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Thermaltake Core V51 Mid-Tower Case Review
By Jason Maxfield
Manufacturer: Thermaltake Co.
Product Name: Thermaltake Core V51 Window Mid-Tower Chassis
Model Number: CA-1C6-00M1WN-00
UPC: 841163058343
Price As Tested: $109.99 (Amazon l Newegg)
Full Disclosure: The product sample used in this article has been provided by Thermaltake Co.
Thermaltake brings us an update to their Core series of computer cases, with the Thermaltake Core V51 Mid-Tower Chassis. The Core V51 is the newest in the Core Series, launching after the Core V71 and Core V1, respectively. The Thermaltake Core V51 offers a robust chassis design and delivering a host of configurations for fans, water cooling, and a fully modular design with endless configurations.
The Thermaltake Core V51 is an enthusiast case, featuring a wide array of compatibility with all-in-one liquid cooling systems, ranging from 120mm to 420mm radiators, or complete custom loops. Fan compatibility is no slouch either, supporting 120mm, 140mm, and 200mm fans in various configurations. In this article, Benchmark Reviews will be putting the Thermaltake Core V51 to the test.
Features & Specifications
| Model | Core V51 |
| Case Type | Mid Tower |
| Dimension (H x W x D) | 540 x 236 x 560 mm(21.3 x 9.3 x 22 inch) |
| Side Panel | Transparent Window |
| Color | Exterior & Interior : Black |
| Material | SPCC |
| Cooling System | Front (intake) : 120 x 120 x 25 mm Turbo fan (1000rpm, 16dBA) x 2 Rear (exhaust) : 120 x 120 x 25 mm Turbo fan (1000rpm, 16dBA) |
| Drive Bays | -Accessible : 2 x 5.25’’ -Hidden : 5 x 3.5’’ or 5 x 2.5’’ |
| Expansion Slots | 8 |
| Motherboards | 6.7” x 6.7” (Mini ITX), 9.6” x 9.6” (Micro ATX), 12” x 9.6” (ATX), 12” x 13” (Extend ATX) |
| I/O Ports | USB 3.0 x 2, HD Audio x 1 |
| PSU | Standard PS2 PSU (optional) |
| LCS Upgradable | Supports 1/2”?3/8”?1/4” water tube |
| Fan Support | Front: 1 x 120mm or 2 x 120mm or 3 x 120mm 1 x 140mm or 2 x 140mm 1 x 200mm Top: 1 x 120mm or 2 x 120mm or 3 x 120mm 1 x 140mm or 2 x 140mm or 3 x 140mm 1 x 200mm or 2 x 200mm Rear: 1 x 120mm or 1 x 140mm Bottom: 1 x 120mm or 2 x 120mm |
| Radiator Support | Front: 1 x 120mm or 1 x 240mm or 1 x 360mm 1 x 140mm or 1 x 280mm or 1 x 420mm Top: 1 x 120mm or 1 x 240mm or 1 x 360mm 1 x 140mm or 1 x 280mm or 1 x 420mm Rear: 1 x 120mm Bottom: 1 x 120mm or 1 x 240mm |
| Clearance | CPU cooler height limitation: 185mm VGA length limitation: 310mm(with HDD rack) 480mm(without HDD rack) PSU length limitation: 220mm (With Bottom Fan) |
Product specifications taken from Thermaltake’s website.
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