The side panels are fixed via dual thumbscrews on either side. Rather than go completely white, Thermaltake have powder coated the internals black which is generally better co-ordinated with most hardware nowadays. A brief overview of GENE reveals a generous array of tool-free features accompanied by cable management grommets and cut-outs. GENE can accommodate both ATX and M-ATX motherboard form factors.

Around the back, behind the motherboard tray identifies more clearance for cable management though there are no hooks or objects for cable tidies to attach themselves too which is a rather odd omission.





At the bottom of GENE resides the area for mounting the PSU. There is a large air filter which can be removed should you wish to have the fan for the PSU facing downwards, but there is unfortunately no rubber pads for the PSU to sit on. Having reviewed a fair few of Thermaltake’s cases now, and having highlighted this we are baffled as to why this isn’t an included feature – it almost comes as standard with other cases. Having padding here will avoid scratching and prevent vibrations from the PSU.

GENE has the ability to house a 120mm cooling fan at the bottom, next to the PSU – the filter also covers this spot.



On the next page we will continue our look at the inside of GENE.