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External Features (continued):
The right side of the front face features a hinged door that opens to reveal three 5.25" drive bays. An optical drive installed in the middle drive bay can be outfitted with a 'stealth' drive bay cover that allows it to be accessed without opening the front door.
 
The images below show the front door in the open position. The black "H" beam screwed to the back side of the door is the 'stealth' cover, which is detached from the case for use. A strip of double-sided tape is provided to attach it to an optical drive, and although the alignment may take some concentration, the installation is quite simple.
 
The closure mechanism for the front door leaves a bit to be desired. Two spring-loaded, plastic clips on the housing catch on metal brackets on the door and guide it to a closed position. At least that is how it is supposed to work. Many times the door just doesn't catch and it falls open after being pushed into place. The plastic clips seem weak, and overall the design seems to be overly complex for what is trying to be accomplished. Perhaps a spring-loaded magnetic catch would work better and be much more reliable.
The images below take a look at the back of the case. Nothing too interesting here except for the dual 60mm exhaust fans. I am not a big "fan" of 60mm fans due to the fact that in order to move a good amount of air they generally make a good amount of noise. Thermaltake rates these at 2500rpmand 19dBA, so I am interested to see if they are that quiet and if they move any air. Another thing to note on the back of the case is that it can support a full size ATX power supply. The choices in ATX units are much greater than in mATX, so it is nice to see the extra height of this case being put to good use by allowing standard ATX power supplies.
 
The images below take the last looks at the outside before we have a look at the internals. The below left image shows the top of the case which features two perforated areas for ventilation. The rectangular area is approximately where you find a video card and the circular area is located above the typical location for a CPU. These vents will hopefully allow excess heat to rise right out of the case, and help keep components cool.
 
The bottom of the case is shown in the above right image, and reveals that the A/V component theme is carried out all the way down to the feet of the case.
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