ThermalTake V3 Black Edition

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 9 expert reviews

Excellent:

3
Good:

4
Average:

2
Bad:

0

Pros:

Tool, free design, PSU bottom design, Plenty ventilation
Sleek black interior / exterior, Easy access to install CPU heatsink, PSU dust protector, Lightweight, Great value, Watercooling capable.
Very competitive price, Black interior, Water cooling ready, Good construction quality, Bottom mounted PSU bay, Expansion bay lock holds well, Dust filter for PSU, Rear exhaust fan, Good paint job, Little window is a nice touch, Light & Compact

Cons:

Only 3 tool, free clips, Limited space for fans, Cheap build quality, Poor coolingYou can find more expert reviews of this product at testseek.com
Only one fan included, Difficult cable management, Flimsy material, Only 1 toolless adapter per each drive type

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Last revision on June 1, 2012

Reviewers Liked

Tool, free design, PSU bottom design, Plenty ventilation
Sleek black interior / exterior, Easy access to install CPU heatsink, PSU dust protector, Lightweight, Great value, Watercooling capable
Very competitive price, Black interior, Water cooling ready, Good construction quality, Bottom mounted PSU bay, Expansion bay lock holds well, Dust filter for PSU, Rear exhaust fan, Good paint job, Little window is a nice touch, Light & Compact
Can be found for under $50, Nice and small, Can fit a normal ATX motherboard, Easy installation
Price, Black Interior, Bottom Mount PSU, Tool Less, Fits a Full Sized Rad, Window for new Internal Water Coolers, Access to the Back of the Motherboard

Reviewers Didn't Like

Only 3 tool, free clips, Limited space for fans, Cheap build quality, Poor coolingYou can find more expert reviews of this product at testseek.com
Only one fan included, Difficult cable management, Flimsy material, Only 1 toolless adapter per each drive type
Drive locks fairly useless, Very compact dimensions do not allow for large or wide CPU coolers, No easy way to easily route cables, No eSATA or Firewire, Corner piece of PSU bay rather annoying
Only 1 toolless adapter included for the hard drives and optical drives, You might run into issues with larger video cards
Stock With Only 1 Fan

Expert reviews and ratings

Without doubt it isn't easy to build a case which is designed for gamers on a budget as costs have to be cut somewhere. Some manufacturers manage to come up with the right balance of features and quality, others fall too much in one direction and...

By HardwareHeaven on March 27, 2012

The purpose of the Thermaltake V3 Black Edition is simple: offer the most feature rich computer chassis for an unbelievably affordable price. As luck would have it, the V3 Black Edition offers more features than you would expect for such a tiny...

By FutureLooks on May 14, 2010

Reviewing a case in terms of performance is difficult; it's hard to say when once case is better than another, except for features. The Thermaltake V3 Black Edition case comes with only one 120mm fan, but allows expansion for up to four. This...

By Benchmark Reviews on April 20, 2010

The Thermaltake V3 Black is priced very low, making it an interesting choice for those either just wanting something different than OEM or for those on a tight budget, looking for a cool chassis. With a black interior, very nice looks and a good...

By techPowerUp! on April 20, 2010

Some might label the V3 as inconspicuously designed, but for what you will shell out, the V3 is worthy of a legitimate rig, thanks to decent cooling, a practical internal architecture, and a good number of drive...

By ComputerPowerUser on April 09, 2010

I have tested many Thermaltake products and I can say that the V3 Black case is worth every penny you pay for it. It costs less than $50 (US) and has lots of room for the everyday consumer's needs. The all black design is perfect for any home...

By BayReviews on March 01, 2010

A couple of years ago Thermaltake released the and later the V9 Black Edition. Today we are taking a look at another case in their V-Series the V3. The V3 is designed to be very functional, but at a very low cost. You can pick this case up for...

By ThinkComputers on February 28, 2010

We saw some features of this case that we liked, and we saw some that could use some improvement. The PSU design is a welcome change, however the filter would be better suited to outside the bottom of the case. This would allow us to clean it without...

By Rbmods.com on June 02, 2010

Thermaltake V3 Black Edition is an excellent case if you consider its price tag. It brings an excellent cost/benefit ratio for users looking for a good yet inexpensive computer case.Strong Points Excellent ventilation: room for two fans on the top...

By Hardware Secrets on May 27, 2010

The Thermaltake V3 Black Edition boasts almost everything we could ask for on a budget gaming case. The steel construction is a little flimsy but acceptable considering the price-point.In terms of performance, the V3 wasn’t quite as impressive as...

By HardwareHeaven on May 17, 2010

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