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Review on πŸ–₯️ Thermaltake Level 20 RS ARGB ATX Mid Tower Gaming Computer Case with 2 200mm RGB Fans & 140mm Rear Fan Pre-Installed CA-1P8-00M1WN-00 by Jim Reinhardt

Revainrating 5 out of 5

A Few Things You Should Know First

Overall I'm happy with this case, but there are a few things you should know before you buy: 1. I only bought this case because I was having trouble , the case ATX supports a 280mm radiator mounted on the top of the case. It's not the best option for cooling, but I prefer the case's heat dissipation over absolute performance. There are cheaper and better cases that will fit a 280mm AIO.2 in the front. This case is clearly outdated design. It includes options to install an optical drive, but is not compatible with the front panel.3. I hate tempered glass and would prefer metal mesh, so I have the option to add extra fans if needed. The tempered glass panel covering the back of the motherboard looks particularly goofy; Who wants to see where all the cables are hidden? Minimal thought has been given to wiring on this front. I don't care, but if you do, it probably isn't your case.4. I modified this case to remove half of the mesh screens. There are TWO sets of mesh screens at the top and front. This reduces airflow and increases the internal temperature of the case. This is done by flexing the tabs on the outer screens, removing the small inner screens, replacing the outer screens, and flexing the tabs again to hold the screens in place. This can happen in a finite and unknown amount of time before the tabs break. 200m suction fans are dull because the case blocks most of the fan surface, which are low static pressure fans. I replaced them with three 140mm fans. They are louder but move air more efficiently.6. I never got the included RGB controller to work. It was listed as compatible with my ASUS x570 MB but didn't work. It also didn't work with the RGB fans I had installed on the front of the case or the RGB fans that came with my Corsair H115 Platinum AIO. It drives the rear exhaust fan, but can also be easily connected directly to the MB. Note that this controller will ONLY run all attached fans at 100% speed.7. This is a huge, heavy case. Probably not suitable to stand on or under a table. It currently sits on short wide cans (to pick it up off the floor) next to my desk. Despite all the issues I've raised, I'm quite happy with this case and confident that it will last a full decade.

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