Thermaltake Armor VA8003BWS Black FULL TOWER ENTHUSIAST CASE 49.00 after a rebate

trt740 · Nov 29, 2007, 10:50 PM

Thermaltake Armor VA8003BWS Black Full Tower Case w/ 25cm Side Panel Fan Retail

http://www.clubit.com/product_detail...emno=CA1311437

review http://www.tweaknews.net/reviews/the...r_case_review/

trt740 · Nov 29, 2007, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by trt740

Thermaltake Armor VA8003BWS Black Full Tower Case w/ 25cm Side Panel Fan Retail

http://www.clubit.com/product_detail...emno=CA1311437

review http://www.tweaknews.net/reviews/the...r_case_review/

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Model
Brand Thermaltake
Series Armor Series
Model VA8003BWS
Spec
Type ATX / BTX Tower
Color Black
Case Material 1.0mm SECC Chassis/ Aluminum Front Bezel
With Power Supply No
Power Supply No
Motherboard Compatibility Micro ATX, ATX, Extend ATX, BTX
With Side Panel Window Yes
Expansion
External 5.25" Drive Bays 10
External 3.5" Drive Bays 2
Internal 3.5" Drive Bays 6
Expansion Slots 7
Front Ports
Front Ports USB, Audio, IEEE 1394
Cooling System
80mm Fans No
90mm Fans 1 x 90 mm Rear Fan (Exhaust 1800rpm ,19dBA)
1 x 90 mm Top Fan (Exhaust 1800rpm, 19dBA)
120mm Fans 1 x 120 mm, Front Blue LED Fan (Intake,1300rpm, 17dBA)
1 x 120 mm, Rear Blue LED Fan (Exhaust,1300rpm, 17dBA)
Side Air duct No
Physical Spec
Dimensions 20.8'' x 8.7'' x 22'' (H x W x D)
Features
Features 250mm fan on the side panel benefits CPU and GPU temperature and reinforces system stability
Relocate-able front control panel (Power, Reset switch, HDD & PWR LEDs)
Ventilation opening on top (62% opening ratio)
Built-in 5.25''drive bay accessory box
Retractable foot stand

panchoman · Nov 29, 2007, 10:55 PM

fucking nice/cheap deal..

trt740 · Nov 29, 2007, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by panchoman

fucking nice/cheap deal..

supposed to be a fantastic case

panchoman · Nov 29, 2007, 10:57 PM

it is.. thermaltakes giving out nice rebates to make way for the next gen. xaser and armor cases

CrAsHnBuRnXp · Nov 29, 2007, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by trt740

supposed to be a fantastic case

I love this case! Sooo roomy.

trt740 · Nov 29, 2007, 11:07 PM

Hope my ultra extreme heatsink fits

panchoman · Nov 29, 2007, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by trt740

Hope my ultra extreme heatsink fits

it should

trt740 · Nov 29, 2007, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by panchoman

it should

Had this case still love it but it's about worn out

here is a review on it hope the new ones better this ones was great http://www.anandtech.com/casecooling...oc.aspx?i=2346

tehczar · Nov 29, 2007, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by trt740

Hope my ultra extreme heatsink fits

trust me it will, i used to own one of these, they are HUGE.

only problem with this case is how heavy it is.

For amazing air flow pick up 2 more "iCages" w/ 120MM fans in the front

Hawk1 · Nov 29, 2007, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by trt740

Hope my ultra extreme heatsink fits

The ultra ex. fits easily in mine without the side fan. With the fan there may be some clearance issues(its a tall HSF).

Batou1986 · Nov 29, 2007, 11:30 PM

i just wish they had a removable mobo tray then id buy one

CrAsHnBuRnXp · Nov 29, 2007, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by trt740

Hope my ultra extreme heatsink fits

My TT V1 does.

CrAsHnBuRnXp · Nov 29, 2007, 11:39 PM

I want the TT Armor case with the triple radiator in the front.

Hawk1 · Nov 29, 2007, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Batou1986

i just wish they had a removable mobo tray then id buy one

The next version of this case comes with a removable mobo tray. Think its a liquid cooling version though.

trt740 · Nov 30, 2007, 12:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hawk1

The ultra ex. fits easily in mine without the side fan. With the fan there may be some clearance issues(its a tall HSF).

have you tried it with the side fan?

Hawk1 · Nov 30, 2007, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by trt740

have you tried it with the side fan?

Actually I have the side 25cm fan panel (I bought the original Armor), when I had my CNPS9700 installed. I didn't like how the fan blocked the view of the internals, so its sitting boxed up in the basement. Haven't tried it with the 25cm fan since I swiched to the Ultra Ex (I already have tornado airflow in the case, so also don't need another fan

).

Edit: Ok, I tried it with the side panel fan. It was an effort to close it on the case, as the fan pressed up against the top of the Ultra Ex. I didn't have the fan on, so not sure if it would block the blades, but it does have a fan guard so it may be pressing against that. It was putting pressure on the socket, so I wouldn't run it like that (but it may result in better temps with the added pressure - if you want to risk cracking the mobo

)

trt740 · Nov 30, 2007, 01:11 AM

I figure i'm pissed I wanted the side fan. thought it would fit because of how wide the case is but my bad. going to try and cancel my order this does herlp at all without the fan.

trt740 · Nov 30, 2007, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by trt740

Anyone tried a T.T. in this case

Kreij · Nov 30, 2007, 03:28 PM

I had a Scythe Mine cooler in my rig, which is a rather large cooler, but not as tall as the Ultra Ex's.

My current cooler fits even better and cools better too.

$49 after rebates is a great deal. I paid $169.99 for mine when I bought it.

mandelore · Nov 30, 2007, 04:38 PM

this is the case i have, simply the best case i have ever owned. so much room for everything

trt740 · Nov 30, 2007, 08:45 PM

thx but I ordered this one and it's too late.

Frogger · Nov 30, 2007, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by mandelore

this is the case i have, simply the best case i have ever owned. so much room for everything

ME TOO

mandelore · Nov 30, 2007, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Frogger

ME TOO

I cut a 120 mm circular hole in the side panel and affixed a thermaltake 120mm illuminated fan to it, really worked a treat

and on the back panel, i have a thermochil 3x120mm rad screwed onto the plate where i cut out the rad outline

trt740 · Dec 1, 2007, 04:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hawk1

Actually I have the side 25cm fan panel (I bought the original Armor), when I had my CNPS9700 installed. I didn't like how the fan blocked the view of the internals, so its sitting boxed up in the basement. Haven't tried it with the 25cm fan since I swiched to the Ultra Ex (I already have tornado airflow in the case, so also don't need another fan

).

Edit: Ok, I tried it with the side panel fan. It was an effort to close it on the case, as the fan pressed up against the top of the Ultra Ex. I didn't have the fan on, so not sure if it would block the blades, but it does have a fan guard so it may be pressing against that. It was putting pressure on the socket, so I wouldn't run it like that (but it may result in better temps with the added pressure - if you want to risk cracking the mobo

)

Hey hawk if I remove the fan is there still a grate covering the hole or Will there just be a giant hole there?

Nov 29, 2007, 10:50 PM	#1
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trt740 Eligible for custom title Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 10,186 (3.92/day) Thanks: 1,578 Thanked 1,136 Times in 961 Posts System Specs	I figure i'm pissed I wanted the side fan. thought it would fit because of how wide the case is but my bad. going to try and cancel my order this does herlp at all without the fan.

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