Cant decide which Raven

[hungrynic]

Hi

It is my first post here so Hi :)

Anyway I am having trouble choosing between which Raven to get. I like the RV01 more (it seems to have more features), but I need other people's opinion. Basically what I am looking for is a quiet case. I am running an I7 920 in the case (CPU Cooler is a Hyper 212+, going to get a better one sometime soon) anda a GTX 275.

Anyway prices for me are a bit different because I am in Australia.

The RV01 is $219 and the RV02 is $195.

Anyway, any suggestions would be great

[AmuseMe]

I'm just finishing a client build in the RV02 and its a joy to work with. Only problem is that there might be an issuing mounting any cards bigger than the 5850 (Toxic) I put it. I think some people have put in 5870(s), but this 5850 particularly has the two 6pin at the end - I almost couldn't get the cables to fit in with it (you can see this in the build log I put up). Luckily, they did get in no problem The stock 180mm fans also run pretty quiet when at the "low" setting.

I can't speak for the RVo1, as I have never used one before.

[Polygon]

To me it seems that both have their perks and downsides, so you should probably base your judgment off these pros/cons and which one you think looks best.

RV01:
Bigger: bigger interior section with more space for longer graphics cards, more space for HDD's, etc.
Better Hard Drive compartment design allowing better cable management and up to 6 HDD's (twice as many as the RV01) + the RV02 has a hot swappable drive bay.
Has a GPU retaining bar


RV02:
Better PSU area (on the right top side instead of the bottom)
Superior cooling (there are three 180mm fans sucking in cold air from the bottom of the chassis instead of two)
CPU backplate cut-out area
8 PCI slots


I'd still pick the RV01 because it looks really cool IMO. Mostly it just comes down to personal preference. Both are terrific cases.

[Signal2Noise]

Tough choice. They're both nice cases for different reasons. I think nickpolyz explains it well except the RV01 does have 6 HDD bays and includes one as hot swappable by default. You can get more adapter kits to make them any or all H-S if you want. I turned three of my bays into hot swaps. The only caveat is the side panel has to be removed first. The GPU retention bar is a neat idea but obstructs the windowed view of the interior if that's a thing for you. I don't bother using it. I too prefer the look of the RV01 and extremely happy with this case. I am considering a second case for another build and may opt for the RV02 if I decide against the Corsair 800D.

[JMCD]

Originally Posted by Signal2Noise

Tough choice. They're both nice cases for different reasons. I think nickpolyz explains it well except the RV01 does have 6 HDD bays and includes one as hot swappable by default. You can get more adapter kits to make them any or all H-S if you want. I turned three of my bays into hot swaps. The only caveat is the side panel has to be removed first. The GPU retention bar is a neat idea but obstructs the windowed view of the interior if that's a thing for you. I don't bother using it. I too prefer the look of the RV01 and extremely happy with this case. I am considering a second case for another build and may opt for the RV02 if I decide against the Corsair 800D.

x2

I love my RV01, it's all about preference. It has awesome features and stellar cooling, as does the RV02. I just love the look of the RV01.

[FreeKnight]

I love my RV01. While there may be an extra fan on the 02, cooling is so good in the ravens that you shouldn't make that the deciding factor. Just make sure you get some LONG sata cables! The extra drive bays and hot swapping are nice and you can probably fit a 5870 in the 01 no problem.

When you upgrade that CM 212+ with another cooler, if you go with the RV01 you can pretty much fit anything in there. I have the massive Mugen II in mine and it's not even a tight fit. Once I'm back in town for a bit I plan on putting a prolimatech in mine

[hungrynic]

Hi guys.

Thank you very much for the help :).

I am still leaning towards the RV01 more. I am just also wondering about two things. Is it really 660mm long, or is that including all of the pointy bits and is cooling much of a difference between the RV01 and the RV02.

[Deviant]

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[JMCD]

Originally Posted by FreeKnight

I love my RV01. While there may be an extra fan on the 02, cooling is so good in the ravens that you shouldn't make that the deciding factor. Just make sure you get some LONG sata cables! The extra drive bays and hot swapping are nice and you can probably fit a 5870 in the 01 no problem.

When you upgrade that CM 212+ with another cooler, if you go with the RV01 you can pretty much fit anything in there. I have the massive Mugen II in mine and it's not even a tight fit. Once I'm back in town for a bit I plan on putting a prolimatech in mine

I got a 5870 in mine, pic to follow :)


There's a good 2" between the bottom of the card and there, so this case can handle a 5970 me thinks.

[tragd]

honestly, i think you'll get tired of the rv01 look and start to find it looking childish/ugly down the line. i would pick rv02 :)