Cutting corners never looked so good - Thermaltake Tower 300 Micro

[@ShortCircuit]

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[@Nobe_Oddy]

This video was GREAT!!!! You guys really knocked it out of the park with monkey-land rewind!!! I was LMAO for like 4 minutes straight!! WHAT A SAVE!!! lol

[@BilalFarah-wd5bp]

2:48 favorite part

[@leonro]

No thanks, LG TVs are a privacy nightmare even at the high end. They even sell your data by default, you need to dig through the settings to disable that. Of course, they probably still collect your data...

[@dimitriosgkirgkiris9486]

Not watching Rossman's videos lately?

[@Navitus]

Hey man I heard 720 degrees i'm sold.

[@user-cx5jj2yv3p]

Finally the new xbox

[@awolr]

360 degrees here and 360 on Earth 2.0

[@Ryuseigan]

You get a new domain with this one

[@Ozz465]

Just saw that , 😂

[@strayy1554]

4th dimensional case

[@TheMrBrianh]

I wonder if the phrase "Editor, can you cut that" ever actually works.

[@LordWaldema]

We'll never know

[@lumi_arcs]

"no"

[@walkinmn]

For Linus, always. For Elijah, no.

[@kalebchoi6372]

We only see when it dosent

[@ObnoxiousMedic7]

The world may never know...

[@stalecakestudios]

Dude Elijah's really coming into his own as a host, he's awesome

[@bbrixon]

Editors are still the MVP of LMG.

[@Ruubie2197]

Im a simple man. I see Elijah, i click

[@mematron]

You could have stopped at, "man." BADOOMPA PING!

[@benediktbeh87]

He is the goat.

[@manicdan481]

Elijah has such range, can go from charismatic host to silly child full of enthusiasm for new toys so quickly.

[@EviLEwoK666]

This is the third vid I've seen Elijah host now and I'm really impressed with how quickly he's come along and settled into the role. Well done mate, you are a real pleasure to watch.

[@antoniobarry]

Keep giving Elijah more random nonsense to review, it's pretty neat

[@KelvinGao-lb5xb]

2:04 like father like son

[@fajaradi1223]

Linus is doing a great job on employee training programme

[@squibward6571]

I clicked because I wanted too..... and because Elijah was on the left.

[@Nikimana1413]

Huh, he was in the center for me

[@MagmaBow]

I clicked because elijah was on the right

[@Collin_J]

I don't pretend to have free will anymore. All my decisions are dictated by the thumbnail

[@jcat96]

I clicked because he was in the middle

[@JezailleBrett]

Was he upside down for you as well?

[@Space-_-Bender]

Me with my tower 100: I don't see a reason to upgrade Tower 300: *cuts corners* My wallet: *sweats*

[@mikewifak]

Canada has weird aquariums

[@stephenkepper1157]

The next Mineral Oil PC?

[@nottsoserious]

Now that's a true VERTICAL mounted GPU

[@JohnDoe-hw8ge]

please take note that some GPU’s using a vapor chamber will overheat when in this orientation, I had to swap my pc from the tower 100 to a NZXT 210i because my AMD RX6800 went above 100C when in the vertical configuration, no problems whatsoever when its horizontal in the mini tower

[@FastSloth87]

@@JohnDoe-hw8ge would that be a problem for horizontal-vertical setups (you know, the usual riser thing that every case seems to support now)?

[@JohnDoe-hw8ge]

@@FastSloth87 That orientation does not seem to be a problem, because if it was we would have definitely heard by now since that is almost the default position of GPU’s in testbenches. then most gpu testing youtubers would have trouble. it seems to be the position with connetors up specifically that has issues

[@xaytana]

@@JohnDoe-hw8ge I'm surprised nobody has done A:B testing with vapor chamber orientation. It'd make sense that it's problematic due to the simple fact of flow direction of evaporation and wicking. If a GPU is designed to lay flat, rotating it vertical in either direction should have an impact on performance. I think the hanging orientation has more impact simply due to how coolers are arranged, more directional surface area to travel with suboptimal wicking, essentially resulting in pooling at one extreme of the cooler that likely sees less heat load; whereas the typical 'vertical' mount has much less directional surface area to travel and hence the pooling issue is much less noticeable. This should also effect heat pipes on the same basis, though they should also wick much better due to being a flow direction dimension lower than a vapor chamber. I'd be curious what an inverse hanging GPU would do, with the I/O at the bottom and the majority of the cooler pointing upwards, likely the same issue but to a lesser degree as the pooling effect would be closer to the die, possibly negating the issue. There's also the likelihood that cards are being designed for traditional vertical mounting at this point anyways, so the traditional vertical and traditional horizontal could likely be flipped in expected results. GN should do this testing but also get the Nvidia cooler design guy back on to explain the directional phenomena with these vapor chambers.

[@MichaelJacob]

@@JohnDoe-hw8ge I was gonna say, not enough people know this it's not even just vapor chambers, my old 6800 XT Nitro+ hates this orientation. We need a major tech youtuber to bring this issue to light.

[@ImWillyDS]

Seeing Elijah without the CVO . . . I mean parental monitor nor cameo is something. He even solo the sponsor spot. Oh how he has grown up, time surely flies so fast

[@Freytraz]

By the thumbnail, i thought it was a 3D printer... lol

[@fucku2b]

same

[@roknboker]

I have this case in the green color - and absolutely love it. It was fun to build in and I really love the look of it. I have it mounted sideways on the stand

[@pringlebread4913]

How was it to run I/O and display cables? I have been wanting to get this case but have been unsure on how annoying the cables would be. No one really talks about getting the cables out the top of the case.

[@roknboker]

@@pringlebread4913 I was looking for the same thing before and you’re right, no one talks about it. It’s not bad. I have it on its side on the stand and the cables drop down out of site against the wall. I have them all bundled together to keep it clean. Wish I could post pics here

[@pringlebread4913]

@@roknboker should have been more precise, my bad. I meant more about how it was dealing with the cables having to make that sharp turn and clearances for them. It seems a bit tight so I am worried my cables would not fit or I would have to get new ones to make it work. For reference, I run a triple monitor setup with wireless MNK and a USB audio mixer so I have a lot of cables to run out of my computer.

[@turtlefrog369]

@@pringlebread4913 the cables were an issue for me, specifically the two braided display link cables going into my gpu were impossible until i removed the two top fans and fan bracket.

[@pringlebread4913]

@@turtlefrog369 damn, well there goes that case as an option then. Three displays plus wanting to full loop and use the top mount for a 240 rad won't work. Thanks for the answer.

[@Daunlouded]

I love how the editor answers to the hosts requests with a firm "no". Also the rewind part was cool.

[@sully7108]

Just got a thermal take prebuilt and have been more than pleased with it, great cable managment, great config, and they even added 2 extra intake fans that werent shown on the picture, with a total of 5 intake fans and 2 exhaust fans the thermals are awesome, and the build quality is amazing

[@virtualfilmer]

I feel like Elijah was 21 about five minutes ago and is now 30 going on 45. But I’m so glad he’s here and is an awesome host!

[@jakesinclair69420]

YAYYY ELIJAH AGAIN!!!

[@Mike504]

No a 88" TV doesn't dwarf my TV. But to quote every man ever "I wouldn't mind an extra 3 inches"

[@fajaradi1223]

Are we about to have a sausage fest here?

[@Viraniel666]

Excellent case, I recently built my gfs PC inside this. Without any issues it fit a 360 aio from EK and a quite beefy 7900xt. Nice case, good materials, no issues with thermals. One point of criticism regarding the side panels, I'm not sure if its just our unit or all of them are like this, but after a while the panels tend to get a bit bent, they still do hold via magnets, but there is a visible gap between them.

[@polymathart]

This looks like the thing Captain Guntu used to capture Stitch.

[@ka_nya]

10:35 OMG the pump, I'm feelin pain RN

[@2011Kestrel]

I just did my first ever build in the Tower 300. I went with the matcha green colour. Love the case, but a little more room would have been nice. Minor issues I encountered… My motherboard cables had super tight bends and are hard against my AIO and the fan I put over the PSU. I ordered some Cablemod replacements which I hope will be more flexible and eliminate the excess cabling I had to shove in there; My lowest 360 AIO fan was rubbing against the thumbscrew on the hard drive holder on the side of the PSU cage. I replaced the thumbscrew with a regular low profile one; I’m not crazy about the cables coming out of the top of the case. I’m keeping the case on my desk and bringing them out the bottom would have been preferable. I might take a step drill to the back of the case and put in a grommet nearer the bottom in the future. The IO shield on my motherboard was causing a fitting issue - it was hitting the PCIE brackets beside it. Took the shield off - no biggie, you can’t see it anyways once the build is done. Like I said, a LITTLE more room would have prevented most of my issues. Still, I love the case and recommend checking one out of you have the chance. Also, there’s the Tower 650 coming out later this year…😉 Update - you’ll probably need some DisplayPort extension cables (M2F) with 90-degree male connectors to plug into your graphics card, or get VERY flexible cables with short connectors. I bought some good cables and there’s no way I can get them to fit - they bang into the exhaust fans.

[@docontra4921]

You can tell Linus adopted Elijah _and_ he became his favorite child thanks to the Renault T-Shirt

[@Max1996YT]

Props to ShortCircuit for actually showing how to route display/rear-IO cables to the GPU and motherboard in this case.

[@turtlefrog369]

I have this case and i love it. It might be spacious but it has low footprint on your desk. The cable management though.

[@riboflavin1806]

What it’s only $150 I actually thought it was like $500 and that’s why they weren’t talking about the price 11:33

[@hitoshigaming]

When i saw this case i thought this was perfect for my first pc and i have it in my cart right now along with the other parts. I honestly geeked out when i realized how the case was designed and was really impressed and showed it to my sisters and explained why its a really good case design 😅

[@trevalyon8610]

I, for one, want to see more of Elijah building computers! After Steve tore apart the Fractal Mood, I've been looking for a better M-ATX case for my daughter, and this might be it! Great job covering it.

[@brookerobinson8203]

Thermaltake cases are so underrated. I love this case.

[@stevemaricar4350]

Love the fact that the I/O comes out from the top, definitely gives a cleaner look. Greater space and tool-less design makes it much easier.

[@flackenstien]

I normally don't like atypical cases, but this one seems pretty well designed.

[@Shouziroku]

Bonus point: it's compatible with the Project Zero mobos.

[@xaytana]

If you're making a display case that's meant to sit on your desk, why would you ever use top I/O, especially when you have that bottom panel. Just put the I/O at the bottom of the front, and flip the motherboard so that all the cables exit via the rear. I like the looks of the case, but this decision seems so backwards, and the top-mounted rear I/O means that you're going to need longer cables to account for the droop, not to mention there's less room for a cable to bend, of which the basement has ample room for. It's less of an issue if the case is on its side with the stand, but personally I don't like the asymmetry with the basement being taller than the attic; plus it takes up an unreasonable amount of space.

[@davidlosey431]

I bought this case for my current rig. I really do enjoy it. Building in it was a bit difficult, but i was really happy with the result!

[@HedgehogY2K]

Even though I have no immediate plans to build my best personally gaming rig, I decided to install the NJ450-SXL and I gotta say, the Cerberus Sliger is by far the best case I've ever messed with. I'm glad to have this... ALMOST DECADE OLD CASE?! I can't take this, whatever happened to being a 2010s teenager?

[@leftcoastfunk]

I've always loved mATX cases, especially some of the more quirky ones! They're often quite subpar for cooling though, so it's wild to see 420mm radiator support and ALL fan slots accepting up to 140mm fans, this case should be suuuuper cool!

[@KingRonin1]

I think the first time I saw this case was at whatever the most recent tech showcase event was. I was considering getting it then but now I’m pretty much sold. Thank you, Elijah!

[@leftcoastfunk]

Wouldn't you really only do the horizontal orientation the other way, with the GPU intaking from the "bottom" and the AIO pulling airflow up and out of the case? That's how TT show it on their own website too

[@deeesaye]

This case is very beautiful when fully built. I bought one in black a few months ago and haven't looked back. The cable routing can be a little tight on the I/O but its overcomeable and unnoticeable when completed. 10/10 case imho

[@thewilberforce]

I think you should do the fans as intended. Including adding the bottom fan and reversing the AIO. Mime is set up that way and it cools like crazy.

[@ab_xar]

0:47 the mouse pad💀

[@Oraclegr]

🤣🤣🤣

[@Omerfayyaz2001]

as a pre-built owner of this unit i'm currently satisfied with its ease of access and air flow design. however one of the sticking on the rgb ram has failed revealing the rgb led inside. also you can't mess with the i/o without taking the top apart each time. since mine sits on the desktop and i don't plug unplug many peripherals so its cable management once & done for me.

[@rexr9762]

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE Let Elijah host more videos. But Fire is Barber that hair cut is criminal

[@animefanrk2k]

It's nice hearing Elijah's passion about the case. It's good to be passionate~~~

[@YHK_YT]

I clicked because the thumbnail had 2 cases and then because it had 1 case

[@BlazePas]

They made a video about that

[@YHK_YT]

@@BlazePas yes that’s the joke

[@BlazePas]

Linus must really believe in Elijah 😂

[@ugzz]

I didn't really care about this case.. but I came here, and stayed, for Elijah. Crushing it as a host!

[@krysin]

Totally need more cases with colored options!

[@nikaiwolf]

I just finished my build in this case recently!!!! Fun case to build in. Does fit a 420mm radiator but with some finesse. the bottom fan can rub on the psu cover

[@danielgarciasalorio8646]

I'm really glad to see how Thermaltake has improved over the last 3-4 years, from cheap corky products 20 years ago, to really well designed and quality products. I've owned some of their stuff when I was a kid and well, despite everything worked well my choices could have been better. Now they're making really good cases, power supplies and memories and I love them.

[@smartel7070]

I bought the sage green edition and really love it! I don't know about the other colors but the sage green has a matte finish that is gorgeous.

[@Thelocalfriend93]

Love my Racing Green 300, adding noctua fans for a brown and beige touch, kind of like an old British racer. I'm awful at cable management and the case pretty much does it for you

[@Eli-zb2yj]

This is the best GPU vending machine

[@Thomas_Needs_Coffee]

not bad for Elijah solo hosting. I've always felt he was extra silly when Linus was on to play his part. 🤘

[@linuxsux41]

Now I want a case with 720 degrees of access...

[@mellertid]

That's screwed up.

[@joshsmyth130]

Makes me miss the old Silverstone raven 01 where all parts were turned 90 to the top. Loved that case, but it was a bloody beast.

[@hoofhearted4]

I was really considering this case for awhile. not not sold, but really leaning to a SFF. but not sold that i dont want an ATX so this is still in the running.

[@pernis_colossus]

awesome showcase and build, thank you! unfortunately the tower 900 is not really in the focus on aircooling with the backchamber having all the vents reserved for up to 2 480mm radiators if i remember correctly. i would have to build a custom waterloop servicing gpu and cpu to make proper use of that big case. that said the tower 300 comes very handy for me for a future build. and yes i agree the color choices are a good incentive for themed builds to me.

[@itssjustalii]

bought this case, i love the design but since theres no way to mount intake fans on the gpu side, the gpu runs kinda hot. i need good cooling in my case so it was a deal breaker for me

[@timd7709]

i like that design... thanks for showing it off...

[@TheLastTater]

I never thought I’d be interested in this case line before but after seeing this one. It looks like a great option

[@Rob_Morrison_GB]

"Can you cut that, editor??" "Hahahaha no!"

[@davidmartineziii7343]

I love this Tower 300! My rig right now sits inside a white Tower 100 and I believe I paid just as much for that one as the 300 costs today! I’d totally have a 300 when I upgrade!

[@legendofphil]

I built my new rig in one a month ago, some slight cons but on the whole I think it's great. Having a GPU with a power connector on that points down in this case makes it look sooo much better and I don't have to worry about any flexing.

[@gdoggy1678]

The was almost like watching the verge explain how to build a PC...... I love it!

[@ChubiPanda]

I have the Tower 200 and it's a lovely case to work in. It was my first pc build and it went brilliantly due to the case being so easy to work in.

[@derkaiser9881]

Honestly when it comes to front IO all I need is 2 USB-A, a 3.5mm jack, and 1 USB-C. I'm only ever going to plug earbuds, a flashdrive, and/or a mouse dongle into it.

[@Collin_J]

I appreciate the separate audio jacks because Windows is dumb. Two USB-A and one C is definitely the sweet spot. My 4000D frustrates me when I need a dongle just to plug in my mouse & keyboard.

[@FloorManiac]

Didnt they sell a larger one of these thats identical to this, like 10 years ago? I remember seeing it and wanting to use it in a build back then.

[@ion_force]

I built my first real gaming PC off a micro ATX motherboard a few years ago. Now with a full sized board I am realizing just how efficient you have to be when building one of these smaller boards.

[@evanbutson2]

Was I asleep when Elijah went from goofy comedic foil for Linus to super knowledgeable and professional product reviewer 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@kingcollins145]

would this case be compatible with the MSI Project Zero motherboard or others like it??

[@idlevalley]

I figured out why after all these years Elijah is my favorite. He's so at home in front of a camera. He emotes a lot yeah, but it's not like he's hamming it up for the camera. He's so natural, it almost feels like I'm hangin' out with em'.

[@jubul666]

these are super cool, i love my tower900 so much, if i ever wanted to downsize id consider something like this

[@BabydollRAWR]

I enjoyed this video. Having some insights from someone that has bought similar cases before was more reassuring to me that it's a viable product, and I found the variance of the colors available for the case very appealing. I've searched for cute colored cases before and have had a hard time finding products that I felt were good enough quality for the price. This one seems super newbie friendly with all the easy access, I really liked how it had the easy to clean fan screens and magnets for many of the panels, and the way the build was done with less tech jargon about every part being installed made it easier for me to stay focused on what the vid was intended to be about. (I'm not against having a lot of tech jargon I'm just easily distracted) 👍

[@andrewberg9611]

would you be comfortable putting significant weight on the desk though using the tower 900 as the base, cause i have to a lot but now that i know “tower integrated into the desk” is a thing, I’ve got to try it.

[@tonyk4447]

they can probably cut the front side glass panel ,makes a slimmer version and maybe cheper , then i'm sold

[@I_am_Allan]

We need more Elijah videos.

[@Ratorix]

Elijah is becoming good at this, nice sideway too, and he still had the level of fail of linus, so futur star of the show!

[@dzello]

I wish I had a computer with 720 degrees of working room.

[@AnimeMangaBazinga]

Thanks editor for not cutting those out!

[@wnen8611]

I got the snow edition for 2 months now and I have never been more in love with a case then with the tower 300

[@palemale2687]

Enjoyed you as host Elijah, relaxed and enjoying it

[@gomd3rd]

I love building custom water lines in the tower 100. It’s a nice and dense boy. Did 3 rads in my last build.

[@johny_da_rony]

core v1 is still one of my most favorite Thermaltake cases. I wish they continue the line

[@NoName-fn6ee]

I did put this case on my list but I never have seen how big the Stand is! Thx for the Video. But the Airflow confuses me.

[@corimictlan]

As a Tower 900 enjoyer, I want another Tower 900 and one of each of the others. Gods, but I'm with Elijah on the Tower series supremacy.

[@OzzManCmth7]

Great video! Im finally parting together my Tower 300 build and I was wondering if anyone can tell which motherboard they used for this build?

[@rohitmaharana1]

"SURRRE" - Elijah

[@aronlewis9819]

Love that Elijah has slowly been getting more screen time 🔥 he needs to work more on presenting on GameLinked though

[@markiieee]

I really wish there was a full atx version of this case, I get that it would be chonky af but I don't mind big cases, just no longer like my case and would want to move my current build to a new case

[@MsD0V3R]

In case of a 420mm at the front, where does the air comes out for the lowest fan ?

[@normanhoeksema1659]

Next apple video... 🎵I'm a Mac, I'm a Mac, i'm a Mac, I'm a Mac🎵 I'm a MAC!

[@mauroblardony7703]

Just finish building this, and i have to say there are some flaws. Like one they tell you can put two exhaust fans in the back but unless you install an SSD and/or a hub (i have the lian Li setup) its impossible to close the back. So I had to install the two exhaust fans outside the case making my thermal 300 having a cute backpack. Another gripe i had with this case is why didn't they just put a big slit on the top of the mobo where your feed all your wires/usb go into instead of bottlenecking into one slot. Puts a lot of pressure on the wires since you have to bend them a bit. Lastly, since you have to insert all your wires through the top fan shroud, my display/HDMI sometimes hit the top fans so you have to bend the wires a bit... So Thermal if you are seeing this comment fix the next iteration...PS even with a 360 radiator you cant fit that SSD by the power supply shroud..I have the Lian Li Hydroshift.

[@killer52lt]

Love the video. Also I think we found Linus 2.0.Droppping and dyslexia included.

[@Unleashed75]

I don't like the design but I do like having the GPU and motherboard facing this way up, and having the ports covered like that. Easy to access providing you're not mounting to the underside of a desk.

[@Danielsworlds]

To be fair the silverstone Raven rotated motherboard vertical cooling solution was wildly successful in its day. Fun to see that for factor pop up again

[@simster2759]

I had been into this case but seeing first the editor comment reminding me AIO dont like being below the CPU and then comments on GPUs not liking being vertical is definitely enough confusion to be less sure and avoid

[@8BitPasta]

I came in here thinking they were 3D Printers... 🖨️

[@LP_86239]

that got me too

[@JBiton]

Me too😂

[@emerje0]

Yep, saw the thumbnail and thought Thermaltake was making resin printers. 😅