Pros
- Integrated fan-speed controller
- Edges filed down
- Sturdy case
- Sturdy front door, 180 degree hinge, lockable
- Ships with five 80 mm system fans
- HDD carriage rotated by 90 degrees
- Room for a PCI long card
- All drives have rails with vibration absorption
Cons
- Weight
- Graphics card installation
- Separate device connectors for many system fans
The front door opens by up to 180 degrees.
In sum, the Xaser V5000A is definitely not the case to lug to a LAN party every day; its sturdy construction is designed more for stationary use. Thermaltake will have to remedy the graphics-card blunder fairly quickly; other than that, the case is well-designed.