Nemo Posted December 1, 2009 Posted December 1, 2009 We've reviewed several Thermaltake cases here at OCC over the years including the Element G and Element T. Now it's time to look at the ThermalTake Element V - http://www.overclockersclub.com/reviews/ttake_element_v/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrewr05 Posted December 1, 2009 Posted December 1, 2009 I actually like the looks of that case and the other Element cases. I like how 120+mm fans are coming out of the cheap/gaudy stage and into the mainstream market as well. Seems like its a pretty decent case, imagine 9 2TB drives in there though? Awesome review as usual Comp. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
doggrell3000 Posted December 1, 2009 Posted December 1, 2009 dear occ i want to build my first 'puter ever . two things deter me from starting this continuously delayed project : i am flat broke and i keep reading about new hardware developments on the horizon . so all my design dreams are complete bull crap . having said that - on to the excellent review of the thermaltake e v . i personally lust after more austere case designs like the corsair obsidian 800d and the lian li pc x1000 , but these big guys cost a fortune and don't do tricks like light up like a christmas tree . compared to the aforementioned chassis the thermaltake e v is a bargain even if it does resemble an electric space heater on steroids . however in a few months various enthusiast cases will begin sporting both esata 3 and usb 3 ports . i am into computer audio systems ( being an electric piano lover ) and i believe the coming era of usb 3 will open up bandwidth and gadgets heretofore unimagined in computer audio hardware . and of course in a few short months the thermaltake element v will be available on newegg for $ 75 usd . but then i will read about the new thermaltake element vii ( right here in occ ) which will sport esata 3 and usb 3 ports ( and also grill steaks on the top ) and i will want one of those instead of last years model which will then cost nothing and include a free discontinued five terabyte ssd . but i digress . i keep wanting to commit to a new case ( and thus a new 'puter build ) but you guys keep upping the hardware lust anti and i cannot make up my mind . anyway -- thanks for another great review . btw , the old dell optiplex gx110 with intel p3 that i am writing this on will one day be donated to the smithsonian ... assuming i ever make up my mind on a new case . i sort of wish the thermaltake e v was all black on the inside .... which is the new cool look these days . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
j2t Posted December 2, 2009 Posted December 2, 2009 That first inside pic really made me think of my old Stacker, I like. I have to say though my favorite features is the layout of the front USB and eSATA ports. They look nicely spaced so that if you have a wider USB device (like the Patriot Xporter Magnum) it won't block the one next to it. Nice work by Tt here and nice job on the review. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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