SilverStone Technology
Encyclopedia
SilverStone Technology is a company based in Taiwan
that makes computer case
s, power supplies
, and other peripheral for personal computers. The company SilverStonetek Co Ltd was founded in 2003.
SilverStone's Lascala series of cases are a popular choice for Home Theater PC
s put together by smaller computer manufacturers and enthusiasts. Their other notable range of cases are the Temjin series of tower cases. Their cases compete in the enthusiast market with other high end case manufacturers including Antec
, Cooler Master, Thermaltake
, Lian Li
and Zalman
.
Silverstone's product range includes power supplies, cooling fans
, and CPU heat sink
s.
Silverstone's Lascala series have been praised by review sites as being a well-thought-out line of HTPC cases. Maximum PC
magazine used a SST case (the Temjin 7) in their 2005 Dream Machine build. Furthermore, the Temjin TJ09 was Maximum PCs 2006 Dream Machine case.
Taiwan
Taiwan , also known, especially in the past, as Formosa , is the largest island of the same-named island group of East Asia in the western Pacific Ocean and located off the southeastern coast of mainland China. The island forms over 99% of the current territory of the Republic of China following...
that makes computer case
Computer case
A computer case is the enclosure that contains most of the components of a computer...
s, power supplies
Power supply
A power supply is a device that supplies electrical energy to one or more electric loads. The term is most commonly applied to devices that convert one form of electrical energy to another, though it may also refer to devices that convert another form of energy to electrical energy...
, and other peripheral for personal computers. The company SilverStonetek Co Ltd was founded in 2003.
SilverStone's Lascala series of cases are a popular choice for Home Theater PC
Home theater PC
A Home Theater PC or Media Center appliance is a convergence device that combines some or all the capabilities of a personal computer with a software application that supports video, photo, music playback, and sometimes video recording functionality...
s put together by smaller computer manufacturers and enthusiasts. Their other notable range of cases are the Temjin series of tower cases. Their cases compete in the enthusiast market with other high end case manufacturers including Antec
Antec
Antec, Inc. is an American-based maker of PC components and accessories. Antec's principal products are computer cases and power supplies. Antec also offers PC cooling products and notebook accessories. Founded in 1986, the company is headquartered in Fremont, California, U.S.A., with additional...
, Cooler Master, Thermaltake
Thermaltake
Thermaltake is a manufacturer of PC cases, power supplies and cooling solutions. Its main headquarters is located in Taipei and Thermaltake has multiple manufacturing facilities on mainland China, including a major plant at Dongguan which is also ISO-9001 certified.Most of Thermaltake's production...
, Lian Li
Lian Li
Lian Li Industrial Co., Ltd. is a Taiwanese computer case and accessories manufacturer...
and Zalman
Zalman
Zalman Tech Co. is a Korean company that develops and provides aftermarket desktop computer products with primary focus on cooling enhancement....
.
Silverstone's product range includes power supplies, cooling fans
Computer fan
A computer fan is any fan inside, or attached to, a computer case used for cooling purposes, and may refer to fans that draw cooler air into the case from the outside, expel warm air from inside, or move air across a heatsink to cool a particular component...
, and CPU heat sink
Heat sink
A heat sink is a term for a component or assembly that transfers heat generated within a solid material to a fluid medium, such as air or a liquid. Examples of heat sinks are the heat exchangers used in refrigeration and air conditioning systems and the radiator in a car...
s.
Silverstone's Lascala series have been praised by review sites as being a well-thought-out line of HTPC cases. Maximum PC
Maximum PC
Maximum PC, formerly known as boot, is an American magazine and web site published by Future US. It focuses on cutting-edge PC hardware, with an emphasis on product reviews, step-by-step tutorials, and in-depth technical briefs...
magazine used a SST case (the Temjin 7) in their 2005 Dream Machine build. Furthermore, the Temjin TJ09 was Maximum PCs 2006 Dream Machine case.
Enclosures
SilverStone produces a range of computer cases for different uses. Each of the case types is usually under a particular model name.Series | Type | Notes |
---|---|---|
Temjin | Tower | Premium tower cases |
Grandia | Home theatre | |
RAVEN | Gaming / extreme enthusiast | |
Sugo | Small form factor | |
Lascala | Home theatre | Classic-style home theatre enclosures |
Kublai | Tower | Similar to Temjin series but without extra features |
Fortress | Large tower | |
Precision | Tower | Focus on style and design |
Crown | Home theatre | Premium home theatre systems |
Milo | Home theatre | Slim-size home theatre enclosures |
See also
- AntecAntecAntec, Inc. is an American-based maker of PC components and accessories. Antec's principal products are computer cases and power supplies. Antec also offers PC cooling products and notebook accessories. Founded in 1986, the company is headquartered in Fremont, California, U.S.A., with additional...
- ChieftecChieftecChieftec Industrial Co., Ltd. is a company established in 1990 that manufacturers computer cases and computer power supply units.The company's headquarters is in Taiwan, but has production facilities in Kwangtung and Zhejiang in mainland China....
- Cooler MasterCooler MasterCooler Master is a computer hardware manufacturer from Taiwan. Founded in 1992, the company is a popular aftermarket brand for computer chassis, PSU, coolers, cooling pads, and other accessories...
- Lian LiLian LiLian Li Industrial Co., Ltd. is a Taiwanese computer case and accessories manufacturer...
- ThermaltakeThermaltakeThermaltake is a manufacturer of PC cases, power supplies and cooling solutions. Its main headquarters is located in Taipei and Thermaltake has multiple manufacturing facilities on mainland China, including a major plant at Dongguan which is also ISO-9001 certified.Most of Thermaltake's production...
- VantecVantecVantec Thermal Technologies is a privately held multinational corporation with headquarters and an R&D team in the US, sales/purchasing office in Taiwan and factories in Taiwan, Korea and China. Vantec designs and manufactures thermal products and computer peripherals. Consumers can buy Vantec...
- ZalmanZalmanZalman Tech Co. is a Korean company that develops and provides aftermarket desktop computer products with primary focus on cooling enhancement....
External links
- Official English website
- A review containing several Small Form Factor components from SilverStone