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SilverStone SUGO SST-SG09 Computer Case Review
Manufacturer: SilverStone Technology
Model Number: SST-SG09B MicroATX Mini Tower Computer Case
UPC: 4710713969520 EAN: 844761009526
Price As Tested: $99.99 (Newegg / Amazon)
Full Disclosure: SilverStone Technology provided the product sample used in this article.
SilverStone Technology is best known for their computer cases. Some of their older models, such as the Temjin SST-TJ07, are actual classics in the field. SilverStone isn't afraid to innovate, as their "rotated motherboard" cases like the Raven, Fortress FT-02, and Temjin TJ-11 show.
With the uptick in the popularity of small form factor (SFF) cases, SilverStone has introduced dramatic new products like the FT-03, FT-03 Mini, and SG08. All of these cases abandon conventional design tropes and implement innovative new interior layouts.
The SUGO SG09 follows this path. If you think its exterior appearance is a little unusual, wait until you see how it works on the inside.
SUGO SG09 Features
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Dual speed 180MM Air Penetrator fan with removable filter for cooling
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Quiet 120mm rear exhaust fan
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Independent hard drive/SSD compartment behind motherboard tray
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Supports full size CPU cooler up to 165mm tall
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Supports Micro-ATX, Mini-DTX and Mini-ITX motherboards
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One slim optical drive bay included
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Accommodates two 3.5" hard drives and four 2.5" hard drives or SSDs
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Accommodates full sized ATX PSU up to 180mm
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Dedicated triple GPU fan bracket with removable filter
SST-SG09B Specifications
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Model No.
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SST-SG09B(black) |
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Material
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Plastic front panel and steel body |
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Motherboard
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DTX, Mini-ITX, Micro-ATX |
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Drive Bay
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External |
Slim optical x 1 |
| Internal |
3.5” x 2 , 2.5”x 4 |
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Cooling System
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Front |
-- |
| Rear |
1 x 120mm 1200rpm 22dBA |
| Side |
Left:1 x 120mm 1200rpm 22dBA (backward compatible with 92mm) 2 x 80/92mm fan slot
Right:80mm fan slot |
| Top |
180mm Air Penetrator 700/1200rpm, 18/34dBA (backward compatible with 140mm) |
| Bottom |
-- |
| Internal |
-- |
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Expansion Slots
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4 |
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Front I/O Port
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USB 3.0 x 2
Audio x 1
MIC x 1 |
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Power Supply
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Custom 600W with 80 PLUS Bronze certification and single +12V rail |
| Power Supply Dimensions |
Optional standard PS2(ATX) up to 180mm (160mm recommended to to varying cable connectors) |
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Expansion Card
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Compatible up to 13.3" long, width restriction-5.70" |
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Limitation of CPU cooler
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165mm |
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Net Weight
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5.3 kg |
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Dimensions
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220 mm (W) x 295 mm (H) x 354 mm (D), 23 liters |
Let's take a closer look at this case in the next section.
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Comments
"After hours of gaming the temps and fan speeds on the GTX580s were only slightly higher than they were in a giant ultra tower case I'd been using previously, and there the full ATX motherboard allowed me to separate the video cards for better airflow. But the 120mm Air Penetrator blowing right onto the cards almost made up the difference."
power button is defunct on my Thermaltake LanBox, I will miss the handle,
but the bag SilverStone makes looks nice) and was trying to find a new
case/chassis to use. Came across your SST-SG09 review and really like the
design here. Also thanks for the thorough review! Very helpful.
If you were building this today would you use the same parts?
I am only planning on using 1 video card for now.
I also have never used water cooling before. Am I using thermal paste as I
would with a standard CPU fan? Also the link listed to Amazon does not
include the Asestek mounting parts you described, correct? Will this be
difficult/not able to install with out these? If so where can I get them, or
am I better off using a standard CPU fan or different wc system?
I like water coolers for these small cases since ventilation is frequently constrained.
I am currently not planning to OC and am just using one two slot GPU, but like the idea that I can upgrade whenever I want to something more powerful.
Do you currently recommend the same closed loop cooler? The link to the one currently on this review has no stock images on the Amazon website, so I just wanted to make sure it is current.
The Intel cooler was simply what I had laying around at the time I did the review. Its performance is not that great compared to some of the current closed loop coolers available now; I'd recommend one of the Corsair coolers if you're going to buy one.
Thank you and happy new year.
Sincerely
Johan Sundberg