Thermaltake V3 Black Edition Case Review

A couple of years ago Thermaltake released the V9 gaming case and later the V9 Black Edition. Today we are taking a look at another case in their V-Series the V3. The V3 is designed to be very functional, but at a very low cost. You can pick this case up for $50 online! This is an extremely low cost for any case, especially a Thermaltake case. This case features an all black design, mesh front bezel, and a 120mm blue LED fan. Let’s see if this is the perfect case for your next budget build.

Features
– Black coating makes stylish inside look
– Bottom-placed PSU design for better and easier installation
– Metal mesh front bezel for maximum air intake
– Built-in filter in 5.25″ drive bay and PSU to keep dust away
– Rear 120mm silent fan with brilliant Blue LED

Specifications

Case Type Mid Tower Material SECC Front Bezel Material Plastic Color Black Side Panel Windowed Motherboard Support MicroATX Full ATX Motherboard Tray No 5.25″ Drive Bay 4 Ext. 3.5″ Drive Bay 1 Int. 3.5″ Drive Bay 4 Expansion Slots 7 Front I/O Ports USB 2.0 x 2, HD Audio ports Cooling System – Front (intake) : 120 x 120 x 25 mm (optional) – Rear (exhaust) : 120 x 120 x 25 mm TurboFan (1300 rpm, 17 dBA, 50.0 CFM) – Top(exhaust) : 120 x 120 x 25 mm (optional) – Bottom(intake) : 120 x 120 x 25 mm (optional) Liquid Cooling Capable No Liquid Cooling Embedded No Power Supply Supported Standard ATX PSII(optional) Power Supply Included No Dimension (H*W*D) 430(H) x 190(W) x 473(L) mm 16.9(H) x 7.5(W) x 18.6(L) in Net Weight 4.8 kg 10.6 lb.

Packaging
The V3 Black Edition comes in Thermaltake’s typical case packaging, very colorful and informative.

The case is nicely protected by large pieces of Styrofoam and plastic. Getting it out of the box the plastic sections of the case are protected by a plastic film to protect from scratches.