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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.

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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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