Thermaltake Element S ATX Black Mid-T Case
If you seek sheer quality, look no further the Element S is here! This stealth, black case contains an anti-vibration and noise reduction material on it's side panel. The Element S has a cooling capacity that allows optimal air flow for maximum thermal performance. Are you tired of reaching behind the case to equip a USB device or Headphones? This versatile case comes equipped with a top panel that includes a two USB 2.0 ports, Headphone and Microphone Jack, eSATA port, and the convenience of a Power and Reset button within arms reach. The integrated light indicators tell you if your PC is performing at top quality.
Features
Removable PSU support
Direction-free HDD cage
Built-in top 23cm fan top view
Rear fan x 1 (140 x 140 x 25 mm TurboFan)
Massive Storage Capability with 7 x 3.5" and 2 x 2.5" HDD bays
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Specifications
Form Factor:
ATX Mid-Tower
Compatible Motherboards:
ATX
Micro ATX
Bezel Type:
Plastic
Side Panel Type:
Solid
Material:
Steel
External 5.25" Drive Bays:
3
External 3.5" Drive Bays:
7
Expansion Slots:
7
60mm Fan Ports:
2
120mm Fan Ports:
1
120mm Fans Included:
1
140mm Fan Ports:
1
140mm Fans Included:
1
Depth:
19.9"
Width:
9.1"
Height:
21.3"
Detailed Features
Specifications
Drive Bays - 12 - 3 x 5.25’’ ( Accessible ) - 7 x 3.5’’, 2 x 2.5” ( Hidden )
A Closer Look
Customer Reviews and Rating
Customer Rating:
4.9
Customer Reviews:
12
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Value
4.9
Features
4.8
Quality
4.8
Performance
4.8
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The best ever
Reviewer:
Gordo on
Nov 22, 2009 Customer Rating:
5.0
Value
5.0
Features
5.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
5.0
This is the best case I have ever bought. My original home server case was too small so I upgraded to this. It was a great upgrade. eveything runs quiet and several degrees cooler than before.
Awsome Case Without The Big Price Tag
Reviewer:
J.O. on
Nov 16, 2009 Customer Rating:
5.0
Value
5.0
Features
5.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
5.0
There's really nothing said from the above video that is wrong. It is fairly huge for a Mid Tower Case. Has massive air flow (with another optional 120mm for the front), mobo tray is attached (really? what is the big deal there?), has ridiculous hard drive space. This is an outstanding case with a very sturdy and classy design. I have no complaints nor one single thing I dislike about this case. And the price? Wow, just reallys like a steal, because I almost bought it when it first came out in Feb. when they where almost 150 dollars.
Love the case
Reviewer:
the_sender on
Oct 19, 2009 Customer Rating:
5.0
Value
5.0
Features
5.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
5.0
Looks super sleek and there was more than enough room to provide easy installation. It fits under my desk quite nicely and runs fairly quite. I'd definitely recommend this case from Thermaltake
Terry
Reviewer:
Terry on
Sep 23, 2009 Customer Rating:
4.5
Value
5.0
Features
5.0
Quality
4.0
Performance
4.0
This is one large case. Don't expect to place it in a normal location. I had to completely rearrange my computer room as it was too tall for any existing locations, and with top discharge it cannot be covered. I installed a second front fan, it is real quiet for having 4 large fans. I liked all the extras, but even as large as it is it got crouded in some areas.
Awesome but horrible documentation
Reviewer:
ciniquel on
Aug 21, 2009 Customer Rating:
4.8
Value
5.0
Features
5.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
4.0
I just got this case making a major upgrade from a mini-tower emachines from like 2002, and even though this case is larger...I think the case is actually lighter.
The red LEDs are really cool. It's nice that both sides come off and pretty easily too.
If you have unused SATA ports on your mobo...having this case, you can connect a cable and you have instant eSATA, which saves buying an adapter or PCI card for it.
Cable management is good stuff, airflow is awesome...since I haven't upgraded to a higher scale CPU, my system is basically...ice cold. It'll probably be fine or better with better components.
Okay, for the cons: 1. It could be that I just need a quieter cpu fan (since that is near the top opening) but it seems like, though the comp is definitely quieter than my other system...most of the noise comps from the large fan on top.
2. The instruction manual...is total crap. Small pics and basic instructions. I figured a lot of it out on my own.
Assembling Barebones Computer Kits & Computer Cases
Remember when assembling one of our money-saving Barebone Computer Kits, or
installing your existing computer components into a new computer case, you
may have to modify the case to fit your components - This Is Normal!
Cases are designed to hold and accommodate a wide variety of motherboards,
interface cards, connectors, and other components. Because of this,
the case manufacturer designs their cases with easily removable panels to
allow these components to properly fit in the case. All you need to do
is punch them out with a screw driver or fold them over with a pair of
pliers to snap out the metal piece for your exact components. In this
way, you save the cost of assembling your computer, and have the
satisfaction of building your own workstation.
PLEASE NOTE:
Carefully read all documentation BEFORE you start to assemble your Barebones
Kit or add components to a Computer Case. Some components need to be
assembled in a specific order. Also place the components in the case
temporarily to confirm any modifications (punch outs) that need to be made
to fit that component.
Computer
Case Buying Guide
Your computer case is the most visible and important parts of your system.
It not only houses your internal components, but also protects your PC against
heat damage. With so many different cases available on the market choosing
the ideal chassis for your PC isn't always an easy process. Click on our
handy guide to find 6 important questions you should answer before you buy
your case.
Got Enough
Memory? Bet You'll Need More!
Windows Vista and today's software
applications make much greater demands on your system's memory. Adding
peripherals, like webcams, USB hard drives, and complex Internet pages, all
take memory. Watching DVD movies, or watching videos on the web, or
playing PC based games demand increased memory. So take full
advantage of your system's potential, your operating system's enhancement
and entertainment capabilities, and your software's productivity by expanding
your system memory!
The best time to
add more memory is when you buy your system! Get the memory that's
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Shared
Memory? Or Where Did My Memory Go?
Your computer uses memory to run your
Operating System, applications, peripherals, and to generate and display
graphics on your computer monitor. Video memory is a form of RAM, and is
either built into your motherboard; or on a graphics card (video card).
Depending on the motherboard's configuration, and that of the video card (if
separate or built-in to the motherboard), your computer may have to draw on
its own RAM memory to meet its video memory needs. This creates shared
memory, where your computer’s RAM will be shared between its own Processor
(CPU) and its graphics chip.
The result is that some systems will have
shared memory, some will not. If you have 2GB (for example) of system
memory installed, you may notice that your system reports significantly less
memory. This is because your system is using shared memory for your
video.
What can you do about this?
You can actually configure this shared memory through your computer’s BIOS
settings. However, this is a setting best left alone, since it is
typically optimized for display performance, and making changes may impact
display resolutions, and other video capabilities.
The simplest solution is usually to either:
increase your system memory; or to upgrade the video hardware. By
upgrading to a new video card with built-in video memory, then turning off
shared memory, you will free your system to use it's maximum potential
memory, and provide your system with much more robust video features.
How Much
Memory Do You Really Have?
When you look at the specifications for a computer, it will display the
installed memory, and typically the maximum memory that can be installed.
However, while these are real values, they represent a potential useable
memory depending upon the installed operating system, and other factors. The actual useable memory may be different
(lower) from these values.
The reason is simply that a computer may have a limitation in the operating
system (such as Windows 32 bit versions), or configured to use shared memory,
which reduces the amount of RAM that is available to the CPU by using
some of it for other purposes, such as for video memory. In some
cases, you can control the maximum useable memory through system settings,
by upgrading from a 32 bit to a 64 bit version of Windows XP or Vista, or by upgrading to a video card that has internal onboard video memory.
But always
remember, that the amount of memory that your system reports, is not always
the amount of actual installed memory. For example, if you have 4GB
installed, 32 bit versions of Windows will typically report 3.2GB due to a
limitation of Windows itself. Also note that different Windows
programs report available and maximum memory differently, which can be
confusing. If you find that you need more
memory, we suggest expanding your system memory, since this is the most
effective performance increase, and the one that is easiest to perform .
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Mfg Part No:
VK60001N2Z UPC No:
841163033333 Box Size:
( Length:
23, Width:
13, Depth:
25 )
Shipping Weight:
30.0000 pound(s)
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