External Features:
The two images below provide an overview of the system. The bulk of the enclosure is constructed of aluminum, and not thin aluminum sheet, but generally solid aluminum that has been machined. The styling is quite reminiscent of a home theater DVD player, and will blend in easily in that setting. As seen in the below right image, two hoses are pre-installed (but can be removed if necessary).
The next two images take a look at the left and right side of the front face, respectively. Nothing overly interesting here, but you do get a closer look at the sleek, somewhat elegant styling. The left side features the Thermaltake logo printed on the black plastic bezel.
While the right side may not look like it features anything at all, it does have an LED that indicates the power status. Enlarging the above right image will reveal a small circle in the black plastic where an intense blue LED will shine through.
The below left image shows the rear panel, the only interface necessary on the Rhythm. There are four barbed fittings and a power connection. The two pre-installed hoses connect with hose clamps, and the other two blind connections are only necessary for refilling the coolant. I mentioned the machined aluminum previously, and here you get a look at one aspect of it... The recessed panel for these connections was machined out, and you can see the tool marks if you enlarge the image.
The above right image shows the bottom of the unit, where the first thing you might notice is the "stereo style" feet. All outer surfaces contribute to the sleek HTPC styling of the Rhythm, now let's see what is under the hood for cooling performance.
