Introduction and Technical Specifications
An advanced look at the Core X9 case, detailing out different configurations and showcasing it’s unparalleled configurability…
Introduction
In this follow-up discussion on Thermaltake's Core X9 E-ATX Cube Chassis, we look at advanced setup and configuration features, and just how much stuff you can cram into this massive case. For an in-depth overview of the case and a walk through of its features, please see our original review of the case here.
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The Thermaltake Core X9 E-ATX Cube Chassis is one of the largest and most configurable they've developed. The case is roughly cube shaped with a steel and plastic construction. The height and depth of the unit allows the Core X9 to support up to quad-fan radiators mounted to its top or sides and up to a tri-fan radiator in front. At an MSRP of $169.99, the Core X9 E-ATX Cube Chassis features a competitive price in light of its size and configurability.
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The Core X9 case was designed to be fully modular, supporting a variety of build configurations to be able to adapt to the whatever build style the end user can dream up. The case comes with a variety of mounts for mounting fans or liquid cooling radiators to the top, side, or bottom of the case. Until you can accurately visually just how many radiators and fans that this case supports, you really don't have a feel for the immense size of the Core X9. From front to back, the case support 4 x 120mm fans or a 480mm radiator along either of its lower sides or in the dual top mounts. On top, you can actually mount a total of eight 120mm fans or dual 480mm radiators if you so choose. And that doesn't take into account the additional two 140mm fans that can be mounted in the upper and lower sections of the case's rear panel, nor the three 120mm fans, dual 200mm fans, or 360mm radiator that can be mounted to the case's front panel.
Features
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- Stackable for Enthusiasts
- Remarkable Expansion – install up to six data storage devices, a dual expansion slot VGA of up to 590mm in length, and a tower CPU cooler as high as 250mm
- Excellent Ventilation
- Chambers Concept – Core X9 is divided into two main chambers: the upper chamber is made for cooling performance and better efficiency, while the lower one is made for PSU and drive bays
- Fully Modular Design
- Interchangeable Window and I/O Panel
- Tt LCS Certified – best compatible with extreme liquid cooling configurations to ensure you get the best performance from the best features and fitment
Technical Specifications (taken from the Thermaltake website)
| P/N | CA-1D8-00F1WN-00 |
| Case Type | E-ATX Cube Case |
| Dimension (H x W x D) |
502 x 380 x 640 mm (19.8 x 15 x 25.2 inch) |
| Net Weight | 17 kg / 37.5 lb |
| Side Panel | Transparent Window |
| Color | Exterior & Interior: Black |
| Material | SPCC |
| Cooling System | Front (intake): 200 x 200 x 30 mm fan (800rpm, 13dBA) Rear (exhaust): 120 x 120 x 25 mm Turbo fan (1000rpm, 16dBA) |
| Drive Bays | – Accessible: 3 x 5.25" – Hidden: 6 x 3.5" or 2.5" (HDD Cage) 1 x 3.5", 2 x 2.5" (M/B Tray) |
| Expansion Slots | 8 |
| Motherboards | 6.7” x 6.7” (Mini ITX) 9.6” x 9.6” (Micro ATX) 12” x 9.6” (ATX) 12” x 13” (Extend ATX) |
| I/O Ports | USB 3.0 x 4 HD Audio x 1 |
| PSU | Standard PS2 PSU (optional) |
| Supports 1/2”, 3/8”, 1/4” water tube | |
| Fan Support | Front: 3 x 120mm 2 x 140mm 2 x 200mm Top: 8 x 120mm 6 x 140mm 2 x 200mm Rear: 2 x 120mm or 2 x 140mm Bottom: 3 x 120mm Left / Right Side: 4 x 120mm 3 x 140mm |
| Radiator Support | Front: 1 x 120mm or 1 x 240mm or 1 x 360mm 1 x 140mm or 1 x 280mm Top: 2 x 120mm or 2 x 240mm or 2 x 360mm or 2 x 480mm 2 x 140mm or 2 x 280mm or 2 x 420mm Rear: 1 x 120mm or or 1 x 140mm Left / Right Side: 1 x 120mm or 1 x 240mm or 1 x 360mm or 1 x 480mm 1 x 140mm or 1 x 280mm or 1 x 420mm Bottom: 1 x 120mm or 1 x 240mm or 1 x 360mm or 1 x 480mm 1 x 140mm or 1 x 280mm or 1 x 420mm |
| Clearance | U cooler height limitation: 250mm VGA length limitation: 400mm(with ODD cage) 590mm(without ODD cage) PSU length limitation: 220mm (With Bottom Fan) |
I couldn’t really get a sense
I couldn’t really get a sense of the massive scale for this case until I saw how tiny the DVD burner looks on the front panel. What an absolute beast!
That is huge. Should have the
That is huge. Should have the option to use it as a coffee or bedside table by mounting tempered glass on top.
It can heat your coffee too,
It can heat your coffee too, I suppose. 🙂
Please do one for the little
Please do one for the little brother V21.
Sorry Morry, but you missed a
Sorry Morry, but you missed a point on one count. Most (all?) of problems with clunky tubing can be easily solved with X-Flow radiators. I understand you didn’t have one on hand, but still IMHO it deserves a mention. At this moment in time I see no point in mixing PVC and PMMA/PETG – even for sample system ;).
can this host 2 mobs ?
I want
can this host 2 mobs ?
I want in a single chasis windows and linux
Not in its default
Not in its default configuration. You would have to mod to to host multiple motherboards…
do you know an optimum
do you know an optimum chassis for my purpose ?
thanks in advance
you could try something like
you could try something like the Thermaltake Core X1 or Core X2 if you are planning to use mITX or mATX motherboards, both cases are stackable…
Great case. I have 3 XSPC
Great case. I have 3 XSPC RX480 rads in mine!
I ditched the HDD case and
I ditched the HDD case and used the brackets on the right lower side for the 3rd 480 rad.
BTW, EXACT swivel casters can be purchased from Apollo Caster Co (online) where the metal brackets exactly line up with the holes in the floor. Cost me @$20 and the BEST purchase I made for a heavy WC system.
Sounds like a nice build (3 x
Sounds like a nice build (3 x 480 rads that is). Do you happen to know the exact name or product number of the casters you used for your build?
Sure Morey:
4 ea. 40mm
Sure Morey:
4 ea. 40mm Twin-Wheel Caster with a Nylon tread, Top Plate connector, and Black finish (#68392) $6.68 per caster.
That part number is from their catalog. Took me awhile to find it but it matches perfectly.
I LOVE this build. I have
I LOVE this build. I have this case with very similar parts. Will be switching to hard line tubing and adding a second card soon and with it another 65mm thick 360 Radiator. I love that you have one pulling down, mounted on bottom.
I’ve been back and forth on where to put it, have so many options…
Not sure why I didn’t think of it but that’s perfect…She’s going to be so beautiful…I have one of those monstrous Radiators on top already and it holds the weight just fine and looks great.
Thank you so much for this build idea!
Always glad to help out and
Always glad to help out and share ideas. I was really glad how well the top and bottom radiators lined up, especially since they are from two different manufacturers (Swiftech on top and XSPC on the bottom). The straight up and down run gives it a really clean look. Please share pics of your build, I'd love to see it.