SilverStone is making another 80s-style case, this time a mid-tower

What just happened? SilverStone struck a chord when it introduced a retro-inspired PC case on X as an April Fools' joke in 2023. The gag went over so well that the case maker decided to put the design into production, and now they're moving forward with another new retro offering. The SilverStone FLP02 is a modern mid-tower styled after late 80s and early 90s beige boxes, and would be perfect for a sleeper build. Constructed of steel and plastic, the tower supports ATX, micro-ATX, and Mini-ITX boards alongside your standard ATX power supply. Up front, you will find three 5.25-inch external drive bays complete with dummy floppy covers and a retro-themed front panel port with power, reset, and turbo buttons as well as a lock and a period-correct digital display. Notably, the turbo button controls an integrated fan controller while the key lock disables the power button. A flip-down stealth panel is used to hide modern connectors that would otherwise ruin the retro aesthetic. The syste ... Read full article.