Thermaltake View 270 Plus TG ARGB Hydrangea Blue Mid Tower E-ATX Case; 3x120mm ARGB Fans Included; Support Up to 360mm Radiator; Front & Side Dual Tempered Glass Panel; CA-1Y7-00MFWN-01
Bottom line: The Thermaltake View 270 Plus TG ARGB Hydrangea Blue Mid Tower E-ATX: 3x 120mm ARGB fans pre-installed; fits up to 9 total; main trade-off: only 79.99 buys color options limited to Hydrangea Blue tint.
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Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓ 3x 120mm ARGB fans pre-installed; fits up to 9 total
- ✓ Pillarless dual tempered glass (front + side) panoramic view
- ✓ Top mount clears a 360mm radiator for AIO cooling
- ✓ Fits GPUs up to 420mm long; full ATX/E-ATX support
- ✓ Front USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C plus dual USB 3.0 + HD audio
Cons
- ✗ Only 79.99 buys color options limited to Hydrangea Blue tint
- ✗ Dual glass panels show dust and fingerprints readily
- ✗ ARGB Lite fans spin to just 1000rpm, modest airflow
- ✗ Included fans are 3-pin ARGB, no daisy-chain PWM hub
Manufacturer description
Designed to provide gorgeous panoramic viewing angles, the View 270 Plus TG ARGB Hydrangea Blue 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-1Y7-00MFWN-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: Hydrangea Blue •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…
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 | Hydrangea Blue |
| Fan Size | 12 centimeters |
| 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 | View 270 Plus TG ARGB Hydrangea Blue |
| Light Color | Hydrangea Blue |
| Connectivity | USB |
| Model Number | CA-1Y7-00MFWN-01 |
| Cooling Method | Air, Water |
| Max VGA Length | 420mm |
| Number of Fans | 3 |
| Mfr Part Number | CA-1Y7-00MFWN-01 |
| Total Usb Ports | 3 |
| Antenna Location | Business, Gaming |
| Compatible Devices | ATX motherboards, various cooling systems, multiple storage drives, expansion cards, standard power supply units |
| Enclosure Material | Metal, Tempered Glass |
| Total USB 2.0 Ports | 2 |
| Total USB 3.0 Ports | 2 |
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Thermaltake View 270 Plus TG ARGB Hydrangea Blue Mid Tower E-ATX Case; 3x120mm ARGB Fans Included; Support Up to 360mm Radiator; Front & Side Dual Tempered Glass Panel; CA-1Y7-00MFWN-01 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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