Tower 300 Build Experience - Do's and Don'ts

If you're considering the Tower 300, or have already bought it, let me share with you my Experiences working with it. Overall a great addition to the Tower series cases from Thermaltake. I'd definitely use it again.
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[@rhoadeswr1]

I tried every fan orientation possible. When I say everyone possible, i literally spent hours changing and testing until I got the best setup. I also tried 3 different cpu coolers on my 7800X3D and there is one clear winner. The position of the Tower is in the upright position. Motherboard is an Asus B650E-I Rog Strix gaming Wifi ITX. My GPU is a Noctua edition 4080 Super. The coolers tested are the Noctua NH-12UA Air cooler, the Kraken 240 AIO, and the Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360. The best orientation and cooler to use for myself is the top fans that come with it used as intakes. The two rear 120’s intake. The lower chamber above PSU is intake. The Arctic liquid freezer was the best at cooling the CPU and the fans are used as exhaust fans. Temps at idle are 39C on average. Under full load testing with cinebench 23,24 and prime 95, max temps reach 79C. With the Noctua NH12-UA idle averages were around 43C With a max temp of 84C under full load testing. With the Kraken 240 AIO idle was averaging 44-45C with a max of 81C. Room temp was 73F or 22.7C.

[@ultravioletiris6241]

I have this exact case in my office right now. Starting to get the rest of the parts. I’m doing an air cooled with white ‘be quiet!’ fans - no rgb. All white. Project Zero motherboard.

[@HardwareArtisan]

Hi ultravioletiris6241, sounds like an awesome build, I really did like the look of 'air cooled' in this case, you can't go wrong there...follow up when you're done, let me know how the "Project Zero" motherboard build goes in this case. PC building is awesome stuff, you can just pick and choose anything you want....it's all cool stuff...haha. Good Luck and have fun!! Thanks for watching!!!

[@ultravioletiris6241]

@@HardwareArtisan Ive seen a couple other folks successfully use the project zero with this case, so I’m reasonably sure it will work. Now i just have to set a budget for the graphics card 😂

[@michaelshafer2996]

​@@ultravioletiris6241hope you're build goes well, i bought a 3090ti used a couple weeks ago and seriously cpu limited on a 7700k so i ordered this case, strix z690, 13700k that'll be here monday

[@YuasBirds]

​@@ultravioletiris6241 I was wondering about the project zero board too (because it's by far the most compelling board that'll fit in this case), seems to be compatible, I'm not sure why it's not officially supported

[@ultravioletiris6241]

@@YuasBirds Im not sure either. Ive seen a reddit user successfully use it though, also seen a KZbinr use it in a build video. It’s just a different and new assembly so keep that in mind

[@RWayne3326]

What an INCREDIBLE PICTURE showing the SSD clearance at 3:19 in the video! To explain the clearances is one thing but to clearly depict that sort of thing with great picture quality is incredibly rare on KZbin! A+ Hardware Artisan! Especially appreciate the extra EFFORT to show the case with both configurations of an liquid and a fan heatsink CPU cooler! One question. At the 3:23 mark...What is that orange SSD drive? Is that like a cover or a wrap that goes over the SSD? Fantastic job on creating, narrating, editing, and publishing this video! I called out the picture of the SSD clearances but so many other things were done so well throughout the video from beginning to end! Well done!

[@cybershocked]

I think it likely just something custom made, or 3d printed to demonstrate a drive placement when he has an insufficient number of otherwise spare drives to fill the space.

[@392Hemi-x3]

Best tower 300 review on the tube. You answer questions and show stuff that others are not showing or discussing. Thank You.

[@MrTrex62]

I wonder what your gpu temps are when the case is in the upright position. It is still the reason i have not pulled the trigger on this case because if i put a 7900 xtx in it the gpu will reach close to max temps the same could apply for the possibility of other GPUs.

[@gomd3rd]

Just a bit of a tip, the black plastic clips that run the wires down the side of the case lock into place. I see in your vid highlighting the cable channels that you have them un-clipped as they would be when you place the wire. Just push the black end of the clip past the inside of the case and it will lock right into place.

[@HardwareArtisan]

Hi gomd3rd, Yes, you are correct, I had not clipped them in. Great tip for sure!!! Thanks for watching and your support!!!

[@markpusko2480]

Finally a review on this case that describes in any detail the top i/o out, ethernet, video out etc. And its convinced me not to buy this case as I don't believe there is enough space for my WIFI antenna's - unless they were angled close to 90 degrees horizontal.

[@ryanalbanese83]

You answered what I was looking for. I’m gonna run a thermalright peerless assassin air cooler and was curious if it would fit and you answered that for me thank you sir. Great video and sweet build

[@HardwareArtisan]

Thanks ryanalbanese83, That peerless assassin looks amazing in my opinion for this case, great choice! I'm glad you found the video helpful! Have fun and thanks for watching!!!

[@garetht1236]

Very detailed video. I can't express how much I appreciate how detailed you went into the usability of the case was. It also really provided a detailed look at the quirks of the case. Keep it up

[@HardwareArtisan]

Thanks garetht1236, I'm happy you found this video helpful! Thanks your feedback and support....and for watching!!!

[@Ranzstulle]

I used the AsRock B650M Pro RS in this case (black) and I also think MATX looks better then Mini ITX

[@HardwareArtisan]

That's a sharp looking motherboard, I agree MATX on this particular case looks better, although I did (and still am) using a mini-itx in my tower 500 case, looks awesome there, for some reason, matx just fits better in this case, but that's opinion, haha. What do you think of the IO area of this case and that specific motherboard? Did you find it looked better than you expected? I'm just curious if everybody has the same reaction I did.... Thanks for watching!!

[@chrisdrummond380]

I agree. I did the same thing except I got it in white.

[@vipervidsgamingplus5723]

I'm getting the hydrangea blue one and building a gaming/ home use computer for my grandmother, uncle, and his girlfriend. That way they have something nice for Christmas. All intel build because because ive wanted to do one for a while with an i5 12600kf, an A770, and 32gb ram. Should be an interesting one.

[@Jmalbrazz]

How noisy is that setup for you? I have to tone down fans quite a bit because it creates extreme levels of noise. Did you notice anything regarding GPU temperatures when having it upright or on the side?

[@tcttvradio]

Hey bro I just bought the Thermaltake AH T600 but I don’t know how to build a computer, do you do full tutorials?

[@bottomburp]

What is the quality of the power switch? as I'm thinking of getting this case, to replace my Fractal Design Define 7 Nano because the power switch on my Nano has failed and been replaced by Fractal twice in less than year.

[@professorenergy9490]

Nice build !That Flashotron 3000 really catches our eye!haha

[@t00hrd64]

I added 2 120 slim fans on the side where the GPU is and mine is also vertical so I added 2 120mm fans on the right end where the stand would be and looks clean. I put the those small triangle Corsair led in the inside of the case where the LCD would go and looks clean

[@HardwareArtisan]

Hi t00hrd64, that's awesome to hear, did you purchase a second fan/aio bracket to use on the left side? I hadn't considered using those triangles, I still have some in the closet! That's an "AWESOME" idea to use the triangles and they aren't that expensive these days. I'd love to see the build, send me a pic at [e-mail] if you want... Thanks for watching!!!

[@meteor1522]

I can’t believe such a HUGE case doesn’t support ATX mb

[@esaedvik]

I'm disappointed too. Really wanted to build this one. I guess it's 500 then...

[@MrVlodato]

I really liked the look of it. BUT personally i already got rid of mine because i went microATX to have a more compact system and this case ended up being bigger then my old ATX case. Maybe if your using huge GPUS and huge AIOs. But i have a 240 AIO and a 2 fan 4070 so the case just looked depresingly empty.

[@Kawnersaur]

I’m considering doing a build with this case. Would the noctua nh-215 work?

[@HardwareArtisan]

Hi Kawnersaur, I'm assuming you meant to say the NH-D15 CPU cooler. In that case, I don't see any reason why it wouldn't fit. The height of that cooler is 165mm, the case supports 210mm high coolers. As far as the other dimensions, it should work with any of the following sockets, assuming you bought it after Q2 2022. Intel LGA1851, LGA1700, LGA1200, LGA1156, LGA1155, LGA1151, LGA1150 and AMD AM5, AM4 I can't see any reason why this wouldn't work. Good Luck and Have Fun!!! Thanks for watching!

[@Kareem_Alcindor]

Great and thorough coverage of the Tower 300. Thumbs up!

[@dymone4894]

I did a complete iCue Link build in my Hyte Y60. Had to buy extra cables from Corsair to get enough 90° connections. The extra cost for that was stupid annoying and won't ever use that system again. I just bought a Tower 300 for a new build for my wife. Thinking of doing a Lian Li cooling build this time. Reversible LCD fans are cheaper than iCue.

[@OperatorPuski]

A GeForce GTX card? The video is 4 mo old not 4 years old

[@baron-wh]

one thing to note which is not so much about the case but more about my GPU - i have a gigabyte rtx 3070 which when hanging in the horizontal config has some major thermal issues - when laid on its side in the horizontal position (using the stand) its fine - just in case anyone else is having similar problems

[@maruu.gaming]

whoa i just know this issue, i'm planning to buy 3070 as well, may be i have to reconsider it, is it just gigabyte or every brand ?

[@nadavrot]

@maruu.gaming Apparently any GPU that utalizes a vapor chamber will have this issue.

[@Jubitu9]

That's a huge case for only micro ATX.

[@cloudboogie]

Why would I want a smaller case? You SFX people just judge everything by 1 single metric. What's you alternative - ugly meshilicious or meshroom?

[@Jubitu9]

@@cloudboogie A total failure to make a case the size of a double chamber but with the power going down instead of being as wide as regular cases where the power is on the bottom. Lian Li O11 Dynamic Mini-Tower, Lian Li Q58W3, zalman p 30 for example are nice cases and still smaller than this one. I don't see the point of going for a micro ATX board and then putting it in a case bigger than some mid tower cases. That's why would you want a smaller case.

[@ethereal41]

no, here it makes no sense to have a case that large for only micro-atx! Is it possible to fit an ATX motherboard in that?​ If so, then I've nothing to complain about.@@cloudboogie

[@kuroshine]

Idk, it looks cool. Thatsbreason enough for me, and arguably looks as cool as the tower 500

[@mauroblardony7703]

If someone here is considering getting the Lian Li TL or SL series setup, there would be clearance issue with the Hub and it will take a lot of wiring and finessing if you were to place the Hub on the top shroud of 3.5 ssd mount. So had to mount the fans in the back making it look like a backpack.

[@PCPAyLOAD]

Starting my Tower 300 build today. Going the full custom watercooling route but probably stick with soft tubing for easier mantance. Should be a super fun build! Good vid thanks for showing some things others aren't like the left side cable clearance.

[@kuroshine]

On remvable doors or panels like that, i likenusing extensions thatbrun up to the door so i can disconnect the fan at the extenderand fully remove thebdoor when servicing anything behind the door

[@Niclord7]

You could put a AIDA64 sensor screen up in the top area. The connections for USB just were you need it.

[@michaelshafer2996]

Just finished up a build in this case a few weeks ago, overall i really like it, it is large for an itx build but it does fit a corsair h170i 420mm rad. I like vertical positioning but it wont fit under my desk hutch so i got the stand but im conflicted with it, i feel like it should be more upright and being sideways you lose a bit of access, only thing i feel they missed out on is fan mount rail on the left side by gpu but you can kinda mount fans to the cover.

[@noheaderlast1296]

Glad I saw this, trying to downsize and this is not a micro solution, deceivingly big.

[@maruu.gaming]

it's just the AIO position that bothered me. i've watch this video of steve burke from gamer nexus about what's the best position of AIO, could it be plug upside down with 360 AIO ? some ppl install a 240 AIO so it can fit in proper size and position. but may be i can maximise it with 360 what do you think ?

[@HardwareArtisan]

Hi maruu.gaming, you will be fine with a 360mm aio in this case. As long as your pump isn't the highest part of the loop, it will be fine. I pointed out that it would be possible to get your aio on the bottom, which is not what you want. So just keep the tower 300 rotated so your aio is in the top position and you will be in good shape. ..good luck and have fun! Thanks for watching.

[@doCtorBlahMan]

How were the temps when you had the fans on the AIO set for exhaust?

[@HardwareArtisan]

Hi doCtorBlahMan, I didn't see any massive difference when using the AIO fans as exhaust, I recorded a MAX cpu temp of 72.5 during cinebench on both setups, but your mileage will vary based on your configuration and setup. I need to chart those results in a better fashion next time, but I would recommend trying both setups in your build and see if makes a measurable difference. Let me know what you find and Thanks for Watching!!!

[@doCtorBlahMan]

@@HardwareArtisan Thanks for replying! I'm still gathering parts for my Tower 300 build. This will be a combo Workstation / Gaming Rig (white case with all jet black hardware & a soft touch of white lighting). My black Liquid Freezer III 360 just arrived the other day. Now, I just need the GPU. I'm trying to decide between XFX 7800 XT Black Edition & MSI RTX 4070 GXS (Black / Gunmetal Grey card). I'm going to have fun building this pc!

[@dbnpoldermans4120]

Looking for products similar to that Flashotron 3000 USB Drive Any suggestions? Preferably I would like a white usb stick with those lights to go with my snow white build. Thanks!

[@HardwareArtisan]

Hi dbnpoldermans4120, I can't thing of any USB drives like that off hand. Another viewer mentioned they used the LC100 Triangles from Corsair. I have some those and don't know why it didn't try using them to spice up the look. But, check out the LC100 triangles from Corsair, those would surely be unique and look good I think. Thanks for watching!!!

[@____HEISENBERG____]

Is there a separate stand like this for tower 500?

[@HardwareArtisan]

Hi ____HEISENBERG____ , the tower 500 does not have a stand nor the ability to lay it horizontally. There is a new case coming out soon, the Tower 600, which is an ATX case that has a similar design to the Tower 300 and does have a stand. It's not out yet, but from what I know, it should be about later this month. I'll do a video on it when I get my hands on it. The tower 500 is still very cool though regardless and is still the case i'm using on my main PC. Good luck, have fun! Thanks for watching!

[@Dakota2146]

According to thermaltake themselves the project zero board won't work.....

[@HardwareArtisan]

Hi Dakota2146, thanks for information. I might have to just try it....I've been looking for a reason to give one a shot! I'm not sure there is much interest in using Project Zero boards, but fun is fun! Thanks for the info and for watching!!!

[@Djaym0]

good video. I been thinking about picking up the new Tower 600 they announced at computex a couple weeks ago when it comes out later this month/august and they are pretty much same type layout only more room etc and you can do fans on both sides. was trying to plan ahead for fans and stuff and wasnt sure exactly how the towers worked airflow-wise so this helped answer a couple of questions.

[@HardwareArtisan]

Hi Djaym0, i'm glad you found the video helpful. I'm looking forward to checking out the 600 and 250 when they come out, i'll take a look at them. Good to have choices, haha! Thanks for your support and for watching!!! Good Luck and have fun!

[@Matrix_8bits]

Thanks for the excellent video.

[@stephensullivan527]

Great video! Thanks for sharing

[@HardwareArtisan]

Thanks stephensullivan527, thanks for watching!

[@quikk2786]

Can you see the two fans on the back when looking at the case head on? I'm looking to build in this tower and wondering if I need to splurge for the two extra RGB fans on the back or can I put standard fans back there as they might not be seen.

[@Mobytube]

theyre not seen tbh, i put 2 standard 140mms but if you have 2 rbg ones, why not.

[@youryella]

Dude thank you for this video! It's helped me think about how i can make a build with a custom loop, two thin rads, with a gpu and cpu water block. You covered some dimensions that are not noted in the build manual. You're awesome!

[@HardwareArtisan]

Hi youryella, that's awesome!!! I love hearing that, thanks for the feedback. Sounds like an awesome build coming up, which is what makes PC building so awesome, do it your way and have fun with it. Let us know how it works out, I like your ideas!! Thanks for watching!!!

[@abdulhadialthaibi7475]

would the lian li Hydroshift AIO fits in there ?

[@HardwareArtisan]

Hi abdulhadialthaibi7475, that's a great question. Lenghwise it's ok, but Width, although technically it fits, i'm not certain it will line up properly. You would have to use this on the right side. It does look like you can remove the side cover on the AIO and free up the water hoses if necessary. But, the fact is, I have not tried and I'm not 100 percent certain this would fit. It might fit, but it would be just barely and might require some tweaking. If you do try it, let me know if it works, I don't have one of those AIO's around or I would be happy to check it. Thanks for watching!!

[@abdulhadialthaibi7475]

thank you for responding and yeah since the aio with the tubes on the side it’s gonna be 143mm you would think it may fit with the tubes facing the glass

[@Waffels81]

Is there room for wifi antennas to stick out the back?

[@eggsdenny]

Does the mobo wifi work without antennas?

[@Arachnoid_of_the_underverse]

It looks a really clean system, can you provide a link to the flashercron(?) you mentioned in the video please?

[@HardwareArtisan]

Yes, my apologies, I totally forgot to put that in the description. I've added it! Thanks for pointing that out! Thanks for watching!!!

[@ThumpersBass]

I just bought my Tower 300 this weekend and finished my build after seeing this video a few days ago. The only issue I've encountered is the fact that my GPU temps have gone through the roof when standing upright. I've had to lay it down for the time being to keep those temps down.

[@martindinner3621]

Which GPU? Running a 4090 OC vertically in a t200 with no issues.

[@ThumpersBass]

@@martindinner3621 3090 Vision. I've fixed it by retrofitting a GPU mount and wiring in 3 80mm fans. Works like a dream now

[@alessandroceloria]

​@@martindinner3621 Could you please share with us which model of the 4090 you are using? Evidence online suggests that these problems are real but are heavily dependent on the cooler design, any data point on which GPUs work and which do not in this orientation could prove really useful to create buying guides for these more exotic form factors Thanks!

[@RobCos-io1tu]

Curious the side mount 360 AIO, I was taught not to have the pipes at the top like that.

[@scottwpilgrim]

You can have the pipes configuration that way. As long as the highest point of the AIO is NOT the water pump block, you're gucci. Personally, don't do AIO's at all unless you are absolutely getting thermal throttling because they're only a few degrees more effective than an air cooler. You can get more bang for your buck with just more case fans tbh.

[@RobCos-io1tu]

@@scottwpilgrim I did as much for form as for function. I actually went with the tower 200 and did mount the pipes at the top above the AIO.

[@shanemitchell477]

Not looking at a micro atx or a mini itx build in a case that's as big as a midtower. LAME!

[@animalyze7120]

People keep jabbering on about the USB slots and moan about connecting to them in this case. There's 2 right on the front plus a type c, there is literally NO reason to cry about the USB on the back of the motherboard. If you need constant access to the back USB then obviously this case isn't for you. The 3 up front are perfectly fine for 99% of users. Not sure why the tears but every reviewer is moaning about this single NON point.

[@HardwareArtisan]

Hi defaul_tm4886, I would totally agree with that point that if you need constant access to the rear USB ports, this isn't a great fit. No tears here, just when reviewing this particular case, it is of importance that users understand that may be a point of frustration depending on your desires. It's also an unusual look, one that which I actually find I liked, I'm a fan of it! But, for most of use, it is a NON point for sure. Great feedback! Thanks for watching!

[@nerdistmaximus]

You said 9 fans. Is it 9 or 8?

[@HardwareArtisan]

Did I say 9? Oh man, I try to catch mistakes, but i'll have to rewatch it. It's 8....2 in top, 2 in rear, 3 on the right side and a single on PSU cover......Ok, you could also get fans on the left side, but thats not by design. Thanks for clarifying! Thanks for watching!!

[@nerdistmaximus]

@@HardwareArtisan it happens to the best of us lol. You have it right at the end it’s at the beginning. Love your channel by the way!

[@MeMyself-gf7fn]

What are the odds of being able to squeeze an ATX motherboard in there? I realize I would have to make an adapter out of plastic for the standoffs and probably rotate it and use a GPU ribbon wire to connect the GPU stuff like that, but dimension wise, think it's possible?

[@1nicko29]

i can garanty, that plastic on any computer-enclosure will over time become a problem.

[@jasunlg]

Air coolers look ugly, this case looks better with an aio

[@HardwareArtisan]

Hi jasunlg, that's a fair point for sure. I personally did like the Air Cooler in this, but it's hard to beat the AIO with LCD screen. Thanks for watching!!!

[@davejohn255]

I hate small cases. built one itx and that was enough.