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Number of USB 3.0 Ports | 2 |
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Brand | Thermaltake |
Motherboard Compatability | ATX |
Case Type | Mid Tower |
Recommended Uses For Product | Gaming |
Color | Black |
Material | Tempered Glass |
Cooling Method | Water |
Fan Size | 120 Millimeters |
Item Weight | 27 Pounds |
Product Dimensions | 18.5"D x 13.1"W x 20.2"H |
About this item
- Supports Mini ITX, Micro ATX, ATX Motherboard
- Open Frame Panoramic Viewing: 5 millimeter Thick Tempered Glass at Front
- 3 Way Placement Layout: Wall mount, vertical, and horizontal placement
- Vertical GPU Mounting: One PCI E Riser Cable included
- Vertical PSU Mounting: Vertical PSU layout when ITX Motherboard is applied
- Dismountable Modular Design: Freely build the system from the ground up with given modular panels, racks, brackets, and pre design mounting arrays
- Tt LCS Certified: Liquid Cooling Supported. Compatible with extreme liquid cooling configurations
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Value for money | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.4 | 4.1 | 4.3 |
Easy to assemble | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.7 | 3.2 | 4.1 |
Sturdiness | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | — | 4.3 | 4.8 |
Quality of material | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.8 | — | 4.6 |
Easy to remove | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.8 | — | 4.0 |
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case type | mid tower | mid tower | mid tower | mid tower | — | mid tower |
motherboard form factor | ATX | Mini ITX | ATX | — | Micro ATX | — |
material | Tempered Glass | Tempered Glass | Tempered Glass | Tempered Glass | Aluminum | Tempered Glass |
cooling method | Water | Air | Air | Air | Water | Water |
number of usb ports | — | 3 | 3 | — | — | 3 |
fan count | 1 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 |
From the manufacturer
Thermaltake Core P3 Tempered Glass Edition
Open Frame Panoramic Viewing ATX Mid Tower Computer Chassis
The new Core P3 Tempered Glass Edition Open Frame chassis comes with a 5mm thick tempered glass front panel to provide durability and a clear view of the inner components. Core P3 TG supports the latest PC hardware, AIO and DIY liquid cooling solutions. The Chassis is designed with dual GPU and PSU layout options and 3-way stand placements (wall mount, horizontal, and vertical placements) provide users unlimited flexibility when it comes to building the most advanced customized PC.
Key Features:
- 2 x 3.5” or 3 x 2.5” Drive Bays Outside the Chassis + Two 3.5” or 2.5” Drive Bays Inside the Chassis
- Support Mini ITX, Micro ATX, ATX Motherboard
- I/O Port: USB 3.0 x 2, USB 2.0 x 2, HD Audio x 1
- Riser Cable Included (P/N: AC-053-CN1OTN-C1)
- Max CPU Cooler Height: 180mm
- Max VGA Length: 280mm (With Reservoir & Radiator) / 450mm (Without Reservoir & Radiator)
- Max PSU Length: 200mm
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Built for MakersGamers can do their own mods, as well as print out their ideas, using liquid cooling components, and manuals without boundaries. Users can download 3D printing accessory files on 3D Makers Microsite, printing them out to do a special mod. |
5mm Thick Tempered Glass WindowThe 5 mm thick front tempered glass panel provides the durability and display your build with crisp clarity. Users can fully display every component of the system and show off their dedication and skill set with its exceptional viewing capability. |
DMD – Dismantlable Modular DesignGamers can freely build the system from the ground up with given modular panels, racks, brackets, and pre-design mounting arrays. No more unreachable screw corners or gaps and enjoys installation in a breeze with Dismantlable Modular Design. |
3-Way Placement Layout3 placements: Wall-mount, vertical, and horizontal placement. Users can hang it on the wall as decoration, take it to wherever they want and display the nice builds vertically or horizontally for the best presentation while ensuring outstanding cooling performance. (Wall-Mounting Parts are NOT included) |
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Versatile GPU & PSU OrientationShow off your graphic card and power supply with our special design bracket. Further, the Core P3 TG also has the support for vertical PSU layout when ITX motherboard is applied. |
Native AIO SupportThe Core P3 SE is natively supported for all type of All-In-One liquid cooling solution without the need for extra bracket. |
Supreme Hardware SupportSupports the mounting of 3.5” and 2.5” storage devices. Two 3.5”/2.5” drive trays are included and hidden in the back panel that offers 45mm of cable management space. |
Advance VentilationUp to 3 120mm or 140mm fans or 420mm radiator at left side. |
GF A3 Power Supply | TOUGHLIQUID Ultra RGB | TH ARBG AIO | UX200 SE Cooler | CT ARGB Fan | CT Fan | |
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Feature 1 | Compatible with Intel’s ATX 3.0 Standards with Native PCI-E Gen 5.0 Connector | Compatible with latest Intel LGA 1700 and AMD AM5 socket | Compatible with latest Intel LGA 1700 and AMD AM5 socket | Compatible with latest Intel LGA 1700 and AMD AM5 socket | Available in 120(2000RPM) / 140mm(1500RPM) | Available in 120(2000RPM) / 140mm(1500RPM) |
Feature 2 | 80+ Gold | 2.1 Inch Rotational LCD Display | Available in Black & White | 5V Motherboard Sync ARGB | Available in Black & White | Available in Black & White |
Feature 3 | Full-Modular | Available Radiator Length in 420/280mm | Available Radiator Length in 420/360/240/120mm | 140mm 256 Color RGB LED Fan | 5V Motherboard Sync ARGB | |
Feature 4 | Available in 1200/1050/850/750W | TOUGHFAN RGB Fan for best Visual and Cooling Performance | 2-Way RGB Controll: from RGB Controller/Motherboard RGB Software | 120mm 15 LED Hydraulic Bearing Fan | Daisy-Chain Design for easy Cable Management | Daisy-Chain Design for easy Cable Management |
Feature 5 | Built-in Industrial Grade Protection (OCP/OVP/UVP/OPP/SCP/OTP) | Support TT RGB Plus Software for Ultimate Customization | Support ASUS Aura/MSI JRAINBOW/Gigabyte Fusion/ASRock Polychrome RGB/BIOSTAR RGB Sync | Support up to TDP 170W | Anti-Vibration Mounting Pads to reduce Noise | Anti-Vibration Mounting Pads to reduce Noise |
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Technical Details
Brand | Thermaltake |
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Item model number | CA-1G4-00M1WN-06 |
Hardware Platform | PC/Mac/Linux/Unix |
Item Weight | 27 pounds |
Product Dimensions | 7.3 x 21.6 x 21.3 inches |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 7.3 x 21.6 x 21.3 inches |
Color | Black |
Manufacturer | Thermaltake |
ASIN | B07BFGB8Z6 |
Country of Origin | China |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | March 13, 2018 |
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Customer Reviews |
4.7 out of 5 stars |
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Best Sellers Rank | #497 in Computer Cases |
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Product Description
Bring out the modder within you. The Core P3 Tempered Glass Edition Open Frame chassis sets a new benchmark in ground breaking open frame chassis design. With full support for liquid cooling and Thermaltake PCI-e X16 Riser Cable included - the Core P3 is built from the ground up to make even the most advanced PC customization and modification effortless and hassle free, making it a dream to build with. The open frame panel design is protected with a clear acrylic panel - behind which sits the chassis frame, with supports the latest PC hardware, AIO and DIY liquid cooling solutions. Specially designed dual GPU and PSU layouts, plus a 3-way stand placement (wall mountable, horizontal laying and vertical standing) allow users to position the chassis any orientation - and appreciate your artwork status worthy build. "Thermaltake's Core P3 wall-mountable chassis takes honors as being the highest rated case we have ever reviewed." - Chad Sebring of Tweak town "For computer enthusiasts nothing is better than showing off your hardware and Thermaltake's Core P3 is the perfect chassis for that." - Bob Buskirk of Think Computers. The new Core P3 Tempered Glass Edition Open Frame chassis comes with a 5mm thick tempered glass front panel to provide durability and a clear view of the inner components. Core P3 TG supports the latest PC hardware, AIO and DIY liquid cooling solutions. The Chassis is designed with dual GPU and PSU layout options and 3-way stand placements (wall mount, horizontal, and vertical placements) provide users unlimited flexibility when it comes to building the most advanced customized PC. Model: Core P3 TG P/N: CA-1G4-00M1WN-06 Case Type: Mid Tower Dimension (H x W x D): 512 x 333 x 470 mm (20.2 x 13.1 x 18.5 inch) Net Weight: 11.3 kg / 24.91 lb Side Panel: 5mm Tempered Glass x 1 Color: Black Material: SPCC Expansion Slots: 8 Motherboards: 6.7” x 6.7” (Mini ITX), 9.6” x 9.6” (Micro ATX), 12” x 9.6” (ATX) I/O Ports: USB 3.0 x 2, USB 2.0 x 2, HD Audio x 1 PSU: Standard PS2 PSU (optional) Fan Support; Left Side: 3 x 120mm, 3 x 140mm Radiator Support; Left Side: 1 x 360mm, 1 x 420mm; Clearance CPU cooler height limitation: 180mm VGA length limitation: 280mm (With Reservoir & Radiator), 450mm (Without Reservoir & Radiator) PSU length limitation: 200mm.
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I absolutely LOVE this case - it looks sharp, it was pretty easy to build in, and there is TONS of space. I see that many reviews complain about the lack of instructions that come with the case. This is definitely true - the instructions are extremely sparse, vague, and poorly written - but I didn't have any trouble figuring out how to put everything together with lots of trial and error. You get a wide selection of different screws - which, as others have noted, come with very little instruction/guidance for what to use them for - which I didn't have any trouble figuring out how to use by simply trying things out. The materials of the case are high-quality, and this thing is an absolute tank. All and all, it took me about 2 hours to get my power supply and motherboard mounted (keep in mind that this was my first build - I imagine that for someone with extensive building experience, they wouldn't need nearly as much time).
There's plenty of space on the back of the case for cable management and storing unused cables - in fact, I've got all of my extra power cables for my PSU (somewhat) neatly stored in the back of the case. You've got plenty of options for running wires throughout the case to keep your build clean. One thing to note is that this thing is HUGE. For building, this is quite nice - I was able to fit all of my components with plenty of space to spare, and the large amount of space made the build itself easy to do. The downside is that the case will leave a large footprint wherever you put it. Obviously a case like this is meant to show off your build, and I thought that putting the finished build on the floor where it can't be seen was totally pointless. It's a bit too big for my desk which has been a bit of an annoyance, but that's a problem with my setup rather than the case. Just keep this in mind if you plan to show off your build - you'll need a pretty large space for the case wherever you end up putting it.
Here are my quick notes that stood out to me:
PROS:
- Excellent quality materials, built like a tank. The frame is extremely rigid and has quite a bit of mass, and the tempered glass panel is quite thick. It looks great on my desk.
- Plenty of space, which makes both building and cable management easier. I was able to fit a pretty large CPU air cooler on top of the CPU as well as 3 x 140 mm fans for air cooling (in addition to all of the usual components of a build) and still have plenty of space to spare.
- I like that there are two hidden 3.5" drive bays on the back of the case, which allowed me to hide away my second HDD for the build with space to add a third drive if I wanted.
- All of the front panel wiring worked, was clearly labeled, and easy to get hooked up.
CONS:
- As others have mentioned, the instructions provide some helpful information, but they lack a lot of detail. I don't imagine that this would be a problem for most people assuming you have the ability to problem solve and try things, but the instructions definitely will NOT walk you through the build step-by-step. I would again mention that I have never built a PC before and was able to get everything put together in this case without any significant difficulty, albeit slowly.
- I do wish there were one or two more ports to allow routing of wires to the back of the case, specifically in areas convenient for an ATX motherboard. You do have multiple options, but I still had to route some wires around the motherboard due to a lack of options for running wires to the back of the case.
Overall, I'm extremely happy with the case and think my final build looks great. The components are solid, especially for the price of the case, and the color scheme worked well for my black-and-white theme. I'm still working on cleaning up the wiring a bit, but I would definitely recommend this case for those looking for a huge space to show off their new build - and willing to go on a bit of an adventure with respect to actually putting everything together.
Reviewed in the United States on June 17, 2020
I absolutely LOVE this case - it looks sharp, it was pretty easy to build in, and there is TONS of space. I see that many reviews complain about the lack of instructions that come with the case. This is definitely true - the instructions are extremely sparse, vague, and poorly written - but I didn't have any trouble figuring out how to put everything together with lots of trial and error. You get a wide selection of different screws - which, as others have noted, come with very little instruction/guidance for what to use them for - which I didn't have any trouble figuring out how to use by simply trying things out. The materials of the case are high-quality, and this thing is an absolute tank. All and all, it took me about 2 hours to get my power supply and motherboard mounted (keep in mind that this was my first build - I imagine that for someone with extensive building experience, they wouldn't need nearly as much time).
There's plenty of space on the back of the case for cable management and storing unused cables - in fact, I've got all of my extra power cables for my PSU (somewhat) neatly stored in the back of the case. You've got plenty of options for running wires throughout the case to keep your build clean. One thing to note is that this thing is HUGE. For building, this is quite nice - I was able to fit all of my components with plenty of space to spare, and the large amount of space made the build itself easy to do. The downside is that the case will leave a large footprint wherever you put it. Obviously a case like this is meant to show off your build, and I thought that putting the finished build on the floor where it can't be seen was totally pointless. It's a bit too big for my desk which has been a bit of an annoyance, but that's a problem with my setup rather than the case. Just keep this in mind if you plan to show off your build - you'll need a pretty large space for the case wherever you end up putting it.
Here are my quick notes that stood out to me:
PROS:
- Excellent quality materials, built like a tank. The frame is extremely rigid and has quite a bit of mass, and the tempered glass panel is quite thick. It looks great on my desk.
- Plenty of space, which makes both building and cable management easier. I was able to fit a pretty large CPU air cooler on top of the CPU as well as 3 x 140 mm fans for air cooling (in addition to all of the usual components of a build) and still have plenty of space to spare.
- I like that there are two hidden 3.5" drive bays on the back of the case, which allowed me to hide away my second HDD for the build with space to add a third drive if I wanted.
- All of the front panel wiring worked, was clearly labeled, and easy to get hooked up.
CONS:
- As others have mentioned, the instructions provide some helpful information, but they lack a lot of detail. I don't imagine that this would be a problem for most people assuming you have the ability to problem solve and try things, but the instructions definitely will NOT walk you through the build step-by-step. I would again mention that I have never built a PC before and was able to get everything put together in this case without any significant difficulty, albeit slowly.
- I do wish there were one or two more ports to allow routing of wires to the back of the case, specifically in areas convenient for an ATX motherboard. You do have multiple options, but I still had to route some wires around the motherboard due to a lack of options for running wires to the back of the case.
Overall, I'm extremely happy with the case and think my final build looks great. The components are solid, especially for the price of the case, and the color scheme worked well for my black-and-white theme. I'm still working on cleaning up the wiring a bit, but I would definitely recommend this case for those looking for a huge space to show off their new build - and willing to go on a bit of an adventure with respect to actually putting everything together.
PROS:
- Great build quality: The entire case and glass is very well packaged to protect everything, and I didn't have a single flaw in my case. No scratched paint, dented sides, blemishes, bad threads, or anything like this.
- Great cooling: I was worried that not having airflow across my motherboard VRMs would become a problem, but my temps have dropped a bit from my last case with a Cooler Master T4 Heatsink with Noctua NF-F12 120MM Fan that was paired with 4 120MM Rosewill case fans. Those four Rosewill fans are not longer used, so the heat just rises out with my setup. Mind you I am currently only cooling a 7700k at 4.5 GHz and a GTX 1080, but are not overclocked.
- Design. Standing up this case looks great, but you could easily take off the side panel and metal rod mounts and set the case on its back and use it as a test bench. You can also mount it on a wall or to a desk with a VESA mount, but considering how heavy a full build is, I would never try it.
- Glass: The smoked tempered glass is perfect. Acrylic is too cheesy for such a nice a build.
- PCI-E Riser Cable: It works flawlessly with my GIGABYTE GTX 1080 WindForce 3X OC. I was no difference in 3DMark scores with it installed directly to the PCI-E slot or using the riser cable, so it appears I got a newer cable or got very lucky, as they are known to be a huge problem online.
CONS:
The Thermaltake website and spec sheets list full 420MM radiator support. While my Arctic Freezer II 420 mounted fine, the radiator cannot be mounted perfect. There is a support piece in the upper right front of the case that slightly blocks the top right radiator screw just enough that it forces you to drop the entire radiator down slightly. Once I got to the bottom I could not thread in the bottom two screws for my radiator as the holes didn't line up. They are correct on the case, but because the radiator had to be shifted down slightly it won't line up. I also had one screw right behind a USB 3.0 front header that I couldn't mount because the cable was perfectly in the way. I have 9 out of 12 screws mounted though, so I have no fear of the radiator coming off or sliding around.
- Cable management: This case has so much room in the pack I was able to fit 2x 3.5" HDDs in the mount and randomly stuff 3x 2.5" SSDs in to the back with room to spare.
- Pointless dust filter: If you use this thing for water, the dust filter in the back of the case becomes 100% useless. It would only protect the cable management area where drives are mounted anyways in an air setup, and that is with the flow backwards from looks the best.
- Instructions: My god are the instructions useless. The diagrams are horrible and don't explain anything. They are useful for checking you got all your necessary hardware as it has a parts list, but beyond that they were more harm than good. I STRONLY suggest you watch multiple YouTube videos for the install, as I watched over 5 and not a single one got everything right. Watching those, along with the following tips will greatly help.
ASSEMBLY TIPS
1.) If your motherboard has a CPU power connector up on the top of the board like most you need to remove the bottom HDD mount bracket from inside the case to run the cable behind it for better cable management. There are 4 screws for this on the motherboard side of the case. You don't need to remove the motherboard for this, there are two each side and that panel removes. I ran the cable underneath this bracket and reinstalled it. You can also do this without removing the bracket BEFORE you install your motherboard.
2.) If mounting GPU vertically, make sure you don't mount the power supply sideways, there are two PSU brackets included in the kit. You can install the PSU with the fan facing towards the glass, but only with a Micro-ATX board and no vertical mounting. The case has hardware to do it both ways.
3.) Make sure to attach the small support post to the power supply bracket BEFORE you install a power supply if you are going to install your GPU vertically with the riser cable. The power supply will block you from making this install. Use the flat screw designed to go into the recess on the PSU bracket so it mounts flat to your PSU.
4.) Be very careful with the threads. The case is very thick, but case steel tends to be very soft. Some of the powder coat is in the threads, so if you feel any resistance at all, back your screw out and check them. I ended up just slowly backing the screws out and back in a few times when I had this issue, and it only happened 2-3 times across the entire build.
5.) Carefully go through the hardware. There were 4 rubber plugs and washers that I thought were supposed to be anti-vibration mounts for a custom water pump, but they are actually rubber bushings and washers for the tempered glass panel. The plugs go into the glass to protect it, and the washers go on the thumb mounts for the glass. Totally protects the glass from any damage or vibration. Also make sure you are using the right screws for the right threads -- the manual is actual nice for this on the inside front pages, it lists how many of each screws or parts there should be -- but more importantly it lists exactly what it should be used for. You don't want to strip out a thread on this nice case.
This case is my favorite I have ever had, and it is probably close to my 20th or so. I don't see myself needing a new case for a long time, and if I ever did change to a new one for any reason, this case would make a very good test bench, or maybe even a good closet wall mounted media server!
Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2022
PROS:
- Great build quality: The entire case and glass is very well packaged to protect everything, and I didn't have a single flaw in my case. No scratched paint, dented sides, blemishes, bad threads, or anything like this.
- Great cooling: I was worried that not having airflow across my motherboard VRMs would become a problem, but my temps have dropped a bit from my last case with a Cooler Master T4 Heatsink with Noctua NF-F12 120MM Fan that was paired with 4 120MM Rosewill case fans. Those four Rosewill fans are not longer used, so the heat just rises out with my setup. Mind you I am currently only cooling a 7700k at 4.5 GHz and a GTX 1080, but are not overclocked.
- Design. Standing up this case looks great, but you could easily take off the side panel and metal rod mounts and set the case on its back and use it as a test bench. You can also mount it on a wall or to a desk with a VESA mount, but considering how heavy a full build is, I would never try it.
- Glass: The smoked tempered glass is perfect. Acrylic is too cheesy for such a nice a build.
- PCI-E Riser Cable: It works flawlessly with my GIGABYTE GTX 1080 WindForce 3X OC. I was no difference in 3DMark scores with it installed directly to the PCI-E slot or using the riser cable, so it appears I got a newer cable or got very lucky, as they are known to be a huge problem online.
CONS:
The Thermaltake website and spec sheets list full 420MM radiator support. While my Arctic Freezer II 420 mounted fine, the radiator cannot be mounted perfect. There is a support piece in the upper right front of the case that slightly blocks the top right radiator screw just enough that it forces you to drop the entire radiator down slightly. Once I got to the bottom I could not thread in the bottom two screws for my radiator as the holes didn't line up. They are correct on the case, but because the radiator had to be shifted down slightly it won't line up. I also had one screw right behind a USB 3.0 front header that I couldn't mount because the cable was perfectly in the way. I have 9 out of 12 screws mounted though, so I have no fear of the radiator coming off or sliding around.
- Cable management: This case has so much room in the pack I was able to fit 2x 3.5" HDDs in the mount and randomly stuff 3x 2.5" SSDs in to the back with room to spare.
- Pointless dust filter: If you use this thing for water, the dust filter in the back of the case becomes 100% useless. It would only protect the cable management area where drives are mounted anyways in an air setup, and that is with the flow backwards from looks the best.
- Instructions: My god are the instructions useless. The diagrams are horrible and don't explain anything. They are useful for checking you got all your necessary hardware as it has a parts list, but beyond that they were more harm than good. I STRONLY suggest you watch multiple YouTube videos for the install, as I watched over 5 and not a single one got everything right. Watching those, along with the following tips will greatly help.
ASSEMBLY TIPS
1.) If your motherboard has a CPU power connector up on the top of the board like most you need to remove the bottom HDD mount bracket from inside the case to run the cable behind it for better cable management. There are 4 screws for this on the motherboard side of the case. You don't need to remove the motherboard for this, there are two each side and that panel removes. I ran the cable underneath this bracket and reinstalled it. You can also do this without removing the bracket BEFORE you install your motherboard.
2.) If mounting GPU vertically, make sure you don't mount the power supply sideways, there are two PSU brackets included in the kit. You can install the PSU with the fan facing towards the glass, but only with a Micro-ATX board and no vertical mounting. The case has hardware to do it both ways.
3.) Make sure to attach the small support post to the power supply bracket BEFORE you install a power supply if you are going to install your GPU vertically with the riser cable. The power supply will block you from making this install. Use the flat screw designed to go into the recess on the PSU bracket so it mounts flat to your PSU.
4.) Be very careful with the threads. The case is very thick, but case steel tends to be very soft. Some of the powder coat is in the threads, so if you feel any resistance at all, back your screw out and check them. I ended up just slowly backing the screws out and back in a few times when I had this issue, and it only happened 2-3 times across the entire build.
5.) Carefully go through the hardware. There were 4 rubber plugs and washers that I thought were supposed to be anti-vibration mounts for a custom water pump, but they are actually rubber bushings and washers for the tempered glass panel. The plugs go into the glass to protect it, and the washers go on the thumb mounts for the glass. Totally protects the glass from any damage or vibration. Also make sure you are using the right screws for the right threads -- the manual is actual nice for this on the inside front pages, it lists how many of each screws or parts there should be -- but more importantly it lists exactly what it should be used for. You don't want to strip out a thread on this nice case.
This case is my favorite I have ever had, and it is probably close to my 20th or so. I don't see myself needing a new case for a long time, and if I ever did change to a new one for any reason, this case would make a very good test bench, or maybe even a good closet wall mounted media server!
Everything else about this case is fantastic. It looks great, and everything feels very high quality.
Some reviews mention that the PCIe riser cable doesn't work, and I experienced the same problem at first. I realized that the problem was that it's a PCIe 3.0 cable, and I was using it in a PCIe 4.0 slot. I didn't think this would be a problem, but apparently it's not backwards compatible. After purchasing a PCIe 4.0 riser cable, though, everything works as expected. So if you have problems with the included riser cable, make sure that you're using it in a 3.0 slot.
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Easy access for cleaning, prone to dust settling on it. I wish this case came with a (clear) cover of some sort.
Built many PCs; I found this case setup straight forward by following the provided instructions. Cable management is barely adequate because of the long cables you have to stuff in the small enclosure, but it was sufficient.
Looks great with tasteful RGBs. Good thermals for CPU/GPU/VRMs. This is basically an open air test bench, so that is expected.
Reviewed in Canada on January 3, 2024
Easy access for cleaning, prone to dust settling on it. I wish this case came with a (clear) cover of some sort.
Built many PCs; I found this case setup straight forward by following the provided instructions. Cable management is barely adequate because of the long cables you have to stuff in the small enclosure, but it was sufficient.
Looks great with tasteful RGBs. Good thermals for CPU/GPU/VRMs. This is basically an open air test bench, so that is expected.
Great case
Easy to build
Good quality
Cons
If you have a big video card you will have to vertical mount it as the aio will get in the way
Wasn’t a con for me but something to be aware of
Looks super neat, the Riser stand is great, considering I can't measure and my GPU was too long. Easy fix to just turn it on it's side and have the GPU blow air away from the case, not into a glass screen (unless you want to install that)
El gabinete es muy grande, es de buen material y está muy hermoso que tenga 3 cristales,
Cambié a este gabinete por que antes tenía una 2070 y compré una 4070ti, y temía por el tamaño, ya que la nueva gráfica llega a medir aprox unos 32 cm, y es bastante ancha, de largo queda muy bien,
Previamente tuve problemas con mi enfriamiento líquido, el radiador es de 280 y los ventiladores 140, ponerlo arriba si queda sin ningún problema ya que anteriormente chocaba con las RAMS y los disipadores de calor de la Motherboard, pero en este gabinete aunque si choca si lo pones a la misma altura que la mother board tiene más espacio y se puede desplazar hacia un lado lo suficientemente como para que ya no choque.
Igual se pueden poner en la parte trasera pero a mi estéticamente no me gusta pero sin ningún problema cabe,
A consideración, la parte de adelante es un caos, para los ventiladores, no hay un hueco que permita pasar los cables por un lado sin tener que cruzarlos por la parte visible y esto se me hace raro que no haya estado pensando, los cables se pasan por el lugar donde iría el radiador o los ventiladores en la parte de atrás, habría que considerar si se pone el enfriamiento líquido ahí ya que no quedaría muy bien y probablemente estorbe.
Donde va la fuente de poder está muy bien, no tiene una cobertura por la parte de abajo, eso es bueno y malo, bueno por que permite mejor flujo de aire malo por que si tienes cables que no puedas acomodar bien quedarán volando por abajo
Para las nuevas tarjetas gráficas con la nueva conexión pcie5.0 como recomendable dicen que no se debe doblar demasiado el cable para evitar que se queme, pues con este gabinete aunque no queda libremente volando el cable entre la gráfica y el cristal si deja el espacio suficiente para que se cierre, si lo dobla pero es mínimo lo cual no debería de haber problemas,
Reviewed in Mexico on May 18, 2023
El gabinete es muy grande, es de buen material y está muy hermoso que tenga 3 cristales,
Cambié a este gabinete por que antes tenía una 2070 y compré una 4070ti, y temía por el tamaño, ya que la nueva gráfica llega a medir aprox unos 32 cm, y es bastante ancha, de largo queda muy bien,
Previamente tuve problemas con mi enfriamiento líquido, el radiador es de 280 y los ventiladores 140, ponerlo arriba si queda sin ningún problema ya que anteriormente chocaba con las RAMS y los disipadores de calor de la Motherboard, pero en este gabinete aunque si choca si lo pones a la misma altura que la mother board tiene más espacio y se puede desplazar hacia un lado lo suficientemente como para que ya no choque.
Igual se pueden poner en la parte trasera pero a mi estéticamente no me gusta pero sin ningún problema cabe,
A consideración, la parte de adelante es un caos, para los ventiladores, no hay un hueco que permita pasar los cables por un lado sin tener que cruzarlos por la parte visible y esto se me hace raro que no haya estado pensando, los cables se pasan por el lugar donde iría el radiador o los ventiladores en la parte de atrás, habría que considerar si se pone el enfriamiento líquido ahí ya que no quedaría muy bien y probablemente estorbe.
Donde va la fuente de poder está muy bien, no tiene una cobertura por la parte de abajo, eso es bueno y malo, bueno por que permite mejor flujo de aire malo por que si tienes cables que no puedas acomodar bien quedarán volando por abajo
Para las nuevas tarjetas gráficas con la nueva conexión pcie5.0 como recomendable dicen que no se debe doblar demasiado el cable para evitar que se queme, pues con este gabinete aunque no queda libremente volando el cable entre la gráfica y el cristal si deja el espacio suficiente para que se cierre, si lo dobla pero es mínimo lo cual no debería de haber problemas,
Cable management's easy to do. Because of the size of the case you may need extension cables for fans.
Instructions are clear enough. Lots of screws in the box, just in case.
Because there's lots of options you need to check your needs first. Just to be sure that there's nothing useless in the way (like vertical brackets for gpu).
Overall look is great, not the best solution if you want a quiet solution.