Dh Review: Thermaltake Kandalf Enhanced Aluminum Chassis

Zardon · Dec 17, 2005, 02:45 PM

Driverheaven USA Hardware Editor has taken a look at a very sexy case from everyone's favourite Thermaltake.

It's time to look at the Thermaltake Kandalf Enhanced Aluminum Chassis Series, in the form of the VA9000 series aluminum chassis identified as the VA9000 SWA. You'll never lack for storage space with the Kandalf chassis or complain about cramped quarters. The versatility and cooling options abound with this particular product, which will be discussed in more detail below.

read the review here

Chaos · Dec 17, 2005, 03:28 PM

sexy looking case i must admit. I had an Xaser III and it was not too bad. I like the Aerocool Masstige that I am currenty using. Everything is so easy to access

BWX · Dec 17, 2005, 04:07 PM

I haven't been a huge fan of most thermaltake cases, but that one is sweet.
Nice review.. didn't leave anything out of that one!

Sandok · Dec 17, 2005, 04:10 PM

That case is 100% the same as the Armour Case from Thermaltake except the front doors are "different". Nice review

**temeteus82** · Dec 17, 2005, 04:18 PM

Nice review

I would get one if I had the money :P

Asmoday · Dec 17, 2005, 05:31 PM

Nice review Steve!

It sure looks like a nice case.

BulletTheory · Dec 17, 2005, 05:52 PM

That a case I like alot. Its beautiful. Nice review!

WxChaser · Dec 17, 2005, 05:55 PM

Thanks all...it really is a stunning and functional case. Look for an upcoming review of a water cooled Tai Chi case from Thermaltake on the upcoming agenda of reviews.

kelticknight · Dec 17, 2005, 07:11 PM

nice review,good shots of it
have the armour version with water cooling
was easy to fit everything as said in review and looks good,
first thermaltake case and very happy with it

Vikingod · Dec 17, 2005, 09:53 PM

That case is amazing, you can send it over any time... i'll be waiting.

Lelisevis · Dec 18, 2005, 12:35 AM

I have the armor version of the same chassis which is identical apart from the front doors, for air cooling enthusiasts its worth noting that additional hdd cages can be bought seperate for additional fan mounts.
It's also possible to carry out a few easily reversible mods which I have posted elsewhere (post your rig I think), summarised it's possible to mount a 120mm fan on the back of the front hdd cage and you can also squeeze a 120mm fan in place of the 80mm on the top of the case. Run them all off a fan controller and you can run silent when not gaming.
At the moment im trying to summon the courage to Dremel the mesh that impedes the flow of the rear 120mm fan (I'd appreciate your comments on this project ie will it make a noticeable impact?).

BWX · Dec 18, 2005, 12:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lelisevis

At the moment im trying to summon the courage to Dremel the mesh that impedes the flow of the rear 120mm fan (I'd appreciate your comments on this project ie will it make a noticeable impact?).

That's the only thing I didn't like about it.. on my current case I have done the same thing, and then just used regular wire fan guards.. Cuts down on noise, and also increases air flow.

Dec 17, 2005, 02:45 PM	#1
Zardon DriverHeaven Founder Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 32,480 Rep Power: 177	DH Review: Thermaltake Kandalf Enhanced Aluminum Chassis Driverheaven USA Hardware Editor has taken a look at a very sexy case from everyone's favourite Thermaltake. It's time to look at the Thermaltake Kandalf Enhanced Aluminum Chassis Series, in the form of the VA9000 series aluminum chassis identified as the VA9000 SWA. You'll never lack for storage space with the Kandalf chassis or complain about cramped quarters. The versatility and cooling options abound with this particular product, which will be discussed in more detail below. read the review here

Dec 17, 2005, 03:28 PM	#2
Chaos Number Nine Join Date: May 2002 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 5,269 Rep Power: 165 System Specs	sexy looking case i must admit. I had an Xaser III and it was not too bad. I like the Aerocool Masstige that I am currenty using. Everything is so easy to access __________________

Dec 17, 2005, 04:07 PM	#3
BWX unplugged Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: USNY Posts: 19,665 Rep Power: 109 System Specs	I haven't been a huge fan of most thermaltake cases, but that one is sweet. Nice review.. didn't leave anything out of that one! __________________

Dec 17, 2005, 05:31 PM	#6
Asmoday Demonic Join Date: May 2002 Location: In the cold, dark north... Posts: 5,198 Rep Power: 90 System Specs	Nice review Steve! It sure looks like a nice case. __________________ How You can help Hardwareheaven by using Digg

Dec 17, 2005, 05:52 PM	#7
BulletTheory Forgiveness is a Six Gun Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Quebec City Posts: 1,329 Rep Power: 53 System Specs	That a case I like alot. Its beautiful. Nice review! __________________ Asus P8Z68-Pro \| Intel i7 2600K @ 4.4Ghz \| Asus GTX580 Matrix @ 940/4630 \| 8GB Corsair Vengence \| Intel 510 120GB SSD WD Black 1TB \| Corsair AX750W PSU \| Corsair Obsidian 650D Case \| Samsung 245bw 24inch LCD Razer Lycosa \| Razer Imperator \| Razer Goliathus Extended Edition \| Razer Megalodon Headset

Dec 17, 2005, 04:10 PM	#4
Sandok DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 9,472 Rep Power: 66	That case is 100% the same as the Armour Case from Thermaltake except the front doors are "different". Nice review

Dec 17, 2005, 05:55 PM	#8
WxChaser Super Moderator Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 404 Rep Power: 0	Thanks all...it really is a stunning and functional case. Look for an upcoming review of a water cooled Tai Chi case from Thermaltake on the upcoming agenda of reviews.

Dec 17, 2005, 07:11 PM	#9
kelticknight DriverHeaven Knight Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: EIRE{great for black stuff ,bulmers cider and Munster rubgy Posts: 1,095 Rep Power: 0	nice review,good shots of it have the armour version with water cooling was easy to fit everything as said in review and looks good, first thermaltake case and very happy with it __________________

Dec 17, 2005, 09:53 PM	#10
Vikingod Int'l Fish Liaison Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: By the light of lamp I sit and type... Posts: 16,187 Rep Power: 109 System Specs	That case is amazing, you can send it over any time... i'll be waiting. __________________ *How You Can Help DriverHeaven By Using Digg*

Dec 18, 2005, 12:35 AM	#11
Lelisevis Howlin at the moon Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,663 Rep Power: 0	I have the armor version of the same chassis which is identical apart from the front doors, for air cooling enthusiasts its worth noting that additional hdd cages can be bought seperate for additional fan mounts. It's also possible to carry out a few easily reversible mods which I have posted elsewhere (post your rig I think), summarised it's possible to mount a 120mm fan on the back of the front hdd cage and you can also squeeze a 120mm fan in place of the 80mm on the top of the case. Run them all off a fan controller and you can run silent when not gaming. At the moment im trying to summon the courage to Dremel the mesh that impedes the flow of the rear 120mm fan (I'd appreciate your comments on this project ie will it make a noticeable impact?).