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Product: Thermaltake SwordM Full Tower Case
Date: January 28, 2008
Author: Bob Buskirk
Edited By: Ashley Donaldson
Provided By: Thermaltake
Pages: 1 2 3 4 5
Discussion: Discuss in Forums



Introduction

We first got a glimpse of the SwordM at CES 2007, we were amazed at the style and that Thermaltake would try such a radical case. Finally this year the case was released for sale and you know we had to get one to check out. Handmade of all aluminum with hydraulic mechanisms for the top and side panel it is unlike any other case we have seen before. This is a very limited case with only 10,000 units world-wide. Let us show you what this amazing case has to offer.

Features

- Fully handmade multifunctional high class PC case
- All aluminum extrusion built chassis
- Convertible top panel for better ventilation
- Hydraulic mechanisms for the top and side panel
- Revolutionary open back plate design provides maximum internal air flow.
- Ventilation openings all around for optimized thermal management
- Stylish back door eliminates cable clutter and perfects the appearance
- Tool-free design for easy installation
- Support up to ten 5.25'' drive bays
- Detachable HDD Cage
- Reinforcement handles for easy transport.
- 7" drive bay for optional 7" touch screen LCD monitor. (P/N:A2413-03)

Specifications

Model: VD5000BNA
Case Type: Super Tower
Dimension (H*W*D): 650 x 240 x 770 mm ; 25.6 x 9.4 x 30.3 inch
Material: Aluminum Extrusion
Color: Black
Cooling System:
- Up to 12 x 120mm fans
- Front (intake): 120 x 120 x 25mm blue LED fan, 1300rpm, 17dBA
- Rear (Exhaust): Two 120 x 120 mm fans, 1300rpm, 17dBA
- Top (Exhaust): Two 120 x 120 mm fans, 1300rpm, 17dBA
Motherboards:
- 9.6" x 9.6" (Micro ATX)
- 12" x 9.6" (ATX)
- 12" x 13" (Extend ATX)
Drive Bays:
- 7" Drive Bay
- 5.25" Drive Bay
- 3.5" Drive Bay
Front I/O:
- e-SATA connector x 1
- USB2.0 x 2
- IEEE 1394 Firewire x 1
- HD Audio
Expansion Slots: 7
Optional Components: 7" LCD Monitor (P/N:A2413-03)

Packaging

The SwordM comes in an extremely large box, but since the case is made of all aluminum it is not that heavy. On the back of the box there are diagrams and descriptions of some of the features of the SwordM.


Opening up the box we can see that it is well protected with big pieces of thick Styrofoam. After taking those off the case is wrapped in a protective cloth that makes sure nothing will scratch the outside of the case.


The goodies that come with the case are the top and bottom fins, 4 wheels, 2 bags of screws, some cable ties, and 2 extra bezel covers.


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