Thermal Performance

The results are presented in the diagrams below and do not actually need much commenting upon. These are normal results of a modern midrange system case:

Conclusion

Summing it up, Thermaltake’s restyling is definitely a success. The system case is worth every cent of its price and offers opportunities for users who like to finish their PC off with their own hands – the grids on both fans seem to be redundant. Anyway, the level of noise is acceptable even without that modification. The new front 140mm fan is obviously better than the classic 120mm fan on the rear panel, by the way.

This system case has only two drawbacks: you can’t install dual-slot expansion cards with the default fastening mechanism and there is no external FireWire port. The first problem can be solved easily while the second one isn’t critical for a majority of users. As a result, we’ve got a perfect medium-format system case for a top-end configuration. You should surely take a look at the new Soprano when you go shopping next time.