Thermaltake Xaser III V1000A [Archive]

Brian

07-01-2003, 08:55 PM

We have a review of the Thermaltake Xaser III V1000A.

Check it out:

http://www.thetechlounge.com/review.php?REVIEWDIR=thermaltake_xaser_iii

And post your thoughts!

SonarTech

07-03-2003, 11:19 AM

We have a review of the Thermaltake Xaser III V1000A.

Check it out:

http://www.thetechlounge.com/review.php?REVIEWDIR=thermaltake_xaser_iii

And post your thoughts!

Did you review a Xaser III WITH or WITHOUT the 1394 wiring defect? Did you actually test the 1394 socket with a bus-powered device? This problem's pretty wide-spread, and also affects the Enermax CS-1018S case. We think that Casetek is the OEM for both companies, and the nature of the defect seems to be related to improper assembly plans - that is, the connector on the internal cable assembly that connects the I/O socket to the mainboard has the VG and VP pins swapped on the the header that attaches to the I/O PCB. This smokes any bus-powered device or any device that uses a 6-pin to 4-pin 1394 cable. I've created a web site that details this defect and how to test for it:

Visit http://www.meltybrain.org/1394 for more information.

Thermaltake has officially acknowledged that the defect exists.

Brian

07-03-2003, 01:08 PM

I do not have any devices that use the 1394 socket, so I am unable to test it that way. I will take a look at the physical connections.

Thanks for the info.

AndiC_2003

08-07-2003, 09:47 AM

I hate this case! I have all ready gone through two!

The first case the power micro switch which is clipped to the case fell back in to the case (it did not fit the case properly) and later snapped, that was the last of case one. :(

Second had exactly the same problem, but a managed to glue it in place before anything could happen. However, a new problem when it comes to opening the drive bay door the main (whole) door starts to open (top corner) due to one of plastic holders on the case not doing there job. :x

In fact I could easily rip the door off these cases when fully locked (no good using plastic). I sent an email to thermaltake, they asked if I could send photos, which I did and have not heard from them in months.

From a really unhappy … :evil:

Andrew Crook

Brian

08-07-2003, 11:35 AM

I hate this case! I have all ready gone through two!

The first case the power micro switch which is clipped to the case fell back in to the case (it did not fit the case properly) and later snapped, that was the last of case one. :(

Second had exactly the same problem, but a managed to glue it in place before anything could happen. However, a new problem when it comes to opening the drive bay door the main (whole) door starts to open (top corner) due to one of plastic holders on the case not doing there job. :x

In fact I could easily rip the door off these cases when fully locked (no good using plastic). I sent an email to thermaltake, they asked if I could send photos, which I did and have not heard from them in months.

From a really unhappy … :evil:

Andrew Crook

Sorry you had problems with the case. I still have no problems with the case. Kurtis has the Enermax equivelent of this case and he has had no problems either. :-/

Kurtis

08-07-2003, 11:54 AM

Were you particularly rough on the case or anything, or did it just sort of fall apart. If you were trying to rip doors off while its locked that coulda caused some damage :?:

AndiC_2003

08-07-2003, 01:40 PM

No they just fell apart within a month. I was visualising that you could easily rip the door off , from the problems I have had…… I treat my equipment with respect!!! 8)

I would however like to know a really good secure case for such setups as fileservers etc. :?:

Andi

Brian

08-07-2003, 02:21 PM

You can take a look at the Lian Li cases. Expensive, but you get what you pay for.

caniswolfie

08-07-2003, 08:58 PM

I would think that there really isn't that much of a demand for such things since most people I know of have computer rooms that they can secure rather than trying to secure the equipment. There is only so much you can do with a computer case to make it secure without sacrificing expandability and weight.

Rich

08-07-2003, 09:19 PM

Unless you are running a server and have small children who enjoy pushing the power buttons, you really don't need to secure the case. I beleive canis is right, secure the location, not the case.

caniswolfie

08-09-2003, 07:48 PM

Unless you are running a server and have small children who enjoy pushing the power buttons, you really don't need to secure the case. I beleive canis is right, secure the location, not the case.

I'd like to see the server outage notice (if running a web server/web site on it) for that problem.. "Server down due to minor interaction.. " :)

Rich

08-09-2003, 08:25 PM

Yes, Blinky lights and buttons cause LOTS of minor interactions :shock:

JP

08-26-2003, 04:56 AM

I have the silver version of this case, I love it :)

DnD

08-26-2003, 09:53 AM

that looks cool :D stylish nice and good quality ;D

Cabot_Teg118

08-26-2003, 04:59 PM

I have this case and I love it. :D Its awesome.

One thing i did do was take the lock off of the smaller door. It was just getting annoying having to unlock it.

Now all I need is a Thermaltake 480W Silent Purepower power supply *wink :wink: *wink :wink: *elbow *elbow

Brian

08-26-2003, 05:28 PM

Oww! Stop poking me! It is really annoying! Ghaaa! Stop! Fine. Take the powe..... wait.... your not reeaaally elbowing me... HA! No PSU for you!

;-)

EmoMakesMeCry

08-26-2003, 09:13 PM

unfortunately i dont really NEED anything in the contest, i've already got a nice, quiet 500W PSU...

although that mp3/cd player looks pretty schnazzy

Guest

03-09-2005, 02:01 PM

I pretty much agree with the review except for one minor detail. The intake on the front could be better, but cosidering the double side air intake,though they could be better, offers more air intake.

My system consisting of intel 3.4ghz 478 p4, corsair pc3200xl 1gb ram, Gigabyte 8knxp m/board, the mentioned thermaltake case. The processor produces alot of heat, especially underload. The case temp never goes more than 27 degrees C. The highest is 29.5 due to me forgeting to clean the filters. This keeps the processor (underload, playing games) at a constant 45 degrees C.

John James Chorzempa Jr.

08-17-2008, 10:39 AM

Received my case without connecting cabes to the Firewall, two USB ports, and in/out jacks that are housed on the top of the case in the blowhole lid door? Does anyone know where I might find and purchase these cables to connect them to the system?

Kurtis

08-17-2008, 01:12 PM

John: Do you mean it didn't come with the internal cables for connecting to your motherboard, or just the external cables you plug into your devices?

Internal: these should have been included, so I'd contact the store you purchased it from.

External: you can get all the cables etc. you need (and so much more) at http://www.Newegg.com