Thermaltake Spedo Advanced Package Case Review :: System Build

System build components

HDD

HDD rack bottom

HDD installation

Starting with the HDDs, you push the tab and remove the drive from the bay. It couldn't be easier. There are two buttons to push when the drive is in the bay, then simply slide the HDD bay back into the case and you're done. One thing about installing the motherboard and PSU in the case is that you have to remove the ATC3 or it will block your way.

5.25" drive installation

DVD drive installed

Motherboard tray

Motherboard installed

Motherboard installation is straightforward from there, screw in the standoffs, mount the board and screw it in. There's plenty of room behind the motherboard for proper cable management. The cable routing management covers are simply placed over the cables hiding the cables from sight. This is an elegant solution to a common problem on cases with cables crossing over everything.

Video card installed

PSU installed

CRM

Left side complete

After installing the HDD, the motherboard, the CPU, memory and video card into the system I was ready to put it all together. Putting back the ATC3 is a piece of cake simply insert the tabs into the slots and it covers the CPU and graphics card area. Installing a 5.25" drive is also fairly easy, just remove the front faceplate of the drive bay and slide the drive into place, locking it by securing the clip.

Front completed

Rear completed

Right 3/4 completed

Left 3/4 completed