CONCLUSION

   The Core V1 was a nice mITX case but the V21 is so much more in pretty much every single area aside the good build quality which is something both cases share. So the V21 has two very important characteristics, the ability to rearrange most of its interior and exterior and the overwhelming cooling potential. The first one may not be something many users will choose to use since the horizontal positioning of the mainboard is already ideal for the size of the V21 but the 2^nd one is certain to appeal not only to gamers and enthusiasts but even professionals since the ability to use up to 5 radiators and/or 11 fans is something we don’t see even in towers 3-4 times the size. And then there’s the stackable design, almost tool-less design, the 6 drive trays, 5 PCI expansion slots which can be used with cards up to 350mm in length, room for up to 185mm tall CPU coolers and space for up to 200mm long PSUs. Can you ask for anything more from a mATX/mITX PC Case?

   At just USD67.26 inside the USA (Amazon.com) and 68Euros inside the EU (Amazon.co.uk) the Core V21 mATX/mITX PC Case by Thermaltake is amongst the lowest-cost models in the market. Normally of course that alone would mean very little but since we’ve already seen what one can do with the V21 it almost feels that Thermaltake placed the wrong price tag on it. Still it is what it is and since we feel that the Core V21 is the best mATX/mITX case in the market at least in terms of cooling efficiency and functionality it gets our Platinum Award.

PROS

- Size
- Mainboard/Panels Orientation
- Room For Up To 5 Radiators and/or 11 Fans
- 200mm Preinstalled Fan
- Almost Completely Tool-Less Design
- Space For 185mm Tall CPU Coolers, 350mm Long Graphics Cards and 200mm Long PSUs
- 6 Drive Trays
- Removable Dust-Filters
- 5 PCI Expansion Slots
- Stackable Design
- Price (For Some)

CONS

- Build Quality Could Be Better
- No Noise-Absorbing Materials (Could pose a problem with 11 fans inside)