Thermaltake View 23 TG ARGB PC Case Review

Exterior

The View 23 TG, like virtually every new gaming chassis these days, has a huge tempered glass window on the side. However, Thermaltake has done a nice job of giving it a really clean and flush finish. There are no side screws, just two at the back like a metal side panel.

This gives it a really slick finish, and a little black trim on the interior hides where it joins up with the frame. Of course it gives us a spectacular amount of real-estate to show off the system inside.

Curvy

The front panel is stunning, with a wave pattern to it that’s a welcome break from the often rectangular slabs we see on most cases. Obviously, it’s plastic and not glass. Sure, you can curve glass, but it would be stupidly expensive with a high fail rate. This looks good though, even if it is plastic.

Control

The front I/O panel is nicely equipped too. There’s a large power button on the left, followed by two USB 3.0 ports. Further along, you’ll find the reset button, audio jacks, and my favourite button. The final button is an RGB button. This chassis comes with a built-in RGB fan hub, and while you can use Sync cables, you can also control it from the front panel; that means you don’t need desktop RGB software if you don’t want it.

Airflow

For shifting all that unwanted heat from your rig, you’ll find loads of passive airflow on the top. There’s a dust filter too, which will also stop debris from falling into the top of the case.

There’s room here for a pair of 120mm or 140mm fans. You may get radiators in there, clearance permitting, but as always, measure twice first.

The front panel may be sealed up pretty tight, but don’t think Thermaltake hasn’t given us the airflow we need. The whole right side of the front panel is filtered, allowing for indirect airflow; this also helps reduce fan noise too. Plus, there’s an additional fan/radiator mount parallel to the motherboard on the right side panel.

As with the other intakes, this one is also fitted with a magnetic dust filter.

Around the Back

Business as usual here really, with the motherboard I/O and expansion slots right where you would expect them. The chassis can handle an ATX motherboard, so again, you have what you would expect here from the View 23 TG.

There’s a rear exhaust 120mm fan.

Seven expansion slots; all with reusable ventilated metal covers too.

And finally, and ATX PSU mount at thebase.

Bonus, a small dust filter for the PSU too; always a welcome addition.