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Thermaltake M9 VI1000BWS Black SECC Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail

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OverviewCustomer ReviewSpecificationsProduct Tour
Thermaltake's VI1000BWS is an affordable, no-nonsense case that combines style, function and performance. Part of the M9 series of mid-tower cases, it has plenty of room for expansion and tons of potential for modders. It holds up to nine 5.25" drives with the option to convert one of the external bays being convertible to mount a 3.5" drive. The three internal drives mount into a front removable cage – and like the other drives install easily without tools.

Up to 7 expansion cards can be installed as well – again without tools. Most standard ATX boards will install effortlessly thanks to the standoffs built into the motherboard tray. The entire case is cooled by a pair of silent, blue LED 120mm fans which draw air through the metal grille front bezel and out through the rear of the case.

A ducted mount is included for a fan to cool the VGA cards through the clear X-shaped side window and provisions are made for additional 80mm, 90mm and 120mm fans. A pair of easily accessible USB 2.0 ports are located at the top of the front plate along with HD audio input and output jacks.

Review Summary (read more reviews, write a review)

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Total Reviews: 224

Cool Case

white Reviewed By: ElmerW.Fudd on 8/11/2008
Rating + 5
Tech Level Tech Level: high - Ownership: less than 1 day
This user purchased this item from Newegg
Pros: Works fine if you Read The Fine Manual. Even if you do not read, the reported HDD difficulties are a joke. The HDD cage goes out the front, just as easily as to the rear; in case you did not follow the instructions - It is still easy! I removed the cpu duct and attached a 120mm TT fan - it blows right on the heatsink/fan (also TT). Easy to assemble. Nothing broke, but then I did not play B-ball with it either. I was done in less than an hour and am using it now.
Cons: The stand-off screw in pylons were tiny. I reused some Dell ones instead because those fit my nut driver.
Other Thoughts: Other reviewers that had problems may have been 'tards or idjits.
24 out of 26 people found this review helpful. Did you? Yes No

white Reviewed By: on 9/15/2008
Rating + 5
Tech Level Tech Level: somewhat high - Ownership: 1 day to 1 week
This user purchased this item from Newegg
Pros: Plenty of room for a mid tower case. Fit my GTX260 without problems. Looks very nice and has plenty of cooling. Keeps everything cool. No problems with the quick clips.
Cons: Not really a con, but to add another GTX260, I will need to relocate the hard drive bay. Not a big deal, just something to keep in mind.
Other Thoughts: This thing is keeping an overclocked system cool. E8500, GTX260.
16 out of 16 people found this review helpful. Did you? Yes No

Quick Specs (view all30)

ModelVI1000BWS
TypeATX Mid Tower
ColorBlack
Case MaterialSteel
With Power SupplyNo

Review Summary (read all 224 Reviews, write a review)

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Total Reviews: 224

Awesome Case

white Reviewed By: Chase on 2/9/2010
Rating + 5
Tech Level Tech Level: somewhat high - Ownership: 1 day to 1 week
This user purchased this item from Newegg
Pros: This case has plenty of room, I put my full ATX board in and still have plenty of mobility and space within the case. This thing looks great too and I would have to say that the build quality and strength are very high. Needless to say I am very impressed and would definitely buy this again for another build.

Specs:
Gigabyte ga-ma770T-ud39
Nvidea GEFORCE 512 Video
Orion 500w power supply
Phenom II 550 BE processor
Asus DVD-RW
WD 500GB HD
Patriot 2GB (single) RAM

Lights up very well, lots of cool air, OVERALL VERY IMPRESSED, GREAT FIRST BUILD! Came with everything I needed (screws) too
Cons: Only thing I didnt like was the quick connects for the pci slots, they were very loose but its okay because you can still sink the screws in to them if need be
Other Thoughts: BUY IT! THIS TO ME IS THE BEST BANG FOR YOUR BUCK!
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Very Nice

white Reviewed By: colvert on 2/4/2010
Rating + 5
Tech Level Tech Level: somewhat high - Ownership: 1 day to 1 week
This user purchased this item from Newegg
Pros: This case is very sleek, looks really good. Easy install, has plenty of screws included, and the fans are very quiet. Plus, the blue LEDs look GREAT
Cons: The side door seems a bit flimsy, I can see it becoming a problem if constantly opening/closing it.
Other Thoughts: ASUS P7P55D
Intel Core i5 750
EVGA 9800GTX+
4g G.Skill DDR3
64bit WinXP
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Less than happy

white Reviewed By: SamboJr on 12/29/2009
Rating + 2
Tech Level Tech Level: average - Ownership: more than 1 year
This user purchased this item from Newegg
Pros: Nice looking case, roomy.
Cons: as others pointed out, the power button breaks almost immediately. Not a big problem so long as you don't remove the front panel, since that holds it in place.

The fans are actually quite loud and the cooling is mediocre if you have any kind of warm climate in the room. If you're considering cases, I highly urge you to choose one with a TOP mounted fan in addition to the rest. Heat rises, and I don't know why more cases don't have them. considering there are other excellent cases around this price, I can't say I recommend it.
Other Thoughts: Almost no wire management and the bays require screws, whereas many cases have tool-less design and wire management. I just couldn't justify this purchase unless it was a dollar.
Manufacturer Response:Dear customer,
Please email ttsupport@thermaltakeusa.com so we can replace the failed power button for you.
Thermaltake Customer Service

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Model
Brand Thermaltake
Series M9
Model VI1000BWS
Spec
Type ATX Mid Tower
Color Black
Case Material SECC Steel
With Power Supply No
Power Supply Mounted Top
Motherboard Compatibility Micro ATX , Standard ATX
With Side Panel Window Yes
Expansion
External 5.25" Drive Bays 6
External 3.5" Drive Bays 1 (converted from one 5.25” drive bay)
Internal 3.5" Drive Bays 3
Expansion Slots 7
Front Ports
Front Ports USB / Audio
Cooling System
80mm Fans No
120mm Fans 1 x 120mm front fan
1 x 120mm rear fan
Side Air duct Yes
Physical Spec
Dimensions(L x W x H) 19.45" x 7.87" x 17.32"
Weight 14.1 lbs.
Features
Features Glossy finish
9 Drive Bays - 9 5.25” drive bay, swappable to 3.5” drive bay using HDD cage
High efficiency ventilation: 120mm silent fan in front and rear
Metal grilled front bezel for maximum air intake
Air guide and openings on side panel enhance CPU & VGA heat dissipation
Tool-free installation for 5.25” drive bays and add-on cards
Manufacturer Warranty
Parts 3 years limited
Labor 3 years limited

Introduction

Thermaltake's VI1000BWS is an affordable, no-nonsense case that combines style, function and performance. Part of the M9 series of mid-tower cases, it has plenty of room for expansion and tons of potential for modders. It holds up to nine 5.25" drives with the option to convert one of the external bays being convertible to mount a 3.5" drive. The three internal drives mount into a front removable cage – and like the other drives install easily without tools.

Up to 7 expansion cards can be installed as well – again without tools. Most standard ATX boards will install effortlessly thanks to the standoffs built into the motherboard tray. The entire case is cooled by a pair of silent, blue LED 120mm fans which draw air through the metal grille front bezel and out through the rear of the case.

A ducted mount is included for a fan to cool the VGA cards through the clear X-shaped side window and provisions are made for additional 80mm, 90mm and 120mm fans. A pair of easily accessible USB 2.0 ports are located at the top of the front plate along with HD audio input and output jacks.

Highlights

newegg Excellent Expandability with 9 Drive Bays
Featuring six 5.25" external drive bays (one convertible to 3.5" external drive bay) and three 3.5" internal drive bays, the Thermaltake M9 VI1000BWS provides excellent expandability.
newegg Efficient Ventilation
Dual 120mm blue LED cooling fans ensure highly-efficient ventilation for great heat dissipation. The mesh front panel maximizes airflow of the inner system and reveals the cool LED lights for added stylishness and eye-catching fun.
newegg Transparent Side Panel Window
The Thermaltake M9 VI1000BWS’s fantastic transparent side panel window provides a direct view of the inner system.
newegg Tool-free Installation
The tool-free design ensures quick installation and upgrade for expansion cards, 5.25" and 3.5" devices to save your time. Start enjoying computing rapidly!
newegg Convenient Front I/O Panel
The Thermaltake M9 VI1000BWS features a convenient front I/O panel for easy access to two USB 2.0 and two audio ports.

Quick Specs

BrandThermaltake
Case MaterialSteel
ColorBlack
TypeATX Mid Tower
External 5.25" Drive Bays6
External 3.5" Drive Bays1
Internal 3.5" Drive Bays3
Expansion Slots7
Front PortsUSB / Audio
With Side Panel WindowYes
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