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The video reviews the Thermaltake Core G3 case, emphasizing its unique, slim design tailored for SFX and SFXL power supplies, which may increase costs. It features an inverted layout for components and requires vertical mounting for graphics cards, but performs well despite potential concerns. Its flexibility allows it to serve as an HTPC or VR system, fitting under a TV for a discreet setup. The presenter highlights its suitability for EATX and large ATX motherboards, though with strict limitations on CPU cooler height and graphics card length.
In the build process, cable management is a significant challenge due to the lack of tie points, making careful placement crucial to avoid fan interference. The Thermaltake 600W Toughpower SFX L power supply is utilized, and a large Gigabyte RTX 2070 Super is fit vertically, leaving minimal space for cables.
The completed system, showcasing a Core i5-10600k and RTX 2070 Super with synced red RGB lighting, performs excellently, scoring high on 3DMark Time Spy benchmarks. The PC is designated for VR gaming in a game room using an Oculus Rift. The presenter concludes by appreciating the case's sleek design despite its challenges and encouraging viewer engagement.
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In this part of the video, the presenter introduces the Thermaltake Core G3 case, highlighting its unique and unconventional design. It is characterized as a slim ATX case that notably supports only SFX and SFXL power supplies, which may raise the overall cost due to their higher prices compared to ATX power supplies. The G3 features an inverted layout where the motherboard and graphics card are installed upside down, requiring the graphics card to be mounted vertically via an included riser cable. This vertical mounting could potentially cause performance issues, but the presenter observed no significant drop during gaming tests.
The flexibility of the G3 allows it to be laid flat, making it suitable for serving as an HTPC or VR system under a TV for a discreet setup. The front panel is easily removable, revealing two 120mm fan mounts and a hard drive cage for quick drive swapping, ideal for server use. The case includes two 120mm front fans with additional mounting options, although the hard drive cage limits one potential fan mount. Despite the slim profile, the G3 can accommodate certain EATX motherboards and large ATX boards but with limited CPU cooler clearance of 110mm and a maximum graphics card length of 310mm.
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In this part of the video, the creator discusses the challenges and considerations involved with a small form factor build, particularly relating to cable management. The lack of zip tie or tie strap points in the case has led to stuffing cables into corners. They are careful to avoid placing cables near fan blades to prevent future issues. The power supply chosen is a Thermaltake 600W Toughpower SFX L, compatible only with SFX L cases. The video also covers the successful fitting of a triple-fan Gigabyte RTX 2070 Super vertically and the minimal space left for cables when the hard drive cage is in place. Finally, the creator expresses relief at having connected everything correctly and prepares to power on the system, hoping to sync the RGB lighting.
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In this part of the video, the presenter showcases a newly built PC, noting that the RGB lighting is synced with a red theme to match the PCIe cables. The system, featuring a Core i5-10600k and an RTX 2070 Super, performs impressively in synthetic benchmarks, outperforming 84% of submitted results on 3DMark Time Spy, demonstrating its value for both high-resolution and lightweight games. The PC is set up under a TV in a game room for VR gaming with the Oculus Rift. The presenter provides insights on the G3 case, highlighting its slim design and challenges with cable management. Despite these challenges, the presenter appreciates the case’s unique appeal and suitability for building a stylish HTPC. The segment concludes with a call to action for viewers to like and subscribe.