SilverStone Raven RV03 Case Review

Inside the SilverStone Raven RV03 (Cont’d)

One major difference between the Raven RV03 and the two previous models is the number of fans available at the bottom of the case. While the RV01 and RV02 have three 180 mm fans, the RV03 has two. According to SilverStone, this doesn’t mean that the RV03 has a lower airflow compared to the previous models, because they changed the fans to models with higher airflow (80 cfm at “low” setting and 130 cfm at “high” setting, each, against 100 cfm at “low” setting and 122 cfm at “high” setting for the fans used in the RV01, RV02, and FT02), plus the number of places you can install additional fans is higher, meaning that you can end up having a higher airflow with the RV03. The fans used at the bottom panel of the Raven RV03 are SilverStone SST-AP181 models (700 rpm/18 dBA at “low” setting and 1,200 rpm/34 dBA at “high” setting). As explained before, these fans are connected to two two-step fan controllers and their air filters are located outside the case and not inside anymore.

Figure 19: Bottom fans

The reviewed case also has two supports for you to install two 120 mm fans on the 5.25”/3.5” bays.

Figure 20: Two 120 mm fan holders