Thermaltake View 31 RGB Dual Tempered Glass SPCC ATX Mid Tower Gaming Computer Case Chassis, 3 RGB LED Ring Fans

This was my first time buying my own after-market case, despite building out computers for almost 25 years. This case is large (which i wanted), plenty of room for all of your components and cabling. There is a nice cabling area in the back to get a clean look.Aesthetics:The RGB fans come pre-installed and are very nice - smooth and quiet. Was pretty simple to setup. with the hub that comes with the case. The glass sides are high quality, and the screw is in the back, not directly through the glass which allows you to easily remove and screw in the case without having to press your fingers against the glass smudging it up. The Riing 14 fans look really cool, i have them on a breathing effect and they show nicely through the front of the case. Sometimes i just sit back and admire the case. You are definitely going to want to go full RGB to get the maximum enjoyment out of it. An added plus was that the mystic light feature of the B450 allows the motherboard lights to be visible through the 2nd glass case window.Function:I use a wireless headset, so the USB ports on the top are great, because previously i only had the option of my dongle hanging out of the front, waiting for someone to kick it and break it. Now it instead points upwards, so that concern is gone. The buttons and plugs are sturdy and feel high quality. Installation of the motherboard (i chose a B450 tomahawk) was a piece of cake. All of the motherboard holes and screws accepted the board no problem. The 3 bay SSD holders made installing an SSD quick and easy. The cable routing on this case is something worth taking note of - you have a lot of space to route cables (about ~2 inches of space). There is a nice magnetic screen on the top of the case, which can also hold a few more fans.If i had to list out any cons, there are only two that i can think of:1) The case can be pretty heavy - it's big with tempered glass. For me this is not a con since i'm not moving it around much - but if you want something portable, this is not your case.2) The RGB controller that comes with the fans is manual, meaning that you need to open up the case to press the buttons to change the lighting effects. I keep mine on a breating effect, but if you are someone that likes to change lighting effects alot, know that this is a limitation.All things considered i couldn't be happier with this purchase!

I am very happy with this case, I love the glass design, so much room in the case, sturdy feet and removable screens for easy cleaning.

Anyone that has used Thermaltakes excellent cases know that sometimes they do some strange things. Not in this case. This case is both aesthetically pleasing and functional not to mention very modular.Pros:Sturdy.Fans were well designed (near silent) with really long cables that can be routed multiple ways.Great airflow from the front. Despite the closed look the vents let in air nicely.Dust filters work perfectly (top and bottom)Plenty of space behind motherboard to route cables, larger than other cases I have used.It doesn't say in most spec listings but 3.5 inch hard drives are mountable on the backside.Fan controller included was a nice bonus (yes you do have to take the glass off to get to it but that isn't uncommon right now)Cons:Bolts to hold on sides were tiny thumb screws I will be replacing those with something handier.Area behind motherboard is covered by glass so your cables will show albeit the glass is tinted. Going to have to work on your cable routing for this one folks lol.No shroud around power supply and at this price point I felt it needed one but making a custom one isn't hard, just get some acrylic.Other thoughts:This case will handle any upgrades I could think of and included the parts to do so.Water cooling will be a breeze to install should I decide to go that route.Case is large and has a bit of weight compared to non-glass cases but that's expected.Every time I see it powered on it's as relaxing as watching fish in an aquarium.

My complaints about this case are minimal, so I want to go over the things I like first, which are many:Pros:* Vertical GPU mounting - For anyone that cares about the aesthetics of their build, I'd seriously consider choosing a case that allows for vertical GPU mounts. Most GPUs place the majority of their good looks on the fan-side of the card, with some bits occasionally on the side. Vertical mounting puts both on full display in your case. Outside of aesthetics, this gives additional air movement that you otherwise wouldn't have. Depending on your PSU mounting, the fan there typically pushes air to the bottom of the case. Instead of having your GPU and CPU fans blowing in exactly the same direction, you're getting more air movement throughout the rest of the case - it seemed counterintuitive to me that creating what basically amounts to turbulence would help with temperatures, but I tested with the normal mount, and then vertical, and saw a consistent 3-5 degree drop across both GPU and CPU* Modularity - These days, there's always SOME component that is bigger or smaller than you expected it to be when ordering it. Having the ability to fully remove your drive trays, vertical mounting bar, etc, is extremely helpful for people who may have mis-measured (or not even taken into account) the size of the components they've ordered. This makes it a great case for both first time and seasoned builders. You have room for radiators if you're in to water cooling, and if not, you still have room to mount something like 10 fans in total if you really want to go nuts on it.* Filtration - I've lost count of the number of machines I've seen that were housing a family full of dust bunnies at this point. Magentic filter screens on both the top and bottom are easy to see, remove, and replace once cleaned. You'll still want to blow out the machine every so often, but this kind of thoughtfulness in design is apparent throughout.And now onto the things I'm not super happy with:* Cooling/Fans - There's only one exhaust fan, and for a machine that's geared towards enthusiasts, that will likely not be enough. This can easily be remedied with the purchase of an additional fan. On the fan side, the RGB controller is annoying... Unless you want wires hanging outside the case, totally shredding any desire to have a clean design, you basically just set the lights how you want them, then you're stuck with them. Forever. If you want more control, do what I did and buy a multi-fan connector, plug them in directly to a RBG fan control header on your motherboard, and simply throw away the included controller. This way, you can control them in software, which thankfully works with Aura and many others.* PCIe Extension/Vertical GPU mount - No PCIe extender is included, and if you buy the less expensive/shorter one from thermaltake, you're likely going to have a bad time. The shorter cable isn't just shorter - it's shielding is terrible, it's quality is somewhat questionable, and I've read multiple reports of failures. If you plan on using the vertical mount, budget in the ~$50-70 (they do occasionally go on sale) for the 300mm extension, part number AC-045-CN1OTN-C1* See through cable management - Not a huge deal, but the tempered glass on the cable management side of the case, while tinted, is still easily visible. I wish they'd gone with a more heavy tint there.Final thoughts:The case is a solid buy for anyone looking for an aesthetically pleasing build. Cable management is simple, with ample rubber grommets and tie-down positions, vast modularity is packed in, and there's tons of room for even the absolutely MASSIVE Strix series cards as well as the YUUUUGEst of Noctua coolers. My complaints are both minor and easily correctable, and none of them detract from the usability of the case itself (with a little knowledge beforehand). 10/10 would buy again.