Sometimes it can be very difficult to rate, judge, and ultimately score an inexpensive case, especially if you own a larger and more full featured unit.  The Thermaltake V3 Black Edition is not without trouble spots, but cases without some trouble areas come at a heavier price tag.  You have to take this case exactly for what it is, a $50.00 case.  Obviously if you take this case and compare it to a unit costing $200.00 or better, it would be lucky to get any rating at all, but we have to compare apples and apples.  For the budget conscious PC builder the V3 Black Edition is well worth taking a look at, in fact as a system builder I will be using this case when applicable to a customers needs.

Pros

• Packaging, unit is well prepared for travel
• Black interior
• Exterior paint finish
• Attractive/streamlined front panel
• Well thought out add on card mounting
• Price
• Included blue LED case fan

Cons

• Power supply filter removal requires removing PSU mounting screws
• Top panel fan may not fit some motherboard applications
• Spotty cable management features
• Missing or wrongly placed mounting holes

Compared to other cases in this price range the Thermaltake V3 Black Edition rates very high.  If your looking to build a price conscious system, and need a case that has several features found in much more expensive options, then the Thermaltake V3 Black Edition warrants serious consideration.  We are pleased to award a 7.5/10 rating and the accompanying  silver award.