Silverstone TJ06 Case

Let's face it: Every computer has to have a case, and cases aren't anything new. From case to case, they are all pretty much a rework of the same basic design. Every now and then, however, there is a product that truly stands out...and Silverstone has done so recently with their Temjin 6 series. I must extend my greatest thanks to Sundial Micro Inc. for providing me the opportunity to review this product.

Silverstone's top-end full tower case: the Temjin 6.

You surely are wondering why exactly this case is so different; primarily, it takes a novel approach to the mounting of the heart of the computer: the motherboard. Silverstone has opted to rotate the motherboard 180 degrees, which makes a big difference in both appearance and functionality. Before we dig into the details, it is important to list important points, features, and specifications:

Lots of goodies in here.

First, a "quick spec list" containing the neatest features:

• 180 degree flipped, "Pseudo BTX" mounting for standard ATX motherboards
• Inherent heat distribution advantages from the "Pseudo BTX" design
• Aluminum front facade, steel body and side panels
• Patented "Wind Tunnel" design that isolates the CPU and RAM from the rest of the chassis
• Dual 120mm fans that move a lot of air over the CPU and RAM through the Wind Tunnel
• Full array of side-mounted easy access ports; including 4 USB 2.0, sound, and Firewire
• Lots of space for expansion!
• Security features such as locked entry and chassis intrusion detection (if supported by motherboard)
• PS2 redundant power supply support
• Thorough toolless design

Here is the official specifications sheet from the manufacturer:

This is certainly one of Silverstone's most complete offerings to date. The features look good on paper, but how do they stack up?