Thermaltake View 270 Plus TG ARGB Matcha Green Mid Tower E-ATX Case; 3x120mm ARGB Fans Included; Support Up to 360mm Radiator; Front & Side Dual Tempered Glass Panel; CA-1Y7-00MEWN-01; 3 Year Warranty
Bottom line: The Thermaltake View 270 Plus TG ARGB Matcha Green Mid Tower E-ATX Case;: Pillarless dual tempered glass shows off the whole build; main trade-off: only 3 of the 9 possible fan mounts are populated.
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Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓ Pillarless dual tempered glass shows off the whole build
- ✓ Three 120mm ARGB fans included out of the box
- ✓ Fits up to a 360mm radiator at the top
- ✓ Front USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 plus two USB 3.0 ports
- ✓ Clears 420mm GPUs and full E-ATX motherboards
Cons
- ✗ Only 3 of the 9 possible fan mounts are populated
- ✗ Matcha Green finish won't match every build theme
- ✗ SPCC steel body lacks a premium aluminum feel
- ✗ Twin glass panels show dust and need regular wiping
Manufacturer description
Designed to provide gorgeous panoramic viewing angles, the View 270 Plus TG ARGB Matcha Green comes in a mid-tower package, supporting a full ATX motherboard and enough space to accommodate up to 9 fans for cooling. (Three 120mm ARGB Lite Fans pre-installed.) •P/N: CA-1Y7-00MEWN-01 •SERIES: View •CASE TYPE: Mid Tower •DIMENSIONS: 456 x 230 x 454 mm (18 x 9.1 x 17.9 inch) •WEIGHT: 6.35 kg / 14 lbs. •SIDE PANEL: Tempered Glass x 2 •COLOR: Matcha Green •MATERIAL: SPCC •COOLING SYSTEM: Right(intake): 120 x 120 x 25 mm ARGB Lite fan (1000rpm, 22.3 dBA) x 2 ; Rear(exhaust): 120 x 120 x 25 mm ARGB…
SpecPicks Verdict
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Key Features
- Full view front & side tempered glass pillarless design.
- Supports up to a 360mm Radiator at top.
- 3 x 120mm ARGB fans included.
- I/O Ports: USB 3.2 (Gen 2) Type-C x 1, USB 3.0 x 2, HD Audio x 1
- Max VGA Length: 420mm
Full Specifications
| Brand | Thermaltake |
|---|---|
| Color | Matcha Green |
| Fan Size | 120 Millimeters |
| Material | Metal, Tempered Glass |
| Case Type | Mid Tower |
| I/O Ports | USB 3.2 (Gen 2) Type-C x 1, USB 3.0 x 2, HD Audio x 1 |
| Model Name | Thermaltake View 270 Plus TG ARGB Matcha Green |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Light Color | Matcha Green |
| Connectivity | USB |
| Model Number | CA-1Y7-00MEWN-01 |
| Cooling Method | Air, Water |
| Max VGA Length | 420mm |
| Number of Fans | 3 |
| Mfr Part Number | CA-1Y7-00MEWN-01 |
| Total Usb Ports | 3 |
| Antenna Location | Business, Gaming |
| Compatible Devices | Standard ATX components |
| Enclosure Material | Metal, Tempered Glass |
| Total USB 2.0 Ports | 2 |
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Thermaltake View 270 Plus TG ARGB Matcha Green Mid Tower E-ATX Case; 3x120mm ARGB Fans Included; Support Up to 360mm Radiator; Front & Side Dual Tempered Glass Panel; CA-1Y7-00MEWN-01; 3 Year Warranty is vintage hardware; the used and vintage market on eBay carries most of the live inventory. Prices and condition vary by seller and move in real time, so we link the live listing rather than quote a cached price. It also has an Amazon listing — check it for current price and availability. SpecPicks earns a small commission on qualifying purchases — thank you for supporting independent review work.
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