Thermaltake Armor A60 Review - PAGE 1

Thermaltake has cases that appeal to a wide spectrum of DIY system builders. They have sub $100 dollar mainstream cases that offer the best bang for the buck, and cases that fit into the high-end enthusiast market equipped with all the latest features and support. The case we are going to be looking at in this review is the mid-sized Thermaltake Armor A60, which fits more into the mainstream market, and is follow up to the popular Armor A90 full-sized chassis. The Armor A60 as the little brother of the A90 and includes many of the same features and style, but it includes a host of new technologies to make it stand on its own. These consist of more ventilation areas for improved airflow, support for up to 7 case fans, a built-in USB 3.0 connector, and the market’s first SideClick EasySwap bay for 3.5” hard drives.

The Thermaltake Armor A60 has a suggested retail price of around $90, which when taking into account all of the features this case includes seems very reasonable. However, the price puts it in direct competition with some of the best sub-$100 cases around. Just a few years ago any PC chassis that cost less than $100 was relatively cheap in design and function. But now $100 cases are made of high quality materials and include a wide array of supported technologies. This means A60 will really have to deliver the goods to stand out in what is quickly becoming an overcrowded market.

We'll be looking at all of the features of the A60 as well as its cooling ability, pricing and overall appeal. Examining the case from all angles will allow us to see if it should be on your to-buy list, or if it should head back to the design team's drawing board.