A long time ago, when a couple of friends and I got together and hooked our computers together so we could play some games, I never dreamed that LAN parties would become this big.  Geeks all over the world had the same idea and everyone seemed to start having LAN parties at about the same time.  Even though us geeks create the trends, sometimes it takes manufacturers time to change with everyone else.  Thermaltake has seen the LAN party trend and they are changing to meet the needs of the LAN gamer.  No longer are the huge cases the most popular.  Today's cases are all about mobility, not to mention a whole lot about looks!.  Let's take a look at one of Tt's latest enthusiast cases, the Lanfire...

     Thermaltake concentrated on portability with the Lanfire.  Picking it up the first time, I could have sworn I was picking up a tiny SFF computer.  This case is made from aluminum and is incredibly light.  Let's look at the specifications.

Specs

• Ultra-light: Net weight only 4 kg (8.8 lb)

• Case Dimension: H440xW180xD460mm

• Drive Bays: 5.25"x3, 3.5"x2 (external),3.5"x2 (internal)

• Thermaltake EL flash fire ball in front panel

• Retractable foot stand

• "Tool-Free " assembly design: thumb screws for 5.25" devices

• Highly flexible "Silent Purepower supply" unit supports PS/II for PC case (optional)

• "X" type side panel window

• 90x90x25 mm, 1800rpm, 21dBA, in rear & side door

• 80x80x25 mm, 2050rpm, 21dBA, in side & front