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             Thermaltake Versa H17 Black Micro ATX Mini Tower Gaming Computer Case 2.0 

Thermaltake Versa H17 Black Micro ATX Mini Tower Gaming Computer Case 2.0 

Thermaltake Versa H17 Micro Case

Designed for entry-level PC builders and gamers, Thermaltake Versa H17 Micro Case features the simplicity appearance with easy cable management design, AIO liquid cooling compatible, and ample ventilation options. Supporting the latest PC hardware and all high-end GPU solutions, the Versa H17 is a good choice for those who opt for stylish PC case with manageable frame size and advanced features.

Elegant Front Panel Design

Featuring aluminum brushed like front panel to mask the extrusive drive devices, not only unify the appearance, but also provide a simple yet elegant aesthetic.

Handy I/O Ports

The top-front panel is designed a USB 3.0 data transfer port along with two standard USB 2.0 ports and a HD microphone and headset jacks, to grand direct access when needed.


Easy Cable Management

Wiring tangled problem no longer exists with the cable routing gap, hiding cables behind motherboard tray to ensure smoothness for building the system as well as better airflow. Plus, the pre-mounted PSU cover allows the entire bottom area of the case to be used to reorganize unused cables.

Superior Hardware Support

The Versa H17 supports motherboards up to Micro ATX, a tower CPU cooler with maximum height 155mm, and a dual expansion slot VGA of up to 350mm in length without front fan. The hidden drive bays can house up to two 2.5” and two 3.5” storage devices at same time.

AIO Liquid Cooling Compatible

Supporting all types of AIO liquid cooling solutions, the Versa H17 has the capability to accommodate up to one 280mm radiator at the front and one 120mm radiator at the rear.

Optimized Ventilation

Standard equipped with one 120mm rear fan along with optional three 120mm or two 140mm intake fans as well as one 120mm/140mm exhaust fans provides efficient airflow for the system.

Versa H17 Radiator Supporting List

Radiator Compatibility List
	120mm	140mm	240mm	280mm	360mm
Front	*	*	*	*
Top
Rear	*	*

Versa H17 Fan Supporting List

Fan Compatibility List
	120mm	140mm	200mm
Front	3	2
Top	1	1
Rear	1

Thermaltake Compatible Fan
	120mm	140mm	200mm
Pure Fan Series	*	*
Luna Fan Series	*	*
Riing Fan Series	*	*

All-in-One Compatibility List (Water 3.0 Series and Floe Riing RGB Series)
	120mm	140mm	240mm	280mm	360mm
Front	*	*	*	*
Top
Rear	*	*

Specification

Case Type	Micro Case
Model	Versa H17
P/N	CA-1J1-00S1NN-00
Dimension (H x W x D)	390 x 205 x 380mm (15.4 x 8.1 x 15 inch)
Net Weight	4.5 kg / 9.92 lb
Side Panel	No Window
Color	Exterior & Interior : Black
Material	SPCC
Cooling System	Rear (exhaust) : 120 x 120 x 25 mm fan (1000rpm, 16dBA)
Expansion Slots	4
Motherboards	6.7” x 6.7” (Mini ITX), 9.6” x 9.6” (Micro ATX)
I/O Ports	USB 3.0 x 1, USB 2.0 x 2, HD Audio x 1
PSU	Standard PS2 PSU (optional)
Fan Support	Front: 3 x 120mm , 2 x 140mm Top: 1 x 120mm, 1 x 140mm Rear: 1 x 120mm
Radiator Support	Front:1 x 240mm 1 x 280mm Rear: 1 x 120mm
Clearance	CPU cooler height limitation: 155mm VGA length limitation: 350mm(Without Front Fan) PSU length limitation: 220mm

Learn more about the Thermaltake CA-1J1-00S1NN-00

ModelBrandThermaltakeSeriesVersa H17ModelCA-1J1-00S1NN-00
DetailsTypeMicro ATX Gaming ChassisColorBlackCase MaterialSPCCWith Power SupplyNoPower Supply MountedBottomMotherboard CompatibilityMicro-ATX / Mini-ITXSide Panel WindowNo
ExpansionInternal 3.5" Drive Bays2 x 3.5" (Hidden)Internal 2.5" Drive Bays2 x 2.5" (Hidden)Expansion Slots4
Front Panel PortsFront Ports2 x USB 2.0 / 1 x USB 3.0 / 1 x HD Audio
Cooling SystemFan OptionsFront: 3 x 120mm / 2 x 140mm fan

Top: 1 x 120mm / 1 x 140mm fan

Rear: 1 x 120mm fan (included)Radiator OptionsFront: 1 x 240mm / 1 x 280mm

Rear: 1 x 120mm
Dimensions & WeightMax GPU Length Allowance350 mm (Without Front Fan)Max CPU Cooler Height Allowance155 mmMax PSU Length220 mmDimensions (H x W x D)15.40" x 8.10" x 15.00"Weight9.92 lbs.
Additional InfoFeaturesElegant Front Panel Design

Handy I/O Ports

Easy Cable Management

Superior Hardware Support

AIO Liquid Cooling Compatible

Optimized Ventilation
Additional InformationDate First AvailableJanuary 24, 2018

On the test bench today we have a new case from Thermaltake. The Versa H17 Window is aimed at the budget conscious buyer, with a recommended retail price .

P/N	CA-1J1-00S1WN-00
Case Type	Micro Case
Dimension (H x W x D)	390 x 205 x 380mm (15.4 x 8.1 x 15 inch)
Net Weight	4.5 kg / 9.92 lb
Side Panel	Transparent Window
Color	Exterior & Interior : Black
Material	SPCC
Cooling System	Rear (exhaust) : 120 x 120 x 25 mm fan (1000rpm, 16dBA)
Drive Bays -Accessible -Hidden	– 2 x 2.5″ ; 2 x 3.5”
Expansion Slots	4
Motherboards	6.7” x 6.7” (Mini ITX) 9.6” x 9.6” (Micro ATX)
I/O Port	USB 3.0 x 1, USB 2.0 x 2, HD Audio x 1
PSU	Standard PS2 PSU (optional)
Fan Support	Front: 3 x 120mm , 2 x 140mm Top: 1 x 120mm, 1 x 140mm Rear: 1 x 120mm
Radiator Support	Front: 1 x 240mm 1 x 280mm Rear: 1 x 120mm
Others	CPU cooler height limitation: 155mm VGA length limitation: 350mm(Without Front Fan) PSU length limitation: 220mm

Thermaltake Versa H17 Black Micro ATX Mini Tower Gaming Computer Case 2.0 

Closer Look – Exterior


The Versa H17 is a micro case in dimensions, and it will take micro ATX and mini ITX motherboards. At first glance it certainly is a nice compact form factor, with nice clean lines that follow a traditional design in terms of aesthetics.



The front side panel features a large acrylic window, set inside a steel side panel. This is the first sign that we are looking at a budget case, as it’s unusual not to see tempered glass in a newly released case. To the front we have a pretty featureless panel, that has a brushed aluminium effect, but it is actually plastic.

Air intake from the front is achieved by grills that sit either side of the front panel, covered by a metal mesh grill.



Around the back we really have nothing of note, other than a solid steel side panel, so we won’t dwell too long here.



Up top we have a front mounted IO featuring microphone and headphone jacks, a reset button, HDD activity LED, power button and 3 USB ports… two USB 2.0 and one USB 3.0. The extra USB port is certainly welcome, but I don’t think it would have been too much extra effort to double up on the USB 3.0 ports.



To the rear of the top panel we have a fan grill that will accept either a 120mm or 140mm sized fan, which is covered by a magnetic dust filter.



Before we start tearing the panels off, a quick look under the base of the Versa H17. Here we have four substantial case feet, along with a PSU dust filter. This filter is extremely flimsy, and is another tell-tale sign of the budget nature of this case.

Towards the front of the base we can see mounting points for a HDD, along with an opening in order to remove the front panel.
Closer Look – Interior

With an unceremonious tug, the front panel is removed… sort of! The front IO cables are attached to the panel, and therefore it cannot be fully removed. There is also very little slack in the cables, and therefore it doesn’t move far away from the main chassis at all.



There are no front mounted fans included out of the box, but there are mounting points for up to three 120mm fans. However, with the front IO cables only being able to be routed through the top fan position, it looks unlikely that you could actually fit three in all at once.

There is also no dust filtration fitted in front of the fans, so there is a good chance that a fair amount of dust will enter the main chamber through the bottom handle used to remove the front panel.



Removing the front side panel we get our first view of the main chamber of the Versa H17, which for a micro case is extremely spacious. There are no drive caddies situated inside, but the motherboard tray does feature slotted mounting points for two SSD’s.

To the rear we have the only included 120mm fan in the exhaust position, and to the base we find a full length steel PSU shroud, with a recessed Thermaltake logo. In the PR pictures of the Versa H17 there appeared to be a cut-out in the shroud to show the PSU, but in our sample it is completely solid, which to be honest I much prefer.



With the top panel being riveted to the chassis frame, the final panel to remove is the rear side panel. There are no pre-installed cable ties, or drive caddies here. All drives are mounted using the included rubber grommets, that slot into installation points on the rear of the motherboard for SSD’s, or under the PSU shroud for HDD’s.


Closer Look – The Build
CPU – AMD Ryzen 7 1700
Motherboard – Asus ROG STRIX X370-I Mini-ITX
Cooler – Cryorig H7 Quad Lumi
GPU – ZOTAC GTX 1060 6GB AMP! Edition
SSD – Crucial BX300 240GB
PSU – BeQuiet Dark Power Pro 11 1000w




Conclusion
Performance & Quality

It has to be said that the Versa H17 was a joy to build in. The simplicity in its design means that there is a lot of clearance when building inside the case. There is also a really generous amount of clearance between the motherboard tray, and the rear side panel, which makes cable management really straight forward. The quality of the materials is also really good, especially given that this is a budget orientated case.
Design

Whilst the design is of a no-frills nature, there are some issues. The lack of air filtration in the front means that after prolonged usage, I’m sure that the main chamber will be contaminated with a fair amount of dust.

I am a fan however of dispensing with drive cages, by replacing them with attaching rubber grommets directly to the drives and slotting them into the pre-drilled mount points. This saves a fair bit of interior space, without compromising on functionality.
Value

, and to reach that price point there have had to be some corners cut. Out of the box, only one case fan is included, so you will need to invest further to fit at least one intake fan.

Concessions have also been made with the window, with Thermaltake opting for acrylic rather than glass. With glass pretty much the norm these days, I feel that a plastic window really dates the case.


Final Thoughts

The Thermaltake Versa H17 Window isn’t the most eye catching of cases, and it isn’t without a few flaws. It’s saving grace however is that at launch it’s pitched at only  in the UK, and for that amount of money, you get a good quality, solid case with a pretty small foot print.

For anyone after a good quality case for an mATX motherboard, that gives a satisfying build experience, but also doesn’t break the bank, then I would certainly recommend you consider the Versa H17 Window.

Thermaltake Versa H17 Black Micro ATX Mini Tower Gaming Computer Case 2.0 

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