June 25, 2008
Sean "Obsidian" Potter
Nick "Tesseract" Wolfgang
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Thermaltake M9 VI1000BNS Case
Features & Specifications
Let's first take a look at the specifications of the M9 to get a better idea of what I'm working with.
Specifications
| Case Type | Mid Tower |
| Material | SECC |
| Front Bezel Material | Plastic |
| Color | Black |
| Side Panel | Solid |
| Motherboard Support | Micro ATX, Standard ATX |
| 5.25" Drive Bay | 9 or 6 |
| Ext. 3.5" Drive Bay | 1 (convertable from 5.25") |
| Int. 3.5" Drive Bay | 3 |
| Expansion Slots | 7 |
| Front I/O Ports | USB x 2, Audio Out, Mic In |
| Front Audio | HD Audio |
| Cooling System |
Front (intake) :
120 x 120 x 25 mm blue LED fan, 1300 rpm, 17 dBA
Rear (exhaust) : 120 x 120 x 25 mm, 1300 rpm, 17 dBA |
| Power Supply Supported | Standard ATX PSII |
| Dimension (H*W*D) | 17.3 x 7.9 x 19.5 in |
| Net Weight | 14.6 lbs |
| Warranty | 3 Years |
Now, lets look at what features the specifications of the case provide, as well as other features built in by Thermaltake. The M9 definitely looks like a promising case.
Features
- Glossy finish
- 9 Drive Bays - 9 5.25” drive bay, swappable to 3.5” drive bay using HDD cage
- High efficiency ventilation: 120mm silent fan in front and rear
- Metal grilled front bezel for maximum air intake
- Air guide and openings on side panel enhance CPU & VGA heat dissipation
- Tool-free installation for 5.25” drive bays and add-on cards
