Either Way ATX or BTX Cases

Connections

On/Off and Reset buttons live behind the swinging doors on the case front .

Firewire, USB (2) and audio ports (headphones, microphone) are accessible on top of the case

Pros And Cons

Pros:

  • Good use of interior space
  • Lots of room for drives
  • ATX or BTX may be individually installed
  • Good expandability
  • Integrated water cooling, suitable for nearly all CPU sockets
  • Simple computer hardware installation
  • Pre-installed system fan (1)
  • Lots of accessories included

Cons

  • Heavy (44 lb/20 kg)
  • Large dimensions (23.6" x 10.4" x 21.5" /600 mm x 263 mm x 546 mm)
  • Sharp internal edges

Retail Packaging Contents

The heat exchangers, water pumps and two large fans all attach to one of the Tai Chi's side-panel doors.

The copper CPU cooler head fits nearly every socket type.

Cooling fluid is the same Day-Glo green favored for many brands of antifreeze.

Additional accessories include motherboard power cable extenders and lots of screws and standoffs.

Siggy Moersch
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    http://www.thermaltake.com/product/Chassis/fulltower/armor/va8000bws.asp

    what i would like to know is if this case – Armor VA8000BWS , INCLUDING the BTX Upgrade Kit ,
    if i can use the upgrade btx kit and use a nvidia nForce 790i SLI mainboard in this case ... or do i have to buy a btx mainboard?
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