Thermaltake, Nvidia Jointly Launch Gaming Case
Nvidia Edition cases hitting the market along with Fermi.
While stopping over at Thermaltake's suite, we noticed a custom designed case with an Nvidia logo on the front.
Although not fancy, the case delivers an efficient layout with one specialty: dedicated air channeling for Nvidia's upcoming Fermi-based graphics cards.
Called the Element V Nvidia Edition, the case has multiple large intake fans, as well as a specialized cooling duct that would partially cover the ends of Fermi cards. Thermaltake told us that this way, a dedicated intake fan will draw in cool air from the outside and direct the air flow right into the intakes of installed cards. Designed for multiple graphics cards, Thermaltake told us that Nvidia officially recommends the use of Fermi-certified cases when running multiple cards.
On the side sits a large panel fan and the are fans on the top of the case that help draw hot air out of the system too. We asked if "Nvidia Edition" cases are going to be available from other vendors and were told that for now, Thermaltake is the only maker.
Availability will be at the end of Feburary/early March and will retail for $179 USD.
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"We asked if "Nvidia Edition" cases are going to be available from other vendors and were told that for now, Thermaltake is the only maker."
Notice the distinction between "Nvidia Edition" and "Fermi-certified". All the high-end cases are going to be "Fermi-certified"; Thermaltake have just paid a bit extra for the badge. If memory serves, weren't Coolermaster producing "Nvidia Edition" cases in 2008?
"Fermi-certified" is a point of interest, and I wonder if detractors won't pick up on that. Does Fermi SLI run so hot that it needs a special case?
Just how strongly should we interpret "recommends"? In the sense that you might recommend a good restaurant, or are we looking at a Vista "recommended hardware" situation? If existing mid- and high-end cases aren't certified retrospectively, how much confidence will gamers and enthusiasts be able to place in their rigs?
"We asked if "Nvidia Edition" cases are going to be available from other vendors and were told that for now, Thermaltake is the only maker."
Notice the distinction between "Nvidia Edition" and "Fermi-certified". All the high-end cases are going to be "Fermi-certified"; Thermaltake have just paid a bit extra for the badge. If memory serves, weren't Coolermaster producing "Nvidia Edition" cases in 2008?
"Fermi-certified" is a point of interest, and I wonder if detractors won't pick up on that. Does Fermi SLI run so hot that it needs a special case?
Just how strongly should we interpret "recommends"? In the sense that you might recommend a good restaurant, or are we looking at a Vista "recommended hardware" situation? If existing mid- and high-end cases aren't certified retrospectively, how much confidence will gamers and enthusiasts be able to place in their rigs?
can't wait for more SLI ddr3 Ram. don't forget SLI PSU, SLI motherboard, and SLI cupholders .
lol it's marketing you dumb ass who uses fail to assert their point.
Nvidia has been doing this for quite some time having nvidia's sli certified cases! but usually with cooler master not thermaltake.
the only thing this "marketing" tells me is that their new GPUs are going to run so hot that you need a special massive case just to use one!
NO DEAL!
You are correct, i'm using one right now, and it's a great case.
thats why shorts were invented:
to cooldown testicle SLI
(as opposed to ATI that have theirs.. crossfired. O_o that actually sounds gay.)
Can I get a free SLI bed as well please?
Yeah, I had an easier time heating my apartment when I was running a 2900pro.
Hey, with all the push towards multifunction devices, maybe nVidia should market Fermi multiGPU systems as space heaters too.
But I like their funny cartoons.
For some reason, I want to put dual 5970's in this...