‘The Level 10 GT doesn’t just have nice
features, though; it also looks impressive.’
Thermaltake’s original Level 10 case was a
bold design with lots of new ideas, but its price ($810 at launch) was more
than enough to put people off. That’s why the company launched this, the
Thermaltake 10 GT.
Indeed, as well as being cheaper than the
original, the Themaltake 10 GT actually has a few improvements. It has better
air flow features, a headphone bracket on one side, new cable management hooks
and support for USB 3.0: all welcome features. A lockable side door allows easy
access to the internals, and an LED controller lets you change the colours on
the fans between red, blue, green, or variable.
Passive cooling is provided by its unique
aerodynamic shape, which forces air either in or out every spare inch, as well
as a chambered design, which isolates component heat. Active cooling comes in
the form of multiple fans: three 200mm fans on the top, front and left panels,
and a 140mm rear exhaust.
There
are five hard drive bays, which are hot-swappable, supporting both 2.5” and
3.5”, a regular 3.5” bay, and four 5.25” bays
There are five hard drive bays, which are
hot-swappable, supporting both 2.5” and 3.5”, a regular 3.5” bay, and four
5.25” bays. A padlock on the left secures the removable bays from theft or
accidental removal.
The Level 10 GT doesn’t just have nice
features, though; it also looks impressive. The design is industrial-inspired
and unlike any other case, particularly at this price. The attempt to find
optimum airflow means that it’s not just a box, it’s practically a terrain. The
only negative point you can make is that with all of these nooks and crannies,
it’s bound to be a real pain to dust.
With all these extra features, the way the
price is kept down may put some people off: a lot of it is made of plastic
rather that aluminium and steel, which means it feels a little cheaper than it
is (and a lot cheaper than it looks).
Overall, though, it’s an excellent chassis
that easily beats anything at a similar price. If you want a full tower,
whether for cooling purposes or because you have some large components that
need the space, there’s no better choice.
Details
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Price
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$292.5
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Size
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Full tower
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5.25’’ bays
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4
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3.5’’ bays
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6
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Verdict
It’s styled for gamers and enthusiasts, but
priced far more reasonably.
