SilverStone LD03-AF Review - Improving on the Original 8

SilverStone LD03-AF Review - Improving on the Original

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Introduction

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I would like to thank Silverstone for supplying the review sample.


The SilverStone Lucid LD03-AF represents the same stylish option for a compact yet capable ITX system as the original LD03. With its elaborate design and three glass panels, you are meant to show it off. Even so, the LD03-AF we are reviewing also provides quite the specifications for large air cooling and long GPUs in a 25 liter chassis, which could make it an interesting choice for gamers as well, especially as the AF variant improves on GPU cooling, additional thermal performance, and updated connectivity with an overall lower price point for US buyers than the original. It seems SilverStone fixed a lot of things on their second pass around about a year after we reviewed the original LD03, so let's dive right in!

Specifications

SilverStone LD03-AF
Case Type:ITX SFF Chassis
Material:Steel, plastic, tempered glass
Weight:5.22 kg
Slots:2
Drive Bays:2x Internal 2.5" or 1x 2.5" and 1x 3.5"
Motherboard
Form Factors:
Mini-DTX, Mini-ITX
Dimensions:265 (W) x 414 (H) x 230 mm (D), 25.2 l
Front Door/Cover:N/A
Front Fans:N/A
Rear Fans:N/A
Top Fans:1x 120 mm (1x 120 mm regular fan pre-installed)
Bottom Fans:1x 120 mm (1x 120 mm Air Penetrator 120i fan pre-installed)
Side Fans:N/A
I/O:1x USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C
1x USB 3.0
1x Headphone
1x Microphone
Fan/LED Controller:N/A
Compatibility:CPU Cooler: 190 mm
GPU: 309 mm
PSU: SFX or SFX-L

Packaging


The SilverStone LD03-AF ships in a brown cardboard box with a large model name on both larger sides. On the smaller panels, you will find a list of features, as well as the specifications.


Two thick Styrofoam spacers hold the chassis in place, and a plastic bag protects it from scratches and fingerprints during the packing process at the factory.

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