Here’s a look at another upcoming mid-tower PC case from Thermaltake, the V3 BlacX Edition. Based on the V3 Black Edition (introduced in 2009), the case supports for both micro ATX and ATX motherboards, and is equipped a new top-mounted HDD docking station, a mesh front panel, a front-placed I/O panel with 1x USB 3.0, 1x USB 2.0 and 2x audio ports, three 5.25-inch external drive bays, one 3.5-inch external drive bay, four 3.5-inch internal drive bays, one 2.5-inch internal drive bay, a side window, seven expansion slots and has one 120mm blue LED fan at the rear. Pricing and release date are still unknown at the moment. [Thermaltake]
Cooler Master has once again expanded its line of full-tower PC cases by unveiling the CM Storm Trooper. Featuring an all-black color coating (inside and outside), this steel case supports for micro ATX, ATX and XL-ATX motherboards, and is equipped with a top-placed I/O panel with 2x USB 3.0, 2x USB 2.0, 1x eSATA and 2x audio ports, a built-in handle, nine 5.25-inch external drive bays, 9+1 expansion slots, three pre-drilled holes (for watercooling tubing) at the rear, a fan controller and has four fans (2x 120mm fans with red LEDs in front, 1x 200mm fan on top, 1x 140mm fan at the rear). The CM Storm Trooper will hit North and South America from October 4th for $189.99. [Cooler Master]
Here comes another full-tower PC case from Thermaltake, the Chaser MK-I LCS. Unlike its predecessor (Chaser MK-I), the LCS model is equipped with a Bigwater 850GT Liquid Cooling Solution for providing best cooling performance on the CPU and other heat source. Apart from that, the case also supports for both micro ATX and ATX motherboards, and features an I/O panel with 2x USB 3.0, 2x USB 2.0, 1x eSATA and 2x audio ports, a top-mounted SATA docking station supporting 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch drive bays, a side window, two 5.25-inch external drive bays, six 3.5-inch/2.5-inch internal drive bays, eight expansion slots and has two fans (1x 200mm Colorshift fans with three-color LEDs in front, 1x 140mm TurboFan at the rear). Pricing info is still unknown at the moment. [Thermaltake]
The NZXT Source 220 is a new budget-friendly mid-tower chassis that features a brushed aluminum finish. Designed for gamers, this gaming PC case can hold up to 7 cooling fans including a rear-mounted 120mm fan and a top-mounted 140mm fan. The NZXT Source 220 also supports three tool-less 5.25-inch drive bays, eight tool-less 3.5-inch HDD bays, a cable management system, a USB 3.0 capability, USB 2.0 ports, and audio/mic inputs. The NZXT Source 220 retails for $54.99. Read more
Sharkoon has come out with a new mid-tower PC case called the Vaya Value. Coming in two different color options: black and white, this steel case supports for ATX motherboards, and features a front-placed I/O panel with 1x USB 3.0, 1x USB 2.0 and 2x audio ports, four 5.25-inch external drive bays, one 3.5-inch external drive bay, four 3.5-inch internal drive bays, a side window, two pre-drilled holes (for watercooling tubing) at the rear and has a front 120mm fan with built-in LEDs (red LEDs for the black case, blue LEDs for the white case). The Vaya Value sells for 39.90 Euro (about $54). [Sharkoon]
If you are searching for a new PC case, then check out the Lian Li PC-TU200. Available in black or silver, the PC case provides enough space for a graphic card up to 300mm in length, four 3.5-inch hard disk drives, and a 5.25-inch hard disk drive. The Lian Li PC-TU200 also supports an HD audio, a carrying handle, a 140mm front-mounted intake fan, and USB 3.0 ports. Weighing at 3.15kg, the Lian Li PC-TU200 will be available later this month for $199 each. [Hexus]
Featuring an all black color coating (inside and outside), the Timaios is Cooltek’ brand new mid-tower PC case for the mass market. This steel case supports for both micro ATX and ATX motherboards, and is equipped a front mesh panel, a top-placed I/O panel with 2x USB 3.0, 2x USB 2.0 and 2x audio ports, a built-in 2-channel fan controller, four 5.25-inch external drive bays, four tool-free 3.5-inch/2.5-inch internal drive bays and comes with four fans (1x 140mm white LED fan front, 2x 120mm fans top, 1x 120mm fan rear). The Timaios is priced at 54.90 Euro (about $75). [Product Page]
The Thermaltake Overseer RX-I e-Sports chassis is designed for gaming PCs. Measuring 535mm x 220mm x 580mm and weighing 10.3 kilograms, the chassis provides four 5.25-inch drive bays for optical disk drives, several 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch internal bays with a tool-free mounting, three 200mm blue LED fans, and a 120mm fan at the back. The chassis features an extra large interior room with a full black coating, a USB 3.0 SuperSpeed interface, a smart cable management, and a bottom-placed power supply unit design. Additionally, there is also a hot-swappable 2.5-inch/3.5-inch docking station at the top. The Thermaltake Overseer RX-I e-Sports chassis is priced at $140 each. [Softpedia]
A new mid-tower PC case has just entered the market, this time from NZXT called the Tempest 210. Featuring an all black color coating (inside and outside), this steel case supports for both micro ATX and ATX motherboards, and is equipped with a top-placed I/O panel with 1x USB 3.0, 1x USB 2.0 and 1x audio ports, three 5.25-inch external drive bays, eight 3.5-inch internal drive bays, seven expansion slots and has two fans (1x 120mm rear, 1x 140mm top). The Tempest 210 sells for $54.99. [NZXT]
Here comes another eye-catching mid-tower PC case from Raidmax, the Viper. Available in either black, white or red color option, the case supports for both micro ATX and ATX motherboards, and is equipped with a front-placed I/O panel with 2x USB 2.0 and 2x audio ports, four 5.25-inch external drive bays, four 3.5-inch internal drive bays, an optional side window with a 120mm blue LED fan, seven expansion slots, three pre-drilled holes for water-cooling tubing and has two fans (1x 120mm blue LED fan front, 1x 120mm fan rear). The Viper will go on sale in the US and Canada from early next month for a retail price of $59.99. [Raidmax]
