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Thermaltake Core X9
The Core X9, the first E-ATX chassis of the Core X Series by Thermaltake, is a cube case offering endless stackable capacity and expandability for enthusiasts to create massive liquid cooling systems, utilize as a file server as well as accommodate dual systems. Users can customize the chassis for the best viewing presentation with an interchangeable window and I/O panel design. The Core X9 delivers outstanding cooling performance with compatibility for extensive DIY/AIO LCS and overclocking components, further enhancing the reputation that the air-cooling units of this series has become renowned for. It is guaranteed to be an immensely powerful system!
Stackable for Enthusiasts
With its endless stacking design, the Core X9 is in a class above the rest. Virtually limitless utility is possible; it offers an expandable system allowing enthusiasts to incorporate externally-modular upgrades. Stacked together, the chassis opens up space to expand the liquid cooling system, the storage solutions, or even create dual systems, thereby enabling a dedicated top/bottom set-up for pure cooling. When stacked, the maximum radiator length supported is 600mm on the front side.
Remarkable Expansion
Designed for high-end gaming system compatibility, the Core X9’s modular drive racks allow gamers to easily install up to six data storage devices, a dual VGA expansion slot of up to 23.2" (590mm) in length, and a tower CPU cooler as high as 250mm. Even with a high-wattage PSU stretching to 7.8" (200mm) in length, it still leaves plenty of space for cable management. Moreover, two 480mm radiators can be installed on top of the chassis, delivering superior cooling performance.
Excellent Ventilation
The Core X9’s unparalleled cooling ability offers fan brackets with various mounting points to support any type of gaming system that can be accommodated, including DIY/AIO liquid-cooling systems and air-cooling units. A large 200mm fan is pre-installed on the front side and a rear 120mm fan reassures and guarantees the flow of aeration. The fan brackets can either be adjusted for 120mm, 140mm, or 200mm fans on the top panel, while there is room for 120mm and 140mm fans on the side panel.
Chambers Concept
Optimized for space management, the Core X9 is divided into two main chambers: the upper chamber is made for cooling performance and better efficiency, while the lower one is made for PSU and drive bays. Thanks to the removable 2.5"/3.5" drive device racks, there is plenty of flexibility to gain the maximum interior space when needed for advanced cooling performance or liquid systems build.
Fully Modular Design
A "3 + 9" drive bay concept design for accessory and storage devices makes setting up the best storage solution on the market super easy and flexible. In addition, a customizable 5.25" & 3.5" drive bay feature enables users to freely interchange the 3.5" hard-drive cages to suit their particular needs.
Interchangeable Window and I/O Panel
Users can customize the chassis for the best viewing presentation with an interchangeable window and I/O panel design. Side I/O ports include four USB 3.0.
Tt LCS Certification
Tt LCS Certified is a Thermaltake exclusive certification applied to only products that pass the design and hardcore enthusiasts standards that a true LCS chassis should be held to. The Tt LCS certification was created so that we at Thermaltake can designate to all power users which chassis have been tested to be best compatible with extreme liquid cooling configurations to ensure you get the best performance from the best features and fit.
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Core X9 | Core X2 | Core X1 | |
Product Information | |||
Model | Core X9 | Core X2 | Core X1 |
P/N | CA-1D8- 00F1WN-00 | CA-1D7- 00C1WN-00 | CA-1D6- 00C1WN-00 |
Side Panels | Window / Perforated | Window / Perforated | Window / Perforated |
Color | Black | Black | Black |
Compatibility | |||
Motherboard Supported | Mini-ITX / MicroATX / ATX / E-ATX |
Mini-ITX / MicroATX |
Mini-ITX |
Form Factor | E-ATX Cube Case | M-ATX Cube Case | M-ITX Cube Case |
Dimensions | |||
Height | 19.8" (502mm) | 18.3" (465mm) | 20.7" (526mm) |
Width | 15" (380mm) | 12.6" (320mm) | 9.1" (232mm) |
Depth | 25.2" (640mm) | 21.3" (541mm) | 18.5" (491mm) |
Expansion | |||
Expansion Slots | 8 | 5 | 3 |
Internal Drive Bay | 6 x 3.5"/2.5" (HDD Cage) 1 x 3.5", 2 x 2.5" (M/B Tray) |
4 x 3.5"/2.5" (HDD Cage) 3 x 2.5" (M/B Tray) |
4 x 3.5"/2.5" (HDD Cage) |
External Drive Bay | 3 x 5.25" | 3 x 5.25" | 2 x 5.25" |
I/O Ports | |||
USB 3.0 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
USB 2.0 | - | - | - |
HD Audio | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Cooling | |||
Air | |||
Top | 8 x 120mm or 6 x 140mm or 2 x 200mm |
6 x 120mm or 2 x 140mm or 2 x 200mm |
3 x 120mm or 2 x 140mm or 2 x 200mm |
Front | 3 x 120mm or 2 x 140mm or 2 x 200mm |
3 x 120mm or 2 x 140mm or 1 x 200mm |
3 x 120mm or 2 x 140mm or 2 x 200mm |
Rear | 2 x 120mm or 2 x 140mm |
1 x 120mm or 1 x 140mm |
1 x 120mm or 1 x 140mm |
Side | 4 x 120mm or 3 x 140mm |
3 x 120mm | - |
Bottom | 3 x 120mm | 2 x 120mm | 1 x 120mm |
Liquid | |||
Top | 2 x 120 / 240 / 360 / 480mm or 2 x 140 / 280 / 420mm |
2 x 120 / 240 / 360mm or 1 x 140 / 280mm |
1 x 120 / 240 / 360mm or 1 x 140 / 280mm |
Front | 1 x 120 / 240 / 360mm or 1 x 140 / 280mm |
1 x 120 / 240 / 360mm or 1 x 140 / 280mm |
1 x 120 / 240mm or 1 x 140 / 280mm |
Rear | 1 x 120 / 140mm | 1 x 120 / 140mm | 1 x 120 / 140mm |
Side | 1 x 120 / 240 / 360 / 480mm or 1 x 140 / 280 / 420mm |
1 x 120 / 240 / 360mm | - |
Bottom | 1 x 120 / 240 / 360 / 480mm or 1 x 140 / 280 / 420mm |
1 x 120 / 240mm | 1 x 120 / 240mm |
Clearence | |||
CPU Cooler Height | 250mm | 230mm | 200mm |
VGA Max Length | 15.7" (400mm) w/ ODD 23.2" (590mm) w/o ODD |
12.9" (330mm) w/HDD 18.8" (480mm) w/o HDD |
11" (280mm) w/ODD 15.7" (400mm) w/o ODD |
ATX PSU Length | 8.6" (220mm) w/ Fan (Bottom) | 8.6" (220mm) w/ Fan (Bottom) | 8.6" (220mm) w/ Fan (Bottom) |
Pros: Overall, the case is designed well, allowing for good internal layout, and slots for fans/radiators galore. The front fan is a 200mm which is an oddball size, but it will allow good airflow at very low noise. If you don't need any 5.25" bays, you can add a second one above it. Also, this case is large. Like, really large. You can just about fit a four-year-old into it, if you leave one door open. Take a meter stick and make sure you can fit this where you want it to go. For the bottom feet, the spacing is 20.75" by 11" on center. The case comes with a set of 2 hard drive mounts, which allow pretty good flexibility in placement within the case. Lots of dust filters built into the case, on all sides including the bottom.
Cons: The case comes with a set of 2 hard drive mounts, but these mounts require you to affix them to one of the 120/140mm fan mounting plates. In addition, the drives are oriented such that they completely block the bottom (or side) intake next to where you mount them. They should have been designed with a 90 degree rotation to allow better airflow. While the larger case intakes are covered by magnetic filters, but the front panel and part of the bottom have cheesy plastic grids that are held in tightly by stiff tabs at the edges. These just look like something that will break a month or 2 into ownership. The door mounts are weak, and reek of cost-cutting. They are not hinged doors, but are the old-school (think 1990's) style doors that have to be lifted and slid into place, then tightened with the 2 thumb screws while being held in place. Finally, I'm still building my system in this case, but the sheet metal vibrates a lot while moving the case around, so I fear I will have to do some noise dampening/padding to this case.
Overall Review: Overall, this is not a bad case. It sounds like I'm being hard on it, but I have been a professional PC builder for years and have seen and worked in tens if not hundreds of cases. Also, Thermaltake being an established brand does raise the level of expectations. While the concept and layout are good, some additional attention to detail would go a long way towards making this seem a lot more premium.