Thermaltake Chaser MK-1 Case Review

Posted by Gilgamesh on July 30th, 2011

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The Thermaltake Chaser MK-1 has a very unique, rugged and aggressive look to it that should appeal to most gamers out there. I do not consider myself much of a gamer, but I actually fell hard for the looks of this case, so much so I decided to use it for my own home server, which was in dire need of a case upgrade. The list of features on the Chaser MK-1 seem endless with a multitude of cooling options, the color shift fans, abundant interior space, built in HDD dock, USB 3.0 support, etc., etc. The Chaser MK-1 feels very sturdy and well built while handling it, the only caveat being that the top panel will separate from the main body if you grab it in an attempt to move the case around. A small price to pay for the convenience of an easily removable top panel in our opinion. Below are some pictures of my home server assembled in the Chaser MK-1 and some additional shots of the lighting. The mATX motherboard I use in my home server is simply dwarfed by the large amount of room inside the case but hopefully you will get a concept of the roominess.

At the time of this review the Thermaltake Chaser MK-1 is selling for around $160 USD, which is in line with similar offerings from other manufactures. However there are options the Chaser MK-1 has that the competition does not, such as the HDD docking bay and the USB 3.0 internal connection, making it an even better value.

Pros

HDD Docking Bay
USB 3.0 Support
Tremendous Amount of Interior Room
Rugged Looks
Abundance of Cooling Options
Color Shift Fan Feature
Easy Drive Mounting Systems
Extensive Cable Management Options
Support for Graphics Cards up to 13″ Long

Cons

No Rubber Cushioning Feet
No Rubber Cushioning on PSU Support Bracket
No Side Mount Screw Option on the 5.25 to 3.5 Internal Bay Adapter

If you are looking for a gaming case that packed with features, rugged looking, has more than adequate room to house all of your components and all the while keeping everything cool, then the Thermaltake Chaser MK-1 may be exactly what you are looking for. Overclockers Tech has given the Chaser MK-1 a 9/10 and the accompanying gold award!

Dino DeCesari (Lvcoyote)