Thermaltake Level 20 HT Full Tower Review
Peter Donnell / 5 years ago
How Much Does it Cost?
You would think a giant sever-rack mount style enthusiast monolith like the Level 20 HT would cost an absolutely fortunate, and you would be right. However, not as much as you might think. If you consider that the Level 20 Full Tower is their flagship, that’s £749.99 give or take. This beast is actually their entry-level model (I know right, entry-level and it’s as big as a house) and only costs £199.99. Honestly, I think that’s bloody amazing for the sheer size of it, I’ve seen mid-towers that cost more than that.
Overview
I’m so conflicted with this case, as for the money, I think it’s an impressive product. This much PC case for £199.99 is bloody incredible. Of course, it’s not exactly meant for the budget market, as saturating this case with hardware would cost a fortune. Custom loop hardware is not cheap, and stacking up a full loop of this size would add up fast. Of course, saving money on the case means you can put more cash into the other hardware. You wouldn’t put a mid-range office rig in it either, there’s just no point. You either go big or go home.
Bigger > Big
Back to why I’m conflicted. I’m sure some out there will absolutely love what Thermaltake has done here, I’m just not one of them. For me, it’s too big to go anywhere really. Even just reviewing it was a hassle due to the dimensions and weight of it. It wouldn’t look right under my desk, and it certainly wouldn’t fit on the top. You need space, lots of it, to really showcase this properly, so if you have even the slightest concern about placement, it’s not for you. If you’re 100% you have a big plinth to sit it on, go nuts.
Hardware
Make no mistake, this is a serious case for serious hardware. It has extensive options for both liquid and air-cooled builds. On the plus side, there isn’t a graphics card, AIO, air cooler, or motherboard that I can think of that wouldn’t fit in here. Super thick radiators are obviously not an issue either. I’m sure someone in the comments will find a 3ft long GPU just to prove me wrong.
Modder Life!
That’s the big money shot with this case. Don’t like how it’s laid out? Change it! Everything is removable, movable or adjustable to some extent. Even if you just want to take out the motherboard tray to give you room to customise your loop. Or remove the bottom of the case to cut at it with a Dremel. Modders are going to rip this thing apart and rebuild it how they see fit, and I suspect that’s the main market for this case. What do you think, too big for you? Or are you finally salivating at finally having something this size this cheap?
Should I Buy One?
Haha, if you have to ask, then it’s likely you shouldn’t. It’s certainly not a mass-consumer product. This is for a very special extreme end of the market that wants to build something completely outlandish. If that’s you, throw your money at it, because at £199.99, I can see them selling out pretty quick (seriously!). I thought about giving this our Bang for Buck Award, because of the sheer square footage you get for your money. Honestly, I think our Innovation Award is more fitting thanks to the insanely modular design, hardware support, and being able to do it for this price without compromising on quality. Well done Thermaltake! Now… make your next one mATX will ya?!
