Silverstone announces a new case with its RM51. This is a 5U rack model. However, if desired, it can be mounted vertically, in a more traditional way.
RM51: a 5U rack case!
On the menu, we find a model measuring 440 (W) x 485 (D) x 220 (H) mm. Inside, there is plenty of space since the installation of motherboards in SSI-EEB, SSI-CEB and other E-ATX models is possible.
Via the eight expansion slots it will be possible to install daughter boards up to 455 mm in length. The height will vary depending on whether a special bracket is installed or not: 157 mm with, 198 mm without. As for the power supply, it will be able to measure up to 190 mm deep without HDD cage, 160 mm with. Especially since this cage also serves as a secondary slot for an auxiliary SFX power supply!
In terms of cooling, we find two large mills of 180 mm at the front. At the rear, we find a 120/140 mm slot as well as two small 80 mm slots, above the expansion slots.
Regarding the watercooling, we find a slot for a radiator of 360 mm max in front. Otherwise, at the back, we stay on 120 mm. Finally, since we are there, for aircooling, we have between 181 mm and 192 mm.
The storage part has four slots for 3.5″ hard drives. Indeed, two slots are available via an HDD cage placed in front of the power supply. The other two are located on a crossbar that acts as a GPU support. Finally, up to two 2.5″ SSDs can be added via two small plates.
Finally, you should know that many holes are present on the sides of this model. They will be used to install slides or even a handle to insert the machine in its rack.
For the price, we are at $489.99 with an availability for the European market expected for March!
Here is the Silverstone’s datasheet !
