Silverstone Temjin SST-TJ02 Case Review

We all have cases, but it seems like only lately have case manufacturers strived to make truly "different" products from their competitors. With cases built with every color in the rainbow and all sorts of crazy patterns and stoic stylings continually assaulting the market in waves, Bjorn3D has here a case that strives to stand out among the crowd: Silverstone's SST-TJ02 of their Temjin case series.

Introducing the Silverstone Temjin SST-TJ02.  Yes, it is that shiny...click for a closer look.

Silverstone has made a complete and feature rich chassis with their SST-TJ02.

*Product specifications taken from manufacturer web site.

It is often said and believed that first impressions are the ones that last. While this is not always true, Silverstone has managed to make a very good "first-look factor" hit with their SST-TJ02. Upon receiving the package, weight was first noted; the case definitely isn't *heavy* per se, but it also isn't light either. Many cheaper cases feature plastic case fronts and steel bodies. Silverstone keeps the steel body and replaces the cheap plastic front with a high quality, solid aluminum, etched face.

It is hard to resist touching the fine finish. In fact, eager touches discovered the delicate etched feel and quickly resulted in running fingernails up and down the front of the case to hear the "ziiiippppppp" noise that resulted. :) It is quite interesting visually as well. While the lines may not be very easily visible, they create a unique sheen that seems to "glint" brightly and from interesting angles.

At first glance, the sides of the chassis also appear aluminum. However, the first time you pick this case up and look inside you realize that they are in fact steel. Is this bad? Well, it does cut down on its "totability" but structurally the case is very sound and sturdy. I would completely trust this case as a seat if it was needed (hopefully never, it looks to pretty). Back to the side panels, they look great and are very shiny. Silverstone has a done a great job here.

After the initial look at the case, you begin to notice the details. Everything (and I mean everything) on the front panel is fashioned out of aluminum. The buttons, the bay covers, and everything else. Pretty impressive if you ask me. Silverstone has also ensured that there are no sharp edges on this case, so you don't have to worry about cutting yourself during any hardware installs.