Do you Need 3.5" Drives in Your PC? - Silverstone Booth - CES 2016

The video provides a rapid tour of SilverStone's CES 2016 booth focusing on their compact cases and how they are handling storage drive formats. The presenter explains that the MLO8 and RVZ02 share the same internal structure, with the primary difference being the front fascia design, and notes that both have dropped support for 3.5-inch drives. Instead, they target 2.5-inch drives and include support for a two-and-a-half-inch storage option, while still accommodating an SFX power supply. A major highlight is the revised RV01-E evolution, which also forgoes 3.5-inch drive compatibility but allows a full-size ATX power supply in a compact Raven form factor, enabling larger GPUs or dual 120mm fans, and even radiator support with slim radiators. The CS280 NAS case is showcased as a premium aluminum front, again eliminating 3.5-inch bays and supporting up to eight 2.5-inch drives via a backplane, simplifying drive installation without cabling. The video wraps with a brief note on NAS flexibility, the trend toward SSD-focused storage, and a call to action to check Squarespace CES coverage details, while inviting viewers to subscribe for more booth coverage.

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