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Thermaltake Armor VA8003BWS |
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05.03.08 (56 review reads) |
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Advantages: Quality build, multiple configerations, easy access
Disadvantages: blue lights (it's a personal thing), it may be too big for some (I could add a joke, but I won't)
INITIAL OPINION
Very meaty tower (i.e. heavy and big), bought from Novatech December 2007 for around £118. If it weren't so expensive I'd drop it out a top floor window to prove how sturdy it is!
WHY DID I BUY?
My requirements were:
- plenty of capacity and multiple config's
- Minimum amount of tacky and unnecessary lights (failed on the latter)
- scalable
- easy access
- no PSU supplied so I could chose.
- Allow Extended ATX in case I wanted to convert to server
- loads of cooling ability and compatible with watercooling if needed later - but not mandatory.
GOOD THINGS
This is just a great case, no complaints. Quality case, plenty of cooling. It's everything I need...errr...that's why I bought it :o) Lots of space internally so you're not scraping the motherboard if you're working on it.
Access is via the seethrough panel, which begins to hinge but isn't permanently fixed to the main tower. Easy to put back on, although the re-connection of the 25cm fan can be a tad annoying, but not a massive inconvenience.
Comes with a HDD triple internal case. This is removed via the handy plastic clips that hold it in (no screwdriver needed). A screwdriver is needed to fix the hard drives in this mini chassis before you insert it in place (at the bottom front).
PSU is mounted top rear.
BAD THINGS:
Not really bad, just pointless - the 'flaps' on the front. They seem to only hide square corners and hinder easy CD withdrawal. I don't get it, why?
Also the 25cm side fan can conflict with airflow if you use a Big Typhoon CPU cooler. Just don't connect it, problem solved!
CONCLUSION
Ideal for gamers or those that want a case that'll last 5 years or more. My use is 3D modelling, data recovery, AutoCAD things and the occasional game play.
Summary: Thermaltake show their quality and finish
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