Conclusion:
The Armor A60 mid-tower case has the quality and features that people expect from
Thermaltake. The interior is roomy and will fit almost all modern video cards, with the exceptions being maybe some of the newer ATI cards. The inclusion of USB 3.0, keyboard/mouse security lock, and the SideClick hard drive tray shows how Thermaltake is looking forward rather than keep everything as is.
The biggest issue with the Armor A60 won't affect everybody, however the placement and/or the size of the hole in the motherboard tray to access the back side of the motherboard to install CPU coolers is less then ideal. Perhaps a slight change could be done to open up more room here to allow all motherboards to work. Also, it would be extremely helpful if the installed USB 3.0 cable could be removed and a USB 3.0 motherboard header cable installed; even if there was an added charge for it.
The Thermaltake Armor A60 has a suggested retail price of $89.99 directly from
Thermaltake. Which is the same price it can be found at
various online stores such as Amazon.com and Newegg.com. Occasionally there are rebates available which will lower the cost. The inclusion of a removable hard drive tray, eSATA, USB 3.0 and many cooling options makes this a case well worth $89.99. Newegg also has the Thermaltake Armor A60 AMD Edition available for $99.99.
The bottom line is that the Thermaltake Armor A60 mid-tower case is worth considering by anyone, but perhaps for gamers in particular. That said, it earns the Bigbruin.com "Gaming Approved" and Recommended" awards.
Pros:
» USB 3.0 and eSATA front ports
» SideClick EasySwap hard drive dock
» Lots of cooling options
» Some integrated standoffs
» Dual water cooling ports
» Tool-less 5.25" and 3.5" hard drive installation
Cons:
» Motherboard tray hole for CPU access does't line up properly with all motherboards
» Can't turn off LEDs on fans
» USB 3.0 cable hard-wired to front port
» Only one USB 3.0 and one USB 2.0 front port
» 2.5" hard drive installation requires screws
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