Since 1999 Thermaltake has been a leader in manufacturing computer cases, coolers, and other components. They offer a diverse line up of cases with something that should appeal to just about any user's requirements regarding style, price range and system format.

The subject of this review, the Armor A30 MicroATX computer case, is one of the newer designs in the Armor series, and it offers many of the same features as previous Armor models, but in a small form factor . The Armor A30 is marketed towards gamers, so it includes features such as support for multiple cooling fans, 2.5" hard drive (SSD) compatibility, room for high-end graphic cards (up to 13" long), and USB 3.0 all in a fairly compact case.



Before taking a closer look at the case provided for review, let's take a closer look at some of the features and specifications taken from the official product page on the Thermaltake website.

Features:

» Characteristic black bulletproof armor design with metal mesh elements.
» Top and front blue LED fan creates combat ambience and excellent ventilation.
» Front I/O with USB 3.0 SuperSpeed Connector.
» Support Micro-ATX/Mini-ITX motherboard and high-end graphic cards up to 13” / 33 cm.
» Compact size ideal for Lanparty event

Specifications:

» Case Type: Gaming Cube
» Material: SECC
» Front Bezel Material: Plastic & Steel Mesh
» Color: Black
» Side Panel: Transparent Window
» Motherboard Support: 9.6” x 9.6” (Micro ATX), Mini-ITX
» Motherboard Tray: Yes
» 5.25" Drive Bay: 2
» Ext. 3.5" Drive Bay: 1
» Int. 3.5" Drive Bay: 2 & 2 x 2.5" SSD / HDD
» Expansion Slots: 4
» Front I/O Ports:
   » USB 3.0 x 1
   » USB 2.0 x 1
   » eSATA x 1
   » HD Audio x 1
» Cooling System:
   » Front (intake): 90 x 90 x 25 mm blue LED fan (1200rpm, 16dBA )
   » Rear (exhaust): 60 x 60 x 25 mm fan x 2 (1500rpm,18dBA)
   » Top (exhaust): 230 x 230 x 20 mm blue LED fan (800rpm, 15dBA)
» Liquid Cooling Capable: No
» Liquid Cooling Embedded: No
» Power Supply Supported: Standard PS2 PSU
» Power Supply Included: No
» Dimension (H*W*D): 266 x 291 x 456 mm / 10.5 x 11.5 x 18.0 inch
» Net Weight: 6.7 kg / 14.8 lb
» Application: Portable LAN Party system
» Warranty: 3 Years