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KitGuru has previously reviewed the Phanteks NV5 and NV7 cases, however nothing quite prepared us for the even larger Phanteks NV9. This behemoth of a case supports up to eleven 140mm fans or twelve 120mm fans along with three radiators. That said, it is not a workstation tower but instead sports elegant glass panels along with ARGB lighting. Let's find out what it can bring to the party.

Time stamps

00:00 Start
00:48 It's heavy! a close look
02:41 Cooling support
04:21 Flip and rear side – storage support
05:11 I/O Panel
05:46 RGB support
06:36 Hardware for the build
09:23 Cooling install
10:56 Wigidash
11:55 Thermal and Noise Testing
13:31 Leo’s Closing thoughts

Main features

  • Near-seamless glass panels for a perfect view of all your system components.
  • Unique layout with the mainboard at the centre and fans all around it.
  • Ultra-fine performance mesh design for high airflow with good dust filtration.
  • A total of twelve fan positions and simultaneously triple radiator support for high end cooling performance.
  • Revamped 2-channel D-RGB controller that is plug-and-play.
  • Adjustable GPU support bracket included.
  • Extensive cable management system behind the mainboard.
  • LED cover along the top and side edge of the mainboard to highlight the hardware components.
  • Optional Upgrade for US$60: NV9 Premium D-RGB Kit available with additional D-RGB lighting strips all around the case.

Specification:

  • Motherboard support: E-ATX up to 280mm wide, ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX
  • Power supply support: ATX
  • Expansion slots: 8
  • Included fans: None
  • Fan mounts: 3x 120mm/140mm roof, 2x 120mm/140mm rear, 3x 120mm/140mm floor, 3x 140mm/4x 120mm side
  • Radiator mounts: 360mm/420mm roof, 240mm/280mm rear, 360mm/420mm floor, 480mm/420mm side
  • 5.25-inch optical drive bays: None
  • Internal drive bays: 2x 3.5-inch/2.5-inch, 3x 2.5-inch
  • Front I/O ports: 2x USB 3.0 Type-A, 1x USB 3.2 Type-C, audio
  • Dimensions: 615mm (H) x 575mm (D) x 280mm (W)

Testing
To put this case through its cooling paces we will be using a test system consisting of an AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X CPU, Sapphire Radeon RX 6950 XT graphics and an SSD. This system allows us to produce a substantial amount of heat and effectively test the Phanteks NV9‘s cooling capabilities.

Test System

  • Processor: AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7970X
  • Motherboard: Gigabyte TRX50 Aero D rev 1.0
  • Memory: 64GB Kingston Fury Renegade Pro DDR5-5600 in Quad Channel
  • Graphics card: Sapphire Nitro+ Pure Radeon RX 6950 XT 16GB
  • Power supply: Phanteks Revolt X 1000W Platinum
  • SSD: Crucial T700 Pro PCIe 5.0
  • OS: Windows 11

Custom Loop Cooling

  • Pump/Reservoir: EK Quantum Kinetic TBE 300 D5 PWM
  • CPU Block: Watercool Heatkiller IV
  • Radiator: EK Quantum Surface X360M
  • Fittings: EK Quantum Torque STC-10/16
  • Soft Tube: Mayhems 10mm/16mm
  • Coolant: Thermaltake P1000 White

Thermal Testing

Thermal Testing Overview

We explain in our video how we tested the Phanteks NV9 with eleven 140mm be quiet! Silent Wings 4 fans that have a maximum speed of 1,100rpm and do indeed live up to their name by being lovely and quiet. Furthermore, the combination of 3DMark's Speedway Stress Test and Cinebench R23 means our test system was drawing 960W at the wall socket with 350W going to the CPU and 300W for the graphics card. Despite that horrendous level of abuse, the Phanteks NV9 performed like a champion and worked very well indeed.

Closing Thoughts

At first glance you might think the Phanteks NV9 is aimed at the workstation market but that rather misses the point. It is large enough to support any CPU or graphics card along with a huge amount of cooling, including up to three radiators installed at the same time. Heck the NV9 can accommodate a 280mm radiator in the rear (which is the limit of some small cases) and you still have space for two 420mm coolers.

Realisation dawned on us during the build that the Phanteks NV9 is geared towards clean design and in particular the way those glass panels butt together seamlessly in the front corner. It looks glorious but requires you to work hard on the details to keep everything neat and tidy. Then, when you finish your build, you'll have the task of lifting your PC into place. We recommend you ask a friend to assist as we guarantee it will weigh plenty.

You can buy the Phanteks NV9 for £199.99 from Overclockers UK HERE.

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Pros:

  • Stylish good looks, especially where the glass panels come together.
  • Massive scope for air and liquid cooling.
  • Final price is much more reasonable than we expected.

Cons:

  • Front IO is down at the bottom of the case.
  • NV9 is supplied without any fans.
  • Cable management is tricky around the integrated RGB covers.
  • Very large and heavy.

KitGuru says: The Phanteks NV9 supports triple radiators and eleven 140mm fans!

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Raijintek reveals the Zofos Ultra full-tower chassis https://www.kitguru.net/components/cases/joao-silva/raijintek-reveals-the-zofos-ultra-full-tower-chassis/ https://www.kitguru.net/components/cases/joao-silva/raijintek-reveals-the-zofos-ultra-full-tower-chassis/#respond Tue, 04 Jul 2023 12:00:41 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=622008 Raijintek has recently unveiled the Zofos Ultra, an ATX full-tower case specifically designed for high-end gaming PC builds. With support for up to 14 3.5-inch HDDs and 15 120-mm fans, there is plenty of space for storage and high-end hardware and custom cooling gear. With dimensions measuring 598 mm x 254 mm x 597 mm, …

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Raijintek has recently unveiled the Zofos Ultra, an ATX full-tower case specifically designed for high-end gaming PC builds. With support for up to 14 3.5-inch HDDs and 15 120-mm fans, there is plenty of space for storage and high-end hardware and custom cooling gear.

With dimensions measuring 598 mm x 254 mm x 597 mm, this case features a unique horizontally partitioned layout. It accommodates large E-ATX motherboards and stands out with plenty of drive bays. In total, there are 14 3.5-inch drive bays, with four located in the lower compartment, with the remainder positioned along the front of the case. This makes it ideal for home servers or video production systems. Apart from the fourteen 3.5-inch drive bays, there are three additional 2.5-inch mounts situated behind the motherboard tray. Additionally, there's space for up to 540mm long GPUs (370mm with drive cages), 200mm tall CPU coolers, and 250mm long PSUs.

The Raijintek Zofos Ultra provides many ventilation options, supporting up to fifteen 120mm fans. It supports a 120/140mm rear exhaust fan, four 120mm or three 140mm top fans, four 120mm or three 140mm front fans, and four 120mm fans on the side vents that replace the drive cages. As for radiator compatibility, you can mount a 420mm (or smaller) radiator at the front, a 420mm (or smaller) radiator at the top, a 360mm radiator on the side, and a 240mm radiator at the base of the motherboard tray.

The case offers ten expansion slots and three vertical slots. Furthermore, Raijintek has created ample space around the motherboard area behind the tray to facilitate easy cable management. The case also includes two ARGB LED lighting elements, which support 3-pin ARGB inputs. In the front I/O panel, you'll find two USB-A 3.x ports, a USB-C 3.1 port, and a 3.5 mm, 4-pole headset jack.

Discuss on our Facebook page, HERE.

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Thermaltake’s CTE T500 full tower case is finally hitting the market https://www.kitguru.net/components/cases/joao-silva/thermaltakes-cte-t500-full-tower-case-is-finally-hitting-the-market/ https://www.kitguru.net/components/cases/joao-silva/thermaltakes-cte-t500-full-tower-case-is-finally-hitting-the-market/#respond Thu, 22 Jun 2023 12:15:39 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=620373 Back at CES in January, Thermaltake officially announced the CTE T500 chassis. Now six months later, the case is officially ready for launch, offering plenty of space for high-end builds.  The CTE (Centralized Thermal Efficiency) Form Factor employs a 90-degree rotation of the motherboard to establish more efficient airflow pathways towards the primary heat sources. …

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Back at CES in January, Thermaltake officially announced the CTE T500 chassis. Now six months later, the case is officially ready for launch, offering plenty of space for high-end builds. 

The CTE (Centralized Thermal Efficiency) Form Factor employs a 90-degree rotation of the motherboard to establish more efficient airflow pathways towards the primary heat sources. This design brings the CPU and graphics card closer to the cool air generated from the front and rear panels with independent airflow paths. Multiple cold air intakes and hot air exhausts at the top side ensure optimal airflow.

The CTE T500 TG ARGB (available in black and white) comes with three pre-installed CT140 ARGB fans, while the CTE T500 Air (also available in black and white) includes three pre-installed CT140 fans. These PWM fans can spin up to 1500RPM and feature specially tuned fan blades for enhanced airflow. These cases offer extensive customisation for various cooling options, including air, AIO liquid, and custom liquid cooling solutions. It can accommodate a total of 11x 120mm or 140mm fans and supports up to 420mm radiators at the front, 360mm radiators at the rear, and 120mm radiators in the roof. Additionally, the CTE T500 series includes fan brackets for the front and rear sides, as well as a pump and reservoir bracket.

With its exceptional hardware expandability, the CTE T500 can accommodate an E-ATX motherboard, up to a 195mm tall CPU cooler, a 385mm long GPU, a 180mm long PSU, and up to 6x 2.5″ SSDs or 4x 3.5″ HDDs. The Velcro straps and cable clips around the tray assist in cable management, while the removable dust filters on all ventilation areas protect the system from dust. Moreover, the CTE T500 is equipped with an I/O panel featuring 2x USB-A 3.0 ports, a USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 port, and an HD audio jack.

Discuss on our Facebook page, HERE.

KitGuru says: What do you think about the latest addition to Thermaltake's CTE lineup? 

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Lian Li launches V3000 Plus White Edition Full Tower https://www.kitguru.net/components/cases/matthew-wilson/lian-li-launches-v3000-plus-white-edition-full-tower/ https://www.kitguru.net/components/cases/matthew-wilson/lian-li-launches-v3000-plus-white-edition-full-tower/#respond Fri, 05 May 2023 14:00:38 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=614177 Back in late 2022 the Lian Li V3000 Plus full-tower PC case launched in the UK, but only in black. Now a few months later than expected, the white version has arrived.  Capable of holding EEB motherboards, up to three 480mm radiators, two systems, 16x storage drives, and 16x 120mm fans, the V3000 Plus is capable …

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Back in late 2022 the Lian Li V3000 Plus full-tower PC case launched in the UK, but only in black. Now a few months later than expected, the white version has arrived. 

Capable of holding EEB motherboards, up to three 480mm radiators, two systems, 16x storage drives, and 16x 120mm fans, the V3000 Plus is capable of holding virtually any PC component. That's not surprising, considering it measures 678.5x279x674mm (DxWxH). It is a big case for a big high-end build.

Featuring a design similar to the original V3000, the Plus version comes with more vented panels for increased airflow. The front panel was also redesigned to include a longer ARGB LED strip at the centre. The inside was modified to fit more storage drives too.

Another interesting thing about this case is the three different modes. The first is the standard mode, which allows you to mount a single system inside. The second mode lets you rotate the motherboard tray 90º left to promote GPU cooling. Rotating the tray moves the rear I/O towards the PSU shroud, but thanks to the pass-through channel on the case, the ports are still accessible from the rear.

The third mode is the one that allows you to mount two systems inside the case, elevating the motherboard tray so that you can build a mini-ITX system on top of the PSU shroud. Despite supporting two complete systems, the chassis still has room for up to 11 120mm fans, 2 480mm radiators (top and front), and up to a 280mm radiator (above the PSU shroud) in this mode. You can also mount two PSUs in this configuration, but you're limited to an ATX and an SFX/SFX-L model. Vertical GPU mounting is also supported.

The Lian Li V3000 Plus is available in the UK, priced at £479.99 for both the black and white models.

KitGuru says: Have you ever considered building a dual-system with a case like this? 

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Thermaltake launches new airflow-optimised CTE C750 full-tower chassis https://www.kitguru.net/components/cases/joao-silva/thermaltake-launches-new-airflow-optimised-cte-c750-full-tower-chassis/ https://www.kitguru.net/components/cases/joao-silva/thermaltake-launches-new-airflow-optimised-cte-c750-full-tower-chassis/#respond Fri, 21 Apr 2023 15:55:01 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=612335 Thermaltake has announced the new CTE C750 full tower chassis,  designed to provide high-level thermal performance to critical components and equipped with three of the latest CT140 cooling fans pre-installed. The CTE C750 is also an excellent showcase for custom liquid cooling builds, as it comes equipped with a pre-installed pump and reservoir bracket on …

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Thermaltake has announced the new CTE C750 full tower chassis,  designed to provide high-level thermal performance to critical components and equipped with three of the latest CT140 cooling fans pre-installed. The CTE C750 is also an excellent showcase for custom liquid cooling builds, as it comes equipped with a pre-installed pump and reservoir bracket on the bottom and has room for multiple radiators up to 420mm in size. 

The CTE C750 series is an E-ATX full tower chassis in Thermaltake's CTE (Centralized Thermal Efficiency) Form Factor. This design allows for a 90-degree rotation of the motherboard, allowing CPU and graphic cards to have independent airflow paths by being moved much closer to the air intakes (front panel and the rear panel). The CTE C750 can house up to fourteen 120mm/140mm fans and 420mm AIO radiators on the front, rear, and right side.

Theremaltake's new full tower is available in two models. Available in black and white, the CTE C750 TG ARGB comes with a tempered glass front panel and pre-installed CT140 ARGB fans. On the other hand, the CTE C750 Air, also available in black and white, has a perforated metal front panel and pre-installed CT140 fans.

These new cases offer tons of customisation for different types of cooling support, including air cooling, AIO liquid cooling, and custom liquid cooling. It supports multiple fans on the front, top, and rear and a pump-reservoir combo on the bottom for water cooling. With the 4mm thick tempered glass window panel on the left, users can fully display all inner components of the liquid-cooling system.

Design-wise, the case uses space very efficiently to house a wide variety of components. The built-in rotatable PCI-e slots and enclosed riser cable bracket allow the graphics card to be displayed vertically or horizontally. The dual chamber design separates a clean and ample space for the right chamber, allowing builders to freely manage the cabling with dedicated velcro straps and cable clips inside the chassis. The motherboard vent cover plate can be moved to hide cables and provide additional fan/radiator installation spots for the cooling system. In addition, the CTE C750 has 4xr USB-A 3.0 ports, a USB-C 3.2 interface, and an HD audio jack.

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KitGuru says: What do you think about Thermaltake's CTE Form Factor design? Do you think it brings any benefit over the more standard case layout?

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Antec launches ‘The Cannon’ – an open air chassis with room for two liquid cooling loops https://www.kitguru.net/components/cases/matthew-wilson/antec-launches-the-cannon-an-open-air-chassis-with-room-for-two-liquid-cooling-loops/ https://www.kitguru.net/components/cases/matthew-wilson/antec-launches-the-cannon-an-open-air-chassis-with-room-for-two-liquid-cooling-loops/#respond Wed, 25 May 2022 12:04:36 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=561517 Antec has made some very interesting cases over the years, with some of its most interesting ideas appearing in high-end towers. This week, Antec is unveiling its latest elite-tier PC case, the Cannon, sporting an open-air design with plenty of room for high-end components and liquid cooling.  The Cannon is a full-tower eATX chassis, using …

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Antec has made some very interesting cases over the years, with some of its most interesting ideas appearing in high-end towers. This week, Antec is unveiling its latest elite-tier PC case, the Cannon, sporting an open-air design with plenty of room for high-end components and liquid cooling. 

The Cannon is a full-tower eATX chassis, using an aluminium alloy frame and an open air design, the case has high compatibility for high-end components. The Cannon measures in at 604 x 261 x 481 mm (DxWxH) and has space for two separate liquid cooling loops, so you can set up dedicated loops for your CPU and GPU for even better cooling performance.

The case has a couple of GPU mounting options, so you can mount it at the front of the case, or at the left side, so you can pick whichever is best for your needs based on aesthetics and any potential liquid cooling hardware you are installing. The case has panel edges and snap-inside panels, supporting up to three 360mm liquid cooling radiators simultaneously. The front supports up to 360mm radiators, as does the roof, while the rear of the case can house up to a 420mm radiator.

With M.2 SSDs becoming more common, there is less need to dedicate large portions of your case to housing SSDs or HDDs. With Antec's Cannon, you'll have room for two 2.5″ SSDs, or one 2.5″ SSD and one 3.5″ HDD. In terms of fan support, there is space for three 120mm fans in the front, six 120mm fans on the side as well as three 120/140mm fans in the rear of the case.

The Antec Cannon PC case will be available starting this month, priced at €495. Discuss on our Facebook page, HERE.

KitGuru Says: What do you all think of Antec's new high-end case? 

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Gigabyte unveils the new Aorus C700 Glass full-tower chassis https://www.kitguru.net/components/cases/joao-silva/gigabyte-unveils-the-new-aorus-c700-glass-full-tower-chassis/ https://www.kitguru.net/components/cases/joao-silva/gigabyte-unveils-the-new-aorus-c700-glass-full-tower-chassis/#respond Wed, 30 Dec 2020 14:01:16 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=499665 Gigabyte Aorus has unveiled a new case this week – the C700 Glass. This full-tower chassis features extensive water and air cooling support, up to E-ATX motherboards, and 10x SSDs, allowing users to create a powerful system inside it. Featuring translucent black tempered glass panels on both sides, the case features RGB Fusion 2.0 ARGB lighting …

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Gigabyte Aorus has unveiled a new case this week – the C700 Glass. This full-tower chassis features extensive water and air cooling support, up to E-ATX motherboards, and 10x SSDs, allowing users to create a powerful system inside it.

Featuring translucent black tempered glass panels on both sides, the case features RGB Fusion 2.0 ARGB lighting that you can synchronise with other compatible components. The side panels are easily removable without tools, making it more convenient to upgrade your components, or just cleaning dust out of your case.

The Aorus C700 Glass allows users to mount air coolers with 198mm tall heatsinks, 490mm long graphics cards, and 200mm length power supplies. The GPU can be installed either horizontally or vertically. This case supports up to 3x 120/140mm fans (3x 120mm ARGB fans included) on the top panel, 2x 120mm fans (included) or a 140mm fan at the rear, and 3x 120/140mm fans on the front panel. Radiator support is also quite extensive, allowing users to mount 420mm radiators on the top, 360mm radiator on the front, and 140mm at the rear.

There are multiple drive bays for storage drives inside the chassis, supporting up to 10x 2.5-inch drives, from which 4x drive bays also support 3.5-inch drives. The case comes with a built-in ARGB and PWM hub controller with 3x 5V 3-pin ARGB connectors and 5x PWM connectors. The front I/O panel is well equipped with 4x USB-A 3.0 ports, a USB-C 3.1 Gen2 port, a 3.5mm audio-out jack, a 3.5mm audio-in jack, RGB and fan speed buttons, and an HDMI port. Additionally, there's a PSU shroud to hide the cabling and separate the PSU heat from the rest of the system and enough space on both left and right sides of the chassis for cable management.

Pricing and availability details of the Gigabyte Aorus C700 Glass have not been disclosed yet. You can learn more about this case HERE.

KitGuru says: What do you all think of the new Gigabyte Aorus C700 Glass? Is this a case that you would consider for your next PC build? 

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Abkoncore releases the AL700 Sync full-tower chassis https://www.kitguru.net/components/cases/joao-silva/abkoncore-releases-the-al700-sync-full-tower-chassis/ https://www.kitguru.net/components/cases/joao-silva/abkoncore-releases-the-al700-sync-full-tower-chassis/#respond Wed, 05 Aug 2020 08:52:33 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=480295 The AL700 Sync is Abkoncore's latest full-tower chassis, featuring an ARGB “spectral LED bar”, a left side tempered glass panel, a right smokey tempered glass panel, and an aluminium finished front panel. Equipped with 3x 120mm fans, a HR120 ARGB fan on the rear, and a vented front panel, the AL700 Sync is “perfect for both …

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The AL700 Sync is Abkoncore's latest full-tower chassis, featuring an ARGB “spectral LED bar”, a left side tempered glass panel, a right smokey tempered glass panel, and an aluminium finished front panel.

Equipped with 3x 120mm fans, a HR120 ARGB fan on the rear, and a vented front panel, the AL700 Sync is “perfect for both cooling and tuning”. The included fan/spectrum sync control hub and the remote control allow you to customise the RGB lighting of the components connected to it, including the RGB LED bar on the front panel. You can also customise the RGB lighting through a compatible motherboard via a +5V ARGB header.

The left side tempered glass panel offers a clear look to the inside of the case, while the right side smokey tempered glass panel was designed to be easily removable to promptly access the inside of the case. There's a cable routing kit with a GPU support bracket, allowing you to reduce the cluttering of cables and preventing the graphics card from sagging.

The AL700 Sync comes equipped 8+2 expansion slots, two HDD/SSD trays with two slots each, and an additional “water cooling reservoir holder or SSD bracket”. Motherboard compatibility includes E-ATX, ATX, Micro ATX, and Mini-ITX formats. PSU clearance is 260mm long, CPU clearance is 170mm tall, and GPUs can be as long as 405mm. The front I/O panel has 2x USB-A 3.0 ports, a USB-C 3.1 port, an audio-in jack, an audio-out jack, the power button, and a LED button, which can be used as a reset button.

This case has support for 3x 120/140mm fans or up to a 280/360mm radiator on the top and on the front, and a 120mm fan or a 120mm radiator on the rear. To prevent dust from getting into the inside of the case, there are magnetic dust filters on the front, top and a “firmly secured” one on the bottom.

Availability and pricing details for the AL700 Sync haven't been shared yet but you can learn more about this case HERE.

KitGuru says:  Would you consider the AL700 Sync if you were looking for a full-tower chassis? What do you think of the look of this case?

 

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CES 2020: Thermaltake unveil the View 51 TG ARGB full-tower and AH T600 TG open frame chassis https://www.kitguru.net/components/cases/james-dawson/ces-2020-thermaltake-unveil-the-view-51-tg-argb-full-tower-and-ah-t600-tg-open-frame-chassis/ https://www.kitguru.net/components/cases/james-dawson/ces-2020-thermaltake-unveil-the-view-51-tg-argb-full-tower-and-ah-t600-tg-open-frame-chassis/#respond Mon, 06 Jan 2020 18:17:24 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=444830 Thermaltake has just unveiled two new PC chassis at CES today. The View 51 TG ARGB announced a few days ago was showcased and now the company has revealed its first-ever open frame full-tower chassis – the AH T600 TG. The brand-new AH T600 TG chassis from Thermaltake is the company’s first-ever military-inspired full-tower open frame …

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Thermaltake has just unveiled two new PC chassis at CES today. The View 51 TG ARGB announced a few days ago was showcased and now the company has revealed its first-ever open frame full-tower chassis – the AH T600 TG.

The brand-new AH T600 TG chassis from Thermaltake is the company’s first-ever military-inspired full-tower open frame chassis. Available in black and white versions, the AH T600 TG features a sturdy design with an air-force style of appearance and a trio of tempered glass front panels. 5mm tempered glass side windows are hinged for easy access and steel side vents are included for extra ventilation.

I/O ports are located at the front of the top panel and include two USB 3.0 ports, two USB 2.0 ports and a single HD audio jack with a futuristically designed power button. Honeycomb grills are in the top panel towards the rear to facilitate heat dissipation. The AH T600 TG provides excellent airflow with ten locations for 120mm or 140mm fans to be installed.

Custom water cooling enthusiasts will admire the AH T600 TG for its Thermaltake Pacific DP100-D5 Plus RGB Liquid distribution plate support. The chassis modular design offers users simplicity and freedom to create their own designs using a combination of RGB lighting, fans, components and cooling solutions. The AH T600 TG  supports radiator installation up to 480mm in the front and up to 360mm in the side.

In terms of expansion, the Thermaltake AH T600 TG provides motherboard support up to ATX form factor with seven PCIe expansion slots and vertical GPU mounting. Up to three 2.5”/3.5” storage devices can be installed via HDD brackets and a further two more 3.5” drive mounting locations are available without brackets. The AH T600 TG supports CPU coolers with a maximum height of 200mm, graphics cards with a maximum length of 300mm and power supplies up to 220mm long.

The Thermaltake AH T600 TG open frame full-tower chassis is due for release in 2020 with an MSRP of $229.99

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KitGuru says: Over the last year we have seen a few cases from other manufacturers adopting the open chassis style like the Thermaltake AH T600 TG, which one is your favourite design?

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Thermaltake’s A700 full tower case with tempered glass has arrived https://www.kitguru.net/components/cases/matthew-wilson/thermaltakes-a700-full-tower-case-with-tempered-glass-has-arrived/ https://www.kitguru.net/components/cases/matthew-wilson/thermaltakes-a700-full-tower-case-with-tempered-glass-has-arrived/#respond Fri, 23 Aug 2019 16:12:02 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=422917 Back in May during Computex, we had the chance to catch up with Thermaltake and check out some of the new cases coming to market in 2019. One of the biggest was the A700, a full tower bigger brother to the A500 for enthusiasts that demand as much internal space as possible. Now just a …

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Back in May during Computex, we had the chance to catch up with Thermaltake and check out some of the new cases coming to market in 2019. One of the biggest was the A700, a full tower bigger brother to the A500 for enthusiasts that demand as much internal space as possible. Now just a couple of months later, the A700 is now ready for launch.

The new A700 chassis is a full tower case joining Thermaltake’s popular A-series family. The A700 is the bigger brother to the A500 mid-tower and is built with aluminium, which seamlessly bends around the outside of the case from front to back. It also comes with a large tempered glass window, giving a good view of the build inside.

Since this is a full-tower case, it supports all motherboard sizes up to E-ATX. The built-in PSU cover will also help you hide cables and keep things looking clean. Dust filters are also provided at the top, bottom and front of the case. For cooling, the A700 can house up to three 140mm fans in the front, or two 200mm fans on top of a 420mm radiator for liquid cooling.

A magnetic dust filter is included in the roof of the case to protect against dirt getting into your shiny hardware. All of the drive cages use a tool-free design and the internals of the case use a dismantable modular design, so you can strip the whole thing down to the bones and install different elements as and when needed while putting together your system.

The A700 is already out of stock here in Europe but as soon as it returns, it will cost €339.90.

KitGuru Says: The A700 is a big case and appears to have extravagant, liquid-cooled builds in mind. Are any of you looking to put together a new rig this year? 

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Aerocool TOR PRO PC Case – The sub £90 RGB case https://www.kitguru.net/components/briony-hannam/aerocool-tor-pro-pc-case-the-sub-90-rgb-case/ https://www.kitguru.net/components/briony-hannam/aerocool-tor-pro-pc-case-the-sub-90-rgb-case/#respond Wed, 03 Jul 2019 14:00:11 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=416470 The Dark Web browser? eh? no, its a new case from Aerocool

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With a name that makes me imagine the dark web I wasn't quite sure what to expect from the TOR PRO PC case. However it has features that include full tempered glass side and front panels, 4 Addressable RGB Edge fans and loads of space in its full tower size chassis. So is this case worth the £88 asking price or does it deserve to disappear into anonymity like its name suggests?

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Specifications:

  • Case Type:  Full Tower
  • Colour: Black
  • Steel Thickness: 0.7mm
  • Motherboard support: E-ATX/ATX/micro-ATX/mini-ITX
  • Case Dimensions: 249.5 x 566 x 473mm (W x H x D)
  • 3.5” Drive Bay: 2 Max
  • 2.5” Drive Bay: 4 Max
  • PCIe Expansion Slots: 9
  • GPU Clearance: up to 383mm
  • CPU Cooler Clearance: up to 189mm
  • I/O Ports: USB 3.0 x 2, USB 2.0 x 2, HD Audio & Mic.
  • Fan mounts on the Front: 120mm x 4 or 140mm x 3 or 200mm x 2 (Includes 140mm RGB Fan x 3)
  • Fan mounts on the Rear: 120mm x 2 or 140mm x 2 (Includes 140mm RGB Fan x 1)
  • Fan mounts in the Bottom: 120mm x 3 or 140mm x 2
  • Fan mounts on the PSU shroud: 120mm x 3 or 140mm x 2
  • Liquid cooling Front: 360mm/480mm Radiator
  • Liquid cooling Rear: 240mm/280mm Radiator
  • Liquid cooling Bottom: 240mm/280mm Radiator (Fan and Radiator thickness < 52mm)
  • Liquid cooling PSU shroud: 240mm/280mm Radiator
  • Internal Cable Management Depth 32mm
  • Net Weight: 11kg

Components used in the test build: 

  • Intel i5-7400 Processor
  • FSP Windale 4 CPU Cooler
  • ASUS Strix Z270F Gaming Motherboard
  • ASUS Dual series RX 580 graphics card
  • 16GB Corsair Vengeance RGB Pro 2666MHz DDR4 Memory
  • Seasonic Focus Platinum 850PX
  • Samsung 850 EVO 250GB

Thermal Testing: 

The graph below shows the results from temperature testing with all the side panels in place on the Aerocool TOR PRO PC case. 

Idle temperatures are 44C for the CPU and 45C for the GPU. Idle temperatures are 13C to 14C above the ambient temperature of the room.

To test the maximum temperature of the components in the TOR PRO it is then stress tested using AIDA 64 for 10 minutes. The temperatures maxed out at 67C for the CPU and for the 79C for the GPU. These temperatures aren’t too hot but I was suspicious that the restrictive tempered glass front panel was reducing the cases airflow.

The graph below shows the temperature testing results with the tempered glass front panel removed from the case.

After removing the front panel there was a significant improvement in the temperature of the components inside the case. The temperature change in the components while idle is negligible with the CPU improving by 3C and the GPU staying at 45C. However under load the CPU dropped by 10C and the GPU by 4C.

Although the overall temperature in the case is no real cause for concern it's clear that the front panel restricts airflow and the components run warmer than they would in a more airflow focused case.

Acoustic Testing: 

Despite the Aerocool TOR PRO having no noise dampening material it seemed to be a pretty quiet chassis with the maximum decibel reading coming out at 42.7 decibels. The Aerocool edge 14 fans seem to not create a huge amount of noise even while under load meaning that most of the fan noise can fade into the background and you won't even notice it while wearing a headset.

Pros:

  • Comes with 4 RGB customisable fans
  • Full tower size allows for plenty of cooling options
  • Tempered glass side panels
  • Good value for money
  • Attractive to look at

Cons: 

  • PSU shroud prevents 360mm & 480mm radiators being fitted in the centre
  • PSU has to be mounted in-taking air from inside the case.
  • Dust filter is awkward to remove and reinstall
  • Airflow is restricted
  • I/O cables are a bit short

The Aerocool TOR PRO can be found here for £87.98

Kitguru says: The Aerocool TOR PRO provides good value for money for lovers of large cases with lots of tempered glass and RGB lighting but cooling performance is impacted by the restricted airflow. 

 

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NZXT Phantom 820 Case Review https://www.kitguru.net/components/cases/luke-hill/nzxt-phantom-820-case-review/ https://www.kitguru.net/components/cases/luke-hill/nzxt-phantom-820-case-review/#comments Wed, 20 Feb 2013 08:47:40 +0000 http://www.kitguru.net/?p=123378 Featuring the same unique style that gamers and enthusiasts across the globe have grown to love, NZXT's Phantom 820 aims to prove that bigger IS better. Has NZXT created yet another worthwhile addition to its critically-acclaimed Phantom series? With the ability to house gargantuan XL-ATX motherboards and multi-VGA configurations, the NZXT Phantom 820 is able …

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Featuring the same unique style that gamers and enthusiasts across the globe have grown to love, NZXT's Phantom 820 aims to prove that bigger IS better. Has NZXT created yet another worthwhile addition to its critically-acclaimed Phantom series?

With the ability to house gargantuan XL-ATX motherboards and multi-VGA configurations, the NZXT Phantom 820 is able to tend to the requirements of extreme enthusiasts. Cooling capacity comes in the form of mounts for up to nine fans, four of which are included.

Water Cooling enthusiasts will be pleased by the Phantom 820's ability to simultaneously house a 360 and 280/240 mm radiator, as well as additional single-fan units.

Has NZXT repeated the recipe for success with the Phantom 820? Or is a large serving of overkill fresh on the menu?

Specifications:

  • Motherboard support: E-ATX, XL-ATX, ATX, MICRO-ATX, Mini-ITX.
  • Expansion slots: 9.
  • Included fans: 1x 120mm (rear), 3x 200mm (front, side & top).
  • Fan mounts: Up to 7x 120mm, up to 6x 140mm, up to 4x 200mm.
  • 5.25″ drive bays: 4.
  • Internal drive bays: 6x 2.5/3.5″.
  • Dimensions: 235mm (W) x 650mm (H) x 612mm (D).
  • Special features: Integrated HUE LED lighting system, SD Card Reader, 4-channel 15-watt Fan Digital Controller.
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