Thermaltake LANBOX Lite Review 51

Thermaltake LANBOX Lite Review

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Value and Conclusion

  • The Thermaltake Lanbox Lite should be available already and has a price tag that starts at around 90 USD for the black aluminum variant with windows. The version without windows and steel body should cost around 70 USD. This is a very competitive price for such a small form factor case.
  • Very good price
  • Good build quality
  • Light and very compact dimensions
  • Good internal layout
  • Silent operation
  • Modular system for installation
  • Lots of thumb screws
  • Three fans included
  • Matching drive bay covers included
  • Will fit large graphic card and power supply
  • PSU can be installed upward or traditional
  • Tricky installation
  • No handles to carry around
  • Large graphic cards means no HDD cage can be used
  • Plastic drive covers may be a bit fragile
  • No drive LED can be seen
  • A few sharp edges
  • Maximum motherboard size is MicroATX
The Thermaltake Lanbox Lite is quite similar to the Lanbox we tested previously. The most prominent difference is the lack of a handle and the plastic front. As this is a really unique and small case, expect a very tricky installation as there is nothing standard about this case. If any fault has to be found, it would be the loss of the hard drive cage if you do decide to place a large graphic card like the GeForce 8800GTX or upcoming Radeon HD X2900 inside this case. Thermaltake has once again built a case which pushes the limits and introduces new functionality for a computer case. There is really no reason not to get this case, if you want a small form factor case and are on a budget. The difference in price between this Lanbox Lite and the black, steel & windowless Lanbox without the handle is 30 to 40 USD, which means the Lanbox Lite is the case of choice if you are on a budget.
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