Thermaltake Xaser VI Case Review 11

Thermaltake Xaser VI Case Review

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Value and Conclusion

  • The Thermaltake Xaser VI has an MSRP of 214 Euros for the black model (about $313 USD) or 243 Euros for the silver model shown (about $355 USD).
  • Unique Xaser style
  • Quality construction
  • Well thought-out design
  • Huge size means plenty of room to work in
  • All aluminum construction
  • Cable management for hard drives and motherboard
  • Removable motherboard tray
  • Three 140mm fans and one 120mm fan included
  • Large vented areas provide fresh air
  • Door can be changed to open from either side
  • Top slides back to access storage tray or optional LCS reservoir
  • Toolless PCI slots and drive bays
  • Handy accessories
  • High price
  • Some of the I/O cables may not be long enough for some motherboards
The Thermaltake Xaser VI is a huge case with plenty of room for all kinds of hardware. The unique Xaser style is toned down for this latest incarnation, but is still very cutting-edge. The construction and design are excellent, and the list of features on this case is extremely long. The all-aluminum construction keeps the case light-weight, although when filled to the maximum that changes considerably. The removable motherboard tray, sliding top panel, changeable door-opening, and toolless features make the case a pleasure to work with. The added 120mm and 140mm fans are fairly quiet and provide a lot of airflow through the case, especially with the extra vents and abundant use of black mesh. One final place the Xaser VI shines in is cable management, which is made incredibly easy with the rotated HDD cage, slots in the motherboard tray, and the included wire ties and straps.

The main problem I had with the Xaser VI was that some of the I/O panel cables were not long enough. The other issues with the motherboard tray bracket and the toolless clips for the video card are not severe enough to detract from the case, as these issues may not even exist in other systems. This is a huge case with tons of features, but with that comes a high price. For that reason it may be out of the reach of some users out there.
Overall the Xaser VI is an excellent case and worth the price. For those that like the features but don't appreciate the style of the Xaser VI, be sure to check out the Armor+, which is based on the same platform.
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