Thermaltake Mini Chassis - Core V1
The new Core V1 represented by Thermaltake is a small and cute ITX based chassis with a 200mm fan in the front panel. Smart interchangeable side panels allow users to flip it accordingly to showcase either for superior liquid cooling or superb airflow, which allows you to make your own personal setup. You not only grant to have a really powerful mini system, it also has the ability to house various overclocking components to keep it really cool!
Chambers Concept
Core V1 has divided into two main chambers: the upper chamber is made for cooling performance and efficiency, and the lower chamber is made for PSU and cable management. With the aid of the removable 2.5”/3.5” drive device racks, users can enjoy to the freedom of gain the maximum interior space for advance cooling performance or liquid system build.
Advanced Ventilation
With a promising cooling ability, Core V1 has various mounting points to supports all types of cooling systems that includes DIY/AIO liquid cooling systems and air cooling units. A large 200mm fan is preinstalled in the front, along with two optional 80mm turbo fans at the rear, guarantee to hold up any type of gaming system.
Interchangeable Side Panel
Symmetrical panels allow users to build the system with personality. Play around the panels accordingly for either the best viewing presentation or cooling performance. A removable PSU dust filter and adjustable shockproof rubbers is built with the bottom panel of the chassis to prolong the PSU usage.
Handy I/O Ports
Design with convenience and cleanness in mind, Core V1 has built in dual USB 3.0 and HD audio connectors together with the Power and Reset Button on the side of front panel, which not only keep the panel clean and simple, it also grants a direct and easy access for external devices.
Great Expansion in Compact Size
Core V1 is designed with high-end gaming system compatibility, gamers can easily install up to 4 data storage devices with the modular drive racks, a dual expansion slot VGA with the length up to 260mm, a tower CPU cooler with height up to 140mm, together with a high wattage PSU of length up to 180mm, and still offers a 80mm cable management space.
Tt LCS Certified
Tt LCS Certified is a Thermaltake exclusive certification applied to only products that pass the design and hardcore enthusiasts standards that a true LCS chassis should be held to. The Tt LCS certification was created so that we at Thermaltake can designate to all power users which chassis have been tested to be best compatible with extreme liquid cooling configurations to ensure you get the best performance from the best features and fitment.
Core V1 Radiator Supporting List
| Radiator Compatibility | ||
| 120mm | 140mm | |
| Front | * | * |
| Rear | ||
| Water 3.0 Compatibility List | ||||
| Ultimate | Extreme/ Extreme S |
Pro | Performer/ Performer C |
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| Front | * | * | * | * |
| Top | * | * | * | * |
| Rear | * | * | ||
| Bottom | * | * | * | |
Core V1 Fan Supporting List
| Fan Compatibility | ||||
| 80mm | 120mm | 140mm | 200mm | |
| Front | - | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Top | 2 | - | - | - |
| Thermaltake Compatible Fan | ||||
| Pure Fan Series | * | * | * | |
| Luna Fan Series | * | * | * | |
| Odin Fan Series | * | |||
| P/N | CA-1B8-00S1WN-00 |
|---|---|
| Series | Core |
| Model | Core V1 |
| 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 -Accessible -Hidden |
-Hidden : 2 x 3.5’’ , 2 x 2.5’’ |
| Expansion Slots | 2 |
| Motherboards | 6.7” x 6.7” (Mini ITX) |
| I/O Port | 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 |
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.
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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.
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"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
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"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
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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
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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
EDITOR'S RATING
Excellent build quality, easy to access, and a great price. The Silver Award and Innovation Award were given
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"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..."
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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
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“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
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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.
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Godt:
- Nem adgang til hardwaren
- Nem montage
- Alle sider passer hele vejen rundt, så man kan flytte vinduet rundt
Score: 9 + Safe Buy award
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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.
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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 — это отличный маленький корпус, основными достоинствами которого есть продуманная конструкция, хорошая вентиляция, удобство сборки и обслуживания, компактные габариты и простой внешний вид. Материнская плата формата Mini-ITX — является единственным нестандартным элементом в данном шасси, в то время как кулер, видеокарта, блок питания и накопители подойдут и обычного размера. Это одно из немногих шасси, которые позволяют собрать подобную конфигурацию в столь небольшом объеме без особых сложностей и необходимости с линейкой вымерять все компоненты на предмет совместимости.
я без колебаний могу назвать Thermaltake Core V1 одним из лучших вариантов реализации концепции Mini-ITX-корпуса, которые когда-либо попадали в мои руки.
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Плюсы
- Возможность менять местами стенки корпуса
- Возможность установки СВО
- Большой 200 мм вентилятор в комплекте
- Стильный дизайн
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