Thermaltake

Thermaltake VM700A1W2N Armor A30i Micro ATX Case

4.6 (4 reviews)

Compact Powerhouse for Gaming Enthusiasts The Thermaltake ARMOR A30i is a compact, yet powerful, Micro ATX case designed for gaming enthusiasts. Its modular chassis supports high-end graphics cards and offers superior cooling with multiple fans, ensuring your components stay cool during intense ...

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Overview

Compact Powerhouse for Gaming Enthusiasts

The Thermaltake ARMOR A30i is a compact, yet powerful, Micro ATX case designed for gaming enthusiasts. Its modular chassis supports high-end graphics cards and offers superior cooling with multiple fans, ensuring your components stay cool during intense gaming sessions. The two front USB 3.0 ports provide easy access for your peripherals.

Key Specifications:

  • Case Type: Micro ATX
  • Motherboard Compatibility: Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX
  • Maximum Graphics Card Length: 13" / 33cm
  • Cooling: 23cm Top LED Fan, 9cm Front LED Fan, Two 6cm Rear Fans
  • Front Ports: Two USB 3.0

Key Features

Black Bulletproof ARMOR Design - The entirely black ARMOR A30i sports the familiar "bulletproof" armor design concept with metal mesh elements lending the ARMOR series an extremely stylish and powerful appearance that attracts gamers and enthusiasts alike

Excellent Ventilation - One 20 cm blue exhaust LED-fan on top and one 9 cm intake blue LED-fan in the front have already been pre-installed and increase the combat spirit with light-effects. Two more 6 cm fans in the back additional increase overall air circulation.

Massive Storage Compatibility - ARMOR A30i offers enough room for 2 x 5.25" and 1 x 3.5" accessible devices, as well as 2 x 3.5" and 2 x 2.5" hidden devices. With 4 expansion slots in the rear, users are assured to stay future proof for possible upcoming system expansions.

Compact size, LAN party ready - Small dimensions of 266 (H) x 291 (W) X 456 (D) mm make it an ideal solution for small form factor systems (Micro ATX and mini ITX), while still allowing for enough room to house the most powerful graphic cards available on the market today. Demanding LAN party goers can now set up a truly powerful gaming machine that is still small enough to be portable and stylish at the same time.

Fully Modular - A specially developed modular structure offers a most convenient way to assemble a highly upgradeable system on the smallest amount of space with a motherboard footprint of 9.6" x 9.6", equaling Micro ATX/ mini ITX motherboards

Specifications

Model
Armor A30i Micro ATX Case
Color
Black
Fans Included
1x 20 cm blue LED (top exhaust), 1x 9 cm blue LED (front intake), 2x 6 cm (rear)
Accessible Bays
2x 5.25", 1x 3.5"
Hidden Bays
2x 3.5", 2x 2.5"
Expansion Slots
4
Dimensions (H x W x D)
266 mm x 291 mm X 456 mm
Motherboard Compatibility
Micro ATX, Mini ITX (up to 9.6" x 9.6")

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • Features a distinctive "bulletproof" ARMOR design with metal mesh, appealing to gamers and enthusiasts.
  • Comes pre-installed with four blue LED fans (one 20 cm top, one 9 cm front, two 6 cm rear) for excellent ventilation and aesthetic.
  • Offers extensive storage compatibility with bays for 2x 5.25", 1x 3.5" accessible, and 2x 3.5", 2x 2.5" hidden devices.
  • Its compact dimensions make it highly portable and ideal for LAN parties, accommodating powerful graphics cards within a small footprint.
  • Designed with a fully modular structure, enabling convenient assembly and upgrades for Micro ATX and Mini ITX motherboards.

👎 Cons

  • The specific noise levels of the four pre-installed fans are not detailed, which could be a factor for quiet computing preferences.
  • The aesthetic "bulletproof" armor design, while distinct, may not appeal to all users looking for a more subdued case appearance.
  • Limited to Micro ATX and Mini ITX motherboard compatibility, restricting options for full-sized ATX builds.
  • While offering enough room for powerful graphics cards, specific maximum GPU length is not provided.
  • The mention of "4 expansion slots" is good, but without knowing if they are full-size, it can be a limitation for multiple large add-in cards.

Frequently Asked Questions

This case is compatible with Micro ATX and Mini ITX motherboards, supporting a maximum footprint of 9.6" x 9.6".
The Armor A30i comes with four pre-installed fans: one 20 cm blue exhaust LED-fan on top, one 9 cm intake blue LED-fan in the front, and two 6 cm fans in the back.
It offers room for 2 x 5.25" and 1 x 3.5" accessible devices, along with 2 x 3.5" and 2 x 2.5" hidden devices.
Yes, with compact dimensions of 266 (H) x 291 (W) X 456 (D) mm, it's described as an ideal solution for LAN parties and portable powerful gaming machines.
Yes, it features a specially developed fully modular structure for convenient assembly and system upgrades.
The case sports an entirely black "bulletproof" ARMOR design with metal mesh elements, giving it a stylish and powerful appearance.