be quiet! Silent Base 800 Window Review

👤by David Mitchelson Comments 📅15-07-15
Interior


Detaching the prominent side panel from the chassis, we can get a closer look at the double-glazed design to which be quiet! has implemented. This panel uses two pieces of material to enhance the sound insulation. Not only this, but the design lends itself to being scratch and impact resistant.



Detaching both panels we can get a nice overview of the internal layout and features. There is lots of space for installing hardware, plenty of tool-free mechanisms (including SSD mounts on the reverse side) and the inside has been powder coated black to add extra finesse. The only thing that puzzles us are the rubber grommets which aren’t black but rather a grey tone – which stand out and counters the purpose of keeping cables discreet and out of the way.


Looking at the power supply area there are rubber pads for cushioning the unit and there is ventilation for the cooling fan which will face the bottom of the case. Corresponding to this perforated mesh there is a detachable dust filter which can be easily removed without having to place the case on its side.


Further up inside the chassis there are seven PCI expansion slot covers, each with ventilation and a thumbscrew for easy removal.


Placed at the back of SB 800 window there is a SilentWings 2 120mm cooling fan and at the top there are mounting holes for installing two 120/140mm fans. Additionally we can also install radiators at the top too – this will be covered in the clearance section of the review.


Over on the other side there are three 5.25” drive bay covers, each having a tool-free mechanism to install a device. The drive is simply inserted and the latch system is moved over to the left to secure fitment.


Below this there are two HDD cages which can house up to seven 3.5” drives. To install a drive into the cage, two rubber strips are required (supplied with the case). Both cages can be detached after removing the thumbscrews – this will give better compatibility for components such as graphics cards and again, we’ll be covering the clearance for such devices later in the review.

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