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Almost all of the edges are folded or rounded to minimize the chances of getting cut. The ends of the drive cage edge rounding are even plugged with rubber bumpers!</P> <P align="center"> <a href="atruereview/matrix/10.jpg"><img src="atruereview/matrix/10th.jpg"alt="Thermaltake Matrix VX Case" title="Thermaltake Matrix VX Case" width="250" height="224" border="0"></a><br> <font size="-1">Click on image for larger picture</font></P> <P>The 3.5" hard drive cage, located at the bottom front corner of the case, is oriented sideways making it much easier to install drives. Both the four hidden 3.5" drive bays and the four 5.25" drive bays utilize plastic rails for tool-less drive installation. Only installing drives into the two exposed 3.5" bays require screws. </P> <P align="center"><a href="atruereview/matrix/11.jpg"><img src="atruereview/matrix/11th.jpg"alt="Thermaltake Matrix VX Case" title="Thermaltake Matrix VX Case" width="140" height="250" border="0"></a><br> <font size="-1">Click on image for larger picture</font></P> <P>The plastic drive rails are all neatly organized on racks, which are conveniently filed inside the hard drive cage.</P> <P align="center"> <a href="atruereview/matrix/14.jpg"><img src="atruereview/matrix/14th.jpg"alt="Thermaltake Matrix VX Case" title="Thermaltake Matrix VX Case" width="250" height="132" border="0"></a><br> <font size="-1">Click on image for larger picture</font></P> <P>Continuing with the tool-less designs, the expansion slots at the back of the case utilize Thermaltake's locking "fingers" mechanism. </P> <P align="center"><a href="atruereview/matrix/13.jpg"><img src="atruereview/matrix/13th.jpg"alt="Thermaltake Matrix VX Case" title="Thermaltake Matrix VX Case" width="250" height="192" border="0"></a><br> <font size="-1">Click on image for larger picture</font></P> <P align="left">The PSU bay at the top rear of the case has long narrow tabs on the sides to offer subtle support for an installed power supply.</P> <P align="center"><a href="atruereview/matrix/12.jpg"><img src="atruereview/matrix/12th.jpg"alt="Thermaltake Matrix VX Case" title="Thermaltake Matrix VX Case" width="125" height="250" border="0"></a><br> <font size="-1">Click on image for larger picture</font></P> <P>Thermaltake's Matrix VX supports and includes two 120mm case fans. A front intake fan is equipped with blue LEDs and located in front of the hard drive cage; thus, providing active cooling to hard drives. A rear exhaust fan is contrast colored with an orange fan – black cage decor. The two low RPM fans run very quietly (17dbA).</P> <P align="center"><a href="atruereview/matrix/16.jpg"><img src="atruereview/matrix/16th.jpg"alt="Thermaltake Matrix VX Case" title="Thermaltake Matrix VX Case" width="250" height="222" border="0"></a><br> <font size="-1">Click on image for larger picture</font></P> <P> A white accessories box included with the case contains a generic rear I/O shield as well as a bag of standoffs and screws.</P> <P align="center"><a href="atruereview/matrix/15.jpg"><img src="atruereview/matrix/15th.jpg"alt="Thermaltake Matrix VX Case" title="Thermaltake Matrix VX Case" width="250" height="181" border="0"></a><br> <font size="-1">Click on image for larger picture</font></P> <P align="left"><B>Conclusion:</B></P> <P> Thermaltake's Matrix VX is a very well built case. It proves that a lightweight case can be functional as well. With no absence of tool-less designs, from the side panels to the expansion slots and drive bays, system upgrades can be done with minimal hassle. The two included fans and the all mesh front provide the case with an abundance of air flow and ventilation. Anyone looking to build a light weight LAN party machine truly cannot go wrong with the Thermaltake Matrix VX.</P> <P><B>Pros:</B></P> <UL> <LI> <P>Light weight</P> <LI>Lots of tool-less designs <LI>Fans included <LI>All mesh front </UL> <P><B>Cons:</B></P> <UL><LI><P>None</P> </UL> <P><strong>Ratings:</strong></P> <table width="337" border="0"> <tr> <td width="105">Aesthetics:</td> <td width="183">Very Good</td> <td width="183" rowspan="6"><img src="atruereview/matrix/../Images/award.gif" width="100" height="125"></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Packaging:</td> <td> Excellent</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Cooling:</td> <td>Very Good </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Convenience:</td> <td>Excellent</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Price: </td> <td> Excellent</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Overall:</td> <td>Excellent</td> </tr> </table> <p>(Ratings Possible: Terrible, Very Bad, Bad, Fair, Good, Very Good, Excellent)</p> <table align="center" border="1" width="75%"> <tbody> <tr bgcolor="#0066ff"> <td><div align="center"><strong><font color="#ffffff">More Information</font></strong></div></td> </tr> <tr> <td><div align="center"></div> <div align="center"></div> <div align="center"><a href="http://atruereview.pricegrabber.com/search_attrib.php?page_id=41&form_keyword=Thermaltake+Matrix&rd=1">Compare Prices</a></div></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <P><a href="atruereview/matrix/thermaltake_case.php"></a> <a href="matrix/thermaltake_case.php">Previous (Exterior)</a></p> </div> </td> </tr> </table> </div> <div id="footer" class="clr"> <div class="rk-1"> <div class="rk-2"> <div id="the-footer"> <script type="text/javascript"> var gaJsHost = (("https:" == document.location.protocol) ? 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