Final thoughts and rating
SilverStone's Temjin TJ04 has been long overdue a refresh, but 2012's TJ04-E upgrade has been well worth the wait.
The revamped chassis gets it right in a lot of key areas; it looks smart, it isn't too big, it's well built, out-the-box cooling performance is good, there's room to double up on fans if you feel the need, and the storage expansion options - which include nine 3.5in bays, six 2.5in bays and four 3.5in bays - are simply outstanding.
Factor in USB 3.0 connectivity, beefed-up hard-disk cooling and an internal layout that's intuitive and easy to work with, and you're left with a well-rounded chassis that's a viable alternative to any other mid-tower on the market. GPU cooling performance could be better - gamers may want to invest in that optional bottom intake - and we'd like to have seen a fan controller offered as standard, but our criticisms are both minor and few and far between.
Bottom line: If you're in the market for a well-built mid-tower chassis that can easily accommodate several storage devices, look no further than the Temjin Series TJ04-E.
The Good
Simple, elegant design
Massive storage capacity
Good cooling performance
Keeps quiet in use
Well laid out interior
Great cable management
The Bad
Costly at over £100
Plastic fan filters feel flimsy
HEXUS Rating
SilverStone Temjin Series TJ04-E
HEXUS Awards
SilverStone Temjin Series TJ04-E
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