Thermaltake Armor A30 Small Form Factor Case Review

1. Introduction2. Packaging and Bundle3. Thermaltake Armor A30: Exterior4. Thermaltake Armor A30: Interior and Installation5. Testing Methodology and Performance6. Closing Thoughts7. View All Pages

Overall we have generally positive feelings about the Thermaltake Armor A30.  It is very well featured for a small form factor case as it can support a full size ATX power supply and long graphics cards.  It is perfect for gamers who are looking for a small form factor case to build their rig within.  We wouldn't say it's ideal for an HTPC, though, as it isn't the right shape to fit underneath your TV and it is rather brutal looking for a living room environment.

It offers good cooling performance and a low noise level which means you can use it on the desk next to your monitor without issue.  We're don't really like the appearance however but we're sure that it will appeal to a number of gamers out there.  Build quality is also reasonable so we expect that this case will survive transit to and from LAN parties without issue.

Even though there is little space to work with inside the case, Thermaltake have simplified the installation process by using a series of modules for the different components and included a removable motherboard tray.

For gamers, the price of a case is a very significant factor when deciding which model to buy.  The Armor A30 will set you back £75 from Ebuyer which we think is a little expensive considering what it has to offer compared to some competitors products.

Pros

• Supports full size PSUs.
• Room for long GPUs.
• Good cooling.
• Removable motherboard tray.
• Modular Design.

Cons

• Only room for two 3.5″ drives.
• Armor design will split opinion.
• A little pricey.

KitGuru says: A very well featured small form factor case

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