Thermaltake Core P3 TG Pro

[Darksaber]

The Thermaltake Core series has always been quite innovative and the new Core P3 TG Pro is no different. It manages to improve several features of the original Core P3 TG to provide more versatility and better compatibility, at a relatively low cost of entry for those who desire an open frame chassis.

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[EatingDirt]

Do people that actually use their computer, use these cases? All I see is a big clearly visible dust vacuum.

 

[80-watt Hamster]

Do people that actually use their computer, use these cases? All I see is a big clearly visible dust vacuum.

I'm considering it (or something like it) for test bench purposes.

 

[Zareek]

Do people that actually use their computer, use these cases? All I see is a big clearly visible dust vacuum.

I dunno, how often do you clean your PC? Maybe this makes more sense versus trapping dust in the box with the components. I've definitely thought about it, but then it is TT and well the quality with TT is all over the place and has been for years.

 

[AnarchoPrimitiv]

Whats the Vesa mount for? To mount the case on a wall mount?

 

[Chaitanya]

Whats the Vesa mount for? To mount the case on a wall mount?

yes, wall mounting P series of cases is one of main selling point of these cases. You will find some builds online where people have really mounted their PCs on walls.

 

[Dr. Dro]

Do people that actually use their computer, use these cases? All I see is a big clearly visible dust vacuum.

They definitely grow on you.

I had been curious about these open air frame cases for some time and I decided to buy one as I was renovating my setup after a certain disaster involving ants all but demolished it. It was not a necessary purchase, as my Lian Li O11 Air wasn't damaged and only really needed to be cleaned - and now houses my secondary rig, but I treated myself to a MasterFrame.

Building one will certainly put your cable management skills to the test, but the end result is nothing short of glorious. There is a pic on my system specs thing, and no, it's not that bright

I dunno, how often do you clean your PC? Maybe this makes more sense versus trapping dust in the box with the components. I've definitely thought about it, but then it is TT and well the quality with TT is all over the place and has been for years.

Thermaltake's Core P series have been some of the best cases in this segment, and this one in the review seems to be no exception. It's definitely not as exotic as the MasterFrame, clearly designed to feel more like a computer case than a showcasing frame, but it is certainly not as expensive either (at $80ish less), and you may have a lot more luck wall mounting it - for example, the MasterFrame can be wall-mounted but it's a terrible idea to do so because while extremely sturdy, it's also equally extremely heavy, my build must weigh around 30 kilos, and the VESA100 wall mount standard states that it must not exceed 14 kg.

 

[EatingDirt]

I dunno, how often do you clean your PC? Maybe this makes more sense versus trapping dust in the box with the components. I've definitely thought about it, but then it is TT and well the quality with TT is all over the place and has been for years.

I use cases with dust filters. So maybe I clean the dust filters a 3-4 times a year? And because so little dust gets inside cases with dust filters, there's not much of a need to actually clean out any components inside the case. Personally, I'm willing to sacrifice a few degrees to not have to clean off my PC case fans & components every week/month.

 

[Space Lynx]

2x420mm AIO's you say? hmmm. well you don't say.

now my dream is very simple. a 420mm AIO on the cpu, Arctic.

and a 420mm AIO on the gpu... would be nice to have some premium options like this, even if the gpu cost $200 more than normal... it would be a badass setup.

but dreams are just that, dreams. back to gaming!

 

[Zareek]

I use cases with dust filters. So maybe I clean the dust filters a 3-4 times a year? And because so little dust gets inside cases with dust filters, there's not much of a need to actually clean out any components inside the case. Personally, I'm willing to sacrifice a few degrees to not have to clean off my PC case fans & components every week/month.

Maybe that is a better solution... My old case has some fan filters, and they help, but plenty of dust still finds it's way in.

 

[Juventas]

Do people that actually use their computer, use these cases? All I see is a big clearly visible dust vacuum.

I've been using the original Core P3 TG for over 3 years. My system is mostly fanless: no cpu fan, no psu fan, no case fans, and an RTX with fan stop. I feel like it's the most dust-free computer I've had.

 

[ir_cow]

Do people that actually use their computer, use these cases? All I see is a big clearly visible dust vacuum.

Yes, but I am not a norm.

 

[mechtech]

Well the gpu support is pretty nice, not gonna lie.

 

[alm0st_always]

Do people that actually use their computer, use these cases? All I see is a big clearly visible dust vacuum.

1. Open air/open frame cases tend to be cleaner than enclosed cases because there's nowhere for dust to get trapped.
2. It also depends on how dusty the area is where there the PC is kept. Just like ambient temps heavily influence how effective the cooling solution will be for any PC.
3. I'll probably never go back to an enclosed PC case. Open air cases run cooler and stay cleaner overall. Plus they serve as a showcase for your build.

 

[robal]

Maybe I'm too lazy to read spec very carefully, but it's not immediately obvious to me whether you can have two 420mm rads with this case.
If I put one 420mm rad into 'Right M/B Side', will I fit another 420mm rad on the bracket (Top) ?

 

[alm0st_always]

Maybe I'm too lazy to read spec very carefully, but it's not immediately obvious to me whether you can have two 420mm rads with this case.
If I put one 420mm rad into 'Right M/B Side', will I fit another 420mm rad on the bracket (Top) ?
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I've looked at this case extensively for my next build. Should be able to mount 2 420mm rads simultaneously in any of the designated locations on the case. I plan on doing a 420 on top and one in the front with an EK FLT 360 res on the side. I'll have to get another mounting bracket from TT though.

 

[robal]

I plan on doing a 420 on top and one in the front with an EK FLT 360 res on the side. I'll have to get another mounting bracket from TT though.

Let me know how you get on!
I think I'll go ahead with this case for my next build (before Xmas).
What mounting bracket ? Doesn't one that is included covers you for installing 3 pieces you've mentioned ?

 

[alm0st_always]

What mounting bracket ? Doesn't one that is included covers you for installing 3 pieces you've mentioned ?

Afaik it only comes with one of those brackets and two are necessary to mount on the top and front simultaneously. TT does this with basically all of their cases that have some kind of mounting bracket. I used to have a core V21 and I ended up buying another one second hand just so I could get extra brackets. I contacted TT directly to purchase brackets for that case and they wanted to charge me nearly as much as the retail cost of the case! I was thinking about buying the Tower 500 a while back so I contacted TT about buying an extra bracket to mount a second 360mm rad. They asked me if I own a Tower 500. I said not yet, but I said the availability of a second bracket was a determining factor regarding my purchase. They told me I'd have to own one before they'd even tell me if brackets are available. I was annoyed by that response to say the least. So, we'll see how it goes this time around. If they don't sell me a second bracket I might just have to rethink my layout. I definitely want this case though. Dual 420mm rads and the ability to wall mount it have me sold.

 

[bl4C3y3]

Whats the Vesa mount for? To mount the case on a wall mount?

Been using the normal Core P3 since a couple of years, they are mounted next to my desk (with the bottom one starting around 1.5m height).
I've also taken off the glass panel and its metal holders, to get a cleaner and more 'barebones' look. When mounted on the wall, dust is not really an issue I would say (and easy access means easy to clean).

I've gone through some different configurations, and they are nice to work with:

 

[mytechguyjames]

For those of you concerned about dust...don't be...it really isn't a concern any more than any other case I've ever owned. I have a metro datavac blower and dust it off
MAYBE twice a year and that's usually prompted by a visual inspection of the rad and card fins. This is my second Core P3, I had the original for over four years and just finished a new build in the P3 Pro Snow - photo attached.
X570s Tomahawk - Ryzen 9 5950x - MSI S360 Cooler w/6 SL120 Lian-Li- 64 GB Trident Z - 3 Front SL140 Lian-Li - Asrock Phantom D 6900XT - Seasonic Prime TX-1000
And a little monkey.
I love the contrast of black component on white case, but that's preference of course.
FOR THE RECORD at the time of this post, Thermaltake DOES NOT have stock of the Core P3 fan brackets. I check almost daily. I have another three SL140's for the top.
AEROCOOLER has them listed but their customer service will not answer whether they actually have stock, or they'll just back order it and keep your money.
A word of caution.....this case does not include a PCI-E riser CABLE. You'd think this would be quite standardized by this point, but it is not. I'm using a cablemod 4.0 90 degree and the screw holes do not line up at all, nor the distances from the PCI brackets. It required a bit of creativity and finesse to get it in there safely. I do intend to use the GPU support bracket included with the case, just haven't gotten to it yet.

 

[Mussels]

It's been a while, but spotted a typo in the review on page 2

As you need to secure the separate parts to the large central element, which we will just call thekbone in this review, for simplicity

Thekbone? The K Bone? Thekb One?