Thermaltake Armor Revo Snow Edition Case Review
Author: Dennis Garcia
Published: Thursday, August 09, 2012
Introduction
Some days it seems like PC cases are a dime a dozen. That's why it's refreshing to see something that really stands out like the Armor Revo Snow Edition. The Armor Revo is a new refresh in the popular Armor series; the last Armor case we looked at was the SFF A30 back in May. Where the A30 was clearly targeted at the LAN gamer or HTPC crowd, the Armor Revo is a full size high-performance gaming chassis.
With its bold white on black color scheme the Snow Edition is packed with features leading Thermaltake to proclaim "The Legend is Back". I can definitely agree the styling choices are bold but case designs are a truly personal choice.
Let's take a closer look at the specifications.
Let's take a closer look at the specifications.
Specifications
Case Type Full Tower
Material SECC
Front Bezel Material Combination of plastic and high air flow mesh
Color Interior: Black
Exterior: White
Side Panel Swivel Door with Transparent Window
Motherboard Support 9.6" x 9.6" (Micro ATX) / 12" x 9.6" (ATX)
Motherboard Tray No
5.25" Drive Bay 4
Ext. 3.5" Drive Bay By using 5.25" to 3.5" Converter
Int. 3.5" Drive Bay 6
Expansion Slots 8
Front I/O Ports USB 3.0 x 2 / USB 2.0 x 2 / eSATA connector x 1 / MIC & Speaker (support AC'97 & HD Audio)
Cooling System Front (Intake) : 200 x 200 x 30 mm Blue LED fan x 1 (600~800rpm,13~15dBA) or 120 x 120 x 25 mm x 2 (optional)
Rear (Exhaust) : 140 x 140 x 25 mm TurboFan, 1000rpm, 16dBA or 120 x 120 x 25 mm x 1 (optional)
Top (Exhaust) : 200 x 200 x 30 mm Blue LED fan x 1 (600~800rpm, 13~15dBA) or 140 x 140 x 25 mm x 2 (optional) or 120 x 120 x 25 mm x 2 (optional)
Bottom (Intake) : 120 x 120 x 25 mm x 1 (optional)
Side (Intake) : 200 x 200 x 30 mm x 1
Liquid Cooling Capable Yes
Liquid Cooling Embedded No
Power Supply Supported Standard ATX PSII Power Supply
Power Supply Included No
Dimension (H*W*D) 586 x 254.0 x 552 mm / 23.1 x 10 x 21.7 inch
Net Weight 11.5 kg / 25.35 lb
Security Lock for peripherals only
Application Suitable for gaming, enthusiast, DIY and modding
Warranty 3 Years
Material SECC
Front Bezel Material Combination of plastic and high air flow mesh
Color Interior: Black
Exterior: White
Side Panel Swivel Door with Transparent Window
Motherboard Support 9.6" x 9.6" (Micro ATX) / 12" x 9.6" (ATX)
Motherboard Tray No
5.25" Drive Bay 4
Ext. 3.5" Drive Bay By using 5.25" to 3.5" Converter
Int. 3.5" Drive Bay 6
Expansion Slots 8
Front I/O Ports USB 3.0 x 2 / USB 2.0 x 2 / eSATA connector x 1 / MIC & Speaker (support AC'97 & HD Audio)
Cooling System Front (Intake) : 200 x 200 x 30 mm Blue LED fan x 1 (600~800rpm,13~15dBA) or 120 x 120 x 25 mm x 2 (optional)
Rear (Exhaust) : 140 x 140 x 25 mm TurboFan, 1000rpm, 16dBA or 120 x 120 x 25 mm x 1 (optional)
Top (Exhaust) : 200 x 200 x 30 mm Blue LED fan x 1 (600~800rpm, 13~15dBA) or 140 x 140 x 25 mm x 2 (optional) or 120 x 120 x 25 mm x 2 (optional)
Bottom (Intake) : 120 x 120 x 25 mm x 1 (optional)
Side (Intake) : 200 x 200 x 30 mm x 1
Liquid Cooling Capable Yes
Liquid Cooling Embedded No
Power Supply Supported Standard ATX PSII Power Supply
Power Supply Included No
Dimension (H*W*D) 586 x 254.0 x 552 mm / 23.1 x 10 x 21.7 inch
Net Weight 11.5 kg / 25.35 lb
Security Lock for peripherals only
Application Suitable for gaming, enthusiast, DIY and modding
Warranty 3 Years
As always, we like to look at a chassis from a case modder's perspective which will look beyond the basic things like if a motherboard will fit and concentrate on things such as overall construction, cooling options, and style. The rest you should be able to glean from the spec sheet or photos in this review.
