CES exploded with way more gaming hardware than we expected, which is good news, because a few of the classiest chassis-makers have put out word that they're working on several new lines of gaming towers and cases. A great companion guide to the below gaming PC cases is our 2012 Hardware Release Timeline, so go view that if you haven't already. Check out the photos and specs of some of our favorite, new gaming cases (so far) below.
Thermaltake Armor Revo Case
Silver/White color combinations have been slowly assimilated into gaming style as a secondary choice to the all-compatible black, and with that migration of trendy colors comes the Armor Revo by Thermaltake. We've seen a number of white cases designed by Thermaltake lately, the most notable of which being the Commander MS-I Snow Edition case, and they all have the same sleek exterior.
Going by Thermaltake's official spec sheet, the company has packed a powerful cooling system into an otherwise aesthetically superior case:
Armor Revo Cooling System - Enthusiast Tower
Intake
Front: 1x200mm Blue LED (600-800RPM, 13-15dBA)
Side: 1x200mm (600-800RPM, 13-15dBA)
Bottom: 1x120mm (optional)
Exhaust
Top: 1x200mm Blue LED (600-800RPM, 13-15dBA)
Top: 1x140mm or 1x120mm (optional)
Rear: 1x140mm "Turbo fan" (1000RPM, 16dBA)
The system also supports liquid cooling solutions. If you're more interested in how fan RPMs and performance affects gaming, you can check out the first of our detailed guide here.
Corsair Obisidan 550D - Minimalist Mid-Tower
Corsair's been slowly encroaching on gaming chassis territory over the last two years, and they've shown no signs of stopping. We know a lot of our system builders on the GN hardware forums are fans of minimalistic case design, and the Obsidian 550D tries to fill that niche in an ever-growing world of 'cool-cut cases.'
The 550D is by no means lacking in functionality, despite its simple exterior. Here are the most usable features we found from the Corsair website:
Useful Features:
Ample cable management to route cables behind the motherboard.
SSD-specific drive-bays.
Quick-release drive-bays for tool-less installation.
240mm dual radiator support.
3x120mm fans included.
Cooling:
6x120mm/140mm fan mount locations.
4x120mm fan mount locations.
1x200mm side fan location.
Cooler Master HAF-XM - Enthusiast Tower
We've recommended the HAF-X countless times to system builders with a fluffy budget, and after the initial popularity of the HAF-X, Cooler Master has shown off its newest model, the HAF-XM. While no official images have been released yet, Legit Reviews snapped the image below for a teaser.
Unfortunately, we have absolutely no technical information on this case as it stands currently. We're working to get an update on that as soon as possible. For now, enjoy this not-so-revealing image (click to enlarge).
"I'm baaaaack."
Rosewill Ranger - M - Budget Gaming System .
As with the Corsair case above, Rosewill's budget-targeted Ranger series has expanded to target builders that are interested in a specific niche: gaming-grade mini-computers. The Ranger-M adds a much-needed MicroATX-specific contender to the case arena (and it looks very similar to the Thermaltake Level 10 GTS, as below). It's surprisingly functional given its small stature; Rosewill has given us the following specifications:
Cooling:
Front: 1x120mm fan (intake)
Rear: 1x80mm fan (exhaust)
Note: It looks like you could force a fan into the side grill, but until we hear otherwise, we don't have any reason to believe that a fan was meant to be mounted there.
It's not the best-cooled system, but it would make for a great mid-range gaming case.
Thermaltake Level 10 GTS - Stylistically Unique
We don't know a lot about the technical specifications of this one yet either, but if it's anything like other Thermaltake cases, it should be fairly solid. From what we can tell by the photos we've been supplied by Thermaltake, it's very similar to the original Level 10, which was famous for its initial mind-blowing price-point (if memory serves, I seem to recall seeing the first ones available for ~$600 -- correct me in the comments).
We do know this, though: it looks cool. It's a bit short-and-fat, but overall, it looks to be a good case. Look forward for more information on this one.
Like always, we have dozens more articles in the works and will be trying to keep up with all of the news as much as possible. Stay tuned to our site
Thermaltake Armor Revo Case
Silver/White color combinations have been slowly assimilated into gaming style as a secondary choice to the all-compatible black, and with that migration of trendy colors comes the Armor Revo by Thermaltake. We've seen a number of white cases designed by Thermaltake lately, the most notable of which being the Commander MS-I Snow Edition case, and they all have the same sleek exterior.
Going by Thermaltake's official spec sheet, the company has packed a powerful cooling system into an otherwise aesthetically superior case:
Armor Revo Cooling System - Enthusiast Tower
Intake
Front: 1x200mm Blue LED (600-800RPM, 13-15dBA)
Side: 1x200mm (600-800RPM, 13-15dBA)
Bottom: 1x120mm (optional)
Exhaust
Top: 1x200mm Blue LED (600-800RPM, 13-15dBA)
Top: 1x140mm or 1x120mm (optional)
Rear: 1x140mm "Turbo fan" (1000RPM, 16dBA)
The system also supports liquid cooling solutions. If you're more interested in how fan RPMs and performance affects gaming, you can check out the first of our detailed guide here.
Corsair Obisidan 550D - Minimalist Mid-Tower
Corsair's been slowly encroaching on gaming chassis territory over the last two years, and they've shown no signs of stopping. We know a lot of our system builders on the GN hardware forums are fans of minimalistic case design, and the Obsidian 550D tries to fill that niche in an ever-growing world of 'cool-cut cases.'
The 550D is by no means lacking in functionality, despite its simple exterior. Here are the most usable features we found from the Corsair website:
Useful Features:
Ample cable management to route cables behind the motherboard.
SSD-specific drive-bays.
Quick-release drive-bays for tool-less installation.
240mm dual radiator support.
3x120mm fans included.
Cooling:
6x120mm/140mm fan mount locations.
4x120mm fan mount locations.
1x200mm side fan location.
Cooler Master HAF-XM - Enthusiast Tower
We've recommended the HAF-X countless times to system builders with a fluffy budget, and after the initial popularity of the HAF-X, Cooler Master has shown off its newest model, the HAF-XM. While no official images have been released yet, Legit Reviews snapped the image below for a teaser.Unfortunately, we have absolutely no technical information on this case as it stands currently. We're working to get an update on that as soon as possible. For now, enjoy this not-so-revealing image (click to enlarge).
"I'm baaaaack."
Rosewill Ranger - M - Budget Gaming System .
As with the Corsair case above, Rosewill's budget-targeted Ranger series has expanded to target builders that are interested in a specific niche: gaming-grade mini-computers. The Ranger-M adds a much-needed MicroATX-specific contender to the case arena (and it looks very similar to the Thermaltake Level 10 GTS, as below). It's surprisingly functional given its small stature; Rosewill has given us the following specifications:
Cooling:
Front: 1x120mm fan (intake)
Rear: 1x80mm fan (exhaust)
Note: It looks like you could force a fan into the side grill, but until we hear otherwise, we don't have any reason to believe that a fan was meant to be mounted there.
It's not the best-cooled system, but it would make for a great mid-range gaming case.
Thermaltake Level 10 GTS - Stylistically Unique
We don't know a lot about the technical specifications of this one yet either, but if it's anything like other Thermaltake cases, it should be fairly solid. From what we can tell by the photos we've been supplied by Thermaltake, it's very similar to the original Level 10, which was famous for its initial mind-blowing price-point (if memory serves, I seem to recall seeing the first ones available for ~$600 -- correct me in the comments).
We do know this, though: it looks cool. It's a bit short-and-fat, but overall, it looks to be a good case. Look forward for more information on this one.
Like always, we have dozens more articles in the works and will be trying to keep up with all of the news as much as possible. Stay tuned to our site
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