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- Supports ultra-high performance graphic card from AMD/ATI or NVIDIA (e.g. Radeon HD5870 or GeForce GTX 580) up to 13.0" in length
- Full-tower performance cooling capability in a manageable small form factor chassis.
- Perforated PCI slot brackets further accelerates hot air removal from the chassis to ensure maximum cooling.
- Uniquely designed side panel covers on two sides not only allow enthusiast to showcase the internal component
- USB 3.0 port conveniently located on the front bezel enables blazing-fast file transfer. Up to ten times faster than USB 2.0.
- But also allows additional breathing room for the high-performance graphic card and processor.
- Oversized 230mm blue LED exhaust fan, front 90mm blue LED intake fan and two rear 60mm fan included.
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Thermaltake; VL52021N2U; Case
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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
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Pros: Not too bad to install, this is my 3rd computer to ever build myself (first two were mid-tower gaming rigs). Everything fits pretty easily, but MAKE sure you get a modular power supply. It will really help you out.
Cons: HUGE flaw if you have a high-end video card and the wrong mobo. Depending on the type of micro-atx board you buy, if you install a video card longer than about 9 inches, it will actually hit the external 3.5" drive cage (I use a Radeon 6970, which is 10.5"). Therefore, I was not able to put that cage back on the case while using my 6970. Thankfully, I am using 2 Samsung Spinpoint F3s so I did not need any of the drive bays, etc. This effectively let me have only 2 drives... I also booted windows 7 with a USB to avoid needing a DVD drive. If I can figure a way to at least cut off just the external drive bay, it will be nice. Otherwise, I might have to either get a new MoBo or Case.
Other Thoughts: Although I ran into the trouble, it gets the 4 stars instead of 5 because it isn't actually compatible with some of the mainstream AMD motherboards so that's a major hit on them.
EDIT (3/4/2011): I am ordering a new mobo with a different slot settings. Hopefully this one will work better (and I may update the stars). I'll keep this page updated.
EDIT (3/13/2011): I have successfully installed the new motherboard with the correct back-side slots. It works perfectly now. I was able to fit the cage in with a DVD burner also. It did cause my average motherboard temp to rise by a few degrees Celsius, but that is because of the reduced air flow in the case. I have also figured out that you can indeed install 2 Radeon 6970's in crossfire with the MSI 890GXM-G65 (link here: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003B5NO5E). The reason I was having trouble before was because you must put in the external cage BEFORE you insert your graphics card. A note, however, it is very possible to use the motherboard pull-out slot. I was able pull out my mobo halfway to re-install my CPU after getting new thermal compound. Just make sure you leave some slack in your cables and you most likely have to unscrew your power supply and unplug the mobo power cable (if it's close to the backside).
EDIT (4/10/2011): I added an EverCool air intake to the bottom drive slot. It works very nicely to help the airflow (going in the front and out the top and back). http://www.amazon.com/EverCool-Conditioner-Fits-5-25in-Black/dp/B003I7L76S/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1302468365&sr=8-5
EDIT (1/29/2012): It's been almost an year after setting up my new rig with this case, and it is still alive and kicking with no problems at all! I still recommend this!
Cons: HUGE flaw if you have a high-end video card and the wrong mobo. Depending on the type of micro-atx board you buy, if you install a video card longer than about 9 inches, it will actually hit the external 3.5" drive cage (I use a Radeon 6970, which is 10.5"). Therefore, I was not able to put that cage back on the case while using my 6970. Thankfully, I am using 2 Samsung Spinpoint F3s so I did not need any of the drive bays, etc. This effectively let me have only 2 drives... I also booted windows 7 with a USB to avoid needing a DVD drive. If I can figure a way to at least cut off just the external drive bay, it will be nice. Otherwise, I might have to either get a new MoBo or Case.
Other Thoughts: Although I ran into the trouble, it gets the 4 stars instead of 5 because it isn't actually compatible with some of the mainstream AMD motherboards so that's a major hit on them.
EDIT (3/4/2011): I am ordering a new mobo with a different slot settings. Hopefully this one will work better (and I may update the stars). I'll keep this page updated.
EDIT (3/13/2011): I have successfully installed the new motherboard with the correct back-side slots. It works perfectly now. I was able to fit the cage in with a DVD burner also. It did cause my average motherboard temp to rise by a few degrees Celsius, but that is because of the reduced air flow in the case. I have also figured out that you can indeed install 2 Radeon 6970's in crossfire with the MSI 890GXM-G65 (link here: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003B5NO5E). The reason I was having trouble before was because you must put in the external cage BEFORE you insert your graphics card. A note, however, it is very possible to use the motherboard pull-out slot. I was able pull out my mobo halfway to re-install my CPU after getting new thermal compound. Just make sure you leave some slack in your cables and you most likely have to unscrew your power supply and unplug the mobo power cable (if it's close to the backside).
EDIT (4/10/2011): I added an EverCool air intake to the bottom drive slot. It works very nicely to help the airflow (going in the front and out the top and back). http://www.amazon.com/EverCool-Conditioner-Fits-5-25in-Black/dp/B003I7L76S/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1302468365&sr=8-5
EDIT (1/29/2012): It's been almost an year after setting up my new rig with this case, and it is still alive and kicking with no problems at all! I still recommend this!
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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Why weren't computer cases designed like this before? This case is fantastic because it takes a small form factor ATX motherboard, but takes a regular power supply, a regular video card, and can still manage to hold two (2) 5.25" drives (optical), three (3) 3.5" drives (hard disk drives), and two (2) 2.5" drives (solid state drives).
All other towers on the market tower over this one with unused, wasted space and weight. Alternatively, other small form factor cases are too small and space too squeezed. This particular case is JUST RIGHT for almost everyone! There is plenty of cooling and room for air flow. Gamers, fear not -- this is the case that you will love.
All other towers on the market tower over this one with unused, wasted space and weight. Alternatively, other small form factor cases are too small and space too squeezed. This particular case is JUST RIGHT for almost everyone! There is plenty of cooling and room for air flow. Gamers, fear not -- this is the case that you will love.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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I bought this case not intending to use for a Gaming machine, but just because of its mATX form factor and the nice sturdy design. I was not fooled at all by the quality of this case.. Everything is built solid from the bottom to the top. The only complaints I have about the case are the limiting space for an after market cpu cooler between the cpu socket and the power supply. You are limited to 90mm in height. Also the case comes with several fans, yet they are are all non-standard sizes (2x60mm, 1x90mm, 1x230mm) This is sufficient cooling for the case, yet it makes the job a bit difficult if you are wanting to add a radiator cooler to the unit -no mount for 120mm fan :( Inside the case is a tight fit, but what do you expect from a small microATX case? Other than that, every other aspect of the case is GREAT! Some people have said they think it is ugly, I think it is awesome looking myself, but we all have our opinions. The slide out motherboard tray is very convenient as well. They didn't skimp on the option for internal hard drives either.. Plenty of drive bays in this little thing!
I might add that you will definitely want to use a modular power supply with this case, because the very tiny size inside will be a terrible headache sorting through wires if you have a standard ATX power supply.
This is a great looking case, made from tough material. I'm very happy i chose this case!!
** I might add that if you are looking for a htpc / sff case, this one isn't one you will hide away easily, it's not as small as I figured it would be, and it is quiet heavy as well.
I might add that you will definitely want to use a modular power supply with this case, because the very tiny size inside will be a terrible headache sorting through wires if you have a standard ATX power supply.
This is a great looking case, made from tough material. I'm very happy i chose this case!!
** I might add that if you are looking for a htpc / sff case, this one isn't one you will hide away easily, it's not as small as I figured it would be, and it is quiet heavy as well.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
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Pros:
The case is sturdy, well-built, and easy to assemble and disassemble. The process is mostly tool-less, since the majority of parts use thumbscrews. Read more
The case is sturdy, well-built, and easy to assemble and disassemble. The process is mostly tool-less, since the majority of parts use thumbscrews. Read more
Published 7 days ago by Max G.
FAVORITE
This is my FAVORITE pc case ever. It's small like a gaming system, so it fits anywhere! I dont know about other reviews on Thermaltake products but mine runs cool and silently with... Read more
Published 21 days ago by rangerGIBSON
So Sexy
This tower is so visually pleasing i have to show it off to everyone. The distance from the PSU to all the components it powers is about one quarter the length of the wires... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Chan Man
Just. Awesome.
This case is, in every way, utterly epic. It has all the features of a larger gaming tower it has a small profile, it has usb 3.0, built in 2. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Navandi
Would buy again, especially in white
It took me several weeks to research computer cases and one mistake of trying to reuse an old one which ended up discouraging me to use the PC! Read more
Published 4 months ago by An ordinary consumer
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The case is really beautiful, however it is larger than I expected (Try sending it with your checked baggage can be annoying :-). Read more
Published 5 months ago by JP-)
Works well enough
Honestly, you could kill a man with this case. It's solid, sturdily built, and it's only real fault is it's utter lack of directions. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Ian N. Gorham
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