Building A Linux HTPC / Storage Server With The SilverStone CS381

Since putting together this Linux living room storage / HTPC box, the system has been working out well from the CS381 yielding no complaints to the other mentioned components all running nicely on Ubuntu 19.04.

Across dozens of benchmarks lasting over five hours, the Ryzen 5 3400G with Noctua NH-L9a-AM4 and using the stock fans of the chassis led to an average APU core temperature of a comfortable 48 degrees and a peak of 74 degrees during the most demanding tests. When idling, the system was less than 30 degrees. The SilverStone fans, SX700-LPT, and Noctua heatsink all led to a very quiet build that the wife didn't have any complaints over (my benchmark for determining noise level).

So all in all, the SilverStone CS381 is a very versatile micro-ATX case for those wanting the ability to store up to 12 HDD/SSDs while not being limited by restricting any of the expansion slots and even support for up to a 240mm radiator if desired while being compact with an overall size of 400 x 225 x 316mm.

More information on this case is available at SilverStoneTek.com or hit up our forums with any additional questions.