Thermaltake Core V1 Mini ITX Chassis - Snow Edition

 PROS

- Build Quality
- Size
- Interchangeable Panels
- 200mm Fan Preinstalled
- Room For Up To 4 Drives
- Spacious Interior (260mm Long GPUs/200mm Long PSUs/160mm Tall CPU Coolers)
- Adjustable Mainboard Tray Position
- Price (For Some)

Thermaltake Core V1 può essere un'ottima soluzione per chi ha bisogno di posizionare il proprio sistema desktop sulla scrivania e non vuole sacrificare troppo spazio, sia sul piano di lavoro che verticalmente. Ma è anche per l'utente che necessita di un sistema potente e senza troppi compromessi, grazie alle buone doti di raffreddamento, alla possibilità di alloggiare un alimentatore di dimensioni standard e di installare una scheda video dedicata anche di dimensioni parecchio generose.

 Godt:

• Nem adgang til hardwaren
• Nem montage
• Alle sider passer hele vejen rundt, så man kan flytte vinduet rundt

Score: 9 + Safe Buy award

 KitGuru says: An impressive case from Thermaltake and at the modest asking price, difficult to ignore.

Pros

• Understated design.
• Compact form factor
• Good value for money.
• Quiet operation.

“This is without a doubt one of the best mini-ITX chassis on the market. It’s smaller, more capable and cheaper than almost everything else in its class, with the added bonus that it’s flexible, very well made and extremely easy to work with. If you’re in need of a compact gaming rig, this should be right at the top of your shopping list.”

Pros

• Modular design
• Excellent build quality
• Room for high-end components
• Water cooling support
• Lots of air flow
• Budget friendly
• Easy to work with
• Compact size

BOTTOM LINE:
If I had to describe the Core V1 in a few words it would have to be "Functional", "Ease" and "Personal". At this particular moment Thermaltake is hitting pretty close to the bulls-eye.

"I honestly cannot say a single bad thing about this case. If you are looking for a Mini-ITX case this should be your first choice. Currently the Core V1 is selling at my favorite online retailer for $44.90, which is a price that you cannot complain about either. Overall ThinkComputers gives the Thermaltake Core V1 Mini-ITX Case a 10 out of 10 score and our Editor’s Choice Award."

Pros:

– Room inside for 140 mm CPU Coolers
– Room inside for 285 mm graphic cards
– Fits full-size power supplies
– All panels can be removed and are interchangeable
– 200 mm fan included, plus room for expansion

"So, out of all of the mini-ITX cases I’ve used, owned and built into over the past year, this has gotto be one of my absolute favorites. It’s quite up there with the 250D and the nCase M1. I should get on that nCase review by the way. With its maximum portability and efficient usage of its internal space coupled with its price point, this case is a definite must buy for anyone coming into mini-ITX..."

EDITOR'S RATING

Excellent build quality, easy to access, and a great price. The Silver Award and Innovation Award were given

Pro

• sehr saubere Verarbeitung
• erleichterter Hardwareeinbau
• sehr gute Kühlung
• 1x 200mm Lüfter integriert
• Sichtfenster
• sehr leise
• USB 3.0 intern
• Staubfilter
• passendes Gewicht
• hübsche Optik
• günstiger Preis

Pro:

• Robustez y calidad de materiales 
• Sumamente compacta 
• Distribución eficiente del espacio 
• Buena refrigeración 
• Puede albergar tarjetas gráficas de gran tamaño 
• USB 3.0

 Pro:

- Ottimo rapporto Qualità/Prezzo
- Dimensioni molto compatte
- Pannelli intercambiabili 
- Ampio spazio interno in rapporto alle dimensioni
- Facilità di installazione
- Buona Robustezza e qualità costruttiva
- Buone performance di raffreddamento

"The design of the Core V1 is probably its strongest point and shines above other M-ITX cases I have previously seen.  The support for full size graphics cards given and the little cubby hole sized gap which allows the graphics card to go into the front panel is a particular highlight..."

Pros:

- Compact M-ITX chassis
- Great support for graphics cards
- Supports coolers up to 140mm in height
- Bargain price

"The Thermaltake Core V1 is a very nice addition to the Mini-ITX world, and would do very well in any living room or dorm"

Likes

• Solid construction
• Good looks
• Interchangeable panels
• Great ventilation
• Support for AIO liquid cooling
• Easy to build in

 Pro 

• Design
• Auch im Innenraum lackiert
• Kühlmöglichkeiten
• Moddingpotential

Just as the Prodigy did years ago, I can see the Core V1 becoming the basis for many mods to come. It is also one of those cases that will make you ponder buying all the rest of the Mini-ITX gear just so you can complete a build in, and have one of these Core V1 Mini-ITX cases gracing your desk. That alone says volumes about a design. Thermaltake has won us over once again by showing they can offer unique, and stunning designs, even when it comes to a Small Form Factor chassis.

This case has so many capabilities. It’s very easy to disassemble and install all of your computer components. This was such a stress free assembly. There is plenty of room for cable management. Mostly everything that can fit in a larger case can fit in this one from the full size power supply, it can house a 140mm cpu tower cooler, a full size (2 expansion slot sized) GPU of up to 255mm, it can hold 4 solid state drives, and has water cooling capabilities up to a 140mm aio cpu cooler or radiator.

The Thermaltake Core V1 should be at the top of the list for anyone building a LAN box, HTPC, or Steam Machine. The ability to pack this case with full-size, high-end hardware will make it a favorite with enthusiasts looking to reduce their system's footprint without sacrificing performance.