A Trio of Thermaltake Towers
by Joshua Buss on August 16, 2006 2:30 AM EST- Posted in
- Cases/Cooling/PSUs
Thermaltake Eclipse DV - Extra Images
To finish the coverage of the Eclipse DV here are few more pictures we took of the enclosure. The window is a little different from the original Eclipse, and includes a vent over the CPU which could have an 80mm fan attached if desired.
The back is nearly identical to the Eclipse and Armor Jr. cases, except for one of the stock slot covers. The jacks are fed from the included combo drive so audio can be passed back into a sound card in case it doesn't have the necessary CD headers internally.
When powered on, the Eclipse DV puts on quite a show. As we mentioned previously there's a "volume indicator" on the front at the bottom that lights up, but it seems to correspond more with CD access than sound.
The clear plastic in front is lit up at the tops and bottoms over each piece, and HDD activity triggers an extra flash of red on the left side of the bottom piece.
In this final shot the drive is open and the texture of the brushed aluminum front is easy to see. It should be noted that this design is really only for people who know they can take relatively good care of their computers and media - it should be no surprise that this might not be the best case for a frequent LAN party attendee. One missed-placed step while the drive is open and the centerpiece of the case could be ruined.
To finish the coverage of the Eclipse DV here are few more pictures we took of the enclosure. The window is a little different from the original Eclipse, and includes a vent over the CPU which could have an 80mm fan attached if desired.
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The back is nearly identical to the Eclipse and Armor Jr. cases, except for one of the stock slot covers. The jacks are fed from the included combo drive so audio can be passed back into a sound card in case it doesn't have the necessary CD headers internally.
When powered on, the Eclipse DV puts on quite a show. As we mentioned previously there's a "volume indicator" on the front at the bottom that lights up, but it seems to correspond more with CD access than sound.
The clear plastic in front is lit up at the tops and bottoms over each piece, and HDD activity triggers an extra flash of red on the left side of the bottom piece.
In this final shot the drive is open and the texture of the brushed aluminum front is easy to see. It should be noted that this design is really only for people who know they can take relatively good care of their computers and media - it should be no surprise that this might not be the best case for a frequent LAN party attendee. One missed-placed step while the drive is open and the centerpiece of the case could be ruined.
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Griswold - Thursday, August 17, 2006 - link
The first one looks like some vertical hi-fi deck with a side window - and I hate side windows.Yuck indeed.
seven9sn10s - Thursday, August 17, 2006 - link
The Aguila has a measurement of 27dB(12" above) and subjective rating of 2/10.In a previous review, the Raidmax X1 & Antec P150 both a measurement of 45dB(12" above) & subjective rating of 2/10 & 2.5/10 respectively. The subject ratings to dB measurements do not seem to be on a consistent scale. Am I to believe that the Aguila is so much quieter than the Raidmax X1 or Antec P150?? Please clear this up. Thanks.
seven9sn10s - Friday, August 18, 2006 - link
Hello???Somebody please answer.. is this Aguila case far quieter than the Antec P150/Solo? Tryin to build a system here. Thanks.
poopoohead - Sunday, August 20, 2006 - link
yeah, me too! the measurement seems so low compared to any other case they have ever tested, even the Zalman HTPC that they said was very quiet? why does the article not make special mention of the aguila super quietness?Gholam - Thursday, August 17, 2006 - link
HEC 6A rebadge, Chieftec DX rebadge... pay once for the case, and twice more for a TT sticker. No thanks.Missing Ghost - Wednesday, August 16, 2006 - link
The Aguila with no window does not exist?! I thinkstthiel - Wednesday, August 16, 2006 - link
"There's a law on AnandTech case reviews: no matter what they might review, a bunch of people have to show up and grouse about how the cases look like crap, or they're nice looking but too expensive, or some other opinion followed by the statement that "no one would ever buy these...."So what your saying is people have different opinions...thats very insightful.
teng029 - Wednesday, August 16, 2006 - link
i like this case, although removable motherboard trays should be standard on cases these days.tthiel - Wednesday, August 16, 2006 - link
Those are some seriously ugly cases.eastvillager - Wednesday, August 16, 2006 - link
All bling, no zing.