2003 Winter Case Review Part 2: The ATX Avalanche
Thermaltake Xaser III VM3000A: Skull Series
From Thermaltake we also received the VM3000A, which is part of their new Skull Series. The buzz about this case centers around Thermaltake's introduction of a new honeycomb-style windowed side panel that Thermaltake claims is fully EMI shielded. According to Thermaltake's Web site, this case with the honeycomb-windowed side panel in place is fully EMI shielded, tested by Class B. Unfortunately, no review site on the Internet, including THG's, has an RF/EMI test chamber to do comprehensive RF/EMI testing. Thus, we cannot verify the validity of this claim. Nonetheless, the theory that Thermaltake has presented in this design is sound; thus, it could quite likely live up to Thermaltake's claims.
| Number Of Internal 3-½" Bays | 3 |
| Number Of External 3-½" Bays | 2 |
| Number Of External 5-¼" Bays | 2 |
| Number Of Case Fans Supported | 4 - 80mm |
| Construction Material | 0.8 mm SECC & Aluminum |
| Power Supply Details | Optional - not included |
| Special Features | Lighted EL designed flashing front skull bezel design; front-mounted USB and 1394/Firewire; fan speed controller; temperature controller; LCD monitor; screwless design; windowed side panel w/honeycomb technology fully EMI Class B shielded |
| Size | 17.75"(H) x 7.5"(W) x 21.25"(D) |
| Sample Case Provided By | www.thermaltake.com |
| Estimated Cost | $149.00 US |
| Cooling Potential Rating | 9 |
| Construction Quality Rating | 9 |
| Overall Case Rating | 9 |
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