The Core V1 by Thermaltake is a Mini Tower, designed for setups with micro ATX motherboards. It features a side window so that the interior is visible without opening the case.
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This is the 2nd one I'm getting because I was quite satisfied with the first one and now I decided to build a home theater pc with this case.
Well, a little more detailed...
It is quite spacious if you put in it what it can fit... By choosing this case, you understand that you won't be putting in 2 water coolers with triple fans on the radiators and fully suspended fans in the front and back for airflow enhancement... We choose based on needs and demand based on specifications as I said... ;)
Now, cable management, it has a decent margin both below and on the side to hide the cables neatly for a clean setup!
Very good quality construction (given the budget of course!).
It may lose somewhat in protecting the interior from dust... But this can be somewhat reduced with filters available in the market that can be placed between the fan and the grilles... :)
Now, the airflow can be enhanced with appropriately sized fans to make it even more effective!
In general, in my opinion, this case is value for money! Get it YESTERDAY if you want to put it in a place where you want to save space or where you don't even have space!
I bought it because I wanted a small-sized machine for my office, which I would set up with 2 operating systems.
I am satisfied. I removed the large front fan and added liquid cooling. So the small, loaded (with 2 hard drives, graphics card) case has no temperature issues.
I managed to fit a XXX Radeon RX570 inside without any problems.
The only negative thing I have noticed, which can also be seen by some reviewers on YouTube, is that the 2 bases intended to support the 2 hard drives are completely oddly cut and drilled for screws.
If you install an SSD, it can be screwed in properly, but when you connect the power cable, it is prevented from sitting properly due to the poorly designed/cut bracket on which the hard drive is screwed.
If you install an HDD, the distances on the right and left are larger than the width of the hard drive, and also, the side holes are measured at incorrect heights. If you want a perfect fit, you will either have to create your own holes to align it correctly or use longer screws to reach the outer edges of the support bracket.
If you can overcome this inconvenience, the case is "beautiful" and convenient.
P.S.: I am not referring to cable management, as it is expected to be only partial in a mini case.
All the children have said it before. Favorite case that is worth every euro at this price, because besides beauty it has the perfect dimensions to comfortably fit up to 2 x 3.5 hard drives + 2 SSDs with plenty of space for cable management in the front and on the side below the graphics card. With a little effort, it fit my rx570. The only thing that worries a little and requires research is the height of the CPU cooler.
VERY GOOD box and at a good price!
Good quality construction, good space to work and manage your cables, and plenty of customization options!
Very compact dimensions, sturdy frame, large fan inside for airflow from the front, and good cooling for the graphics card and processor from multiple points/grilles!
In ITX, you have plenty of space, although you need to study the dimensions of your card to see if it fits well - I had to slightly bend a metal point that the card was touching and didn't fit exactly with my RX 5700XT!
I also have difficulty with the air cooler I installed (CoolerMaster 212 Evo), so check if the one you will install (IF you don't install liquid cooling) fits - it can accommodate up to 14 centimeters in height! So do a little research on the product's website because it requires some pre-processing/study before you buy it.
For a small to medium-sized system, it is unbeatable in my opinion, and I highly recommend it for well-planned ITX builds!
A small box to fit in any limited space. Made of good aluminum and beautiful white color. Everything inside is very tightly packed, so you need to enjoy solving puzzles and be skilled to arrange the cables as best as possible. Only a large pre-installed handle in the front. Also, you can place the side with the glass on any side you want, as the sides fit on all sides. I recommend it as it is a good value for money choice.
Very nice case for a mini ITX build. All the comments made by the kids below are true. The only thing I would like to add is that I don't like that I can't change the position of the on & reset buttons without patent. Because my motherboard (Asus B150) has lights, the case looks nice on the side, but when I set it up like that, I lose 2 USB ports and audio. However, the buttons can be pressed when you turn the case like that because the feet give enough height.
Teoulas said it all, very good quality and elegant box. Regarding dust, there is a small issue that if you put the glass on the side of the card, the dust will be minimized. The graphics card fits exactly the MSI GTX 970. The temperatures now show very good, but it remains to be seen how it performs when it gets hot
This case is fantastic for the money it asks for. Although it only accepts mini ITX motherboards, it has enough space for anything one might want to put in. It is divided into 2 sections. The bottom section houses the power supply, drives, and cables. The top section is where the motherboard sits parallel to the floor, along with everything else. Overall, it seems to fit everything except for very large graphics cards and huge coolers.
As for cooling, it already has a large 200mm fan at the front for intake and 2 slots for 2 additional 80mm fans (not included). The front panel is perforated with a foam dust filter that collects a fair amount of dust and requires frequent cleaning. The bottom side has a 120mm opening and a dust filter for the power supply. On the 2 side panels, as well as the top panel, one can use any of the 3 included covers. One has a window, and the other 2 are also perforated, allowing for smooth airflow, but also dust! Unfortunately, no additional filters are included, so if you install a graphics card, it will draw in air and dust from the vents if you use the perforated cover on the side. There is also the Suppressor F1, which is similar and has extra filters for these covers.
Finally, the manual states that it also supports all-in-one liquid cooling. I only use it with the included fan, and it stays quite cool. The fan is quite powerful and quiet. At its maximum speed of 800 RPM, you can slightly hear the airflow. If you have a motherboard that controls fan speeds, then it is almost silent, only noticeable when the computer is under heavy load.
I highly recommend this case or its sibling, the Suppressor F1, which for a little extra money gives you additional filters.
Guys, in these money, it's the best mini ITX cube. I have installed an i3 6100 (with stock cooler), which is a pretty cool processor, and also a 750 ti, which is a cool graphics card, but the case itself has very good airflow with the pre-installed fan, it has a large front inside the package. In my build, I haven't added 2x 80mm fans at the back for exhaust. The temperatures when I play in the summer range from:
49-53°C for the CPU
59-60°C for the GPU.
When I add exhaust, it will have even better temperatures.
Finally, the quality of the materials doesn't give you the impression of "cheap" construction at all, the whole case gives you the feeling of a sturdy and durable construction. It has good cable management and you can arrange the side panels as you like, or order another glass side panel and have the interior of the computer visible from two sides.
Beautiful unique case in white color and miniitx size. I will build my next pc in this! I will provide comments and advice for anyone interested once the build is complete!