Thermaltake Level 10 VL30001 N1Z Case Review :: Features

02-07-2010 · Category: Hardware - Cases

By Benjamin Sun
  • Gaming inspired
  • Target markets Film Editors, SOHO Designers, Gamers
  • Stylish
  • Architectural Aesthetics
  • Lighting effect
  • Asymmetrical Balance
  • Aerodynamics
  • Exposed Vertical Heatsink
  • Ventilation
  • HDD
  • Quick Access
  • Handle
  • Security

Model VLZ30001N1Z
Case TypeGaming Station
Dimensions 614x318x666.3mm/ 24.17x 12.52x26.22 inches
Cooling System
Front (intake): 140x140x25mm Red LED fan 1000 RPM, 16dBA or 120x120x25mm fan
Rear (Exhaust): 120x120x25mm Red LED fan 1300RPM 17dBA
HDD (intake): Dual 60x60x15mm Silent Fan 2500RPM 19dBA
Drive Bays
3x 5.25”
6x 3.5”
MaterialAluminum extrusion
ColorBlack
Front I/O e-SATA connector x1, USB 2.0 x4, HD Audio
Expansion slots 8
Motherboards ATX/Micro ATX
Psu Standard PS2 Power Supply (optional)
Removable PSU Bridge Support
Adjustable PSU Bridge Support

Gaming cases are the basis for which case design changes today. Most of the changes in case design are inspired by case modders who change modify the case to look like something else. Thermaltake is targeting the gamers, Home Office designers and Film Editors with this Level 10 case. Why would a film editor need such a case?


Thermaltake Level 10 VL30001 N1Z  Case Review

One of the issues with Film editing is system crashes due to heat issues with the computer. Thermaltake designed the Level 10 case to offer excellent thermal ventilation to help prevent system crashes due to overheating. This case also has an appeal to SOHO Home designers looking for a different look on the home computer when designing their home office. Gamers will love the cooling capabilities of this case.

Thermaltake was inspired by the attention of gamers to expensive top performance components. The inspiration for the unique design of the case came from futuristic game components for the arrangement of the components of the case. The level 10 has an LED light that glows as the system is turned on to give a more relaxing experience for the gamer.


Thermaltake Level 10 VL30001 N1Z  Case Review

Thermaltake has designed the air flow on the Level 10 with the same criteria as a Formula One racing car. The Level 10 has a highly efficient air flow configuration. One unique feature of this case is the exposed vertical heatsink that symbolizes the inherent power and the excellent cooling qualities of this case. Thermaltake has divided the components of the case into four chambers, one for 5.25” drives; the 3.5” drive rack, the PSU and the motherboard chambers. The HDD cage also has a different design metric with a huge aluminum extrusion heatsink. The heat produced by the hard disks are transferred to the surrounding aluminum heatsink