Thermaltake Shark VA7000BWA ATX/MicroATX Full Tower Case with EMI Shield Honeycomb Side Panel (Black)

by Thermaltake

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 23.2 x 10.5 x 23.2 inches ; 15 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 20.2 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0006OCZUI
• Item model number: VA7000BWA
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 7, 2005

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The Thermaltake Shark VA7000BWA ATX/MicroATX Full Tower Case with EMI Shield Honeycomb Side Panel boasts the best in ventilation--and a killer design. Compatible with ATX and Micro ATX, this black PC case provides dual USB 2.0, IEEE 1394 FireWire, audio, and speaker ports.

Featuring a cooling system with dual 12-centimeter cooling fans in the front and rear, the Shark offers the utmost in heat dissipation. Built with a see-through panel with EMI shield and a security lock in the front bezel and side panel, this ultra-light aluminum case design weighs only 14 pounds. The Shark comes with a 3-year limited warranty.

Among many included features, this PC case offers:

• Disk shockproof pads with EMI grounding
• Removable motherboard tray
• Screwless add-on card clip and thumbscrews
• Retractable foot stand

Product Description

Thermaltake is a respected leader in computer thermal solutions technology. Thermaltake has increasingly enjoyed the adoption of its thermal strategies by OEM and ODM companies worldwide. Its engineers are masters of airflow analysis material conductivity and efficiency design. Thermaltake's unwavering devotion to quality and customer satisfaction has earned its products the approval of computer enthusiasts everywhere. PRODUCT FEATURES: Removable motherboard tray; Dual 12 cm fans in front & rear; Fits Tt liquid cooling system (performance radiator with 12 cm fan) or any other specific brands; See through side panel with EMI shield; Security lock in front bezel and side panel; Retractable foot stand; Ultra light; Aluminum case.CabinetCabinet Type :  System cabinet Cabinet Form Factor :  Full tower Mainboard Form Factor :  ATX; Micro ATX Installed Fans Qty :  2 Internal Bays Qty :  5 Front Accessible Bays Qty :  7 Front Ports :  2 x Hi-Speed USB; 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire); 1 x microphone - input; 1 x speakers - output Ventilation :  Fans: Front : 1 x 12 cm Rear : 1 x 12 cm Features :  Front panel lock retractable foot stand side panel lock windowed side panel made of aluminum sliding motherboard tray Dimensions&MiscellaneousWidth :  8.07 Inch Depth :  19.68 Inch Height :  21.26 Inch Color :  Black ExpansionExpansion Slots Total (Free) :  7 expansion slot Expansion Bays Total (Free) :  5 ( 5 ) x front accessible - 5.25 in x 1/2H; 2 ( 2 ) x front accessible - 3.5 in x 1/3H; 5 ( 5 ) x internal - 3.5 in x 1/3H UNSPSC CodeUNSPSC Code :  43201601 

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Customer Reviews

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A black shark in the blue waters, February 16, 2005

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PC Doctor "PC_Doctor" (Hillsboro, OR USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Thermaltake Shark VA7000BWA ATX/MicroATX Full Tower Case with EMI Shield Honeycomb Side Panel (Black) (Personal Computers)

I took one look at this case on thermaltakes web site and decided I had to have it. I used the case to upgrade one of my existing computers and here are my thoughts:

Pros -

1. Removable mother board tray. Release two thumb screws and its out.

2. 5 individual hard drive trays that install at 90 degrees. No bulky hard drive cages to deal with. Snap in and out easily. Anti-shock mounting screws for each hard drive.

3. Floppy enclosure removes out the front of the case. Holds two 3.5 devices.

4. Hard drive rails included and can be found mounted to the back side of each 5.25 bay cover.

5. Plenty of hardware to mount your stuff.

6. Oversized fan in back! Very cool and blue.

7. Black aluminum but very light.

8. Easy to open. Secures with lock.

9. Compatible with water cooling systems.

10. Processor temperature ran very cool compared to old case

CONS-

1. Front panel cabling routed in such a way that two bottom hard drive trays would not install when drives where attached. Had to reroute front panel cabling. Not difficult but annoying.

2. No instructions included. The screws used to mount the hard drives are not the same due to the anti-shock feature and anyone not familiar with this type of feature might use the wrong screws to mount the hard drives.

I'd give this case 5 stars but for the last two items. Minor details that are easily overcome. I am looking to buy 2 more of these cases and upgrading all my towers.

4.0 out of 5 stars Nice Case for 1st Build, April 10, 2010

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Alena W. Lim "bl6ckr0s3" (El Monte, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Thermaltake Shark VA7000BWA ATX/MicroATX Full Tower Case with EMI Shield Honeycomb Side Panel (Black) (Personal Computers)

I bought this case for my 1st build. It's roomy other then the fact that it says its a full tower. I bought a Geforce GTX 275 Graphics card which is about 10 in. long & I had 2 struggle getting it in the case which was pretty tricky for @ least 15 minutes. But i got it in there, its a VERY TIGHT fit if your buying a big graphics card, other then that the result is nice. I love the thumb screws & all the other screws it came w/. I love how everything installs easy, I understand that a lot of people complain about the led light, it doesn't bother me since I have it on the floor. I guess some people can't handle led lights in their eyes lol. I took a bunch of the removable trays [for the cd drives and floppy drive area] out just for more ventilation. I switched out the stock fans. If u wanna change out the front fan, take care w/ removing the front face since u'll have 2 clean out the filter from time to time. It feels and looks sturdy and i think i'm going to keep this case for a long time. I loved it the first time i saw it.

5.0 out of 5 stars Heavy, March 22, 2010

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Keith Taylor "KT" (Kentucky) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Thermaltake Shark VA7000BWA ATX/MicroATX Full Tower Case with EMI Shield Honeycomb Side Panel (Black) (Personal Computers)

this case is great, good air flow and plenty of room for upgrades or whatever u need to do now and later. Only thing it's heavy but that maybe a good thing if u have small children running round knocking stuff over, hehe.