. Getting the LED bulb out and replacing it with a stronger LED would be a major operation, requiring almost completely disassembling the case. So I will just live with it.

Overall Review: I used an OCed 980Ti GPU which vents into the case. This draws over 400W in full bore but the internal case temperature never gets above 35C. Again, an excellent cooling design!

Pros: Amazing cooling, Quiet, Room for tall cpu coolers and long graphics cards. Top IO is much easier to work with than rear IO. Solid aluminum panels are of great quality. Built in 3 speed fan controllers(even though they are only labeled H and L).

Cons: Very limited storage space. 2 2.5" bays(on backside of motherboard panel), 2 3.5" bays, unless you have a long PSU. If your psu is too long then you will need to remove it to have it fit. back side panel fits so close there is not much room for wiring.

Overall Review: I removed the fans on my silver arrow, using just the 2 180mm case fans and it cools better than my HAF X with fans on it. My gpu runs cooler than in my HAF X also, and it is not a blower style cooler, which would be optimal.

Pros: -Two nice big 180mm fans pushing air through the case with plenty of clearance even on carpets. -Stylish utilitarian design -90 degree rotation is quite the looker. Dual graphics cards looks especially appealing in this orientation somehow. -Really quite compact. -2.5" drive mounting on the rear of the motherboard tray, as is trendy nowadays. -Nearly completely toolless operation, including drive installation and opening the case.

Cons: -Poor planning for drives. The included 3.5" drive cage impedes power supply cabling and places two drives bottoms together which is really bizarre and difficult to plug in when two drives are installed. Luckily the cage is removable if not needed. -The 3.5" drive cage can be split into two, allowing a single drive to be installed into the rear half. However, due to the orientation issue mentioned in the previous point, this leaves that drive with the PCB facing outward, looking very ugly. Orienting the drive in the more attractive way will leave the ports blocked by the cage, though I suppose a rotary tool and some sanding could fix that. -Cable management is very difficult, and I and other reviewers have had to sacrifice some case functionality in order to get all cables routed in such a way to allow the case to close. -One 2.5" drive mount is almost unusable due to limited space after cables have been managed. I have a fully modular power supply, keeping the cable mess down as much as possible, and this was still an issue. -I had to remove the slim optical drive bay completely just to give myself enough room for cable management. I guess if I ordered custom length power supply cables I could reinstall and use it, but with standard components I found it impossible to include.

Overall Review: I had known about all of the cons above from other reviews going into this case, so I did not let them deduct more than 1 egg for me, but your opinion may vary. The case isn't perfect, but I love it, and I'm glad that I got it.