Thermaltake V200 Tempered Glass RGB Edition 12V MB Sync Capable ATX Mid-Tower Chassis with 3 120mm 12V RGB Fan + 1 Black 120mm Rear Fan Pre-Installed CA-1K8-00M1WN-01

Being able to remove all the panels makes installing parts and cable management very easy. I thought I wasn't going to be able to fit a Corsair H60 in there but the case handles it like a champ. There's so much ventilation that it doesn't really need extra case fans. It's very light and uses thin aluminum that the drive cage legs can be bent. Installing the hard drives are a little awkward, but that's to be expected in this tiny thing.

Another plus I just found out that it fits great in one of the cubbies of this ikea Expedit shelf! Definitely getting another Core V1 when I build my next PC.

Specs:
Asrock Fital1ty z170 itx/ac
i5 6600k
Corsair H60
Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB
Samsung EVO 500GB
Sandisk Ultra 120GB
Corsair AX 760W

Great Matx Cube case.
Not the smallest matx case out there. The dimensions are out there- CHECK them so no surprises.
Here's why I 'd do it again:

1) Horizontal Mobo configuration. I hate having my gfx cards hanging on for dear life.
2) room for anything you have to stuff in it.
3) Divided compartments. PS - wires all hidden below the tray. Despite other reviews - you can wire this so you can ONLY see the headers at the mobo. the only thing you can see in mine is the radiator hoses. wires all running under the divider or cable tied inside the case frames.
4) Front fan is insanely large. Quiet - and pushes enough air it could be all you use. Of course it wont be...
5) 20.00 for another window panel. I bit. Bought mine on ebay - Tt shipping direct was really high.
6) $50 Bucks. Seem's like this is priced as a loss leader.

My build.
I use 2 120 mm Corsair LED fans on bottom panel - INTAKE up into the case
1 140 MM Corsair LED fan on the rear panel - OUT
Corsair H115i mounted on right side panel -Exhausting out. 280MM Radiator. (2x140)

Core V1 Snow Edition - If you're looking for a white mini-ITX case, definitely consider this one!

Pros:
- It's white for a change. Aren't you sick of over 10 years of predominately black PC cases?

- It's steel, not aluminum. In my experience, aluminum cases are not as quiet (not as sound-proof) and the panels scratch easily.

- Good layout inside: PSU goes on the bottom level, motherboard sits on a tray above. This means you can fit a long PSU if need be. The case has a window, so with the motherboard tray being higher, you can see your components better through the top window if that's your thing.

- Interchangeable side, bottom and top panels. This means you can swap around which side you want the window displayed on. You can also remove the bottom panel if you need to access the bottom of your motherboard as well.

- Front 200mm fan. Because the layout of the case has the PSU on bottom and motherboard on top, the fan can cool both levels. I find this to be a bonus particularly with the new m.2 SSD slot located underneath most mini-ITX boards. So the fan will help keep your m.2 SSD just that little bit cooler as well. And for the record, I find the front fan very quiet. I am not distracted by it at all. The fan speed should be adjustable in BIOS, but I have not felt the need to do this.

- The case has a spot for 2x 80mm fans on the rear panel. But you really only need to add these if you're overclocking.

Neutral:
- Due to the internal layout, you've only got so much height for an aftermarket CPU cooler. 140mm max height, according to the specs. Only affects overclockers. I use the Noctua NH-L9x65 low profile cooler, and there's plenty of space. I even replaced the slimline fan on the cooler with a regular sized 92mm fan.

- Video card length can only be a max of 285mm. I have a GTX 950 in there with no problems. But GPUs are slowly starting to get smaller with some mini versions available (like the Radeon Nano and GTX 970 Mini), so there are alternatives.

- Front panel connectors are on the left, so this may affect where you put the case.

- Case has a window, so you many want to think about the color of some of your components (fans, sata cables, etc).

- It's a little tall for a mini-ITX case, but it's also not as deep/long as other ones. I found the inside to be mostly a pleasure to work with, since you've got a bit of room to move. This is likely due to the PSU being on the lower level, which makes the top much cleaner and roomier. I love mini-ITX but some cases are just too small compared to the components you're trying to throw in there (ATX PSU, full size GPU etc), so it makes them a hassle to work with. But I found this case to be a nice compromise.

Negative:
- Quality control issues have been mentioned by other reviewers. I got two of these cases and one had a slightly warped side panel, so it wasn't quite as flush with the case as the other panels. One case had an issue with the front USB 3 plugs. The metal housing inside one of the plugs was bent a little, which would make it a slightly tighter fit when plugging something in.

- The thumbscrews are poor and cheaply made. They are metal/aluminum with a plastic outer covering. They feel light and cheap. However, I bought colored replacement thumbscrews anyway to match the case.

- The hard drive trays. This is my biggest complaint, although not a deal breaker - I would still buy the case again. The trays are secured with a thin metal wedge facing the inside of the case (see image). The wedge goes under a metal rail in the case. A bit like shoving a doorstop under a door, except imagine that the doorstop is metal and you're scraping the paint off your door every time you shove the doorstop in or pull it out. Likewise, you secure the hard disk tray by banging the wedge under the rail so it sticks there with friction only (rubbing the white paint off in the process). You then secure the top of the tray with a (cheap) thumbscrew. It's not a huge deal since most people would only remove it a couple times during the lifetime of the case. But it's just poor design.
There is an alternative. With this case you can secure a 2.5" to the side of the case using the side panel grill holes as screw holes. Not my preference (makes it awkward to remove the side panel easily), but it's an option if you don't want to use the drive trays, or want to use additional disks.

- The thumbscrew that secures one of the hard disk trays is *extremely* close to the motherboard (see image). I swear part of the thumbscrew was brushing against the motherboard when screwing it in. I guess the good thing about these cheap thumbscrews is that they have an outer plastic coating, so it doesn't damage anything. As mentioned before, I bought replacement thumbscrews, but I couldn't replace this particular screw since my new screws were slightly larger and it wouldn't fit with the motherboard right there. I removed that particular hard disk tray since I didn't need it, although I left the screw so there wasn't just an empty hole.

- The front panel power button is very close to the USB ports, and is very easy to trigger. A number of other reviews have mentioned this, so you just have to be careful when plugging something in. I've knocked it once when pulling out a USB drive, and of course my PC shutdown.

Conclusion:
If you're looking for a white mini-ITX case, definitely consider this one. While there are a couple relatively minor issues, overall this case looks fresh and attractive, and has a smarter layout inside compared to some other cases. There is a black version of this case, but if you're looking at black, you might as well consider the myriad of alternatives from other manufacturers. This case is cheap in the US, but I wish they would've charged more and refined the internals of the case, rather than cutting corners. I would definitely buy it again though, given that white case options are limited.

I really like this case. First, it fits my need. I wanted something that would fit into an Ikea "box of open cubes" type shelf unit. The opening on each cube is 13" x 13" (H x W). The Core V1 is under 10.9" x 10.2" H x W. Fits perfectly with enough open space for ventilation. Shoved inside the cube, everything is staying at a nice 25-27 C at idle.

The quality is of good quality. The metal is light but more than sturdy enough to sit on a shelf. The parts all fit well. The front panel connectors and switches all functioned as expected. The fit and finish are good, and it is an attractive case.

Top, bottom and both sides come off with thumb screws. The top and sides are all interchangeable. You can put the windowed panel on top or either side. (Thermaltake sells replacement window panels for this case. I wish they sold replacement vented panels. I don't need the window.)

The easy access made assembly a breeze. There is enough internal space that my 160mm non-modular PSU worked great. The excess cables tucked neatly on the side of the PSU, and I could route and tie the cables together to permit good airflow through the case.

To improve air flow, I put the windowed panel on one side and installed the two ventilated panels on the top and the other side. I pushed the windowed side of the case against the cubby hole wall to encourage airflow out the ventilated top and side.

I did not install the optional (not included) 2 x 80 mm fans in the rear of the case. Between the 200 mm front fan (included) and the fact that my older model PSU draws air through the case and the natural ventilation built into the case itself. I have no heat issues.

Using the stock 200mm fan, the stock CPU fan and my older PSU with 2 x 80 mm fans, it is not a dead silent case. It still sounds like a computer in operation.

While this case is not the most space efficient for the those who are seeking the smallest mATX case,the size of the case leaves room for versatility to fit pretty much any mATX build you want to put in this case. I love the open air platform and cooling options are abundant. Build quality is good and the case is reasonably strong. I do wish the side panel mesh was a little tighter and let less particles through, but adding a few screw on fan screens to your fans will eliminate small particles if you decided to mount side fans as intake. I removed the feet on my v21 to fit the case in a kallax book shelf. I love that the case fits so perfectly with 1/2 inch on all sides for air. I used low profile stick on rubber feet for the bottom of the case to allow air flow to my PSU. The case is perfect and best of all the case fits 3x SSD and 3x HDD standard. That is excellent for a case this size.

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Feature Product

• Light up the system: 3 Pre-installed 120mm 12V motherboard Sync RGB fans (Sync with as US, Gigabyte, MSI, as rock, and BIOSTAR 12V header Mob) + 1 Black fan at back
• Built-in dual-mode 12V Sync controller: Control light via I/O port RGB Light button (16 LED modes/7 Color) or via 12V header RGB sync motherboard (Sync with as US, Gigabyte, MSI, as rock, and BIOSTAR 12V header Mob)
• 16 LED modes through I/O port RGB Light button: RGB mode, single color mode (7 Colors), breath mode (7 Colors), light off 7 Colors: red, yellow, green, cyan, blue, White, Purple]
• Clear view of PC gaming: 4mm thick Tempered Glass Side panel with standard mounting
• Built-in PSU cover: Cover all your cables for a professional look combined with a window to show off your colorful power
• Drive Bays: 3 x 2. 5" + 2 x 3. 5"
• Supports Mini ITX, Micro ATX, and ATX motherboard
• I/O port: USB 3. 0 x 1, USB 2. 0 x 2, HD Audio x 1, RGB Light button
• Outstanding expandability: 7 expansion slot. Max CPU cooler height: 160mm/ Max VGA length: 380mm/ Max PSU length: 170mm
• Dimension: 17. 6"(H) x 8. 3"(W) X 17. 3"(D), 15. 65lb

Description

Designed for PC builders who want a sleek, Custom looking case with great airflow and a crystal clear tempered glass panel – The versa V200 TG RGB is the ultimate mid-tower. This Special RGB version comes with three 120mm 12V RGB front fans that are Dual-Mode controllable either through the front I/O panels, or by connecting to compatible ASUS Gigabyte, MSI, as rock or BIOSTAR motherboards. The V200 TG RGB supports a huge range of air and liquid cooling hardware, high-end GPU and even a handy PSU cover in the basement. Dimensions (H x W x D): 17. 6” x 8. 3” x 17. 3”/ 446 x 204 x 439 mmnet weight: 7. 1 kg/ 15. 65 lb case Type: Mid Tower color: black case Material: SPCC side panel: 4mm tempered glass panel x1 drive bays accessible: 3 x 2. 5“hidden: 2 x 3. 5”expansion slots: 7 i/O port: USB 3. 0 x 1, USB 2. 0 x 2, HD Audio x 1, RGB button x 1 pre-installed fans: rear: 120 x 120 x 25 mm fan x 1front: 120 x 120 x 25 mm fan x 3 fan support: rear: 1 x 120mm radiator support: rear: 1 x 120mm clearance: maximum CPU cooler height: 160mmmaximum PSU length: 170mm: 3 years

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This is a great little cube case to build in. It's not a small case compared to many miniITX cases, but personally I think that's a good thing. If you are looking for a tiny case, look elsewhere. The top window is pretty cool allowing you to look straight down onto your components. You can also see inside from both side panels although those are just holes and not a window. You'll need to be extra careful with your wiring as everything in the top chamber is visible from all sides. Luckily the bottom chamber has ample room for hiding wiring. The PSU fan filter is a nice addition.

This is definitely designed for air cooling. There is really nowhere to mount a radiator or pump in this thing. It looks spectacular and offers a tremendous amount of air flow, The front 200 mm fan does a good job of moving the air quietly, but if you need more cooling, you may want to consider swapping it out for something a little more powerful. I just wish the rear fan exhaust fan mounts were a bit larger, does anyone even use 80 mm fans anymore?.

All panel inputs are located on the left side of the case. This could be an issue if you place your PC on the left of your workspace. There is no option to relocate them to the right.

Building is fairly simple. It will hold up to a miniATX sized mother board with no issues. There are only 2 expansion slots so you're not going to be running dual graphics cards. Most newer graphics cards should fit just fine, but if you are using one of those older insanely long cards, you'll probably have issues. Also you will be limited on CPU coolers as you get a max height of 140 mm. Just make sure to check the cooler height first. There is a hidden bottom section for the power supply and to hold all the wiring. There are a pass-throughs on either side of the case to get the wiring to the mother board One side houses the drive mounts. There are two and you mount the drives to these with screws and rubber standoffs. You them mount the drive trays to the case. Unfortunately due to the position of the drive trays, you have a really tight fit for the motherboard power cable. I suggest wiring up the mother board first, then attempting to mount the drives. The case is completely tool-less with the exception of the drive and motherboard mounting.

If you are thinking of doing a cube build but do not want to sacrifice your high end components, I can easily suggest this case. It has plenty of room, ample air cooling and an elegant design.

This Thermaltake Core V1 Mini ITX case is terrific! I was looking for a small form factor case to build an inexpensive gaming PC for my son as a Christmas present. (We got him an expensive Alienware a year ago, but even an inexpensive desktop can outperform a gaming laptop any day of the week.)

The case was inCREDIBLY easy to work with. There's an ample chamber for the PSU, separate from the main area where you put the motherboard and other components. Unlike more expensive builds I've made using modular PSU's, i used an inexpensive (but good) PSU that required tucking the extra wires away for neatness. This was no problem with the sheer amount of extra room in the lower chamber.

The twin 3.5" drive brackets were easy to remove and served as a pretty convenient guide (along with strategic holes) to tie down some of the LED and fan wires. There were plenty of screws provided to attach all of the components I placed in the system.

The beauty of the system, aside from the massive amounts of room remarkable for such a small case, is that each of the three removable side panels can be placed in any position. This allows you to place the large glass viewing window on any side you wish. For people who like to make fancy rigs with internal LEDs, that's a bonus.

The system is also amazing at cooling. Great airflow and a massive, virtually silent fan complete the package. Seriously, if you're looking for a small-form-factor case this makes an outstanding alternative to the Bitfenix which tends to lead this category but which, I found, fluctuates wildly in price.

This, by far, is the easiest system build I've done to date.

MY CONFIG:
• Intel Core i5-4690 3.9Ghz ($220)
• Gigabyte Intel H81 Motherboard GA-H81N ($75)
• SanDisk Ultra II 240GB SATA III ($109)
• EVGA GeForce GTX 750Ti Superclock ($139)
• Corsair Vengeance 8GB RAM ($77)
• Corsair Builder Series CX 500 Watt ATX/EPS 80 PLUS (CX500) ($55)
• AmazonBasics Wired Keyboard ($10)
• OS: Windows 7, but had a prior unused copy ($0)

Total Cost: About $675. My son mostly plays games like World of Warcraft (still!) and this gets 60+FPS on Ultra settings. (That GTX 750ti, powered only by the PCI socket, is a wonder to behold!)

I love this case. I was looking to build my first Mini ITX system for gaming, and this fit the bill perfectly.

Despite the smaller size, I actually found this case much easier to work with than any of my older, larger cases (about ten different mid-tower cases). With this case, the side panels, front panel, and top/bottom panels can all be easily removed using just a few thumbscrews. That gave me lots of space to work inside the case during the build.

The case has ample room for my regular-sized PSU in the bottom chamber, a mini-ITX motherboard (a Gigabyte GA-Z170N-WIFI), a large graphics card along the side (an MSI Gaming GeForce GTX 1070), and a reasonably-sized cooler (a Noctura NH-U9S). There was also lots of space for hiding cables that I didn't need in the lower compartment. (I'd suggest using a completely-modular PSU to help simplify the cabling.) Finally, it has bays for two 3.5" hard drives and two 2.5" hard drives, so there's lots of storage potential.

I was worried that the graphics card wouldn't fit, since it's longer than a typical GeForce 1070 (279 mm for mine versus 267 for a stock card). However, it fit easily in the case with room to spare.

The 200mm case fan does a fantastic job at keeping it cool. At idle, my core temperatures are about 20 degrees C. When running a stress-test using Prime 95, the core temperatures averaged around 50 degrees, with a maximum of 59 degrees. Despite this, the case is unusually quiet given the larger, slower case fan.

The only ding that I'd give is that there's no bay for an optical drive. (This is typical for Mini-ITX cases.) However, I rarely use DVDs anymore, so I just bought an external USB DVD drive to use when I need it. That works fine.

Great case for consumers that don't have a lot of space! I was able to build a crazy powerful computer with this case and have great temps while gaming. The specs I built with this case are listed below:

Intel - Core i7-7700K 4.2GHz Quad-Core Processor
Corsair - H80i v2 70.7 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler
ASRock - Fatal1ty Z270 Gaming-ITX/ac Mini ITX LGA1151 Motherboard
G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 32GB (2 x 16GB) DDR4-3200 Memory
Samsung - 850 Pro Series 1TB 2.5" Solid State Drive
Samsung - 850 Pro Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive
EVGA - GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB FTW ACX 2.0+ Video Card
EVGA - SuperNOVA G2 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply

My under-load temperatures never get above 70C. Mainly used for Premiere Pro and some gaming. Overall great design. Would definitely recommend to others.

I must admit when I started building computers around 2008 I was convinced that bigger was better. However, after owning a large tower that weighed about 80 pounds with all of the ingredients inside and stood about 3 feet tall, I realized that the bulkiness and weight really didn't seem worth it. For that reason I decided to go Micro ATX, and with the way technology has been developing lately, packing high powered components into small cases and motherboards is no longer an impossibility. The days of needing a huge case to support all of your hardware are over, and I strongly believe this case is leading the charge. For $60 (I got it for $45!) this case has blown me away. It has slots for 3 SSDs and 3 full size HDDs, a Micro ATX motherboard with a full size dual slot GPU and an 8 core 16 thread processor with a full size PSU and 7 120mm fans with 2 230mm fans and room to spare, with excellent cable management and a beautiful display window (you can buy more and have 3 windows if you wanted to.. But you would lose airflow!), what more can you possibly ask for?

I know people have commented about this being "bigger than expected" but coming from a LARGE tower this thing is literally the size of a standard ottoman. It weighs half of what my large tower did and has wonderful airflow because you can tuck all of the wires out of the way and make everything look neat. Get this case. it costs less than what you pay for your cell phone bill every month.