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 Thermaltake
is a company that has been producing a number of highly appealing cases over
the past couple of years. However, I've found that most of their cases
are hit or miss when it comes to quality. While some look great on
pictures, they disappoint once you see them first-hand. The Tsunami
was a perfect example. However, while many manufacturers have been
releasing a number of small form factor cases to cater to the HTPC
enthusiast, few focus on a product designed especially for gamers and LAN
goers. Their new LanBox is not only unique in this aspect, but one
that happens
to fall in the quality category as well. Let's have a thorough look...
Packaging & Contents
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Nothing much to brag about the box, other than the fact that it is obviously
much smaller than the standard packaging on towers and even most desktops.
They do have plenty of info on the product printed on the box. The
LanBox comes with a bag of install hardware (standoffs already mounted for
you), an optical drive adapter, detailed installation manual and even a
cleaning cloth.
The Thermaltake LanBox comes in four
varieties. It can be purchased in silver or black and there is a
standard and deluxe model for each. The standard model does not
have windows nor does it have the handle. Fortunately,
Xoxide did send
over the black Deluxe model that not only has windows on both sides, but
sports a super nice carry handle made entirely out of aluminum. The
difference in price is minimal, and you'll definitely want to grab the
Deluxe model if you don't plan on using this chassis in a home entertainment
environment.
Specifications
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Model |
VF1000BWS
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Case Type |
Gaming Cube |
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Dimension (H*W*D) |
300 x
430 x 280
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Carrying Handle
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yes |
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Window side panel |
Window
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Front Panel Material
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Aluminum |
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Chassis Material |
SECC |
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Color |
Black |
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Cooling System |
- Front : 90mm fan with blue LED x 1,
1500rpm -
-Rear : 60mm fan x 2, 1800rpm (up to 60mm fan x 3)
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Motherboard |
Micro ATX form factor & mini ITX form
factor |
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Drive Bays |
- 7" x 1 (could be converted to 5.25’’
drive bay)
- 5.25" x 1
- 3.5" x 3 (Exposed x 1, Hidden x 2) |
Front I/O
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USB 2.0 x 2, IEEE 1394 Firewire,
HD-Audio |
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Expansion Slots |
4 |
Weight
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7.5
kg
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Upgraded Kit (optional)
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7"
Bay LCD monitor – A2413-01 |
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