Review: Thermaltake V250 TG ARGB

by Parm Mann on 1 May 2020, 12:01

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Conclusion

...average build quality and a lack of refinement prevents the V250 TG ARGB from living up to its billing.

On paper, Thermaltake's V250 TG ARGB is a fine fit for a low-cost, eye-catching build brimming with fans and customisable lighting.

A full-size tempered glass window, transparent front fascia and three addressable RGB fans meet the brief, and whether you're putting together a basic work PC or a high-end gaming rig, there's enough room to house a capable system with ease.

Thermaltake should, then, have the basis of a solid all-rounder, but average build quality and a lack of refinement prevents the V250 TG ARGB from living up to its billing. The four pre-installed fans are noisier than we'd like, breakout PCIe covers aren't the most user friendly, and only one USB 3.0 port on a 2020 chassis is disappointing, even at the £70 price point.

Bottom line: it is easy to be dazzled by chassis adorned with glass and lighting, but don't be fooled, there are higher-quality cases readily available for similar money.

The Good
  
The Bad
Four bundled fans, three aRGB
Looks reasonably modern
  
Only one USB 3.0 port
Breakout PCIe covers
Noisy at all times


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Posted by cheesemp - Fri 01 May 2020 12:41
Got to be honest I was considering this case but front glass put me off. Went for this one instead: https://www.scan.co.uk/products/gamemax-f15m-mesh-black-mid-tower-chassis-w-tempered-glass-window-2x-200mm-argb-fan-usb-30-atx-eatx.

It has a mesh front and vertical GPU mount for a few less pounds. Seems like a bit of a bargain currently.

It was well reviewed on youtube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3CS9UbKafn4&t=336s
Posted by mers - Sat 02 May 2020 08:28
Gamemax stun me with with in my opinion the best value cases out there. I have one of their “Silent ” cases , virtually the same as Fractile Define. main PC now seated in a Gamemax “Sapphire ” which I saw reviewed at Kitguru @ £128.00 and found at CCL for £54.00 , one hell of a case for the money. 1st brand I look at now for value and features.
Posted by 3dcandy - Sat 02 May 2020 09:04
I still use an optical drive :(
Posted by cptwhite_uk - Sun 03 May 2020 08:50
GameMax 3rd-ed. Not the highest quality, but also not bad either. But the value for money is amazing - GameMax Aurora is what I've used, at the time, £44 delivered from CCL (£40 for the case). 5mm Glass Tempered side panel, 3x aRGB fans and an 8-way fan controller included as well.

The fans and controller alone would set you back £30-40 minimum with any other brand. So basically the case can be considered free…

If you want a little more refinement, I'd also recommend the Phanteks P350X and Phanteks P300A, both have fantastic airflow, the P350X has built in RGB lighting (not fans). But will both need additional fans in addition to the cost of the cases, so push the price higher.

That GameMax F15M Mesh looks very nice though.
Posted by ByteMyAscii - Mon 04 May 2020 05:50
As is typical, putting aesthetics before function.
At that price point there shouldn't be RGB and tempered glass if you can't get the rest of it right first.
Make a decent case, then add glass and RGB.
Don't set a budget, and then cut down the case until RGB and glass fit into that.

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