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Thermaltake Core V21 Stackable Micro-ATX Case Review
By Tom Jaskulka
Manufacturer: Thermaltake Technology Co., Ltd
Product Name: Core V21 Stackable Micro-ATX Computer Case
Model Number: CA-1D5-00S1WN-00
UPC: 841163060001
Price As Tested: $69.99 (Amazon | NewEgg)
Full Disclosure: The product sample used in this article has been provided by Thermaltake.
The Core series by Thermaltake launched with the E-ATX full tower Core V71 last year. Since then, Thermaltake has expanded into the mid-tower (V31, V41, V51) and mini-ITX (V1) form factors. The Core V21 that Benchmark Reviews will take a look at today rounds out Thermaltake’s lineup with their first micro-ATX Core offering. At first glance, the Core V21 shares many design similarities with the other Core chassis. As is true with many things in life, looks can be deceiving as the V21 is the first Core chassis to officially offer a multitude of motherboard orientations. While it arrives in stock format with a horizontal motherboard layout, it can be transformed in a matter of seconds to a traditional or inverted layout. We’ll see how this works as we build a system inside the Core V21 over the next few pages.
Features & Specifications
| P/N | CA-1D5-00S1WN-00 |
| Case Type | Micro Case |
| Dimension (H x W x D) | 336 x 320 x 424 mm (13.2 x 12.6 x 16.7 inch) |
| Net Weight | 6.5 kg / 14.3 lb |
| Side Panel | Transparent Window |
| Color | Exterior & Interior : Black |
| Material | SPCC |
| Cooling System | Front (intake) : 200 x 200 x 30 mm fan (800rpm, 13dBA) |
| Drive Bays | -Hidden : 3 x 3.5’’ or 2.5” , 3 x 2.5’’ |
| Expansion Slots | 5 |
| Motherboards | 6.7” x 6.7” (Mini ITX) , 9.6” x 9.6” (Micro ATX) |
| I/O Port | 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 1 x 140mm or 2 x 140mm 1 x 200mm Top: 1 x 120mm or 2 x 120mm or 3 x 120mm or 4 x 120mm 1 x 140mm or 2 x 140mm Rear: 1 x 120mm 1 x 140mm Bottom: 1 x 120mm or 2 x 120mm Left / Right Side: 1 x 120mm or 2 x 120mm 1 x 140mm or 2 x 140mm |
| Radiator Support | Front: 1 x 120mm or 1 x 240mm 1 x 140mm Top: 2 x 120mm or 2 x 240mm 1 x 140mm or 1 x 280mm Rear: 1 x 120mm Left / Right Side: 1 x 120mm or 1 x 240mm 1 x 140mm or 1 x 280mm |
| Clearance | CPU cooler height limitation: 185mm VGA length limitation: 350mm PSU length limitation: 200mm (With Bottom Fan) |
Specifications taken from the manufacturer’s product page.
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