Thermaltake Element Q VL52021N2U Black SGCC / Plastic Mini-ITX Desktop Computer Case 200W SFX Power Supply

Reviews(58)

4.1
TOP FAVORABLE REVIEW
Good Case

Good fit/finish. Accepts full size drives. Comes with TT 220 watt power supply (SL-B220SFX). Power supply fan nearly silent. Got this on sale plus rebate and free shipping.

Full retail price a little high. Look for this on sale.

Decent size (about the size of a shoebox). All the power connecters you need for a case this size. This actually comes with a 220W power supply (not 200). The PS fan is so quiet I thought it wasn't working at first.
Installed an Intel D510MO motherboard, 2 GB DDR2 PC6400, and a 3.5 inch hard drive for a 24/7 server. I was able to install the motherboard without removing the power supply (use an offset screw driver). Temps seem fairly stable with just the power supply fan, no additional cooling. One thing to note, mounting a 3.5 hard drive in the front 3.5 bay worked, but the sata and power connectors sat right on top of my memory (actually touching). I moved it to the 5.25 bay so I have adequate space between all components.
Routing all the cables was tricky, I used several nylon ties so the wiring does not touch any heatsyncs etc. Would be a chore if you used all 3 drive bays, but the cables are long enough to tuck things out of the way. Overall met my expectations.

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TOP CRITICAL REVIEW
looks are decieving

Very pretty, easy to work with, and the front panel cover is a nice addition. External 3.5 bay for a card reader, nice.

The psu is not compliant with atx12v version 2, as it only provides 15 amps on the 12v line, as opposed to the required 18. See other thoughts for full output.

If you intend on purchasing this case, ensure that your hardware only requires atx12v version 1.

+3.3v @ 12a, +5v @ 12a, +12v @ 15a, -12v @ 0.3a, +5vsb @ 2a.

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Features & Details

  • SGCC / Plastic Mini-ITX Desktop
  • USB 2.0 / Audio Front Ports
  • 200W SFX Power Supply
  • 1 External 5.25" Drive Bays
  • 1 Internal 3.5" Drive Bays

Specifications

Model
BrandThermaltake
SeriesElement Q
ModelVL52021N2U
Details
TypeMini-ITX Desktop
ColorBlack
Case MaterialSGCC / Plastic
With Power Supply200W
Power Supply200W SFX
Expansion
External 5.25" Drive Bays1
External 3.5" Drive Bays1
Internal 3.5" Drive Bays1
Expansion Slots1
Front Panel Ports
Front PortsUSB 2.0 / Audio
Cooling System
80mm FansNo
Dimensions & Weight
Dimensions13.00" x 8.66" x 5.12"
Weight5.95 lbs.
Additional Info
FeaturesQuintessence – Typical small form factor, Mini-ITX chassis Qute – Cute , small size which require minimum spacing. Quiet – Energy saving platform with fanless design. Built-in 200W SFX power supply Front I/O ports for easy access Compatible with Intel Atom platform Don’t settle for less. Element Q supports full-size 5.25” Optical Disk Drives (Blu-Ray Players or DVD-RW Drives).
Additional Information
First Listed on NeweggOctober 19, 2009
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