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When the Thermaltake Level 10 was first introduced last year, most saw it as a unique and visionary design that stood apart from all other conventional cases on the market. However, for most consumers it was a case that could only be viewed on showroom floors, or in reviews like ours, thanks to its unusually high retail price. This kept it out of the hands of most consumers, but in the grand scheme of things the Level 10 was resounding success. Whether you hated it or loved it, you knew about, and this had to have drawn attention to Thermaltake as a brand, much in the same way halo products benefit other segments of the PC market.
The question is where you take the product from there. Do you leave it as an exclusive halo product, or do you expand upon the design while lowering the price? Thermaltake has taken the later approach, and today we are looking at the redesigned Level 10 which combines the visual style of the original with the internal design of a more standard chassis. This allows Thermaltake to offer a unique product like before, but with a nearly 75% price reduction compared to the original.
The new case is dubbed the Level 10 GT and continues in the tradition of the original by being a full tower chassis that fits the needs of gamers and enthusiasts alike. It includes enough room to fit even the longest graphics cards, boasts optimal ventilation for the best cooling efficiency and also features easy access for upgradability. All of this means that Theramltake has not only drawn from the original, but expanded upon the design to make it more affordable, convenient and optimized for all types of PC users.
The Level 10 GT is currently available at all major e-tailers and has an MSRP of $269. This is substantially lower than the price of the original Level 10, but it is still places it among some of the more expensive cases on the market.
| Specifications | |
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Model |
VN10001W2N |
| Case Type | Full Tower |
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Dimensions (H*W*D) |
584 x 282 x 590 mm (23 x 11.x 23.2 inches) |
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Net Weight |
12.7kg / 28.0 lbs |
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Side Panel |
Window |
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Color |
Exterior & Interior: Black |
| Material | SECC Steel |
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Drive Bays |
Accessible: 4 x 5.25", 1 x 3.5" HDD Easy Swap 5 x 3.5" or 2.5" |
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Expansion Slots |
8 |
| Motherboard | 9.6" x 9.6" (Micro ATX), 12" x 9.6" (ATX), 12" x 13" (Extended ATX) |
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I/O Prts |
USB 3.0 x2, USB 2.0 x4, eSATA x1, HD Audio x1 |
| PSU | Standard PS2 PSU |
| LCS Upgradable | Supports 1/2", 3/8", 1/4" water tue. CPU cooler height limitaion: 190mm, Vga lenght limitation 360mm. |
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Was debating between this and the new xigmatek elysium for my next system in a few months. Both fairly expensive and both look great imo. Might grab a dual socket system to put the elysium to use, that is if any come out for bulldozer or sandy/ivy.
Are the hot bays Sata 2.0 3mbps or 3.0 6mbps? Would it matter?
Nice, kinda has some effects like the Vegas lights with pattern rotation.
Also convenient.
Maybe though is it possible to note fans included and space available for what's not(like room to add more?) in specs portion?
This case includes four fans. 3 are 200mm and the fourth is 140mm. There is a single 200mm intake fan in front of the HDD bays and another 200mm intake fan on the side door. The two exhaust fans are located at the top and back panels of the case, with the top fan being 200mm and the rear panel fan being 140mm. This setup gives the Level 10 GT a push-pull configuration. All the fan can be removed and new fans can be put in place with varying sizes from 120mm to 200mm. Also, there is room for a 240mm internal rad at top of the case if you remove the top 200mm fan.