Like it or hate it? let us know 00:00 video start 00:15 introduction 00:55 some context! 02:36 pricing and disassembly of the top 4:04 removing the side glass panels - The Peel! 05:46 the bottom panel and PSU choices 07:19 GPU positioning 08:50 test hardware and starting the build 09:36 trigger warning - thermal paste application! 10:44 Leo has two annoyances with the mobo… 11:32 and then we come to the PSU and cable routing! 14:35 installing the final component - RX 6800 XT 15:40 putting the panels back on 16:54 thermal testing setup 18:04 noise levels 18:47 thermal results - Leo is happy! 21:10 final thoughts
For me personally the most interesting question this style of case has raised is why no company has made a case like this with a built in monitor so a customer can build a small form factor all in one computer in the style of the original Macintosh.
@@martinfarinha to big and expensive I think. It would be nice if that panel with the logo on it was a screen though. Can put all system specs and temps on it
Asrock products are something I stay away from these days. I tried out a motherboard in my latest build last Spring and I was not impressed with the quality and the horrible bios that came with it. I sent it back.
That is definitely different. I'm happy to see companies focusing on air flow with the new cases. Also glad to see Thermal Take working with you as feedback from reviewers is important.
For a 'itx' case that's one the offers probably the most gpu size support, I'm thinking about getting one. I have a nzxt h200i right now and I can't fit a 3080 without custom watercooling it. A founders edition would fit but fans would be blocked by basement completely.
Interesting case, I really like the look. For how large it is, considering it's an ITX case, I wish they had designed some room for a 240 or 280 radiator.
I have become a pretty big fan of KitGuru. Leo you are a class act. There were a few surprises to me. Seeing you disassemble the case highlighted aspects of the build that weren't obvious. Watching you install the PSU and routing those cables was one surprise. If I remember correctly I think their original revision of this didn't have as much ventilation planned for the top and rear, so I think they have listened to feedback. Thanks for taking the time to review this product and share it with us.
@@geshtal2056 Yeah, I saw that and I also saw how they changed things around and improved the case considerably. Not a fan of Steve's as I feel he is a bit too self righteous at times in matters of thermals and airflow. His disdain for form over function is rather off putting at times. There are plenty of cases that are gorgeous but don't have great thermals and Steve seems to think they should be looked down on because of this. Steve should just advocate for test benches.
@@geshtal2056 I give him credit for his knowledge but he does go a bit too deep sometimes. I just want to know how much of a delta there is from one AIO to another. Stuff like that.
@@perdomot ehhwell. It's a niche thing. 20+ liter for an itx case makes no sense to me either, if the performance is not there for high tdp parts. Looks are the only reason someone buys this case pretty much.
I actually quite like these cases. Great review Leo. I would like to see in an update or different upcoming case, a smaller version with sfx power and slightly smaller case size. But a great case I’m considering purchasing in my next mini itx build soon.
I cant believe this exists! I have the Tower 900 ! this 100 would look amazing next to it especially being a ITX case. Tower 900 is by far the best case I have ever had the privilege of buying. Its like building your Dream rig in the Roomiest Case around. Its like a mini-fridge.
A fair review and I think Thermaltake deserves a pat on the back. The case definitely stands out from the crowd and has some favorable features. I like it.
Nice review. Showed me that I wouldn't want to buy this. I would have wanted a smaller Tower 900 - something like 2x 240/280 rads, not 1x 120 like we got. I ordered a CoolerMaster NR200P case for my new mITX build a couple of days ago and seeing this review up, I cringed at the thought of maybe picking the wrong case. But it turns out that I made the correct choice. Thanks, KitGuru!
Great review. I've got to give respect to Thermaltake for sending you this and giving you the exclusive. Shows that even if a company doesn't like a review, they can respect it, and handled it brilliantly in my opinion. Unlike the stuff with Hardware Unboxed. I was looking at an NZXT H1 for my daughter's refresh build, Where's there's minimal width and depth where her current CM Elite 130 resides, but this seems like it might take the spot on the shortlist. The included abundance of filters is a plus, I usually have to ghetto some AC filter on.
I like the over view of the case. I saw this case on Newegg and of all the videos out there this was the only one I could find that told you about how the rear IO is accessed.
As a PC builder for 23+ years, I would highly recommend hooking up your PSU cables to the MB first and then route them to the PSU instead of the other way around. It seems you chose to do it the hard way.
This is a rather nifty little case. Seems to have good airflow, lots of glass to see all your components and reasonably cheap. If I was building a SFF case I'd probably lean towards something a bit smaller, but I'm sure there are plenty of people that will prefer the quirky and interesting looks of this case compared to something a bit more conventional like the NR200.
I built a new PC in this case a couple weeks ago. It looks great and techies that looked at it liked it. It's 18.2 inches high so I had to shorten the feet about 1/4 inch, to use it on my desk. It was not to difficult to build in. I connected the CPU power cable and front panel connections before I bolted it in place. It was so dark in side with the tinted glass, I added a rgb color strip to light it up.. I want to upgrade the ram, but I have to take the top off and the front glass panel to do that. Also, the way the motherboard mounts the end with all the connections is at the top, so I installed extension cables for the USB, ethernet and hdmi connections and they hang out the back for easy access..
Good review. Looks like a nice case. I just built in an NR200P for my son, and this Tower 100 looks like it has usefully more space. ATX power supplies at modern-GPU-wattages are easier to get hold of, so that's a good decision by Thermaltake IMO. And puts it in a rivalry with the Corsair 280X which is a similar Mini-ITX board/ATX power config.
I like it. If I was building a mini ITX system, I'd definitely use it for an HTPC. Slap in some moderate RGB, and it'll be a nice little functional showpiece.
Props to Thermaltake for giving you a World's First. I wish most company's would find ways to to punish content creators, and instead they find way to grow a constructive process.
Just picked up this case today in white. Working on replacing the right side glass panel with an ultra thin XSPC 240 radiator. It doesn't look like it's going to be too hard.
great review. I literally just got this case - its sitting beside me as I watch this video. I'm not keen on the motherboard tray though - it is not threaded for the screws. I can already tell the glass will be a chore to keen spotless - if you are ocd about keeping it super fresh. I do like the dust filters on every intake area. I do wonder if it'll rattle as its in so many pieces..... I like the little extra space from the little legs/feet. But, what I really like is the ATX power supply option. A great idea that saves me when picking my supply - sfx power supplies are getting out of hand. thanks for the review... keep up the good work.
Fair play to TT for having the maturity to give KitGuru the exclusive after the recent PR problems. Showing how it should be done to build brand value and customer good will. Personally the case is interesting, good to see lots of interesting case formats recently, but this one looks a little too like a 3D printer enclosure for my tastes, however, applaud the innovation and variation
Thank you for this review. I was originally waiting for the phanteks shift evolve x mini one to become back in stock. But it was curious when thermaltake announced this, and your review made me buy it. The case was supposed to be a living room display case to be hooked to tv..... It's now my main case, getting a custom watercool loop, and I'm putting my phanteks evolve shift X into the living. It's a great itx case, good cable management if you're focusing on nvme ssd's and your itx has 2 slots(gigabyte x570 aorus I has 2 thankfully). I would through have enjoyed thermaltake to have taken advantage of how the case skeleton and all the panels are colored. Perfect opportunity to offer two tone looks. Only complaint is that back panel fan.
Just wonderful!!!! Building my first sff pc for my mother, now I have something to think about in terms of case between this one and the Lian Li case. Thanks a ton!!
I legit own a ThermalTake Tower 900 case - let me tell you something - it's so unnecessary large it's beautiful. It's actually stunning to look at when you have everything installed and THEN SOME. Like being a giant case for primarily using water cooling, it is definitely one of those cases to flex with if you have the budget to burn. Literally burn not just to spend. Note : I am legit crazy enough to buy one of those giant cases so I would not recommend this if you don't wanna spend a lot and if you don't have enough space in any room. It IS HUGE. There are better cases out there for the same price and or less price. But if you wanna flex go ahead. Seeing that mini case makes me feel like getting one to replace this giant one. However choose wisely on what to buy and and spend on components NOT TO BURN your budget.
Cool looking case, thanks for sharing. Still in love with my Coolermaster 130 all these years later, which is just this with a traditional orientation and no glass panels, ha!
I bought Corsair 220T.........and after bought i saw videos with Corsair 4000D and BeQuiet 500DX......awwwwww ☹ but they dont have 3x RGB fans included (only Be Quiet have their good 3x Pure Wings 2 140mm - good and silent)... I want Be Quiet case now buy money is spend and there is no way back... Will love my 220T (yesterday got RX6800, card fits perfect, only 1cm was left free space from front vents lol, but nice looking build)! Only one question - why corsairs 220T glass is not TINTED??? :(...
I really like that case, it's a shame I've just upgraded my system if I hadn't I would have probably gone with this case. It looks different and cools ok, and isn't just a boring black box with glass big thumbs up! Also well done Thermaltake for not behaving like a child when you got a negative review like a few companies have recently, your brand has gone up in my eyes! 👍
Interesting case and a nice review with some useful details. I'm a big Core V1 fan , I've built several comps in that case for the kids/friends and this new addition might well become my new go to... I think a key bit to consider is mITX M.2 SSD cooling too. The M.2's on the back of the mobo can get a bit toasty due to lack of airflow, for me that rear mounted fan is crying out to be pointed at the back of the mobo to help keep it cool. Looks like with all those mesh panels, getting air in/out shouldn't be an issue too. I'm hoping GN will do the usual in-depth review testing the thermals/noise etc as I'd be interested to see what Tech Jesus thinks too!
Not entirely sold about that GPU which could face less glass and more ventilation. Also, it's a bit sad that it's not that much water-cooling friendly :'( Thanks anyway for the great world exclusive review
The fans on GPUs arent High Air-flow fans so the spacing doesnt need to be that wide, the Triple-slot-like 6800xt is a good example to use here, theres still enough room. Even though this is an ITX case it has better ventilation that others. Plus if you look, half the card has vents facing the side so the design is great versus others. You may only see a 1-5c difference. not that impacting.
Still prefer the Silverstone LD03, managed to fully custom cool gpu+cpu, cables super tidy and I feel you can get more ventilation because there's not the power supply at the bottom that blocks off intake.
Good to see that Thermaltake can take some criticism & maintain some positive professionalism, which is too rare nowadays. The case construction seems solid. I like the layout & the multiple build options though I think the price is a bit steep. Not surprised by the noise levels with all those perforations makeing it a porous case. It seems A LOT of screwing & unscrewing to get to those air-filters.
Maybe I'm the exception, but easy side panel access is a must for any case I buy. Flipping something like a BIOS switch on the graphics card, working with a cooling loop or swapping PCIE cards becomes a pain. My order of preference is hinged door like the Enthoo 719, quick release mechanism, retention knobs or channels like on the NZXT H1 and then screws holding the panel on. Having to completely unscrew the top would be a huge deal breaker. Thermaltake really needs to look at the design and come up with a better solution.
Well done Thermaltake! And thank you Leo for an excellent review. If I were to offer a modest suggestion for improvement it would be to make the fans and the filters all white on the white edition. It's really nice to see cases with vertical (as opposed to upright) GPU mounts making a comeback; I guess Silverstone's patent has expired. If you find some spare time, could you please try a high end GPU with a blower cooler - the Gigabyte RTX 3090 comes to mind - in this case?
Should they entertain a smaller variant still [SFX-friendly], they may need to some some restriction of clearances [non- FULL size GPUs]. But still a welcoming change of pace, from TT, along with getting the "World Exclusive" kickoff
I'm certain that with some very minor design tweaks that once they only allow SFX and re arrange that weird plateau with the TT logo, it would fit. The motherboard orientation could be the issue, as it would need to be wider.
12u or 16u full super tower Dual / Quad E-ATX ssi-eeb with option to install 1024 3.5" (nvme/sas/sata) hdd SAN in 8u or 750+ 5.25" inch in sets of 3x5.25" universal drive cage, with space for 60 pcie 4.0/5.0 x16 pcie slots on 6+ pcie extender boards with 8x n+1 quad redundant power supply module cage slots, would be great, On second thought that would take 27u to 54u rack ( accounting for cooling via airflow / liquid cooling / non conductive mineral oil immersion cooling solution ) with custom immersion cooling rack needed for immersion cooling solution, with automated robotic rack and chassis maintenance solution. 😈😇🖖
I just got one of these. The pictures were all orange, so I bought it. Turns out that it's actually old. Yes, the description said gold, bu the images were orange. For the price, I'm going to keep it and fiddle with it. I'll probably disassemble it, sandblast it, and paint it orange. Maybe add a few more vent holes.
Looks like a neat case. I'd like it more if the side glass was replaced with more mesh on the left( so all of the GPU has access to fresh air, not just half of it), and on the right with room for a 360mm radiator/AIO, or even two side by side maybe? Would need to be slightly wider, but not much, and it'd be more symmetrical rather than having just the GPU on the left and the CPU off center. But, saying that, I'm not really the market for this kind of case as I'd always built a full ATX system (even if I don't need full ATX for every PC, having all of them use it makes it easier to hand down parts from the main ones to the secondary ones when I upgrade).
nice video. i like that your can be so critical, like i would be! that build does look very neat and i like how the graphics hangs so no stress on the mobo.
One other comment I would make is that I'm not sure Thermaltake see themselves as going into that hardcore ITX / small form factor direction. I think they kind of have their own aesthetic, for better or worse, and try to build within that framework. I would be truly shocked if they introduced an NR200 competitor, but it would be a pleasant surprise to be sure. We need more value-centric options for small form factor builds for sure.
I think there is still space here for TT to put an option for a Matx board. it's too big to be considered an SFF case. Make it like the O11 mini so it can be versatile.
Deffinatley buying this case. Absolutely love it. Currently using an NZXT h210. Think I will prefer this. I'm going to have to cool a Ryzen 9 3900x in it though...
Kudos to thermaltake for not holding a grudge, seems like an apology, though it should not have gone that far in the first place, but hey we alll make mistakes. I think a better solution for the PSU would have bbeen a jjump wire to the back of the case/switch and mounted it back to front, that cover could have been removable to access plug/screws. Other than that looks very good, solid build though not exactly pleasing on the eye Leo :)
Good review, really nice looking case, only other thing i question, seeing as they use a psu bracket mount, why not include a SFF adaptor bracket? Oh and what motherboard would you have swapped for?
This seems a lot more practical than that ROG mini-ITX case that came out last year, the Z11 or whatever it was called. Doesn't seem much bigger either honestly.
That back fan is an exhaust? Behind the motherboard? I'm curious if it's doing anything, and I'd love to see thermals with a fan bottom mounted to bring some intake from the bottom chamber.
Nice video! I would like a few more details though, ex: Can a radiator sandwich be installed in top or bottom? Can one of the fans, like the pull, be installed underneath the grill on the power supply side? Ex2: Can ssds be installed on the backside of the motherboard if a thin (15mm) fan is used rather than a standard 25mm thick fan? Always appreciate the depth and details you guys put into your case reviews, congrats on the exclusive!
Like it or hate it? let us know
00:00 video start
00:15 introduction
00:55 some context!
02:36 pricing and disassembly of the top
4:04 removing the side glass panels - The Peel!
05:46 the bottom panel and PSU choices
07:19 GPU positioning
08:50 test hardware and starting the build
09:36 trigger warning - thermal paste application!
10:44 Leo has two annoyances with the mobo…
11:32 and then we come to the PSU and cable routing!
14:35 installing the final component - RX 6800 XT
15:40 putting the panels back on
16:54 thermal testing setup
18:04 noise levels
18:47 thermal results - Leo is happy!
21:10 final thoughts
For me personally the most interesting question this style of case has raised is why no company has made a case like this with a built in monitor so a customer can build a small form factor all in one computer in the style of the original Macintosh.
@@martinfarinha Im curious - what size of screen do you think would work built into a case like this ??
@@KitGuruTech probably a 17" 16x9/16x10 laptop monitor.
@@martinfarinha to big and expensive I think. It would be nice if that panel with the logo on it was a screen though. Can put all system specs and temps on it
@@daemonbyte why would it be too big? If it can fit in a laptop then how much case real estate would it use??
Well done Leo, just proves that integrity and honesty can pay off. Asrock should take note, and stop their childish boycott of Hardware Unboxed...
ASRock are not the company they were years ago. Its hardly any loss for Hardware Unboxed, lets be honest.
Hardware Unboxed AND Gamers Nexus
@@KitGuruTech After a few doa asrock boards I just stopped bothering.
@@noahpaulette1490 Yep. their whole company principle in recent years is appalling. Awful to work with due to internal changes.
Asrock products are something I stay away from these days. I tried out a motherboard in my latest build last Spring and I was not impressed with the quality and the horrible bios that came with it. I sent it back.
Finally. A black and white pop corn maker.
The timing is also perfect: with the movie theatres currently closed, it makes sense to enrich your movie theatre at home 🍿
It's quite fugly.
just what I thought also
I think the air intake design with the basic holes makes it look cheaper. Decent idea but not so well executed.
@@kasimirdenhertog3516 yeah over clocked popcorn
I love how you didn't let the "world exclusive" influence your principles. You're still critical where needed. It's why we love your reviews.
That is definitely different. I'm happy to see companies focusing on air flow with the new cases. Also glad to see Thermal Take working with you as feedback from reviewers is important.
Wonderful disassembly and review of Thermaltake's The Tower 100. Thank you KitGuru!
This is a fantastic move from TT to give you an exclusive after you doing your fans proud by being honest as possible.
I actually quite like it despite being thermaltake. I suspect though many itx builders won't want such a large case.
Spot on
if its matx and the same size, i think many would buy this.. but for itx? many not a lot~~
For a 'itx' case that's one the offers probably the most gpu size support, I'm thinking about getting one. I have a nzxt h200i right now and I can't fit a 3080 without custom watercooling it. A founders edition would fit but fans would be blocked by basement completely.
i bought it today :) really looking forward to it. It's the perfect size
Interesting case, I really like the look. For how large it is, considering it's an ITX case, I wish they had designed some room for a 240 or 280 radiator.
I have a Tower 900 that I am currently case modding, saw this and thought... awww I could do a mini-me build lol... great review
I have become a pretty big fan of KitGuru. Leo you are a class act. There were a few surprises to me. Seeing you disassemble the case highlighted aspects of the build that weren't obvious. Watching you install the PSU and routing those cables was one surprise. If I remember correctly I think their original revision of this didn't have as much ventilation planned for the top and rear, so I think they have listened to feedback. Thanks for taking the time to review this product and share it with us.
This seems to be the only video that showcases how peripherals are connected to the device. Thanks for that detail!
Thermaltake learned their lesson: NEVER MESS WITH LEO! LOL.
@@geshtal2056 Yeah, I saw that and I also saw how they changed things around and improved the case considerably. Not a fan of Steve's as I feel he is a bit too self righteous at times in matters of thermals and airflow. His disdain for form over function is rather off putting at times. There are plenty of cases that are gorgeous but don't have great thermals and Steve seems to think they should be looked down on because of this. Steve should just advocate for test benches.
@@geshtal2056 I give him credit for his knowledge but he does go a bit too deep sometimes. I just want to know how much of a delta there is from one AIO to another. Stuff like that.
@@perdomot despite all that I would still like to hear/see his review of this case.
@@RubenKemp I think he'd admit they changed a lot of things but he still hates the case. LOL
@@perdomot ehhwell. It's a niche thing. 20+ liter for an itx case makes no sense to me either, if the performance is not there for high tdp parts. Looks are the only reason someone buys this case pretty much.
Very nice case. Great review, I heard all I needed. Going to get one because I watched this review. Thanks kit Guru.
I actually quite like these cases. Great review Leo. I would like to see in an update or different upcoming case, a smaller version with sfx power and slightly smaller case size. But a great case I’m considering purchasing in my next mini itx build soon.
I cant believe this exists! I have the Tower 900 ! this 100 would look amazing next to it especially being a ITX case.
Tower 900 is by far the best case I have ever had the privilege of buying. Its like building your Dream rig in the Roomiest Case around. Its like a mini-fridge.
that case actually looks great.
the only video that answered my question regarding the placement of the motherboard... thank you for having common sense!!
I like this. I don't need a new case, but I could see that sitting on my desk looking all fancy like though. I'm glad there is sooo much airflow also!
Nice review enjoyed it. Think i will build two of these for my sons will be ideal for them.
A fair review and I think Thermaltake deserves a pat on the back. The case definitely stands out from the crowd and has some favorable features. I like it.
Nice review. Showed me that I wouldn't want to buy this. I would have wanted a smaller Tower 900 - something like 2x 240/280 rads, not 1x 120 like we got. I ordered a CoolerMaster NR200P case for my new mITX build a couple of days ago and seeing this review up, I cringed at the thought of maybe picking the wrong case. But it turns out that I made the correct choice. Thanks, KitGuru!
Congrats on the TT exclusive.
Great review. I've got to give respect to Thermaltake for sending you this and giving you the exclusive. Shows that even if a company doesn't like a review, they can respect it, and handled it brilliantly in my opinion.
Unlike the stuff with Hardware Unboxed.
I was looking at an NZXT H1 for my daughter's refresh build, Where's there's minimal width and depth where her current CM Elite 130 resides, but this seems like it might take the spot on the shortlist.
The included abundance of filters is a plus, I usually have to ghetto some AC filter on.
I need clips of this guy saying "huge" and "pocket sized", that's gold in the mines right there
I like the over view of the case. I saw this case on Newegg and of all the videos out there this was the only one I could find that told you about how the rear IO is accessed.
As a PC builder for 23+ years, I would highly recommend hooking up your PSU cables to the MB first and then route them to the PSU instead of the other way around. It seems you chose to do it the hard way.
This is a rather nifty little case. Seems to have good airflow, lots of glass to see all your components and reasonably cheap. If I was building a SFF case I'd probably lean towards something a bit smaller, but I'm sure there are plenty of people that will prefer the quirky and interesting looks of this case compared to something a bit more conventional like the NR200.
Love your case reviews! Amazing work. You are so clear, thorough, concise and engaging!
I built a new PC in this case a couple weeks ago. It looks great and techies that looked at it liked it. It's 18.2 inches high so I had to shorten the feet about 1/4 inch, to use it on my desk. It was not to difficult to build in. I connected the CPU power cable and front panel connections before I bolted it in place. It was so dark in side with the tinted glass, I added a rgb color strip to light it up.. I want to upgrade the ram, but I have to take the top off and the front glass panel to do that. Also, the way the motherboard mounts the end with all the connections is at the top, so I installed extension cables for the USB, ethernet and hdmi connections and they hang out the back for easy access..
Good review. Looks like a nice case. I just built in an NR200P for my son, and this Tower 100 looks like it has usefully more space. ATX power supplies at modern-GPU-wattages are easier to get hold of, so that's a good decision by Thermaltake IMO. And puts it in a rivalry with the Corsair 280X which is a similar Mini-ITX board/ATX power config.
That case looks sweet. It’s not big like it’s big brother!
I like it. If I was building a mini ITX system, I'd definitely use it for an HTPC. Slap in some moderate RGB, and it'll be a nice little functional showpiece.
Props to Thermaltake for giving you a World's First. I wish most company's would find ways to to punish content creators, and instead they find way to grow a constructive process.
Just picked up this case today in white. Working on replacing the right side glass panel with an ultra thin XSPC 240 radiator. It doesn't look like it's going to be too hard.
Always loved the large version of that case. But it was a bit too bulky for my place. This looks alot more like a fit for my next PC.
great review. I literally just got this case - its sitting beside me as I watch this video. I'm not keen on the motherboard tray though - it is not threaded for the screws. I can already tell the glass will be a chore to keen spotless - if you are ocd about keeping it super fresh. I do like the dust filters on every intake area. I do wonder if it'll rattle as its in so many pieces..... I like the little extra space from the little legs/feet. But, what I really like is the ATX power supply option. A great idea that saves me when picking my supply - sfx power supplies are getting out of hand. thanks for the review... keep up the good work.
So to clean the side filters, you've got to take the entire top off the case?
With 5 awkward screws to remove?
Great planning ThermalTake.
It's not like you clean it every day bro
Fair play to TT for having the maturity to give KitGuru the exclusive after the recent PR problems. Showing how it should be done to build brand value and customer good will. Personally the case is interesting, good to see lots of interesting case formats recently, but this one looks a little too like a 3D printer enclosure for my tastes, however, applaud the innovation and variation
Thank you for this review. I was originally waiting for the phanteks shift evolve x mini one to become back in stock. But it was curious when thermaltake announced this, and your review made me buy it.
The case was supposed to be a living room display case to be hooked to tv..... It's now my main case, getting a custom watercool loop, and I'm putting my phanteks evolve shift X into the living.
It's a great itx case, good cable management if you're focusing on nvme ssd's and your itx has 2 slots(gigabyte x570 aorus I has 2 thankfully).
I would through have enjoyed thermaltake to have taken advantage of how the case skeleton and all the panels are colored. Perfect opportunity to offer two tone looks.
Only complaint is that back panel fan.
Thank You! Was wondering where the Back Panel Cabling was coming "OUT!" It is a Nice Case!
Just wonderful!!!! Building my first sff pc for my mother, now I have something to think about in terms of case between this one and the Lian Li case. Thanks a ton!!
Good Review.
So glad you built and tested case. Well done!!!
I legit own a ThermalTake Tower 900 case - let me tell you something -
it's so unnecessary large it's beautiful. It's actually stunning to look at when you have everything installed and THEN SOME. Like being a giant case for primarily using water cooling, it is definitely one of those cases to flex with if you have the budget to burn. Literally burn not just to spend.
Note : I am legit crazy enough to buy one of those giant cases so I would not recommend this if you don't wanna spend a lot and if you don't have enough space in any room. It IS HUGE. There are better cases out there for the same price and or less price. But if you wanna flex go ahead.
Seeing that mini case makes me feel like getting one to replace this giant one. However choose wisely on what to buy and and spend on components NOT TO BURN your budget.
Cool looking case, thanks for sharing. Still in love with my Coolermaster 130 all these years later, which is just this with a traditional orientation and no glass panels, ha!
Wow! Its really nice they gave you the exclusivity considering what happened with the ram.
I bought Corsair 220T.........and after bought i saw videos with Corsair 4000D and BeQuiet 500DX......awwwwww ☹ but they dont have 3x RGB fans included (only Be Quiet have their good 3x Pure Wings 2 140mm - good and silent)... I want Be Quiet case now buy money is spend and there is no way back... Will love my 220T (yesterday got RX6800, card fits perfect, only 1cm was left free space from front vents lol, but nice looking build)! Only one question - why corsairs 220T glass is not TINTED??? :(...
Im glad this review is here. I wouldn't want the case after seeing the GPU temps reach almost 80
I really like that case, it's a shame I've just upgraded my system if I hadn't I would have probably gone with this case. It looks different and cools ok, and isn't just a boring black box with glass big thumbs up!
Also well done Thermaltake for not behaving like a child when you got a negative review like a few companies have recently, your brand has gone up in my eyes! 👍
Most eyegasm Thermaltake case that i ever seen since my old TT armor a30
Interesting case and a nice review with some useful details. I'm a big Core V1 fan , I've built several comps in that case for the kids/friends and this new addition might well become my new go to... I think a key bit to consider is mITX M.2 SSD cooling too. The M.2's on the back of the mobo can get a bit toasty due to lack of airflow, for me that rear mounted fan is crying out to be pointed at the back of the mobo to help keep it cool. Looks like with all those mesh panels, getting air in/out shouldn't be an issue too. I'm hoping GN will do the usual in-depth review testing the thermals/noise etc as I'd be interested to see what Tech Jesus thinks too!
What an interesting case. If I were building a min-ITX PC, I'd take a hard look at this one.
THANK YOU for 16:25. I've watched so many videos just wanting to know how you access the rear I/O of the motherboard, nobody else talks about it lol.
Not entirely sold about that GPU which could face less glass and more ventilation. Also, it's a bit sad that it's not that much water-cooling friendly :'(
Thanks anyway for the great world exclusive review
The fans on GPUs arent High Air-flow fans so the spacing doesnt need to be that wide, the Triple-slot-like 6800xt is a good example to use here, theres still enough room. Even though this is an ITX case it has better ventilation that others.
Plus if you look, half the card has vents facing the side so the design is great versus others. You may only see a 1-5c difference. not that impacting.
Still prefer the Silverstone LD03, managed to fully custom cool gpu+cpu, cables super tidy and I feel you can get more ventilation because there's not the power supply at the bottom that blocks off intake.
This explains why I couldn't find a video on this case .......
Good to see that Thermaltake can take some criticism & maintain some positive professionalism, which is too rare nowadays. The case construction seems solid. I like the layout & the multiple build options though I think the price is a bit steep. Not surprised by the noise levels with all those perforations makeing it a porous case. It seems A LOT of screwing & unscrewing to get to those air-filters.
So they stopped using the 4th dimension powered airflow on this case.would have been cool to see it in person.
Actually a cool looking case for quite a reasonable price. Good job Thermaltake.
Maybe I'm the exception, but easy side panel access is a must for any case I buy. Flipping something like a BIOS switch on the graphics card, working with a cooling loop or swapping PCIE cards becomes a pain.
My order of preference is hinged door like the Enthoo 719, quick release mechanism, retention knobs or channels like on the NZXT H1 and then screws holding the panel on. Having to completely unscrew the top would be a huge deal breaker. Thermaltake really needs to look at the design and come up with a better solution.
Well done Thermaltake! And thank you Leo for an excellent review. If I were to offer a modest suggestion for improvement it would be to make the fans and the filters all white on the white edition.
It's really nice to see cases with vertical (as opposed to upright) GPU mounts making a comeback; I guess Silverstone's patent has expired. If you find some spare time, could you please try a high end GPU with a blower cooler - the Gigabyte RTX 3090 comes to mind - in this case?
Both of the cases are boxed up and heading off to other reviewers so I doubt that will happen.
@@KitGuruTech Oh well. Maybe one of them will spot my request.
This will be my next upgrade. Getting tired of massive thermal take view towers.
I have the tower 900 snow edition and love it. This new tower 100 looks awesome.
Should they entertain a smaller variant still [SFX-friendly], they may need to some some restriction of clearances [non- FULL size GPUs]. But still a welcoming change of pace, from TT, along with getting the "World Exclusive" kickoff
I am most surprised at the lack of radiator support. Cases a lot smaller have at least the option to add a 240mm radiator, and often even two of them.
i wish they made a microatx version of this.
I'm certain that with some very minor design tweaks that once they only allow SFX and re arrange that weird plateau with the TT logo, it would fit. The motherboard orientation could be the issue, as it would need to be wider.
12u or 16u full super tower Dual / Quad E-ATX ssi-eeb with option to install 1024 3.5" (nvme/sas/sata) hdd SAN in 8u or 750+ 5.25" inch in sets of 3x5.25" universal drive cage, with space for 60 pcie 4.0/5.0 x16 pcie slots on 6+ pcie extender boards with 8x n+1 quad redundant power supply module cage slots, would be great,
On second thought that would take 27u to 54u rack ( accounting for cooling via airflow / liquid cooling / non conductive mineral oil immersion cooling solution )
with custom immersion cooling rack needed for immersion cooling solution, with automated robotic rack and chassis maintenance solution.
😈😇🖖
I just got one of these. The pictures were all orange, so I bought it. Turns out that it's actually old. Yes, the description said gold, bu the images were orange. For the price, I'm going to keep it and fiddle with it. I'll probably disassemble it, sandblast it, and paint it orange. Maybe add a few more vent holes.
What is your recommendation for separating the glass from the frames?
First FT03 ripoff that actually it's better than the original one, good job TT and KitGuru!
The blanks makes the case look, well goooood. I like it. I like it alot.
Looks like a neat case. I'd like it more if the side glass was replaced with more mesh on the left( so all of the GPU has access to fresh air, not just half of it), and on the right with room for a 360mm radiator/AIO, or even two side by side maybe? Would need to be slightly wider, but not much, and it'd be more symmetrical rather than having just the GPU on the left and the CPU off center. But, saying that, I'm not really the market for this kind of case as I'd always built a full ATX system (even if I don't need full ATX for every PC, having all of them use it makes it easier to hand down parts from the main ones to the secondary ones when I upgrade).
nice video. i like that your can be so critical, like i would be! that build does look very neat and i like how the graphics hangs so no stress on the mobo.
Kitguru "It's a world exclusive"
Me having flashbacks to Microsoft's E3 presentation "WORLD PREMIERE!"
One other comment I would make is that I'm not sure Thermaltake see themselves as going into that hardcore ITX / small form factor direction. I think they kind of have their own aesthetic, for better or worse, and try to build within that framework. I would be truly shocked if they introduced an NR200 competitor, but it would be a pleasant surprise to be sure. We need more value-centric options for small form factor builds for sure.
It looks like a popcorn machine!
quite a few people seem to be saying this!
Looks like a 3D printer, love it 👍🏻
I think there is still space here for TT to put an option for a Matx board. it's too big to be considered an SFF case. Make it like the O11 mini so it can be versatile.
This could be my next case. Once hardware prices have sorted themselves out... which wont be any time soon. Good video Leo.
Deffinatley buying this case. Absolutely love it. Currently using an NZXT h210. Think I will prefer this. I'm going to have to cool a Ryzen 9 3900x in it though...
Great vid. Looking forward to a more creative build vid in this case :)
Thermaltake atoning to KG with a world exclusive? I wonder how they plan to appease Steve? Oh maybe they are the unnamed case partner.
Kudos to thermaltake for not holding a grudge, seems like an apology, though it should not have gone that far in the first place, but hey we alll make mistakes.
I think a better solution for the PSU would have bbeen a jjump wire to the back of the case/switch and mounted it back to front, that cover could have been removable to access plug/screws.
Other than that looks very good, solid build though not exactly pleasing on the eye Leo :)
Good review, really nice looking case, only other thing i question, seeing as they use a psu bracket mount, why not include a SFF adaptor bracket?
Oh and what motherboard would you have swapped for?
Well dang. I have the THermaltake Core X1 and X71 and now I want one of these. Fiance would love having that next to her :)
I am literally salivating at this thing!
This seems a lot more practical than that ROG mini-ITX case that came out last year, the Z11 or whatever it was called. Doesn't seem much bigger either honestly.
Well done Thermaltake!
Finally, the mini fridge PC.
That back fan is an exhaust? Behind the motherboard? I'm curious if it's doing anything, and I'd love to see thermals with a fan bottom mounted to bring some intake from the bottom chamber.
Pro tip, rub the magnet along the screwdriver a few times. Instant magnetic screwdriver. It works, trust me.
What a nice balanced review of this product.
Nice video! I would like a few more details though, ex: Can a radiator sandwich be installed in top or bottom? Can one of the fans, like the pull, be installed underneath the grill on the power supply side? Ex2: Can ssds be installed on the backside of the motherboard if a thin (15mm) fan is used rather than a standard 25mm thick fan?
Always appreciate the depth and details you guys put into your case reviews, congrats on the exclusive!
I wonder how easy would be to mod this in order to fit some radiators. Those side vents look like a good spot.
Hello, where is the 5.25 ODD ? I don't see it in datasheet on the Thermaltake's website whereas it's here in your video. I'm interested about it.
Nice review but where are the popcorn cooking efficiency benchmarks?
Some systems heat chicken, others pop corn ...
Hi, great video. I have a corsair rm850x psu. The cable come out of the side, will that be a problem installing it? Cheers
Looks like a popcorn machine.. I love it :)
Looks like they've tweaked it extensively compared to the unit GamerNexus 'spoke' about :) Well done Tt.
And jesus, Leo almost *ALMOST* got excited at the end!
You could probably create a pretty build with that. Pick the right parts that have lighting.
It’s nearest competition would be the Silverstone LD03-AF. Very similar in layout.
can the noise problem be resolved with new silent fans? And do you have a measurement of the noise in DB? Thanks for the great video.