Thermaltake Armor VA8000BWS Case Review

Introduction

There are legions of companies out there selling all kinds of PC cases. Buying one actually creates a problem. Have you ever browsed an online store - let's say newegg or komplett - to pick a case? If you haven't, then just look through and try to pick a box that's right for you. Unless you know what you're looking for, your mind gets saturated with all kinds of designs, colors and innovative technology. If you don't know what to choose, then reading Bjorn3D will help you make up your mind -- and that applies to anything.

For the sake of this article, let's just say you're looking for an ATX (with BTX compatibility), server-like case with lots and lots of room inside. Narrowing your search, you want a lot of fans (great if they were featuring blue LED too), tool-free assembly, side window and at least 8 x 5,25" drive bays, but you don't want it to be too expensive.

Heck, I have just that and even more! In our lab today, I have Thermaltake's Armor steel chassis for your reading and viewing pleasure. Some will say, "Steel sucks; it's too heavy or warms up too quickly." You're correct, but only partially. First things first, so let's start from the beginning.

Features

• Support to 11 5.25’’ drive bays
• Relocateable front control panel (Power, Reset switch, HDD & PWR LEDs)
• Support up to Extend ATX & BTX
• Ventilation opening on top ( 62% opening ratio)
• Built-in 5.25’’ drive bay accessory box
• High efficiency ventilation: Dual 12cm silent fans in front & rear, 9cm fans in rear & top
• Dual USB 2.0, IEEE 1394 Firewire, Audio & Speaker ports
• Retractable foot stand
• Removeable HDD cage
• 3 x 3.5" HDD module with 12 cm blue LED fan
• HDD & FDD rack Relocate-able HDD & FDD drive bay
• Tool-free installation for 5.25" devices
• Screwless slots for easy assembling
• Extra large thumb screws for easy open side panel
• Side Panel lock

Specs

Should you need more detailed specifications of Thermaltake's Armor VA8000BWS, here they are right below.