Thermaltake Retro 360 TG Case Review

Here at KitGuru we appreciate cases that are slightly different – perhaps with wood panels, or the cooler mounted in an unusual location – and the Thermaltake Retro 360 TG looks like it might offer us a bit of fun. On the one hand the front panel gives the impression this case dates from 1990, but on the other hand you look through the huge glass panel and see a conventional budget case that accommodates a 360mm liquid cooler in the roof or the side.

Timestamps:

00:00 Start
00:48 Retro?
01:37 Removing panels / Fans
03:12 Installing hardware
06:14 Cabling and CPU Cooler
07:04 RGB and Lighting
07:21 Testing the case
09:29 Closing Thoughts

Main features

• Retro 360 TG Mid Tower Chassis: The Retro 360 TG Mid Tower Chassis is an ATX case featuring a retro-style front panel and a tempered glass side panel, and supports up to a 360mm AIO for maximum cooling efficiency. An optional 6” LCD Screen Kit is available for enhanced visuals. Up to twelve 120mm fans, and it supports up to 360mm radiator at the top, providing flexible options for cooling solutions.
• Visually Pleasing, Totally Interactive: Maximize your Retro 360 TG Mid Tower Chassis visual effects by upgrading it with our LCD Screen Kit.
  The 6” LCD Display allows you to monitor real-time information and upload any images or GIFs to add extra flair using the latest TT RGB Plus software.
• Good Dust Protection: Removable dust filters help keep your system clean while maintaining optimal airflow.
• Storage: The drive plate supports one 3.5” HDD plus one 2.5” SSD or two 2.5” SSDs.

Specification:

• Motherboard support: ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX (supports hidden connection).
• Power supply support: ATX.
• Expansion slots: 7.
• Included fans: 1x 120mm 1,400rpm front intake, 1x 120mm 1,400rpm rear exhaust (DC not PWM)
• Fan mounts: 2x 120mm/140mm front, 3x 120mm/2x 140mm roof, 1x 120mm rear, 3x 120mm side, 3x 120mm PSU shroud.
• Radiator mounts: 240mm/280mm roof, 120mm rear, 360mm side.
• 5.25-inch optical drive bays: None.
• Internal drive bays: 1x 3.5-inch/2.5-inch, 1x 2.5-inch.
• Front I/O ports: 1x USB 3.0 Type-A, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, audio.
• Dimensions: 493mm H x 459mm D x 235mm W.

Testing

To put this case through its cooling paces we will be using a test system consisting of an AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D, Palit RTX 5080 and an SSD. This system allows us to produce a substantial amount of heat and effectively test the Thermaltake Retro 360 TG‘s cooling capabilities.

Test System:

• Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D
• CPU Cooler: Thermaltake MAGFloe 360 Ultra ARGB Sync
• Motherboard: MSI MAG X870E Tomahawk Max WiFi PZ
• Memory: 32GB Thermaltake ToughRAM XG RGB D5 DDR5-6000
• Graphics card: Palit GeForce RTX 5080 Gamerock OC 16GB
• Case fans: Thermaltake ToughFan EX 120 ARGB Sync
• Power supply: Thermaltake ToughPower GT 1200W Gold
• SSD: Crucial T700 Gen 5 M.2 NVMe
• OS: Windows 11

Cooling Performance

Cooling Performance Overview

The Thermaltake Retro 360 TG does a reasonable job cooling our test PC, however it would be stretching a point to claim the airflow is impressive. We suggest you either build a mid-range PC inside the Retro 360 TG or, if you must go high end, budget for plenty of extra cooling hardware.

Closing Thoughts

We like the looks of the Thermaltake Retro 360 TG and consider the retro front panel as a bit of fun in a world of PC cases that emphasise mesh and glass.

On the other hand the front panel is quite restrictive when it comes to airflow and the case doesn't support any 5.25-inch external drive bays. In other words, the Thermaltake looks retro at the front but this appearance is only skin deep, and even that look vanishes when you install the accessory LCD screen.

When you turn to the main compartment the Retro 360 TG doesn't look the least bit retro, and it is plain this is a conventional ATX case with a clear glass panel that shows off any RGB lighting you might choose to install. As you will see in our video we used a total of eight 120mm RGB fans and thought it looked pretty darned good.

You can buy the Thermaltake Retro 360 TG for £79.99 HERE.

Pros:

• Fun retro styling.
• Low price.
• Decent amount of room for your ATX gaming PC.

Cons:

• No optical drive bays.
• The included case fans are DC and not PWM.
• Panels are all riveted and fixed in place.

KitGuru says: We applaud Thermaltake for delivering the Retro 360 TG at a low price.

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