Wednesday, June 17th 2009
Thermaltake Launches the Mid-Tower Element G Chassis
Thermaltake has just introduced the Element G case, for those of you still searching for the best case. Moulded in medium tower form factor, Element G offers maximum airflow using two massive 200x200x20 mm front and top mounted Touchcolor fans (600~800 rpm, 12~14 dBA), single 230x230x20 mm Touchcolor side fan (600~800 rpm, 13~15 dBA), one rear 140x140x25 mm TurboFan (1000 rpm, 16 dBA), and two more optional 60 mm fans. All fans have LEDs that glow in 6 different colors, controlled by the user's preference from a front panel multifunctional knob that is also used for controlling the fan's rotation speed. Internal space allows for a Micro ATX or a standard ATX motherboard to be installed as well as up to 7x 3.5-inch HDDs and 2x 2.5-inch solid-state drives for maximum expandability. Up to three 5.25-inch optical drives or fan controllers can be installed in front of the case. When empty, the Thermaltake model VL10001W2Z weights exactly 7.92 kg. No release date neither pricing information were mentioned in the official press release, but you can expect the Thermaltake Element G to become available very soon. Find more information here.
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30 Comments on Thermaltake Launches the Mid-Tower Element G Chassis
Almost every TT case looks like a fail to me, so does this one :(
still the design seems to be pretty good. huge, well positioned fans and little case, that could be a good aircooling case. About the six colors fans: i would simply put them on one and forget about it.
All about price - but we need something special sub £100 that's not too gimmicky. Multi coloured fans are silly tho
I really need a case with more than five 3.5in drive bays and this might be the way to go if the price is right.
6 color leds, why not? Want NVIDIA green or ATI red, both in same package. Got some cold cathodes, match the case fans to that.
Dang all these new black cases coming out, teasing me to want one.
Doesn't look like it'd fit an 8800GTX, does it?
...Or two?
Thing that bothers me is the fact that there are parts painted red. You can't really get away from it. (Not that red is such a bad color or that it's difficult to change)
It does lack a few 5.25" bays, but it's not difficult to save up, buy 4 or 5 drives, and mount them inside the PC just to keep your favorite games in. (Always can mount a USB hub on the inside to supply more DVD readers)
"2 optional 60mm fans" (they should have just left those two slots open for tubing, witch im sure the grills will come off easy...but 60mm fans reallY?)
and that side fan, that would have to be a mod job....its gosta go.
I quite like the whole design, but got to see one myself before I can comment on the build quality.
I have one of the original TT Armor cases and I think it's great. Tons of room, easy to work inside, 11 drive bays, lots of fans (including the 250mm side one), all aluminum construction, top accessable USB ports under a pop-up cover. All in all, a very solid case. The wiring job is a little messy, but that's not TT's fault. :D
I thought this one looked nice, but it's a tad small for my tastes.
multiple HDD's i can understand but a PC with more than 2 optical's is a waste IMO :o
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