Apparently Asustek was not satisfied with the minimalist appearance of its previous microATX chassis, the TM-21, and so has refined its design to create the TH-22.
Of course to preserve the spirit of minimalism Asus could not make excessive changes – so it limited itself to just one. According to the press release, "[T]he TM-22 brings about all the advantages of its predecessor with one small change in the power button area – a metal-like decoration instead of whole mirror-polished plastic."
Such a masterstroke in minimalist design is not the only thing the chassis has to offer, the release goes on to assure us, as the TH-22 also includes a blue LED on/off button and hard drive indicator.
Amused commentary aside, the TH-22 seems to be an adequate microATX package. If you like the external design then inside there is space for two fans (80 or 90mm at the rear and 80mm at the front), four expansion slots, and a total of seven drive bays (two 5.25-inch external, two 3.5-inch external, and three 3.5-inch internal). The chassis also includes the usual set of front I/O ports as well as a lock.
| Asustek TM-22 series chassis specification | |
| Item | Detail |
| Dimension w/bezel | 170×55×395 mm (W×H×D) |
| Motherboard form factor support | microATX |
| System fans | Rear: 80mm or 90mm |
| Expansion slots | 4 |
Source: Company, compiled by Digitimes, September 2007
Asustek TM-22 series chassis
Photo: Company