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Thermaltake introduces Soprano FX chassis

Press release, July 25; Eric Mah, DIGITIMES Asia

Taiwan-based Thermaltake Technology recently announced its Soprano FX chassis.

The Soprano FX features ten 5.25-inch drive bays and eight 3.5-inch drive bays in standard ATX mode and is able to support extended ATX form factor motherboards. The chassis also includes an eSATA port on the I/O panel.

Based on recommendations from consumers, Thermaltake made the 3.5-inch cage removable for easy installation. This feature saves users time changing hard disc drives (HDDs) and provides more space for installing long VGA cards, according to the company.

Soprano FX's ventilation design provides a stable system environment. It has three standard system fans with another LED silent fan. An optional 23cm fan equipped on the side panel can further enhance airflow.

The Soprano FX has a manufacturer's suggested retail price of US$216 and will be first released in Western and Southern Europe, the Middle East, Russia and Southeast Asia at the end of August, according to the company.

Thermaltake Soprano FX chassis specifications

Item

Details

Model

VH1000BWS

Case type

Full tower, transparent window

Dimensions
(H×W×D)

540.0×220.0×580.0mm
(21.3×8.7×22.8inches)

Cooling system

Front (intake) : 120×120×25mm, 1300rpm, 17dBA
Rear (exhaust) : 120×120×25mm blue LED fan, 1300rpm, 17dBA;
90×90×25mm, 1800rpm, 19dBA
Top (exhaust) : 90×90×25mm, 1800rpm, 19dBA

Drive bays
- Accessible
- Hidden

11
Up to 10x 5.25'', 2x 3.5''
6x 3.5''

Material

Chassis: 1.0mm SECC
Front door: Aluminum

Color

Black

Expansion slots

7

Motherboards

Micro ATX , ATX, Extend ATX

PSU

Standard ATX PSII (Option)

I/O Ports

USB 2.0 x 2, e-SATA connector x 1, HD Audio

Source: Company, compiled by Digitimes, July 2007

The Thermaltake Soprano FX chassis

Thermaltake's Soprano FX chassis
Photo: Company