Latest Thermaltake View 390 Air Review
Thermaltake has taken the concept of a fish tank PC case and turned it on its side. It's a smart solution offering more direct airflow from the front and lots of options for cooling otherwise. Plus, it looks smart, though it could look and feel a little more premium with some fine-tuning.
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Airflow and aesthetics don't often mix in the world of PC cases. Thermaltake, however, has done a pretty good job of it here. The Thermaltake View 390 Air swaps a top panel for tempered glass to excellent effect, leaving plenty of options for direct airflow over your components.
I received the View 390 Air in its white variant for review. This being called 'Snow' and offering a suitably frosty finish across most parts of the case. Though there are a few colourways to choose from, including a delectable-sounding Butter Caramel (yellow) and, my personal favourite, Future Dusk (purple). Or just plain black if you're a bit boring.
Upon opening the box, I had a feeling I might end up a little disappointed with the View 390 Air. The case doesn't make a good first impression, in large part thanks to the bag of loose screws hanging in the rear. This, I dare say, is the messiest bag of bolts ever called 'accessories' I've experienced with a PC case—a jangling selection of screws, zip-ties, and a roll of Velcro, looking like the world's worst party favour.
Compared to the Corsair Frame 4500X and Arctic Xtender, both of which come with neatly labelled accessory boxes, the Thermaltake's first impression doesn't match up.
Size: Mid-towerFan support: 3 x 120/2x 140/2x 200 mm (front) | 3x 120 mm (right) | 2x 120 mm (rear) | 3x 120 mm (bottom)AIO support: Up to 360 mm (front) | Up to 360 mm (side) Front I/O: USB 3.2 (Gen 2) Type-C x 1, USB 3.0 x 2, HD Audio x 1Drive bays: 2x 3.5-inch, 1x 2.5-inch, OR 3x 2.5-inchPrice: $150/£125
I'm glad to say this impression didn't last for long. Upon taking a step back and planning out my test build, I started to nod my head in agreement with Thermaltake's design team here. This is kinda cool, I do get what they were going for here. There are lots of ways to lay it out.
The tempered glass side panel sweeps across the top of the case. Firstly, it looks cool, and we can't discount the impact looking cool has on a prospective PC builder. Secondly, it
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