Good things come in slightly smaller packages... Smaller than a full tower case, that is! A few weeks ago the Thermaltake Armor+ VH6000BWS full tower chassis was reviewed at Bigbruin.com, and the overall impression was quite positive. This time around we have the mid tower version, the Armor+ MX VH8000BWS, another solid case that houses all of the features of its larger kin, as well as some additional ones. The only things it is missing are… I’ll get back to you on that!
The promotional image above provides a quick look at the Thermaltake Armor+ MX, and it can been seen right away that the styling is nearly identical to the full tower version. Before taking a closer look at all of the details regarding the sample provided for review, let’s look at some published data on this case as taken from the product page on the Thermaltake website.
Features:
» Optimized design for both liquid cooling and air cooling system
» Sliding hood with toolbox on top (upgradable to LCS)
» Tool-free design for 5.25” device and PCI slot
» Independent thermal management for CPU, VGA & HDD
» Cable management system for better cable routing and internal air flow
» Micro ATX, ATX supported
Specifications:
» Case Type: Mid Tower
» Material: 0.8 mm SECC
» Front Bezel Material: Aluminum
» Color: Black
» Side Panel: Transparent Window
» Motherboard Support: 12" x 9.6" (ATX), 9.6" x 9.6" (Micro ATX)
» Motherboard Tray: N/A
» 5.25" Drive Bay : 5
» Ext. 3.5" Drive Bay: 1
» Int. 3.5" Drive Bay: 4
» Expansion Slots: 7
» Front I/O Ports : USB 2.0 x 2, eSATA x 1, HD Audio
» Cooling System:
» Front (intake): 120 x 120 x 25 mm blue LED fan, 1300rpm, 17dBA
» Rear (exhaust): 120 x 120 x 25 mm TurboFan, 1300rpm, 17dBA
» Side (intake): 230 x 230 x 20 mm blue LED fan, 800rpm, 15dBA
» Liquid Cooling Capable: Yes
» Liquid Cooling Embedded: No
» Power Supply Supported: Standard ATX PSII
» Power Supply Included : No
» Dimension (H*W*D): 21.1 x 9.4 x 19.3 in, 535 x 240 x 490 mm
» Net Weight: 23.8 lb, 10.8 kg
» Warranty: 3 Years
Packaging:
I’m sure that anybody purchasing computer parts will do at least a bit of research on what they plan on buying. Just in case you don’t, the VH8000BWS comes in a very descriptive box that will tell you and show you just about everything you would want to know about it. An overview of the case is provided on the front of the box, while the main features are pictured on the back; and they really are just as simple and convenient as they make it look.
 
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