Taiwan-based Thermaltake Technology recently announced its Soprano FX chassis.
The Soprano FX features ten 5.25-inch drive bays and eight 3.5-inch drive bays in standard ATX mode and is able to support extended ATX form factor motherboards. The chassis also includes an eSATA port on the I/O panel.
Based on recommendations from consumers, Thermaltake made the 3.5-inch cage removable for easy installation. This feature saves users time changing hard disc drives (HDDs) and provides more space for installing long VGA cards, according to the company.
Soprano FX's ventilation design provides a stable system environment. It has three standard system fans with another LED silent fan. An optional 23cm fan equipped on the side panel can further enhance airflow.
The Soprano FX has a manufacturer's suggested retail price of US$216 and will be first released in Western and Southern Europe, the Middle East, Russia and Southeast Asia at the end of August, according to the company.
| Thermaltake Soprano FX chassis specifications | |
| Item | Details |
| Model | VH1000BWS |
| Case type | Full tower, transparent window |
| Dimensions | 540.0×220.0×580.0mm |
| Cooling system | Front (intake) : 120×120×25mm, 1300rpm, 17dBA |
| Drive bays | 11 |
| Material | Chassis: 1.0mm SECC |
| Color | Black |
| Expansion slots | 7 |
| Motherboards | Micro ATX , ATX, Extend ATX |
| PSU | Standard ATX PSII (Option) |
| I/O Ports | USB 2.0 x 2, e-SATA connector x 1, HD Audio |
Source: Company, compiled by Digitimes, July 2007
Thermaltake's Soprano FX chassis
Photo: Company