Thermaltake DH 104
Packing & Up-Close
Published: 27th November 2008 | Source: Thermaltake | Price: TBC |
Packaging & Up-Close
The case comes well packed, and the need for any extra packaging is fairly low, which is a good thing, especially when a case costs this much. The box is fairly heavy, and taking this up a few flights of stairs would certainly test your strength!
As you can see, the case is wedged between 2 pieces of stiff foam. This is a method employed by more and more manufacturers, and it seems to work well. The case is then inside a cloth bag, stopping any scratches or other marks getting onto the chassis.
Once out of the box, I was immediately stunned by the case's beauty. The paint used on the case is extremely glossy, and looks amazing. The front of the case is dominated by the LCD and volume dials, whilst at the back you can see the PSU hole and 120mm fan grill.
As you can see, the DH 104 is a high quality metal construction. The side of the case looks a bit like a heatsink, and although we can't see it really aiding with cooling, it still looks nice. Under the volume dial are various controls, similar to those you would normally find on a DVD player. These are all useful for navigating menus on the LCD when your other half has lost the remote.
We don't normally look at case feet, as they're not really a selling point of a case. However, on the DH 104 they are very nice indeed. They are a golden colour and made of metal with rubber 'soles' which should stop vibrations. Finally, there is a little flap which pops down to reveal the 2 USB ports, Firewire port and headphone & mic jacks.
It was good to see Thermaltake not skimping on the places where it really matters. Volume dials can often be light and 'tacky'. This, however, had a nice heavy feel - a solid piece of metal construction. The power button also makes a quality click, making turning a PC on with the DH 104 a pleasant treat.
Most Recent Comments
very nice looking case i must say
but £300 ...phew...bit much aint it
200 would be a better price point for it
especially in this credit crunch, people want cheep and cheerful
but £300 ...phew...bit much aint it
200 would be a better price point for it
especially in this credit crunch, people want cheep and cheerful
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Originally Posted by name='ionicle'
very nice looking case i must say
but £300 ...phew...bit much aint it 200 would be a better price point for it especially in this credit crunch, people want cheep and cheerful |
Great review, I love these cases - always scared at the price >.<
A possible switch-out of the lcd for maybe a hdd bay or these days.. optional iPod dock ?, perhaps 5.25 opening.. basically LCD or utility opening for added extras u can purchase to suite ur needs. Or ofc blank blate (same color [see below], with Thermaltake watermarked on it - not too heavy to be tacky tho)
Under £200, the unit should sell well, with an obvious after purchase of LCD or any of the above options, would be good business.
The look is very nice imo. It's a shame the flap for the usb/ports looks off-colored to the rest of the unit, it could be the lighting or photography that may make it look worse than it actually is. If that was a spot-on match, I`d class it as slick. For this reason, I'd be more inclined to hunt for a black model.
Nice.
A possible switch-out of the lcd for maybe a hdd bay or these days.. optional iPod dock ?, perhaps 5.25 opening.. basically LCD or utility opening for added extras u can purchase to suite ur needs. Or ofc blank blate (same color [see below], with Thermaltake watermarked on it - not too heavy to be tacky tho)
Under £200, the unit should sell well, with an obvious after purchase of LCD or any of the above options, would be good business.
The look is very nice imo. It's a shame the flap for the usb/ports looks off-colored to the rest of the unit, it could be the lighting or photography that may make it look worse than it actually is. If that was a spot-on match, I`d class it as slick. For this reason, I'd be more inclined to hunt for a black model.
Nice.
Cheers for the feedback!
I agree on the removal of LCD and possibility of other accesoiries, that would certainly be useful..
The USB ports were a slight darker tinge, but it looks great for real, pictures cant do it justice!
I agree on the removal of LCD and possibility of other accesoiries, that would certainly be useful..
The USB ports were a slight darker tinge, but it looks great for real, pictures cant do it justice!
anyone aware of other reviews for this case? I miss info on screen resolution. Could it handle 1080p in clone with a HDTV. What cable connection is used for the LCD, VGA?
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Originally Posted by name='wzbtoz'
anyone aware of other reviews for this case? I miss info on screen resolution. Could it handle 1080p in clone with a HDTV. What cable connection is used for the LCD, VGA?
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Hi could anybody tell me what the psu is in this review? thanks in advance
its a hyper 730w Modular PSU.. wasnt much good 
Nice review Luigi, that case does looks mighty fine! I'm a bit worried at that price and how many would sell
? What's gonna be your next case review Luigi, if you know?
? What's gonna be your next case review Luigi, if you know?Im no longer doing reviews for 0C3D Thanks for the comments anyway
Thanks for the comments anyway
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