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Last weekend KitGuru was reporting from where we caught a glimpse of Thermaltake’s range-topping Level 10 case which made us very excited. So we had a word with the kind people at Thermaltake who let us have it for review.It is clear from a glance...
A massive case with a massive price which is, without doubt, the best case we’ve tested to date...
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Choosing a case has become a personal experience. No longer do you look at the case as just a beige box to house a utilitarian computer. Now that the computer chassis comes in a wide variety of shapes, sizes and colors you can usually find a case that...
Design, Functionality, Accessories, Quiet, Can fit large video cards, Aftermarket cooling will fit, Finish, Heavy...
High price, Finish is easily marred, Long SATA cable needed for optical drives, Heavy...
When I saw the initial prototype pictures of this case floating around the web last year, my first thought was 'why would anyone buy that'? Then after seeing it first hand at CES, the look started to grow on me and by the time I have now finished work...
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Some people might believe in love at first sight, and when we first saw Thermaltake's impressive Level 10 case at Computex (complete with gallery) earlier in the year, we knew that it was true. From the imposing height, dangerous curves and attention-g...
The penultimate designer case for those with enough cash, but worth every cent...
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Few computer case manufacturers would even dream of collaborating with one of the world's leading automotive firms, but Thermaltake has taken the plunge. Working with designers from BMW, the Taiwanese firm has conjured up the Level 10: initially just a...
A unique and adventurous design, but some construction flaws and the stratospheric price make it one to admire from afar...
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Thermaltake have been in the market for quite some time and have always been known for making some of the weirdest and wonderful products on the market. This ranges from cooling products to cases and as time goes on, more style gets added to their quirky...
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Every time that I think they have done everything to a mouse, someone surprises me with something completely different or off the wall. Last year when we took a tour of Thermaltake's US offices, they hinted that we would see a new exciting mouse that was...
After all of my testing, I came out a little torn. In some ways, I was a little disappointed. Although the Level 10 Mouse may work for some people, the combination of button placement and me lifting my mouse, I consistently had issues with pushing the si...
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A few years ago, Thermaltake worked with BMW Designworks to design a new high end gaming case, the Level 10. When it came out, it received many awards for its innovative design and in the following years, Thermaltake continued to develop the Level 10 line...
Many configuration settings, On the fly DPI changes, Easily switch between 5 customizable profiles, Looks and feels great...
No gauge to monitor 3D axis setting, Lifting mouse by sides can press buttons or change DPI/profile settings, No weight system, Please drop by the Bigbruin.com Forum and feel free to post any comments or questions...
Thermaltake and BMW Designworks made the Level 10 mouse a work of art. Looks aside, the aluminum base is very strong, even with the floating design, and the feel of the mouse is incredible. The overall design might cause problems for some people, but for...
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xbitlabs.com Updated: 2013-08-01 06:41:11
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What's the difference between a system case for a gaming computer and a regular PC enclosure? Well, the former is supposed to ensure good cooling and compatibility with top-end graphics cards. An aggressive exterior design is a plus. That’s what you’d...
Original exterior design, Highquality materials, Handy frontpanel connectors, Eight expansioncard brackets, Good cooling at acceptable level of noise, Dust filters (even though not perfect ones) in front of the intake fans, Good cooling of hard disks (even excellent cooling in the bays equipped with fans), No mess of cables (even if the user doesn’t really take the trouble of avoiding it)...
It takes a lot of time and effort to assemble a computer system in the Level 10, A few shortcomings in its design make the assembly process even harder, Limited expansion opportunities for a system case of that size, Outdated active cooling system (which affects the CPU in the first place), The covers of the compartments and disk bays do not fit tight in their places, Poor dust filtering, Very lo...
It’s time to sum up the highs and lows of this highly unusual system case. Highs: Original exterior design High-quality materials Handy front-panel connectors Eight expansion-card brackets Good cooling at acceptable level of noise Dust filters (even t...
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Those who read our case reviews know that we can be quite particular when it comes to selecting the right chassis for the job. In the past, we have been very skeptical of models priced over $200 as they often represent a terrible value. For example, th...
The Thermaltake Level 10 is very much like a luxury sports car in that it is wildly impractical but far more exciting than mainstream offerings. It's also fair to say the Level 10 costs a small fortune at $700 -- much more than the average person can...
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When we first encountered Thermaltake's Level 10 case, which has been codesigned with BMW Group DesignworksUSA, at CES earlier this year, we found ourselves asking: "Does anyone really need a $700 case?" Now that one has finally arrived in Ziff Davis L...
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My attempts to live with an iMac were met with nothing but grief. I needed a rebound relationship—a total opposite to the prudish minimalism of Apple design—a bad girl with unnervingly fast tendencies.The latest iMac was released 16 weeks ago. Since then...
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The Thermaltake Level 10 we see today was born from a collaboration between Thermaltake and BMW Designworks USA. The pairing of the two well established groups lead to the creation of something visionary and unique. When the Level 10 is at an event it...
Often when a product is a mutli-group collaboration and is conceived by the brightest minds in the room, it risks becoming an exercise of pure ego, dooming it to mediocrity and ultimately failure. Luckily the Level 10 case from Thermaltake and BMW Des...
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ManufacturerThermaltakeModelLevel 10Price (Street)$699.82AvailabilityNowComputer cases have undergone quite a metamorphosis over the past decade or so. The dull, buttoned-down beige boxes of the 1990s are all but a distant memory, having slowly given w...
we think the Level 10 probably isn't for your typical hardcore enthusiast. Rather, a well-off gamer who wants a cool-looking system that won't be upgraded too often might find this chassis interesting. Perhaps the Level 10 could also be the centerpie...
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Thermaltake’s approach to artful computing provides even more interior space and its eight-slot rear panel is perfect for holding four double-slot expansion cards. Anyone who wants to put “personal supercomputer” hardware in a...
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Computer cases tend to reveal certain things about their owners. With one glance, your friends can estimate just how serious (or casual) your computer hardware addiction may be. Whether the chassis is a generic, cream-colored throwback from the 90's...
Very unique, Beautifully designed, Heat isolating areas, Great cable management...
Painfully expensive, Extremely heavy, Not water-cooling enabled...
Looking back, the installation process was a healthy success. Once finished, all our fingers were still in place and we avoided the types of cuts and scrapes sometimes associated with system building. The Level 10's removable motherboard tray made that co...
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A year ago Thermaltake announced a case that was a combined effort with BMW's DesignworksUSA that was to be a "Gaming tower showpiece". That result was the Thermaltake Level 10. This would be a case unlike any to date with a very nontraditional asy...
The Level 10 is by far the most unique case I have seen to date, and the most expensive. Thermaltake and BMW were definitely thinking outside the box on this one...
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Computerpoweruser.com Updated: 2013-08-01 06:41:32
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The takeaway is that the Level 10 gives you easy access to most parts of your PC without an open bench case’s dust collection, EMI concerns, and homeliness (to some). Overclockers may get higher numbers and potentially longer device life. And...
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Case design has taken several tacks in recent years. One common type of case is the Mid-Tower ATX case with two side panels a front and rear and a top section. Another case design has emerged in the Home Theater PC design with everything on its side to...
This case is available for a price of $760 online, making it not for the faint of heart. The target market is for the SOHO designer trying to have a functional design as part of their overall home office, or the enthusiast gamer wanting excellent cooli...
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Since its introduction last year Thermaltake's Level 10 has been the talk of the PC building town. In part that's because of its enormous £500 price tag and elusive nature - but it's mostly because of the innovative and unique design. Most computer...
Since its introduction last year Thermaltake's Level 10 has been the talk of the PC building town. In part that's because of its enormous £500 price tag and elusive nature - but it's mostly because of the innovative and unique design. Mos...
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This is a reader-submitted article from Craig Mullaney. On December 9th, I received my long-awaited Level 10 computer case! This case was originally announced way back in March of 2009, with an anticipated street date in mid October. As the initial s...
Modding: While there are not many opportunities to mod this case (why would you?) there are a few things you could potentially do. First, you could remove the metal air cover from the front left of the case to expose the pre-installed grill underneat...
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maximumpc.com Updated: 2013-08-01 06:41:37
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Drop-dead gorgeous, but does it go to 11? When we first saw prototypes of Thermaltake’s Level 10 concept chassis back in May, we were intrigued by its unique design but skeptical as to whether Thermaltake would ever actually produce it—and if it did, w...
Superb design; adequate ventilation; removable mobo tray; thermally isolated compartments.
Stupid expensive; heavy; ships with only two SATA backplanes; janky locks.
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PC Perspective's reader Craig Mullaney scored the first review with the Thermaltake Level 10 computer case. And the site was kind enough to share it with us, in full, here. Spoiler: it's as ridiculously awesome as we'd expect: Exterior Evaluat...
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