Thermaltake Core V1 Mini-ITX Case Review

1. Introduction2. Thermaltake Core V1: Packaging and Bundle3. Thermaltake Core V1: Exterior4. Thermaltake Core V1: Interior and Installation5. Testing Methodology6. Thermal Performance7. Acoustic Performance8. Closing Thoughts9. View All Pages

It is quite clear from  glance that Thermaltake have taken an understated approach to the design of the Core V1.  The front panel of the case consists of a large sheet of perforated steel mesh, which should provide decent airflow to the inside of the case.  Thermaltake include a 200mm intake fan at the front to keep the internals cool, although this can be replaced with 120mm or 140mm units if required.

The left and right side panels of the case also feature large perforated air vents which allow extra airflow into the case.  The entire case is finished in black and is constructed from a combination of steel and plastic.  The construction of the case feels fairly solid, despite the materials feeling a little cheap and flimsy.

We find the front panel connections of the case on the left hand side at the front.  Here we find power and reset buttons, two USB 3.0 connectors, headphone and microphone jacks and a pair of LED indicator lights for power and hard drive access.

Thermaltake have integrated a large acrylic window into the roof of the case which gives us a top-down view of the motherboard within when installed.  The left, right, top and bottom panels are all removable which gives excellent access to the internals during installation.

Moving around to the rear of the case we can see that the Core V1 has a similar internal design to most competing cases, with a horizontally orientated motherboard sitting atop a full-size ATX power supply.  There is space for two 80mm exhaust fans in the rear of the case, although these aren't populated from the factory.

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