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
I am surprised that no one caught that the dimensions and the inside of the case is a exact duplicate of the element S case with the side fan version that wasn't released to the United States originally. The G just has a new front end. What worries me is that while the original S case weighed in at just under 20lbs this case is less than 18 lbs. Now the thermaltake S was given less than stellar marks in most reviews for the case strength. Does this mean that the new G is even worse that the S box. And whats with the no tool less 5.25 and 3.5 drive bays in today's demanding market. Why seven drive bays for 3.5 in hard drives. Five would be plenty and allow one more 5.25 bay. I have a very nice fan controller with digital readout for 4 fans. I also have a chilltec CPU cooler that requires the control unit in a 5.25 bay, and two DVD-RW recorder/players mounted in an Antec 900 case. I cracked the top part of the case (dummy me) and have been looking at new cases. (black interior) The CM Scout fits my needs but has lousy cable routing. I also like the CM 922 HAF but no black interior. What was coolermaster thinking. Anyway Coolermaster is kicking some serious Thermaltake but# if you look at the new cases sold during the same time period on NEWEGG. If you intrested in the Element G case it is available through ewiz.com for $114.95.