Today we inaugurate a series of articles about the famous SilverStone brand, starting with an analysis of its proprietary cooling solutions. Furthermore, we will present a series of cabinets each having different features, hence oriented to different user groups; we’ll also present during the analysis several interesting products, always of the same brand.

FT02. Stack effect description and details

Combining two of SilverStone's most distinctive computer chassis breakthroughs (the unibody construction of the Temjin TJ07, introduced in 2005, and the 90-degrees rotated motherboard mount of the RAVEN RV01 from 2008) the Fortress FT02 advances both chassis construction and thermodynamics in a forceful, streamlined design. With the Fortress FT02, SilverStone engineers have combined the rigidity of unibody construction with the unparalleled cooling layout of the RAVEN chassis, adding a hot-swappable hard drive cage and an acoustically padded interior for maximum versatility. The result is increased structural strength, increased storage capacity, and whisper-quiet operation. Available in black, silver and black-red (limited edition, 1000 units in total, with 3x AP181 180mm fans) colors, its elegant outer shell is perfectly accentuated by the U-shaped unibody aluminum frame that not only provides unique styling, but also functional purpose. The bottom gap from the frame to the main body actually serves as the main air intake area for its three massive 180mm fans, making it even suitable for use on carpeted surfaces. For professionals and enthusiasts looking for a silent workstation or gaming machine with maximum performance, there is no better solution than the SilverStone Fortress FT02.

Let’s resume its features:

Revolutionary 90 degree motherboard mounting (from RAVEN RV01)
Innovative 4.5mm aluminum unibody frame (from Temjin TJ07)
Three 180mm fans for unprecedented positive pressure and stack effect cooling
Supports liquid cooling radiator mounting
Motherboard back plate opening behind CPU area for quick cooler assembly
Supports 11” wide ATX motherboard
Foam padded interior for advanced noise absorption

Direct link for the manual’s download:

http://www.silverstonetek.com/downloads/Manual/case/Multi-FT02-Manual.pdf

Direct link for the SilverStones’s Question&Answer pamphlet:

http://www.silverstonetek.com/product.php?pid=242&area=en

Direct link for the SilverStone’s suggested products, compatible with the FT02:

http://www.silverstonetek.com/product.php?pid=242&area=en

We will examine the hard disk cages in the full review. You can find an overview at the following links:

• SilverStone CFP51, http://www.silverstonetek.com/product.php?pid=40&area=en

• SilverStone SDP09, http://www.silverstonetek.com/product.php?pid=278&area=en

Regarding the detailed review of this case, we’ll refer to a future and dedicated article, which will be published very soon. Please stay tuned because we will review the Limited Edition version, of which have been produced in only 1000 copies! Do you want some pictures to understand what we're talking about? Delight your eyes: