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  Product:     SilverStone Nimiz SST-TJ03 Aluminum Case  
  Price:     $375 (CDN) / $279 (U.S)
  Supplied By:     SilverStone Technology
  Author:     Hi-TEK
  Date:     April 21st, 2004
  Rating:     star star star star star star star star star

SilverStone Nimiz SST-TJ03 Aluminum Case
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SilverStone Nimiz SST-TJ03 Aluminum Case
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The SilverStone Nimiz SST-TJ03 Aluminum Case features a swing away front bezel door which shields the drive bays when not in use. A total of 6 x 5.25" external drive bays are available with no bays available for any 3.5" external devices. Consumers who wish to use 3.5" devices will have to purchase the SilverStone SST-FP51 Transfer Bracket which converts 3.5" to 5.25". It is a real shame that one of these devices is not included as a stock option considering the price of this case. Instead of using a standard locking mechanism, the swing away door has two embedded magnets that secure the door to the chassis. I found the use of magnets, the weakest part of the entire case design since at the slightest jolt or tilt the door pops open freely. One interesting aspect of the door is by default it opens from left to right. Consumers who wish to change this configuration can easily reposition a few screws to have the door open in the opposite direction.

SilverStone Nimiz SST-TJ03 Aluminum Case
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SilverStone Nimiz SST-TJ03 Aluminum Case
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The bottom portion of the SilverStone Nimiz SST-TJ03 Aluminum Case includes another swing away door that shields the location for the front intake and front mounted ports. On the front intake is a brown plastic fan filter which aids in keeping dust from entering inside the case. The fan filter can be removed and cleaned for easy maintenance.

SilverStone Nimiz SST-TJ03 Aluminum Case
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SilverStone Nimiz SST-TJ03 Aluminum Case
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The left and right panels on the case can be easily removed by unscrewing three thumbscrews on each side. SilverStone has emphasized a complete tool-less approach to the entire design of the Nimiz SST-TJ03 by using thumbscrews where possible. The bottom of the case features four stylish rubber feet which keep the case stationary when positioned on a flat surface. The feet resemble the same type of setup used on Hi-Fi stereo equipment and are coloured black with a nice silver highlight.
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