| Rosewill THOR V2 Full-Tower Computer Case |
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| Written by Doug Dallam |
| Monday, 08 August 2011 |
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Rosewill THOR V2 Full-Tower Computer Case
Manufacturer: Rosewill
Product Name: THOR V2
Price As Tested: $149.99 at Amazon and Newegg.
Full Disclosure: The product sample used in this article has been provided by Rosewill
I can’t give you Rosewill’s marketing hype because, well, there isn’t any. I mean, I can’t tell you what they think of their case because they don’t brag on it, if their web site is any indication. The marketing is like this: Here is a case. Here are some pictures. Here are the specs. Have a nice day and eat your greens, without salt. A very austere marketing approach. It’s a big difference from other case companies that give you a “Welcome to Las Vegas” marketing experience. Well, in all fairness, they do state that it has an “Advanced bottom mounted power supply.” Wooo. I'm shakin'!
Oh, and one more thing about the austere nature of information surrounding the Rosewill THOR V2, or lack of information, is that the case is simply called "THOR V2" no digits or alphabets for further identification. "It's the THOR V2. We don't need no stinking numbers!" Can the THOR V2 stand up to the mythology behind the name? Is it a true "hammer" of cases? Read on case warriors, read on!
Rosewill THOR V2 Features
Support up to XL-ATX Motherboard (13.5” x 10.3”)
10 expansion slots
Gaming type – Allow to swing top fins to increase air flow
Front 230mm fan is equipped with LED on/off switch (default is LED off)
Full black interior Support up to 330mm(12.99") video card
Advanced cable management design
Advanced Cooling System:
-Front 1x 230mm Red LED Fan (pre-installed)
-Rear 1x 140mm Fan (pre-installed)
-Top 1x 230mm Fan (pre-installed) or 2x 120/140mm Fan (option)
-Side 1x 230mm Fan (pre-installed) or 4x 120mm Fan (option)
-Bottom 1x 120/140mm Fan (option)
Top mounted dual fan speed control knobs support up to 6 fans.
Screw-less design for 5.25” Devices & 3.5” HDDs
Easy to remove/install front 5.25” bay covers
HDD trays support 3.5” or 2.5” HDD/SSD
Easy-clean PSU filter.
Top mounted IO ports– 1x USB 3.0, 1x e-SATA, 3x USB 2.0, Audio out, MIC in.
Advanced Bottom-Mounted PSU Design
THOR V2 Specifications
| Model |
THOR V2
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Type
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ATX Full Tower
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| Color |
Black |
| Case Material |
SECC Steel
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With Power Supply
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No
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Power Supply Mount
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Bottom
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Motherboard Capatability
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Micro ATX, ATX, E-ATX, XL-ATX
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Side Panel Window
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No |
External 5.25" Bays
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6 |
External 3.5" Bays
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2 |
Internal 3.5" Bays
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6 |
Expansion Slots
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10 |
Front Ports
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2x USB 3.0
2x USB 2.0
1x eSATA
Audio In/Out (AC97, HD)
2x Fan Speed Control Knobs |
| 140mm Fans |
1x Rear |
| 200mm Fans |
1x Front Red LED with on/off switch
1x Top
1x Side
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Side Air Duct
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No
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Dimensions (LxWxH)
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21.89" x 9.14" x 22.84" (Bezel)
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Dimensions (LxWxH)
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20.08" x 9.14" x 22.84" (No bezel)
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Weight
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30.42lbs
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| Warranty |
1 year limited
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Comments
I presume Xigmatek does this as well then as the first thing that hit me was how it similar it looked (internally and externally) to the Utgard. Hell, even the name follows the same theme.
Clearly improved in some ways yet possibly worse in others, not really sure if it justifies the considerably higher price though.
Good detailed review Doug, thanks for the interesting read.
That's what I get for skimming.
Thank you Steven Iglesias-Hearst
Thanks for your comments. It got the high review becasue I thought it was a well built and well thought out case. No doubt, the leaders are as you listed, and I tend to gravitate to them also--my last case was the CM Stacker 830 series. It looks to me like the THOR 2 design might have the advantage in the cable routing department, though, with more holes to run cables through. Overall, I was just impressed with its simple and very effective design.
@ KSSyu It's not a complete re-brand, although most companies re-brand at least some of the time. I think my Lite-on DVD writer is a Sony model. Rosewill is a subsidiary or New Egg, but I have no idea how much "control" Newegg has over Rosewill, if any. "Subsidiary" in business simply means some sort of interaction, ranging from full control, which requires, legally, 50% of shares in the company plus one to some sort of business agreement that does not control the sub. It is interesting though, since Newegg is a large and very successful company, it leads me to think that they would not want their name tarnished by offering products from "their" subsidiary that are inferior. Which leads me to believe, maybe, that Rosewill will continue to increase it's offerings, quality, and innovation in order to stay on the coat tails of Newegg. Maybe not?
Having said that, might I mention that the Thermaltake 230mm fans are a complete joke. Very shoddy design, really low quality plastic, and easily burn out or shift speeds even though they're getting plenty of power and aren't on a fan control or controlled by a board.
Are those 230mm fans 230x20 or 25? If they're 230x20 I'm willing to bet they just as bad as the Tt fans.........
lol
Or the Predwill XX, Rose edition.
We might see more of this in the future. The top and front just simply pull off. It also means that the top and front can be modified easily and placed on another box.
I'd be interested to see when you do measure.
But all aside the features, price, and design are fantastic - mostly all due to the selling price. I like this at it's price point just as much as I like the HAF 912 at it's price point. Hard to beat.
Yeah I was thinking the same thing. It's such a utility minded case.
...and... Doug- why would we be hatin' on the GTX295? That's a bad-ass card!! I ran a pair of 260s in SLI for a loooong time 'cuz they were so awesome! I'd still be running that SLI setup if the GTX2xx series had DX11 support.... so, no worries here... keep rockin' that 295- it's a beast!
Hatin' on my 295 because it isn't DX11 is exactly what I meant.--lol This card is one of the best ever made and it'll go down in Video Card History with the likes of the venerable 8800 Ultra and the 9800GTX2. The last time I checked comparisons, of which there weren't many, the 295 was still not beaten by any of the new cards when tested under DX10. It surely is a "beast."
I bought one today, seems like a great deal!
Doesn't say how long this lasts. I just ordered one based on this site review (among others). This is the best review on the web. Kudos to Doug on this one!
"The God of Cooling and Silence" AanadTech
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How goes the search for those fans? I only found Rosewill's $12 220x30mm and Rexus' $25 250x30 mm fans on Newegg. Why no 230x30mm? Will the 220x30mm fit and do the same job? And will the 250x30mm even fit?
I know there are tons of forums and sites out there but no one really goes into cases as well as BMR.
Thanks again :)
It will only take a bolt pattern the same as the 230/220mm sizes.
I agree. This case is just really simplistic and is a cooling dream machine.