Thermaltake Overseer RX-I Review

👤by David Mitchelson Comments 📅11-11-11
Exterior

Moving in for a closer look at the externals, we can see the front features a great deal of mesh. The Thermaltake emblem can be found at the bottom of the case and is metallic. In the lower region, behind the mesh is a 200mm LED fan that acts as an intake, this has a fan filter. Above this are 4x 5.25” drive bay covers, these also have dust filters.

Around the back of the case there is an opening at the bottom for the PSU and a small handle for removal of the dust filter. Above this section there are 8x PCI expansion slot covers, each with ventilation holes for better airflow within. To the side of this there are 2x circular rubber grommets for water cooling tubes. Further up there is a mesh panel, behind it sits a 120mm rear exhaust fan. At the very top of the rear of Overseer RX-I is a bracket for keyboard and mouse security.


The front and back of Overseer RX-I


At the top of Overseer RX-I is the front panel connectivity. On this panel there are a variety of ports and buttons, they consist of:

• HDD docking station (2.5/3.5”)
• 2x USB 3.0 ports (Motherboard header connector)
• 2x USB 2.0 ports
• 1x E-SATA port
• Headphone and microphone jack
• Power/Reset buttons
• Large glowing LED

Quite a plethora of controls, the HDD docking station is a welcome addition. The icon in the centre glows and pulsates when the Molex connection inside is connected to the PSU.


Front panel controls with USB 3.0 and HDD docking station


Further back, the top of Overseer RX-I is covered in a mesh fascia. This panel is removable via the handles at the very back of the case. This panel is comprised of metal and plastic.

Underneath this panel there is a large 200mm LED fan and space next to this for another 200mm fan. The 200mm fan here has the following specification 600~800rpm, 13~15dBA and is set up as an exhaust.


The top of Overseer RX-I



Top panel is removable – 200mm LED fan


The underside of Overseer RX-I has 4x rubberised feet. These feet have heightened stands to provide more clearance if this case is placed on the floor. In the middle is the large dust filter that covers a large portion of the bottom of the case for the PSU and optional fan. This filter can be removed very easily from the outside of the case.


The underside of Overseer RX-I with dust filter


Over the page we will take a look at the internal layout of Overseer RX-I.

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