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(More customer reviews)I looked around for months for a case that would fit my needs. This was my first computer build. I decide to build rather then buy a system like Dell or HP because I didn't want Vista as my OS, I could control the quality of the parts as well as learn something along the way.I also wanted the opportunity to upgrade later on should I want to so the case had to be expandable. This computer is for my wife and myself, no gaming but video editing of photos, music, work related stuff (word, PowerPoint, excel) and Internet use. This case will more then fit my needs.
I am not a fan of lighted cases. The case does have blue-lit fan in the front but it is not as overdone as some of the lighted cases are.At first I was drawn to cases with drive bay door covers(the soprano is really nice looking case) but I ultimately decided against those as they would be a pain after a while having to constantly open and close the door to access a drive or to turn the power on and off.I also didn't care if it had a side window or not but the M9 with the window was cheaper from New Egg then the one without it.I chose the M9 for a few reasons:
·It is a mid tower case with a lot of bays free for expandability.
·The power and reset button are located above the top bay but not on top of the computer or at the bottom of the machine causing a long reach to turn on and off. They are also a decent size.
·Excellent air flow
·Filters on all the drive bay covers and in front of the fan
·Ability to add more fans
·Reputation of brand name ( I tried to stay away from no name cases)
·Reviews of ownersonNew Egg and other sites. (mostly positive)
·Price (I wanted the case to be in the $50-$80 range)
The case did not come with a power supply, but after looking at cases that came with power supplies I decided I would be better off putting in a ps that fit my needs and was a good quality. If you have a bad one you will fry your system. I didn't like the tooless design of the drive bays at first (most cases manufacturers are doing this) but after putting the drives in the bays and not having to hassle with those tiny screws I do like it better. They do seem stable (other reviewers said they didn't feel they were stable).What I didn't like about the case design is the hard drive installation,first you have to remove the cage entirely from the case, then getting the screws through the drive cage and into those tiny holes was a pain. Hint- you will also need a magnetized screwdriver to hold the screw in place while you try to place it through the two holes in the enclosure and then thread into place. So if you want to add a hard drive later on you have to remove the cage and go through this process, no other way. My old dell the HD just slid in and out without removing a cage.The hard drive installation could be improved. The other complaint I have is one I have of all cases why don't the case manufacturers and the mother board company's do away with the jumper system and develop one block jumper instead of all those individual jumpers that are a pain to get correct? It would make assembly of a computer a breeze!
The fit and finish of the case is good and I don't find heat to be a problem. My temperature gun shows it is usually running at84 degrees (this is with the tower in a computer cart) if it were not in the cart it would run cooler. There is also space to add another fan but due to the placement of my case I don't think that would really add any benefit. The case fans are also quite and seem to provide enough airflow. The machine is a lot quieter then my old dell. I can barely tell when it is running.
In summary I would definitely recommend this case.The price was fair I paid $72.00 from Newegg (sorry Amazon you were too expensive and wouldnt come down)with shipping(also amazing fast shipping had it in a day with regular shipping) after the $20.00 rebate. Hopefully I will get that rebate. Thermal take uses a company called Newworldrebates to fulfill their rebate checks. I have never heard of this company before so I am not holding my breath for that rebate, non-fulfilled rebates really are a consumer scam that should be stopped!A few weeks after I bought the case from New Egg a store that rhymes with eyes had it on sale after rebates for 40 bucks, but it was out of stock when I got there and I really didn't want to go through the expense of returning it which most likely would have taken most of the savings away.
My system: Thermaltake M9 case, Corsair 520 watt power supply, Gigabyte GA-EP35C-DSR3, Intel core 2 duo E8400 3.0 gig MHZ, Crucial 2 gig 6400 DDR2 ballistix's memory, EVGA 6200LE 256 MB video card, 500 gig Western Digital green power HD, HP 1071i20X SATA DVD burner, Lite on EIDE DVD Rom, Mitsumi Floppy Drive (yes, my wife still uses these!), OS=XP
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Product Description:
Key Features Enclosure Color Black Regular 5.25" Bays 9 Power Supply No Power Supply Chassis Type Mini Tower Warranty 3 Years Motherboard I/O Expansion Slots 7 Motherboard Supported up to Form Factor Micro ATX/ATX Dimensions WxDxH 440 x 200 x 495 mm Weight 6.4kgDetail Specifications 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 Specifications Case Type -- Middle Tower Side Panel -- Transparent window Drive Bays 5.25" Drive Bay -- 9 or 6 3.5" Drive Bay -- 1 (converted from one 5.25" drive bay) 3.5" Drive Bay -- 0 or 3 Cooling System Front (intake) -- 120 x 120 x 25 mm blue LED fan, 1300rpm, 17dBA Rear (exhaust) -- 120 x 120 x 25 mm blue LED fan, 1300rpm, 17dBA Material -- SECC Expansion Slots -- 7 Motherboards -- Micro ATX , Standard ATX PSU -- No Dimension (HxWxD) -- 440.0 x 200.0 x 495.0 mm, (17.3 x 7.9 x 19.5 inch) Net Weight -- 6.4 kg / 14.1 lb Warranty -- 3 years
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