Thermaltake View 37 RGB Mid-Tower Chassis Review

Peter Donnell / 7 years ago

Final Thoughts

Price

The Thermaltake View 37 RGB is available from today at most major retailers. You can expect an MSP of £169.99 for the model we reviewed today. If you want to save some cash, the standard version comes with non-RGB fans and doesn’t include the RGB hub/controller devices. Of course, that model is more affordable at just £109.99, which is a bit of a bargain.

Overview

I’m certainly having mixed feelings about the new Thermaltake View 37 chassis, as it’s just a bit bonkers. If anything, that’s what I both love and hate about it, although perhaps hate is too strong a choice of words. For me, it would look completely out of place in my office, it’s just not my style. However, its strength comes from its unique design, and there’s certainly a big market for something like it.

Design

The main selling point of the View 37 is that curved side panel window. The way it provides such an impressive view from the left and top of the chassis is certainly interesting. I do love my tempered glass, but I can see why acrylic is the material of choice in this case. It’s bright and clear, so the uncompromised view means you’ll have to be top of your game with cable routing.

Neat and Tidy

It’s interesting to see no PSU shroud on a chassis in 2018, as they’re increasingly common. However, Thermaltake has taken the extra care to provide plentiful cable routing space behind the motherboard. Furthermore, cable routing grommets are everywhere, nicely placed, and more than capable of picking up the slack.

GPU Mount

I love that you can use either a horizontal or vertical GPU mounting solution. Thermaltake sells the cable separately, but they’re pretty expensive. I understand they didn’t include it due to price, and not everyone will need it. By not including it, it gives you the option to use your own, or a similar aftermarket solution, so it’s good to have the choice if you need it. Of course, I highly recommend it to any single GPU configurations, as it’s a great way of showing off the GPU design.

Build Quality

Without a doubt, it’s a pretty robust chassis. The side panel is a bit awkward to mount, but that’s a downside of the unique shape and something that’s relatively easy to navigate, as you’ll hardly be removing it daily. Modular and removable HDD bays are fantastic, and the number of mounts behind the motherboard is extremely impressive. There is room for large radiators and other water cooling hardware, you’ve got a lot of potential here for an extreme/enthusiast water cooled system.

Should I Buy One?

Obviously, the View 37 RGB isn’t for everyone, it’s pretty crazy and very unique. However, if you’re eager to build a high-end system that’s just as much show as it is go, the unique design could be a huge benefit to you. It’s not cheap, but it’s hardly a small chassis, and you get a lot of cool features in return for your investment.