The Thermaltake View 380 XL WS ARGB is a dual-chamber mid-tower chassis designed to meet the demands of modern PC enthusiasts and gamer, combining a sleek, panoramic glass design with elegant wood accents, this chassis is tailored for high-end builds that prioritise visual flair, cooling and high-end component compatibility. Admittedly, this isn’t exactly a new concept, as other brands and Thermaltake themselves have been ticking all these boxes for years; even the wood accents are nothing new these days, but if the price is right, Thermaltake has crammed in a lot of great features here, that are sure to appeal to a large number of high-end PC builders. The hidden-connector motherboard design and dual chamber, dual tempered glass design is certainly appealing to me!
Wood Accents and Dual-Chamber Versatility
The standout feature of the View 380 XL WS ARGB is its dual-chamber architecture, which separates the heat-generating components such as the CPU and the GPU from the less exciting and attractive components such as the power supply, storage and all of your cable routing. This keeps the fancy gaming hardware up front for a cleaner aesthetic, but also helps keep a focus airflow to the components that need it the most. The View 380 XL WS features tempered glass front and side panels that provide an unobstructed view of the primary components, further enhanced by the inclusion of three 120mm ARGB Lite reverse fans on the motherboard side and one standard 120mm ARGB Lite fan at the rear. Unique to this “WS” edition are the stylish wood accents on the front panels, that offer a more unique aesthetic, albeit it’s not uncommon to see these in the PC market these days, but they’re still a nice break from what would otherwise just be plastic.
Key Features
- Dual-Chamber Design: Separates the PSU and cables from the main hardware for better thermal management and a cleaner look.
- Hidden-Connector Support: Compatible with ASUS BTF, MSI Project Zero, and Gigabyte Project Stealth motherboards.
- Panoramic Visibility: Dual tempered glass panels provide a clear view of the system’s interior.
- Premium Aesthetics: Features unique wood accents for a sophisticated, modern furniture-inspired design.
- Pre-installed Cooling: Includes four 120mm ARGB Lite fans (three reverse intake, one exhaust) out of the box.
- Extensive Fan Support: Accommodates up to ten 120mm fans for maximum airflow customisation.
- Built-in GPU Holder: Integrated support bracket to prevent graphics card sag for heavy, high-end GPUs.
The View 380 XL WS ARGB can house the latest high-performance hardware with virtually no compromises, It supports up to an ATX motherboard, either with traditional cable routing solutions, or the newer BTF designs. There’s substantial clearance for large components, including GPUs up to 420mm in length and CPU coolers up to 160mm tall. Cooling is big a priority too, with up to a 360mm radiator in both the top and on the motherboard side. The I/O panel is suitably well equipped too, featuring a USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port alongside dual USB 3.0 ports for fast data transfers, and a couple of peripherals.
Technical Specifications
- Chassis Type: Mid Tower
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 471 x 288 x 473 mm
- Motherboard Support: Mini-ITX, Micro-ATX, ATX (Standard and Hidden-Connector)
- Materials: SPCC Steel and 4mm Tempered Glass
- Drive Bays: 1 x 3.5”, 2 x 2.5” (or 3 x 2.5” total)
- Expansion Slots: 8
- Radiator Support: Top: Up to 360mm/280mm; Right (M/B Side): Up to 360mm; Rear: 120mm
- Fan Support: Top: 3 x 120mm / 2 x 140mm; Right: 3 x 120mm; Rear: 1 x 120mm; Bottom: 3 x 120mm
- Clearance: GPU Max Length: 420mm; CPU Cooler Max Height: 160mm; PSU Max Length: 180mm
- Front I/O: 1 x USB 3.2 (Gen 2) Type-C, 2 x USB 3.0, 1 x HD Audio
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