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Thermaltake Core V21 SPCC Micro ATX, Mini ITX Cube Gaming Computer Case Chassis, Small Form Factor Builds, 200mm Front Fan Pre-installed, CA-1D5-00S1WN-00 Black
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Brand | Thermaltake |
Motherboard Compatability | Micro ATX |
Case Type | Tower |
Recommended Uses For Product | Gaming |
Color | Black |
Material | Alloy Steel |
Power Supply Mounting Type | Rear Mount |
Cooling Method | Fan |
Model Name | CA-1D5-00S1WN-00 |
Fan Size | 200 Millimeters |
About this item
- Supports M ATX and Mini ITX Form Factor Motherboards. Motherboards 6.7” x 6.7” (Mini ITX) , 9.6” x 9.6” (Micro ATX)
- Designed for use in either a vertical or horizontal orientation on the motherboard
- Chamber concept design with optimized cable management space for small form factor builds
- Stackable and flexible thermal solution. Remarkable expansion. Advance ventilation
- 2x USB 3.0, 1x Headphone, 1x Mic Front Ports, Internal Bay: 3x 3.5 inches or 2.5 inches
- Includes 1x 200 millimeter Front Fan Pre installed, Optional Cooling Available
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Noise level | 4.5 | 3.6 | 5.0 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.3 |
Quality of material | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.9 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.6 |
Easy to remove | 4.7 | 4.0 | — | 4.4 | 4.4 | — |
Easy to assemble | — | 4.5 | 4.7 | 3.0 | 4.5 | — |
Mounting system | 4.4 | — | 5.0 | — | — | 4.2 |
Sold By | Amazon.com | Micro Center | JONSBO | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | JONSBO |
case type | tower | mid tower | — | mini tower | mini tower | desktop |
motherboard form factor | Micro ATX | mATX, mini ITX | Micro ATX | Mini ITX | Mini ITX | Micro ATX |
material | Alloy Steel | Tempered Glass, Alloy Steel | Metal | Alloy Steel | Tempered Glass | — |
cooling method | Fan | Water, Air | Air | Water | Air | Air |
number of usb ports | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
fan count | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | 2 | — |
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Vertical or Horizontal Motherboard Placement
The Core V21 is designed for use in either a vertical or horizontal orientation on the motherboard. Built for customization that reflects the enthusiast’s personality, it allows for adjustments to the chassis for the best viewing presentation while ensuring outstanding cooling performance.
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Stackable and Flexible Thermal Solution
With its endless stackable design, the Core V21 is in a class above the rest. It’s the first expandable system that allows enthusiasts to incorporate externally -modular upgrades
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Chambers Concept
Core V21 is optimized for space management. It is divided into two main chambers: the upper chamber is made for cooling performance and efficiency, while the lower one is made for PSU and drive bays
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Optimized Ventilation
The Core V21 offers various mounting points to support all types of cooling systems, including DIY/AIO liquid-cooling systems and air-cooling units. A large 200mm fan is preinstalled on the front
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Remarkable Expansion
The Core V21’s modular drive racks allow gamers to easily install up to six data storage devices, a dual expansion slot VGA up to 350mm in length, and a tower CPU cooler up to 185mm in height.
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Feature 1
| Intel’s ATX 3.0 Standards | Intel LGA 1700/ AMD AM5 socket | Intel LGA 1700/ AMD AM5 socket | Intel LGA 1700/ AMD AM5 socket | 120mm(2000RPM)/ 140mm(1500RPM) | Intel’s ATX 2.3 Standards | Intel’s ATX 2.3 Standards |
Feature 2
| 80+ Gold | 2.1" Rotational LCD Display | Available in Black & White | 4 U-Shape Copper Heatpipes | Available in Black & White | 80+ | 80+ Bronze |
Feature 3
| Full-Modular | Length in 420/280mm | Length in 420/360/240/120mm | 5V Motherboard Sync ARGB | 5V Motherboard Sync ARGB | Non-Modular | Non-Modular |
Feature 4
| 1200/1050/850/750W | Equipped with TOUGHFAN RGB Fan | RGB via Controller/Mobo Softwr | 15 LED Hydraulic Bearing Fan | Daisy-Chain for easy Cable Mgt | Available in 700/600/500/430W | 750W |
Feature 5
| OCP/OVP/UVP/OPP/SCP/OTP | Support TT RGB Plus Software | Support various Mobo Softwr | Support up to TDP 170W | Anti-Vibration Mounting Pads | Protection (OVP/OPP/SCP) | Protection (OVP/OPP/SCP) |
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Technical Details
Brand | Thermaltake |
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Series | CA-1D5-00S1WN-00 |
Item model number | CA-1D5-00S1WN-00 |
Item Weight | 4.4 pounds |
Product Dimensions | 16.7 x 12.6 x 13.25 inches |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 16.7 x 12.6 x 13.25 inches |
Color | Black |
Number of Processors | 1 |
Computer Memory Type | PC1066 |
Audio-out Ports (#) | 4 |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. |
Manufacturer | Thermaltake USA Direct |
Language | English |
ASIN | B00PDDMN6S |
Country of Origin | China |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | November 14, 2014 |
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Best Sellers Rank | #230 in Computer Cases |
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Product Description
Thermaltake can deliver with the Core V21 Extreme Micro ATX Cube Chassis. With multiple configurations for both Air and Liquid cooling setups, the Core V21 offers multiple options for today’s cooling demands. Save time with a tool-free drive bay design, optimized air flow and modular chassis options to configure your build, your way and get back to gaming. "The case is really nice, it seems really well constructed" - BPS Customs As the latest addition to the Core V Series, the new Thermaltake Core V21 is a quadrate micro M-ATX-based chassis that offers an endless stackable and flexible thermal solution. It allows externally-modular upgrades for enthusiasts to create dual systems. Designed for use in either a vertical or horizontal orientation on the motherboard, users can customize the chassis for the best viewing presentation. A 200mm fan on the front panel ensures that the Core V21 delivers outstanding cooling performance with compatibility for extensive DIY/AIO LCS, further enhancing the reputation that the air cooling units of the series has become renowned for. the Core V21 also has the ability to accommodate various overclocking components to boost performance even further where it counts! P/N: CA-1D5-00S1WN-00 Case Type: Micro Case Dimension (H x W x D): 336 x 320 x 424 mm (13.2 x 12.6 x 16.7 inch) Net Weight: 6.5 kg / 14.3 lb Side Panel: Transparent Window Color: Exterior & Interior : Black Material: SPCC Cooling System: Front (intake) : 200 x 200 x 30 mm fan (800rpm, 13dBA) Drive Bays: -Hidden : 3 x 3.5’’ or 2.5” , 3 x 2.5’’ Expansion Slots: 5 Motherboards: 6.7” x 6.7” (Mini ITX) , 9.6” x 9.6” (Micro ATX) I/O Ports: USB 3.0 x 2, HD Audio x 1 PSU: Standard PS2 PSU (optional) LCS Upgradable: Supports 1/2”、3/8”、1/4” water tube Fan Support: Front: 1 x 120mm or 2 x 120mm,1 x 140mm or 2 x 140mm, 1 x 200mm; Top: 1 x 120mm or 2 x 120mm or 3 x 120mm or 4 x 120mm, 1 x 140mm or 2 x 140mm; Rear: 1 x 120mm, 1 x 140mm; Bottom: 1 x 120mm or 2 x 120mm; Left / Right Side: 1 x 120mm or 2 x 120mm, 1 x 140mm or 2 x 140mm; Radiator Support: Front: 1 x 120mm or 1 x 240mm ,1 x 140mm Top: 2 x 120mm or 2 x 240mm, 1 x 140mm or 1 x 280mm Rear: 1 x 120mm Left / Right Side: 1 x 120mm or 1 x 240mm, 1 x 140mm or 1 x 280mm Clearance: CPU cooler height limitation: 185mmVGA length limitation: 350mm PSU length limitation: 200mm (With Bottom Fan).
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Customers like the appearance, space and value of the computer case. For example, they mention it has a cool design, lots of room for storage drives, and good amount of space for cable management. Some appreciate the quiet operation and the easy installation. That said, opinions are mixed on fit.
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Customers like the quality of the computer chassis. They mention that it is well-made, functionally cool, and well-thought-out. Some say that the case is expensive, but it looks and feels much more quality than the fan that comes with it. Overall, most are satisfied with the quality and functionality of the product.
"This is a nice, compact case that isn't out of place in the living room...." Read more
"What a great little case. And very nice looking as well.Super easy to get to every part of the case as every side is removable...." Read more
"...They're amazing." Read more
"This case is pretty great. Easy to work in, customize-able and has more than enough room to put a ton of stuff in it.Pros:..." Read more
Customers like the space provided by the computer chassis. They mention that it has room for quite a few storage drives, good amount of space for cable management, and spaces for SSDs. Some appreciate the amount of room it takes and the ability to tuck it under. That said, they say there's plenty of room for expansion, and even an ATX board.
"...Lots of room compared to other small cases, great airflow, and easy to work with." Read more
"...It was engineering perfection.Nice and roomy for ITX motherboards and I didn't have to pay absurd prices for non standard power supplies...." Read more
"...Easy to work in, customize-able and has more than enough room to put a ton of stuff in it.Pros:-Inexpensive, I paid like $60 for it...." Read more
"...Very good ventilationLots of room for cable managementCan fit a 120mm or 140mm radiator in the front (Have to remove 200mm fan)..." Read more
Customers like the appearance of the computer chassis. For example, they say it has a cool design, the glass panel looks nice, and the layout is excellent. The square design makes for interesting possibilities, and it's thoughtfully designed with a unique box shape. Overall, customers are satisfied with the appearance and functionality of the product.
"This is a nice, compact case that isn't out of place in the living room...." Read more
"...It was engineering perfection.Nice and roomy for ITX motherboards and I didn't have to pay absurd prices for non standard power supplies...." Read more
"...fan mounting bars that can be relocated as needed... they're VERY thoughtful and useful...." Read more
"...It looks OK but looks like plastic and showed scratches the day after I completed the build.-All the fans or none?..." Read more
Customers find the installation process of the computer chassis to be easy. They mention that it's simple and sleek on the outside, but highly customizable. They also say that everything went together smoothly without issues and that the set-up and build process is a snap. Customers also mention that the panels remove quickly and serve as a convenient guide.
"...Lots of room compared to other small cases, great airflow, and easy to work with." Read more
"...And very nice looking as well.Super easy to get to every part of the case as every side is removable.Easy to cable manage...." Read more
"This case is pretty great. Easy to work in, customize-able and has more than enough room to put a ton of stuff in it.Pros:..." Read more
"...Very easy to put your computer together in this case. I have a GeForce RTX 30350 and it fit in so easily; with a lot of space to spare...." Read more
Customers like the airflow of the computer chassis. For example, they say it provides generous airflow to cool the inside, and the ventilation is excellent. The built-in intake fan at the front is nearly silent and moves so much air. The SSD slots are off to the side, not blocking the air flow. That said, some complain about the stock fans. Overall, the case allows for enough ventilation and introduces fresh air.
"...Lots of room compared to other small cases, great airflow, and easy to work with." Read more
"...-I LOVE the 200mm fan. The fan itself is nearly silent and moves SO much air...." Read more
"...Has included 200mm front case fan (3pin)Very good ventilationLots of room for cable management..." Read more
"...under 10.9" x 10.2" H x W. Fits perfectly with enough open space for ventilation...." Read more
Customers like the noise level of the computer chassis. They mention that the 200mm fan in the front never gets loud, and the supplied front fan is large and quiet. The hefty front panel is dense enough to absorb cool temperatures.
"...-I LOVE the 200mm fan. The fan itself is nearly silent and moves SO much air...." Read more
"...The 200 mm fan in the front (pulls air out) is super quiet. Don't believe the reviews saying otherwise...." Read more
"...Airflow is great with that huge 200mm fan in the front which never gets loud...." Read more
"...Not to mention the hefty front panel is dense enough to absorb cool temperatures from the air being pulled in by the intake, keeping my intake air..." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the computer chassis. They mention that it provides great air cooling for a cheap price, and the wire distribution is decent for the price. Some of the reviews are a little off.
"...No sharp edges. Very nicely constructed. Great product for the money.No wonder this design has been around for years...." Read more
"...Pros:-Inexpensive, I paid like $60 for it. Perfect case for my sub $700 No-frills build.-I LOVE the 200mm fan...." Read more
"...this one with the addition of the 3 ARGB fans was perfect and the right price." Read more
"...Also, the price is right. I bought it for $45, but it's $40 right now. I love the horizontal MB design. No worry about sagging GPU...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the fit of the computer chassis. Some mention that the STrix B550I motherboards fits really well inside of this case, while others say that it's too big by a couple inches. The fit and finish is very good, and the paint is high quality. However, some say that the ROG Maximus XII Hero Z490 is too big, and it'd be better suited for a MATX case. However the graphics cards are larger nowadays, and this case is a little wider than a normal case.
"...I have a GeForce RTX 30350 and it fit in so easily; with a lot of space to spare. Plexiglass on top to allow you to see in is very nice...." Read more
"SECOND PURCHASE UPDATE: The ASUS ROG Maximus XII Hero Z490 is too big by a couple inches...." Read more
"...The fit and finish are good, and it is an attractive case.Top, bottom and both sides come off with thumb screws...." Read more
"...I can vouch that the Asus STrix B550I motherboards fits really well inside of this case, whereas I heard that there are issues with some other..." Read more
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Super easy to get to every part of the case as every side is removable.
Easy to cable manage.
No sharp edges. Very nicely constructed. Great product for the money.
No wonder this design has been around for years. It was engineering perfection.
Nice and roomy for ITX motherboards and I didn't have to pay absurd prices for non standard power supplies.Well done Thermaltake. And the shipping was quick!
The moment I saw the Thermaltake Core V21 SPCC Micro ATX Cube Computer Chassis I knew I liked it and I HOPED I would love it.
I LOVE IT.
I've built PCs since early DOS on 8088s, XTs, 286, 386, 486, Pentiums, etc... THIS Thermaltake Core V21 is my favorite case EVER. And my other current PC is an OriginPC (which I LOVE).
I'm a die hard ASUS motherboard fanatic. They're incomparable.
I bought an ASUS ROG Strix Z490-G Gaming (WiFi 6) Z490 LGA 1200 (Intel 10th Gen) SFF Micro ATX Gaming Motherboard and it fits in this Thermaltake Core V21like they were designed on the same machine and built next to each other in the same factory. EVERYTHING FITS PERFECTLY: Screws, I/O panel, everything.
After decades of building PCs I fully expected to be disappointed with the fit of the MB on the risers/offsets (lining up with mounting holes for screws), and I really was expecting the I/O panel in the back would not line up and would be the wrong size by a mm here and an mm there. Wrong. They fit like they were made for each other.
Bravo ASUS and bravo Thermaltake.
In my situation, I have my PCs on open wire shelves in a ventilated closet. I set this Thermaltake Core V21 with the MB vertical for better heat release because I'm mounting so many HDDs in the small compartment. I didn't want all the HDDs and the PSU power supply to be under the MB (heat rises).
I set up the adjustable fan holder racks to be one on top, above the large compartment, and one on the side facing out. I have several feet of clearance above so the top fans will work great and the side fans will pull heat away from the wall behind the case ventilating to the open space in front of the shelf it is on.
It was easy to realign the MB vertical after I RTFM and found the tiny screw holding on the front power switch I/O unit.
THREE Complaints:
1. The Thermaltake video states that the case panels are available for sale individually. As I write this I can't find them on Amazon or on their own website! I want to buy a ventilated panel because I won't be using the "glass" panel.
2. There needs to be more optional HDD mounts. I'm buying several different bolt on HDD mounts to see which will fit inside after I have the huge video card and other things in the case. There are three decent/good (cheapy plastic--should be aluminum) HDD slider trays and a three HDD cage. I wish there was one more of these. I have six huge HDDs which are set up in RAID to be three HDDs.
3. Oh those wonderful fan mounting bars that can be relocated as needed... they're VERY thoughtful and useful. But WATCH OUT I have cut my fingertips SO MANY TIMES on the little retainer thingies that hold them on (see pic). I highly recommend using small needle nose pliers to open and close the retainer fingertip slicers.
After all the above, I wish I needed to build another PC because I would do it right now just to build it with this case. They're amazing.
Reviewed in the United States on September 21, 2020
The moment I saw the Thermaltake Core V21 SPCC Micro ATX Cube Computer Chassis I knew I liked it and I HOPED I would love it.
I LOVE IT.
I've built PCs since early DOS on 8088s, XTs, 286, 386, 486, Pentiums, etc... THIS Thermaltake Core V21 is my favorite case EVER. And my other current PC is an OriginPC (which I LOVE).
I'm a die hard ASUS motherboard fanatic. They're incomparable.
I bought an ASUS ROG Strix Z490-G Gaming (WiFi 6) Z490 LGA 1200 (Intel 10th Gen) SFF Micro ATX Gaming Motherboard and it fits in this Thermaltake Core V21like they were designed on the same machine and built next to each other in the same factory. EVERYTHING FITS PERFECTLY: Screws, I/O panel, everything.
After decades of building PCs I fully expected to be disappointed with the fit of the MB on the risers/offsets (lining up with mounting holes for screws), and I really was expecting the I/O panel in the back would not line up and would be the wrong size by a mm here and an mm there. Wrong. They fit like they were made for each other.
Bravo ASUS and bravo Thermaltake.
In my situation, I have my PCs on open wire shelves in a ventilated closet. I set this Thermaltake Core V21 with the MB vertical for better heat release because I'm mounting so many HDDs in the small compartment. I didn't want all the HDDs and the PSU power supply to be under the MB (heat rises).
I set up the adjustable fan holder racks to be one on top, above the large compartment, and one on the side facing out. I have several feet of clearance above so the top fans will work great and the side fans will pull heat away from the wall behind the case ventilating to the open space in front of the shelf it is on.
It was easy to realign the MB vertical after I RTFM and found the tiny screw holding on the front power switch I/O unit.
THREE Complaints:
1. The Thermaltake video states that the case panels are available for sale individually. As I write this I can't find them on Amazon or on their own website! I want to buy a ventilated panel because I won't be using the "glass" panel.
2. There needs to be more optional HDD mounts. I'm buying several different bolt on HDD mounts to see which will fit inside after I have the huge video card and other things in the case. There are three decent/good (cheapy plastic--should be aluminum) HDD slider trays and a three HDD cage. I wish there was one more of these. I have six huge HDDs which are set up in RAID to be three HDDs.
3. Oh those wonderful fan mounting bars that can be relocated as needed... they're VERY thoughtful and useful. But WATCH OUT I have cut my fingertips SO MANY TIMES on the little retainer thingies that hold them on (see pic). I highly recommend using small needle nose pliers to open and close the retainer fingertip slicers.
After all the above, I wish I needed to build another PC because I would do it right now just to build it with this case. They're amazing.
Pros:
-Inexpensive, I paid like $60 for it. Perfect case for my sub $700 No-frills build.
-I LOVE the 200mm fan. The fan itself is nearly silent and moves SO much air. I ran it without an exhaust for a few weeks and it did pretty well keeping my system reasonable temps. One problem is the blades are pretty fragile, I managed to break two of them when putting the front panel back on (Yes, it was running. Yes, I'm an idiot). But they don't feel any more fragile than the Noctua 200mm Fan that I replaced it with. I would have just bought the TT replacement ($14! such a good deal!) but now I've gotta match my 140mm Noctua rear fan and NH-D15 that I'm saving up for.
-So easy to build in. Once you take off all the panels, there's really nothing in your way!
-Customizeable! All the side panels could be placed in any of the 4 positions, you could even have an inverted mobo if that would float your boat. I have the Mobo flat so there's no GPU sag and the window panel on the right side so I can see my internals while at my desk. You can also rotate the front panel so that the IO is facing up, down, right or left.
-It's big! There's all sorts of room for storage or a big air cooler or several large AIOs if you wanted. You can also pack this thing with fans on every side if you really needed to.
Cons:
-It's big! Yeah, it's way bigger than any MATX case I've ever seen. It's basically a cube so it's a little shorter than most but way wider. Which as I mentioned earlier, is a plus in some senses. But I also wanted to put it in an Kallex unit but the feet are just a little too tall. Going to 3D print feet to drop it down a little. (check Thingiverse if you need the shorter feet too!)
-Cable management isn't the best but I'm making it work with the included zip ties.
-Plastic viewing window. Honestly, I would have been preferred a third mesh panel with magnetic filter instead. It looks OK but looks like plastic and showed scratches the day after I completed the build.
-All the fans or none? In my system, I really don't need any more fans than the front 200mm and the rear 140. But because of the shape I feel like to make it look right it's all or nothing. I would need to leave it as is or put in 6-8 fans to make it look somewhat symmetrical. Also, there's holes for a 200 mm fan on the rails and plenty of room for one on the top but no slots for the rails to actually accommodate one. There's even a stamped 20(cm) on the rails, like they were about to add compatibility for it but then forgot (or decided against it) when they went to design the rest of the case.
All in all I definitely recommend this case, it's just (of course) not everything I hoped and dreamed it to be.
Reviewed in the United States on July 2, 2020
Pros:
-Inexpensive, I paid like $60 for it. Perfect case for my sub $700 No-frills build.
-I LOVE the 200mm fan. The fan itself is nearly silent and moves SO much air. I ran it without an exhaust for a few weeks and it did pretty well keeping my system reasonable temps. One problem is the blades are pretty fragile, I managed to break two of them when putting the front panel back on (Yes, it was running. Yes, I'm an idiot). But they don't feel any more fragile than the Noctua 200mm Fan that I replaced it with. I would have just bought the TT replacement ($14! such a good deal!) but now I've gotta match my 140mm Noctua rear fan and NH-D15 that I'm saving up for.
-So easy to build in. Once you take off all the panels, there's really nothing in your way!
-Customizeable! All the side panels could be placed in any of the 4 positions, you could even have an inverted mobo if that would float your boat. I have the Mobo flat so there's no GPU sag and the window panel on the right side so I can see my internals while at my desk. You can also rotate the front panel so that the IO is facing up, down, right or left.
-It's big! There's all sorts of room for storage or a big air cooler or several large AIOs if you wanted. You can also pack this thing with fans on every side if you really needed to.
Cons:
-It's big! Yeah, it's way bigger than any MATX case I've ever seen. It's basically a cube so it's a little shorter than most but way wider. Which as I mentioned earlier, is a plus in some senses. But I also wanted to put it in an Kallex unit but the feet are just a little too tall. Going to 3D print feet to drop it down a little. (check Thingiverse if you need the shorter feet too!)
-Cable management isn't the best but I'm making it work with the included zip ties.
-Plastic viewing window. Honestly, I would have been preferred a third mesh panel with magnetic filter instead. It looks OK but looks like plastic and showed scratches the day after I completed the build.
-All the fans or none? In my system, I really don't need any more fans than the front 200mm and the rear 140. But because of the shape I feel like to make it look right it's all or nothing. I would need to leave it as is or put in 6-8 fans to make it look somewhat symmetrical. Also, there's holes for a 200 mm fan on the rails and plenty of room for one on the top but no slots for the rails to actually accommodate one. There's even a stamped 20(cm) on the rails, like they were about to add compatibility for it but then forgot (or decided against it) when they went to design the rest of the case.
All in all I definitely recommend this case, it's just (of course) not everything I hoped and dreamed it to be.
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He montado todos los componentes, la parte trasera puede quedar muy justa si pones más ventiladores, necesitarás un hub para organizarlos, pero por lo demás estoy muy contento con el resultado y la estética
Reviewed in Mexico on October 21, 2023
He montado todos los componentes, la parte trasera puede quedar muy justa si pones más ventiladores, necesitarás un hub para organizarlos, pero por lo demás estoy muy contento con el resultado y la estética
Pros
- 3 RGB fans
- easy to build in
- mesh front
- seems well built
- lightweight
Cons
- no rear fan
- needed RGB switch to connect all fans
- RGB fans were all daisy chained (might be intimidating to someone new - took me a minute to figure it out)
- only 2 usb ports
Overall I'm happy with the case. Would recommend if $100 or less.