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Computex 2005: Thermaltake put a new spin on cases

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Published: Wednesday 1st June, 2005 | Author: Nick Haywood
Companies: Thermaltake (All Thermaltake content)

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Computex 2005: Thermaltake put a new spin on cases

Thermaltake have always made some of the most innovative and outrageous cases on the market whilst still retaining sensible, usable features. Now they’ve taken the expertise to a new level with the Eclipse DV.

Based on the Eclipse case we covered at CTS, and proving our hints to be true, Thermaltake have mounted a slimline CDRW/DVD-ROM drive in the door of the new Eclipse DV. Set for a July release, the DV will initially ship with the CDRW drive but, costs allowing, will likely ship with a DVD writer sometime afterwards.

The slimline drive can be operated with the door open or closed, allowing you to mount devices in the four 5.25” bays which will be hidden with the door closed. With front and side locks, the drive makes accessing media easy and simple and saves faffing about have to unlock the door all the time.

Other features of the case include compatibility with ATX and Micro ATX mainboards, mountings for 120mm fans front and rear, seven 3.5” drive bays (4 internal) and an optional side window.

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Posted by da.Guvna - Wed 1st Jun 2005, 11:26am

I actually really like it myself. But then, I'm easily fascinated by spinny things, lol.
As long as they make sure the drive is a decent spec, I'd actually be quite likely to buy one....I need a case upgrade.Quote

Posted by mike_w - Wed 1st Jun 2005, 11:30am

What happens if you want to upgrade, or it breaks? Can you replace it yourself?Quote

Posted by Nick - Wed 1st Jun 2005, 2:18pm

It's standard depth laptop drive, so I guess there's an adapter maybe for the ribbon cabble, then after that there's 4 screws and it's out.... so yes, if it pops, you can fit another (assuming the plugs aren't proprietary, which I doubt they are).Quote

Posted by Hiroaki - Thu 2nd Jun 2005, 9:51am

It looks good in a kind of B&O way, although I'd like to see slightly darker coloured lighting. I was a little worried about the drive myself, but I guess that if it can be uppgraded that should be ok.

Also, I'm guessing that the displays in the 5 1/4 in bays are not a standard part of the case?Quote

Posted by Nick - Thu 2nd Jun 2005, 1:45pm

No, they're there so Thermaltake could show what could be put in the slots and to give them a working system to demo.Quote