Thermaltake is a well known manufacturer of computer cases and accessories. Today's market requires a good design packed with maximum options. Today we are going to look at Thermaltake's HTPC called the Tenor. HTPC cases are becoming a very popular choice for users. It can used as a Home Theater PC as well as do normal job tasks. A lot of people run a file sharing server, web server, and games from the same system. With a few additional items added to the mix, your system can easily be adapted to an HTPC which will allow you to play DVD's for the family, with the appropriate capture card you can also record video from your TV and so forth. The Tenor is very accommodating, allowing the use of full-size ATX motherboards and several expansion slots with plentiful room for hard drives.
First Impression:
Upon receiving the Tenor. Everything arrives in great shape. No signs of mishandling or anything of the likes. The case is well packed in its box and covered to protect the pain.
Included are the instructions, cloth to wipe any finger prints off with, and the needed screws and studs.
Front 5.25" Drive Bay Access
5.25" Drive Bay View
Dual USB 2.0, IEEE 1394 Firewire, Audio & Speaker Ports
Non-slip Foot Stands
Fits Standard ATX PS/II PSU
Dual Support Bridge for Robust Construction
Dual Rear Exhaust Fans: Dual 60 x 60 x 25 mm Silent Fan, 2500 RPM 19dBA.
Front Intake Fan : 80 x 80 x 25 mm Silent Fan 2000 RPM 19dBA
Ventilation Opening on Top
Intake Vents - Minimizes Overall Noise Level
Features:
Thermally Advantaged Chassis- Prescott Ready Drive Bay Capacity : 3 x 5.25" & 5 x 3.5" Stylish front bezel : Aluminum made Reliable EMI Shielding Dual USB 2.0, IEEE 1394 Firewire, Audio & Speaker Ports
Specifications:
Part Number:
VB2000BNS
Color:
Black
Case Type:
Desktop
Drive Bays
Front Accessible:
3 x 5.25", 2 x 3.5"
Internal:
3 x 3.5"
Front Access:
Dual USB 2.0, IEEE 1394 Firewire, Audio & Speaker ports
Expansion Slots:
7
Dimension: (H*W*D)
170 x 430 x 460 mm
Power Supply Unit:
Standard ATX PSII
Cooling System:
Front (intake)
80 x 80 x 25 mm silent fan, 2000rpm, 19dBA
Rear (exhaust)
Dual 60 x 60 x 25 mm silent fan, 2500rpm 19dBA
Features:
Thermally Advantaged Chassis- Prescott Ready Standard ATX motherboard & ATX PSII PSU Drive bay capacity : 3 x 5.25" drive bay & 5 x 3.5" drive bay Stylish front bezel : Aluminum made Reliable EMI shielding Dual USB 2.0, IEEE 1394 Firewire, Audio & Speaker ports
As you can see the Tenor has several great features to bring with it. This being a desktop setup, it's obviously going to run into space issues for some applications. There is a place for everything needed to setup your HTPC though. The Tenor is offered in two color choices, Black or Silver. Both look good but I have a feeling the Black will be the most common choice.
