Thermaltake Chaser MK-1 Review

👤by David Mitchelson Comments 📅07-05-11
Packaging & First Look

The Chaser MK-I is presented in a very colourful, eye-catching box. The box itself is massive and very heavy too – giving you an idea that this case is going to be a big one. In fact the packaging has printed on it “Extra Big ATX Tower”. An impression of the Chaser MK-I can be seen on the front of the box, you can clearly tell this case is targeted towards the gamer.

Inside, the case is covered in a clear plastic bag and supported with 2 polystyrene pillars to protect the Chaser MK-I during transit.


The packaging certainly catches the eye


Removing the case from its packaging we can see the Chaser MK-I for the first time. As the packaging intimated, this case is undoubtedly focussed on one type of user. The shape, size, styling, aesthetics all scream ‘gamer’. The prominent side has a windowed side panel allowing you visibility inside the case, just beneath the Perspex there is a 200mm honey-comb mesh area with a filter behind it for mounting an optional fan. Notice there are also 4 feet on the Chaser MK-I. These feet raise the case 35mm above the floor – great for keeping even more dust/dirt from entering the case if you do have it positioned below the desk.

On the other side there are some funky lines engraved on the side panel but no distinct features. Both side panels are of decent thickness and quality – good characteristics for keeping noise levels down to a minimum.


Chaser MK-I with side window



Distinct features that will surely carry with it the “love it or hate it” stereotype


Taking a closer look at the side panel with window there is actually a clip that pulls out to reveal a hanger for storing headphones.


Headphone hanger on the side panel is very handy


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