Looking for an ideal computer case on a budget has long been a challenge, and even more so if that is a small case for a Mini-ITX build.
Thermaltake has come out with its Core series, a line of cases that aims to pack in a lot of features for the price. The Core V1 Mini Cube case is made to accommodate Mini-ITX boards only and has two expansion slots. The size of the case would make it a good choice for a build that you can tuck away or put on a desk with a minimal footprint. A unique design choice that this case has is the lack of any 5.25″ bays, something that is getting more common among cases these days. A 200mm fan takes up the front portion of the case, providing a quiet way to move air through without needing any other fans.
Specifications:
| Model | Core V1 |
| P/N | CA-1B8-00S1WN-00 |
| Case Type | Mini Case |
| Dimension (H x W x D) | 276 x 260 x 316 mm (10.9 x 10.2 x 12.4 inch) |
| Side Panel | Transparent Window (Interchangeable) |
| Color | Exterior & Interior : Black |
| Material | SPCC |
| Cooling System | Front (intake) : 200 x 200 x 30 mm fan (800rpm, 13dBA) |
| Drive Bays | Hidden: 2 x 3.5” or 2 x 2.5” or 1 x 3.5”, 1 x 2.5” |
| Expansion Slots | 2 |
| Motherboards | 6.7” x 6.7” (Mini ITX) |
| I/O Ports | USB 3.0 x 2, HD Audio x 1 |
| PSU | Standard PS2 PSU (optional) |
| Fan Support | Front: 1 x 120mm or 1 x 140mm or 1 x 200mm Rear: 2 x 80mm |
| Radiator Support | Front: 1 x 120mm or 1 x 140mm |
| Clearance | CPU cooler height limitation: 140mm VGA length limitation: 255mm (Inner chassis) 285mm (Outer chassis) PSU length limitation: 200mm |
