You had one—no, make that two jobs! The key missions of any desktop PC case (beyond housing your system's parts, of course) are to keep noise in and let heat out. Other functions such as EMI shielding can be important, too, but we've seen too many chassis that throw the basics to the wind to improve style. SilverStone's $219 Seta Q1, a midtower case designed for quiet operation, doesn't make such compromises. One reason is that, with all the silencing sheets that line the case, there's simply nowhere to put windows or any other trivial trappings. This is a serious black box for serious PC builders, and it does its two jobs well.The Design: Enjoy the Silence SilverStone doesn't fudge any specs when it comes to the size and capacity of this chassis. At 19.4 inches tall, the Seta Q1 is a true midtower that earns that designation, despite certain gaming cases of similar height wearing other names. And with room inside for a 13-inch-deep motherboard, there's no compulsion to exaggerate...
Looking to build a near-silent desktop? SilverStone's ultra-quiet Seta Q1 chassis hushed our hardware while maintaining moderate temperatures.
Space for motherboards up to 13 inches deep; Includes enough standoffs for E-ATX and SSI-EEB boards; Supports two large radiators; Quiet design
Audio combo jack doesn't include headphone/mic splitter; Steel plus asphalt equals heavy (11.6 kilos!)