Thermaltake View 23 TG ARGB PC Case Review

Complete System

It really is a very simple chassis to work with. Sure, it has a funky layout, but Thermaltake hasn’t exactly reinvented the wheel here either. There’s loads of room on the interior, so much so that I installed an E-ATX motherboard with zero issues. Albeit, E-ATX would restrict those right side panel mounts, but I’m not using those today.

The PSU shroud is doing its job perfectly. Furthermore, I love that it doesn’t just hide everything. I can still see the PSU, and since it’s an RGB PSU, it’s nice to show off that I have some colour match going on there. Plus, you can see the side of the PSU too. Despite that, it still hides all the cable gore, so things look neat and tidy either way.

GPU clearance is excellent. Obviously, there’s no GPU in the world (that I know of) that’s as long as this chassis, so no issues there. Plus, even the rather with RX580 we used had plenty of space between its self and the tempered glass panel.

CPU cooler clearance is good too, and most enthusiast towers should fit easily. Plus, there’s room in the rear for a 120mm AIO cooler, or you can fit larger radiators up towards the front of the chassis. It’s not the most robust custom loop setup ever, but it’ll still be capable should you go down that route.

Big Airflow

Those front fans are superb, and drive a wall of air through the system with a positive air pressure. Keeping the air pressure higher inside the case can increase the heat a little, but it’s also good for preventing dust build up.

I love the 2.5″ mount on the shroud too. It’s a good use of the space, and it lets you show off your drive. I mean, there’s a window on the case, so it’s obvious you do want to show off the hardware if you buy one.

Gorgeous

With all the panels back in place, we can finally appreciate the whole of the View 23 TG ARGB. Now, the side panel is tinted, so it’s not really overly exposing your hardware. However, highlights and LEDs will shine through easily enough even in a brightly lit room. The front panel plastic is heavily smoked too, so it’s not like a disco when you fire up those ARGB fans.

If anything, the lighting is far more subtle than I expected. Personally, I think this is a good thing. If I want to light my room up with funky colours, I’ve got Philips Hue bulbs that’ll do the job for me, not my PC. Just tap the button to cycle through colours and effects, and you’re set. Of course, one of the modes turns the lights off too, so you don’t always have to see the light show.

Overall, I think it’s quite the looker. What do you think?