Date: April 13th, 2006
Article by: Joe Anderson (Hardware Reviewer)
Edited by: Nathan Glentworth (Owner / Head Editor)
Product was submitted by: Thermaltake
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND FEATURES
The Matrix VX can be had in several configurations. You have your choice of silver or black finish, side window or plain and with or without a power supply. More information about the various iterations of the Matrix VX can be found HERE .
The example we'll be reviewing is model VD3000SWA, denoting a silver case with window and no included power supply.
The most significant feature in the above list (taken from the Thermaltake website) is the weight. Thermaltake has gotten the Matrix VX down to an anorexic 3.8 KG! That's a shade over 8 pounds 6 ounces for us American types. This case also comes with two 120mm fans pre-installed, something I always like to see when choosing a case. The other features are fairly standard fare for a mid-range, mid-tower chassis these days, with the exception of the mesh front panel design, which I'll get to a little later.
The specifications table (also from the website) let's us know that we're dealing with a mid-tower aluminum chassis with a total of ten drive bays. The Matrix VX accepts both standard and micro-ATX motherboards and has seven expansion slots. The dimensions translate as 17 X 7.5 X 19.5 inches and Thermaltake has installed a blue LED fan in the front of the case.
PRODUCT COMPOSITION
The Matrix VX arrived in one of Thermaltake's heavy cardboard cartons. The “Light as Feather” theme dominates the front of the box, while the rear is used to illustrate some of the features and specifications.
The case is wrapped in a tough plastic bag and sandwiched between two dense, form-fitting foam blocks. A lightweight aluminum case like this is more susceptible to shipping damage than a more robust steel case. The fact that the Matrix VX arrived in perfect condition attests to the effectiveness of the packaging system.
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