Thermaltake’s full tower Chaser MK-I takes the heat from QuadFire and Bulldozer

The Packing Box and the Presentation of the Chaser MK-I

The Thermaltake Chaser MK-I comes well-packed in a tough cardboard box that also advertises its features in retail stores. Although it looked like the delivery company might have rented the box out for target practice, its contents were well preserved except for the headstand holder which suffered a crack.

Here is the tough outside box that also advertises the Thermaltake Chaser MK-I ‘s features:

Here is the back; the box was damaged during shipping:

The Chaser MK-I comes packaged with thick foam and a plastic covering to protect it. It is a minimal but effective use of packing and there is less to recycle.

We give our ‘thumbs up’ for the packing.  Here are the specifications from the Thermaltake web site:

Specifications:

Chaser MK-I

 

Case Type	Full Tower
Material	SECC
Front Bezel Material	Combination of plastic and high air flow mesh
Color	Interior: BlackExterior: Black
Side Panel	Swivel Door with Tranparent Window
Motherboard Support	9.6” x 9.6” (Micro ATX)12” x 9.6” (ATX)
Motherboard Tray	No
5.25″ Drive Bay	4
Ext. 3.5″ Drive Bay	By using 5.25″ to 3.5″ Converter
Int. 3.5″ Drive Bay	6
Expansion Slots	8
Front I/O Ports	USB 3.0 x 2USB 2.0 x 2eSATA connector x 1MIC & Speaker (support AC’97 & HD Audio)
Cooling System	Front (Intake) :200 x 200 x 30 mm Colorshift fan x 1 (600~800rpm,13~15dBA) or 120 x 120 x 25 mm x 2 (optional) Rear (Exhaust) :140 x 140 x 25 mm TurboFan, 1000rpm, 16dBA or 120 x 120 x 25 mm x 1 (optional)Top (Exhaust) :200 x 200 x 30 mm Colorshift fan x 1 (600~800rpm, 13~15dBA); 200 x 200 x 30 mm x 1 (optional) or 140 x 140 x 25 mm x 2 (optional) or 120 x 120 x 25 mm x 2 (optional) Bottom (Intake) : 120 x 120 x 25 mm x 1 (optional) Side (Intake) : 200 x 200 x 30 mm x 1 (optional)
Liquid Cooling Capable	Yes
Liquid Cooling Embedded	No
Power Supply Supported	Standard ATX PSII Power Supply
Power Supply Included	No
Dimension (H*W*D)	567.9 x 237.0 x 581.6 mm22.4 x 9.3 x 22.9 inch
Net Weight	12.3 kg27.1 lb
Security Lock	for peripherals only
Application	Suitable for gaming, enthusiast, DIY and modding

MSRP: US Dollars : $169.99

Here are the Features from the same source.

• Command Center – With Chaser MK-1’s fan controller onboard, gamer and enthusiasts can appreciate the convenience of adjusting the fan speed or lighting effect of the computer system.
• USB 3.0 SuperSpeed – Tired of reaching to the back of the computer to connect a USB 3.0 device?  Chaser MK-1 features latest USB 3.0 ports with internal header.  Two USB 3.0 ports are conveniently located on the front of the case.
• HDD Docking Station – By adapting world’s best selling BlacX Docking Station concept into a computer case, users can now effortlessly transfer large volume of data without the need for a conventional external storage device.  Simply insert any 2.5” or 3.5” SATA hard drive into the docking station and start enjoying hot-swap capability and blazing-fast transfer speed through SATA interface.
• VGA TripleMax 33CM – All of today’s high-end and advanced graphic cards that are capable of delivering ultra-realistic, immersive and intense gaming experience have longer than usual form factor which means not all computer case will fit.  Chaser MK-1 not only address this concern by supporting graphic card up to 330mm in length, but also designed cooling surrounding the graphic card location to improve heat dissipation and reduce acoustic output.
• CableClear Cable Management – Dramatically improves thermal efficiency of the computer system by ensuring power cables do not get in the way of airflow.
• Enthusiasts Water Cooling Ready – Spacious interior is only the bare minimum when it comes to water cooling.  Chaser MK-1 features an innovative top removable panel that can be easily transformed to accommodate high-efficiency 24cm radiator!
• Combat Headset Holder – Headset holder designed into the case allows gamers to store their gaming headset easily and securely.
• Heightened Foot Stands – High thermal efficiency case that address all common and uncommon issues.  Heighten foot stands elevate the whole computer system enough to prevent rug or any other soft flooring material from blocking the air intake/exhaust found on the bottom of the case.

Unfortunately, the plastic foot stands are uncovered by any protective material and they will scratch furniture or a hardwood floor.  Also, the FAQ is wrong about the video card size; it will fit 12″ but the CPU information is evidently correct:

Now that we have unpacked the Thermaltake Chaser MK-1, let’s give it a thorough examination.