SilverStone Grandia GD06 Case Review
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The SilverStone Grandia GD06 can be a good option if you are looking for an HTPC case with a high number of disk drive bays and positive air pressure configuration. The price is fair for a case with the features the GD06 has, but if you don’t care about the hot-swap bays but still want a good HTPC case at a lower price point, consider the GD04 from the same manufacturer. (The GD04 doesn’t have USB 3.0 ports, though.)
Strong Points
- Air filters on all fans
- Air filter for the power supply fan
- Positive air pressure configuration
- Excellent number of disk drive bays (one 5.25,” four 3.5,” and two 2.5”)
- Two external 3.5” bays for hard drives with hot-swap connectors
- On/off switch is not covered by the front door, so you won’t need to open the door every time you want to turn on your computer
- Lock on the front door
- Anti-theft mechanism securing the top panel and the whole computer
- Good construction quality
Weak Points
- Doesn’t use thumbscrews
- Anti-vibration mechanisms are available at only one of the four 3.5” bays
- Anti-theft mechanism requires a relatively expensive Kensington lock
- Price is a little bit high (but still fair)