Thermaltake Chaser MK-I Case Review
Author: Darren McCain
Published: Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Case Layout and Features Cont.
The top of the Chase MK-I is primarily taken up by the removable mesh cover over the top fan locations. This mesh panel can be snapped off easily and conceals the top 200mm Colorshift fan and space for a second 120-200mm fan. The good news is these Colorshift fans not only look good they move a decent amount of air while staying a relatively quiet 13-15dBA.
There is a good inch and a half of clearance between the mesh and the top of the case; plenty of room for a radiator. Some simple Dremel work would make routing the cooling out the back and into the top a possibility too.
All of the fan locations have the same fine washable mesh to help with dust and debris as shown here.
The front 200mm Colorshift fan provides a nice light effect pulls ample air over the six internal drive bays. The front cover snaps off easily and the filtering mesh is held in place by a couple of clips.
Any size power supply can be mounted securely thanks to a moveable bracket design. This is another nice feature I haven't seen before and even with an oversize power supply in place there is still room to mod in another bottom fan. The extended length of the bottom filter leads me to believe I am not the first person to ponder this possibility.
The Chaser MK-I sits on giant (Galaxy Size?) feet nearly 1.5 inch tall and about 4 inches long that swivel out. This not only stabilizes the chassis but helps improve airflow to the power supply even when sitting on carpet or other soft surfaces.
The front 200mm Colorshift fan provides a nice light effect pulls ample air over the six internal drive bays. The front cover snaps off easily and the filtering mesh is held in place by a couple of clips.
Any size power supply can be mounted securely thanks to a moveable bracket design. This is another nice feature I haven't seen before and even with an oversize power supply in place there is still room to mod in another bottom fan. The extended length of the bottom filter leads me to believe I am not the first person to ponder this possibility.
The Chaser MK-I sits on giant (Galaxy Size?) feet nearly 1.5 inch tall and about 4 inches long that swivel out. This not only stabilizes the chassis but helps improve airflow to the power supply even when sitting on carpet or other soft surfaces.
