Thermaltake View 270 Plus WS ARGB; Mid Tower; 3x120mm Lite Fans Included; 360mm Radiator Support; 420mm GPU Clearance;Bottom Wood Trim; E-ATX/ATX/mATX/mITX; 220mm PSU Clearance;Black; CA-1Y7-00M1WN-WS
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Manufacturer description
Introducing the Thermaltake View 270 ARGB, coming in as a Mid Tower chassis for E-ATX builds keeps a compact design while still providing plenty of room to build in. Capable of supporting radiators up to 360mm in length, GPUs 420mm in length, 220mm PSUs, as well as Air Coolers up to 180mm in height. To get things started we included three 120mm ARGB Lite Fans located at the side of the chassis to provide intake and at the rear to provide exhaust.
SpecPicks Verdict
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Key Features
- 【Wrapped in Wood】Featuring a redesigned bottom chamber that is wrapped with four squared strips of wood to provide some visual aesthetic to match your set up.
- 【Built for the View】Sporting a combination of mesh and tempered glass arranged to provide open viewing angles of your components, not to mention plenty of build space and airflow.
- 【Cool and Spacious】 Able to accommodate radiators up to 360mm in length and enough space to run up to 9x120mm fans the View 270 Plus makes use of the extra vented panels to provide plenty of airflow for components.
- 【Cool from the Start】Coming equipped with 3x120mm ARGB Lite Fans, mounted with two on the side to provide air intake and another in the rear of the chassis to provide exhaust.
- 【E-ATX Ready】 Being a Mid Tower chassis the View 270 Plus WS can accommodate all the parts needed for an E-ATX or smaller system while still retaining a good footprint in terms of space taken up by the chassis.
Full Specifications
| Brand | Thermaltake |
|---|---|
| Color | Black |
| Material | SPCC, Tempered Glass, Wood |
| Case Type | Mid Tower |
| Model Name | View 270 Plus WS ARGB |
| Light Color | RGB |
| Model Number | CA-1Y7-00M1WN-WS |
| Cooling Method | Fan |
| Mfr Part Number | CA-1Y7-00M1WN-WS |
| Antenna Location | Gaming |
| Compatible Devices | E-ATX motherboards, GPUs up to 420mm, PSUs up to 220mm, air coolers up to 180mm, radiators up to 360mm, and standard storage drives and expansion cards. |
| Enclosure Material | SPCC, Tempered Glass, Wood |
| Total USB 3.0 Ports | 1 |
| Warranty Description | 3 Year Manufacturer |
| Supported Motherboard | Extended ATX, Micro ATX, Mini ITX, mATX |
| Internal Bays Quantity | 3 |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 17.9"D x 9.1"W x 18"H |
| Motherboard Compatability | Extended ATX, Micro ATX, Mini ITX, mATX |
| Power Supply Mounting Type | Bottom Mount |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Gaming |
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Thermaltake View 270 Plus WS ARGB; Mid Tower; 3x120mm Lite Fans Included; 360mm Radiator Support; 420mm GPU Clearance;Bottom Wood Trim; E-ATX/ATX/mATX/mITX; 220mm PSU Clearance;Black; CA-1Y7-00M1WN-WS is listed on Amazon. Price, availability, shipping and returns are set by Amazon and its sellers — check the listing for current terms. SpecPicks earns a small commission on qualifying purchases — thank you for supporting independent review work.
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