When Thermaltake first launched the Tower 900, it garnered quite a bit of attention, which was mostly due to its sheer size. While it also provided a unique layout, that facet fell a bit by the wayside as having such a massive chassis next to your desk is usually not an option. Thus, it is great that Thermaltake has shrunk things down to ITX, the form factor that really makes the most of the layout. The Tower 100 will certainly look cool next to any monitor on top of your desk without taking up too much room. Thanks to its three glass sides, you can clearly show off your components, and any RGB effects can unleash their full potential as well.

From an engineering perspective, Thermaltake has done a great job with parts that not only come together nicely for a clean overall look, but also the dust filters on all metal vents, the side panels with a mix of steel and glass, and the interior design, which is great both visually and during assembly.

The unique layout along with the ITX form factor may have some expect that compromises on component compatibility, ease of assembly, cable management, or thermals had to be made. However, none of that is the case with the Tower 100. The only gripe I have is with the odd fan placement on the rear, as it would have been more useful on the shroud out of the box.

At $90, or $100 for the white "Snow Edition," the Tower 100 is also well priced for an ITX chassis of this material mix, making it a great, compact choice for those who really want to show off their hardware from all sides.