Introduction

I would like to thank Thermaltake for supplying the review sample.


The Element T is currently one of three enclosures in the "Element" family. We reviewed the Element S in the past, which is the most expensive one of the three. This is in stark contrast to the Element T, which carries the smallest price tag. The company is aiming the case at professional users, as the package sport the sentence "Create for Pros". Thus I was surprised to see the following information - which clearly tries to woo gamers instead of professional users - on their website:

Features:

• Patented Design
• Tactical appearance for optimal gaming experience
• Preserved fan opening for 120mm to 200mm at top and front panel, 120mm to 230mm at side panel
• Massive storage capability with 7 x 3.5 inch and 1x 2.5 HDD or SSD bay
• Security lock for keyboard & mouse for Lanparty event
• Thumb screws for 3.5 & 5.25 inch devices and PCI slots for secure transportation

Specifications:

Model:	VK90001N2Z
Case type:	Mid Tower
Material:	SECC
Front bezel material:	Plastic
Color:	Black
Motherboard support:	Micro ATX, Standard ATX
Motherboard tray:	No
5.25" bays:	3
Ext. 3.5" bays:	1
Int. 3.5" bays:	6
Expansion slots:	7
Front I/O ports:	USB 2.0 x 2, eSATA & HD Audio ports
Front (intake) fans: (Optional)	120 x 120 x 25 mm fan x 2 or 140 x 140 x 25 mm fan x 2 or200 x 200 x 20 mm fan x 1
Rear (exhaust) fan:	120 x 120 x 25 mm Turbo fan (1400rpm,17dBA)
Top (exhaust) fan:	200 x 200 x 20 mm silent fan (800rpm,14dBA)
Side (intake) fans: (Optional)	230 x 230 x 20 mm fan or 120 x 120 x 25 mm fan
Dimensions:	525 (H) x 210 (W)x 480(L) mm20.7 (H) in x 210 (W) x 480(L) in
Weight:	15.32lbs 6.95 kg
Warranty:	3 years

Packaging

Thermaltake ships the case in a fairly bulky package. It features the same black backdrop as most of their other offerings. The front has an angled image of the Element T, while the rear goes into great detail about all the specific features. Thermaltake has designed the case from the ground up and is clearly trying to show that.


You will find the features and specifications listed on the smaller sides of the package. Carrying the package home from the shop should be fairly easy, as there are holes to hold onto the box on either side.


Two thick and large Styrofoam spacers hold the case in place and keep it out of harm's way during transportation. A fairly thin plastic bag further protects it during the unpacking process.

Contents

Thermaltake includes a good, fairly detailed manual and four small plastic bags with an assortment of screws. We will see at a later point, if the number of screw supplied is sufficient to fill the case to the rim.