Thermaltake Element S is a mid-tower case targeted to the exigent user that wants a high-quality mid-tower case at a very affordable price. Here is a summary of what we found about this product.

Strong Points

• Top-notch quality.
• Amazing number of hard disk drive bays that will please even very high-end users (seven).
• Two 2.5” hard disk drive bays (first case we’ve seen with such feature).
• The two USB ports are located far away from each other, allowing you to install two “fat” USB devices at the same time.
• Dust filters.
• Very good price point for a case with this quality.

Weak Points

• No anti-vibration mechanisms for the hard disk drives.
• No speed control or monitoring for the fans.
• Could have four USB ports.
• Could have one Firewire port.
• Could have come with meshed covers for the expansion slots.
• Could have come with thumbscrews for fastening daughter boards.

In summary, we think this is a terrific product for the user that is looking for an above-the-average mid-tower case at a very affordable price. We were really impressed by its quality.