SilverStone Grandia GD09B Black HTPC Desktop ATX

SilverStone Grandia GD09B — Compact HTPC Case

A home multimedia center requires a reliable and flexible base that can accommodate various components while ensuring effective cooling. SilverStone Grandia GD09B features a robust 0.8mm steel construction and a design with a plastic front panel with a faux aluminum look, ensuring not only durability but also an aesthetic suitable for the living room. This case supports a wide range of motherboards, including SSI CEB, ATX and Micro-ATX**, and allows the installation of graphics cards up to309 mm in length. A strong emphasis on compatibility and organization makes this product an ideal choice for building a flexible HTPC solution.

Compatibility and installation flexibility

The SilverStone Grandia GD09B is designed to accommodate various components, including motherboards up to SSI CEB. With 7+1 expansion slots, expansion cards can be easily added. The maximum graphics card length 309 mm and the CPU cooler height 138 mm ensure support for most modern components. The case is also compatible with standard ATX power supplies (PS2) with a maximum length of 170 mm, allowing for a wide range of power supply units to be selected.

Storage options

This case provides a flexible storage solution to meet various requirements. It offers:

• 1× external 5.25" bay, which is compatible with 1× 3.5" or 2× 2.5" drives.
• 2× internal 3.5" bays, one of which is compatible with 2.5" drives, and one dedicated 2.5" bay. This ingenious system allows for easy installation of storage devices without unnecessary compromises.

Cooling and Airflow

For effective cooling, the SilverStone GD09B offers several ventilation options. The case includes:

• 1× pre-installed 120mm fan on the right side,
• option to add additional 2× 120mm fans on the right side,
• support for 1× 120mm or 1× 80mm fan on the left side,
• and 2× 80mm fans on the rear. In addition, the top of the case is equipped with a ventilation hole for an expansion card, which ensures optimal airflow and stable operation of components.

Front I/O ports and dimensions

For convenient access, the front panel offers 2× USB 3.0 ports, 1× audio jack and 1× microphone jack, making it easy to connect peripherals. The case has compact dimensions of 440 × 170 × 358 mm and weighs 4.2 kg, making it a practical solution for HTPC builds with a volume of only 26.8 liters.

Package Contents

• SilverStone Grandia GD09B (Black HTPC Case)
• 1× Pre-installed 120mm Fan