#469 - Thermaltake Tsunami Aluminum Case (VA3000BWA)

[homeofbrokendreams]

It is surely a 100% Kickass product. I own one and had been using it for 4 years. Good airflow and heat transfer to the chassis. It'd be awesome if Thermaltake redesigns this case to have a bottom-mounting psu and no side fan, also some room at the other side panel to hide cables.

[freecomptechreview]

i am purchasing a gaming system with this case do you think i should update to a newer case or keep it?

[homeofbrokendreams]

I own the case since 2006 and yes, you're right, it's got great air circulation. I would also give it a 100% Kickass for this product. However, it would have been better to have a bottom-mounted power supply design though.

[JackGtarHappyHOurSho]

my ears are bleeding 

[JuxKobiaK]

Hello!

My name is Miguel, I'm from Portugal. I have a Thermaltake Tsunami Dream case Black for about 6 years now. I know that, at the beginning I was using the front LEDs (the ones in the door), but i think that for less power consumption I have disconnected them. Then, after all this years, I have changed my components many times, and now I want to re-connect the front LEDs but I cant remember where I plug them in. The user manual don't have any answers. Could you help me, please? Thanks

[freecomptechreview]

@JuxKobiaK well that does deppend on your mother board. what type and model is the motherboard?

[obobao]

This guy is so gay.. motherfucker.

[Trusteft]

I used to have one and apart from a couple of things, it was a great case. Most impressive of all how it managed to keep dust out of the case. Wonderful.

Problems include noisy fans, door which doesn't remain open on its own, tooless PCI mechanism which has issues with some cards.

Other than that, a great case.

[MoonOvIce]

Does anyone know if this case fits modern cards fine (considering it came out a few years ago) like a GTX 460 for example?

[Trusteft]

@MoonOvIce

I used to have this case, it had no problem with a ATI X1800XT. If you find the length of it and of the 460 you can guess.

If you remove the HDD drive cages (which are removable), you might be able to fit it there if it is longer than the x1800xt.

2 warnings for this one

1)If you keep changing discs, the front door of the case cannot remain open, it closes automatically and you have to use one hand to keep it open while changing. 2)The tooless pci SUCK,but you can remove them :)

[MoonOvIce]

@Trusteft Thanks for the reply, I would really like to know if this case would fit a modern build with a Phenom II x6, a GTX 460 and such things...

The problem I see with it is the included outdated cooling, such as a 90mm fan on the back which I think is small by today´s standards...of course I can change those but I don´t know what space is there in this case considering it was thought for systems of 2004-2006...

On Tt site it says it fits gpus up to 12:29" long and the 460 is like 8"

[Trusteft]

@MoonOvIce

The length of the card shouldn't be a problem no matter what card you use, IF you don't mind removing the 3.5"" cage. If the Tt site says you can fit the 460, then you can.

Regarding the 90mm fan, the problem is that it is way high up, it is made to support the CPU, not the GPU.

Although I believe it is a great case, if you are going to have a hot card and/or going to overclock, then I wouldn't suggest getting this one.

[Gmoney400]

@MoonOvIce i have a gtx 460 along with a tuniq tower 120. everything fits just fine =)

[lillen300]

1:28 did he say at the son of the case? XD

[Nefus1988]

My brother bought this case in 2004 but it was silver and without sidefan and window. I felt jealous becuse 120mm fans were very uniqe back when and it looked amazing, even had dustfilter and was great for lan parties since it´s weight was around 5kg.

[gentlelovingmanUSA]

I have this case its a great looking mid size case.

[CYRRYANC]

i have this case but in silver, its a very nice case:D

[iTehTunePawd]

the toolless PCI slots had me sold... NOT to buy this. The new tools less stuff is simply crap, not near strong enough to hold heavy cards plus they break/aren't very sturdy. It's surprisingly hard to find tooled cases these days.

[SkISl0pE]

I REALLY REALLY wanted this case, but I fear it's been discontinued....it's discontinued everywhere I look in Canada.

[GettingPissedMan]

i watch a lot of computer hardware and review videos, but really, i think these are the ones i really trust. he's quite no-nonsense, but he does it without being monotonous, he's easy to listen to. 5/5

whenever im looking at parts, i always watch these videos.

[kidowner]

amen to that :D i love watching computer hardware review vids too :P

[SecretTrollAccount1]

One of the most attractive cases on the market.

The brushed aluminum front door looks mint with the two blue LED's.

[FragileStaticCircus]

This case won't work for me...I need an eSATA port.

[kidowner]

lol.....

[mognovox]

shouldn't your mobo have one?

[TomasZEX10]

u forgot to show air noise,lol

[tk65911]

lol

[ivangutowski]

OMG, OMG, OMG,OMG, OMG, OMG,OMG, OMG, OMG,OMG, OMG, OMG,OMG, OMG, OMG,OMG, OMG, OMG,OMG, OMG, OMG,OMG, OMG, OMG,

THIS CASE JUST ARRIVED FROM EBAY TODAY!!!

ONLY £16  LOL you all pay about £60 +

[aero915]

lucky you

[ivangutowski]

Thank you so much, i wasn't sure about getting this. But yiu were very clear and helpfull. now i'm definatly getting this!!!

5 stars !

[faro0485]

I should have bought this instead of the cheap 1/3rd of the price piece of crap ENlight case, with old expansion slot breakable steel.

Heck I was planning on buying this, why did I go cheapo???

[Computenator]

that thing on the top of the case brakes so easily, my thermaltake bach vx's port door or whatever is it called, those lids snapped and now its moving around and pissing me off :)...

[xboxlive6]

not enough coffee sex or both

[boredomyawn]

I have this case. Good points- cooling, 3 included fans, lightweight and value.Bad points- unstable + top heavy with powerful PSU at top of case. Flimsy build quality, expansion card holders. Go For a Lian Li

[GrieverAct]

im 100% kick ass :)

[SAXBOTS]

not so much ventilation

[stasi04]

Great case i'll get this case because it has so much space for a mid-tower case

[GoSHazza]

Will a MSI N1996

MS-7301 fit this?

[GoSHazza]

Will a MSI N1996

MS-7301 fit this case ? :)

[silentdawn90]

does the Zalman CNPS9500 cpu cooler fit in this case?

[alibubba3500]

yes it does, i have the CNPS9700 in mine...

[MidnightCopz]

Hi there guys. that case is awesom, i have a thermaltake xazer III and im considering getting the Tsunami...wot do u think?

cheers, Alec

[OdseyC]

Hmmm so what's the deal with this and the Soparano, this case seems better however it has a smaller stock psu.

what gives?

thanks in advance

[gtiasd]

100% kickass eh? beats the Antec 900 then lol

[keginatorrr]

i respect the fact that you help people with your reviews and all, and i have nothing against you, just please work on your speach, you sound like a robot, for now. Keg

[Mayco6]

I'm using this case + 8800 GTX and 2 HDD's.

It's (super) cramped, but at least it fits in there.

You can't stick a finger between the GTX an the HDD casing.

[vboenigk]

I'm using the the Soprano cases which have basically the same layout (except for the removeable drive bays), and it it physically not possible to fit a 8800GTX (Leadtech Reference Board) in there. Looks like it's the same for this case.

[rodrii19]

Which is the difference between full tower and mid tower? I want to know because I want to buy one.

[MoonOvIce]

Well...if you're thinking in using it for gaming or video editing or the like and putting high end components in there always go with a full tower because they are the biggest in the market, you can fit anything in those and still have space and good air flow...I'll always recommend a Full tower because they're future proof...

[drizzt1666]

great review! after i watched this i decided to buy this case in the near future

thanks again!

[addamxox]

cheers that was a great help

[breezaki]

thanx for this video. The case will be mine in a couple days!!

[medavid16]

I have this case. I think it's a good review, but I think this guy always shows the strengths of the products, but never really point out the weaknesses.

But weaknesses of this case, it's super cramped. I understand the 8800 gtx is just a big card to begin with, but the placement of harddrives + the 8800 is a nightmare. Also, the harddrive spacing could be better to allow more air.

[Brodie1Shot1992]

8800 gtx was not out at the time of this case, MUIR!

[darklink2000]

i have this case it owns:)love ur reviews

[greenbiri]

Thanks For this video, it really shows all features... 3GM pwns