Manufacturer: Thermaltake Price: $ 155 US Author: Steve Date: 01/14/2010

[ Conclusion ]

There is certainly no shortage of full tower chassis that are priced at between $100 and $200 US, which is exactly where the Thermaltake Element V fits in. So then there are plenty of alternative options, and having looked over them all, the Element V appears to fair very well. In terms of value, few full tower cases compare to the Element V, which costs just $155 US. In terms of cooling, the Element V easily matches the competition, with five large fans in total. The Element V is also quiet an attractive case, though this is of course a matter of personal opinion. That said, we believe most will find the Element V to be just as aesthetically pleasing as we did. Though for an “eSports” type case if you will, the Cooler Master HAF 932 is hard to go by at just $140, and honestly we prefer the look of that product. Although the Element V has quite a large number of fans, it makes very little noise when operational, even when the fans are set to full speed via the controller. Despite the low operating volume, the Element V still manages to move a significant amount of air, and this is of course the benefit of including such massive 200mm and 230mm fans. Cooling is an important aspect of any case and it is something that we felt the ultra expensive Corsair Obsidian 800D pulled up short with. Still the Element V is not perfect and we felt that more attention should have been directed towards cable management, which is something the Obsidian 800D did exceptionally well. After all, drilling a few more holes in the bottom of the motherboard tray would not have been overly difficult or added any additional cost to the design. The Element V is a little on the portly side, weighing 14.13kg, though this is certainly not outrageous for a steel full tower case. Furthermore, it does not rule the Element V out for gamers on the go, as it can still be quite easily moved around. Still, when fully loaded, this case will be tipping the scales at around 20kg, so that is worth keeping in mind if you are planning on moving it regularly. - - Overall, if you are looking for a sleek case that is well built with all the essential features included, the Thermaltake Element V is certainly worth checking out. Furthermore, with a price tag of just $155 US, this is a full tower chassis for the mainstream that should see users through multiple upgrades. Reviewed By Steven Walton

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Rosco

Posted on: 05/25/2010 01:05 AM This is a pretty cool case and its not really that expensive. Thank you for the highly detailed review!