It’s been quite a few years since we last reviewed a Thermaltake computer chassis so it’s been good to check out one of their latest mid-towers. Today’s View 28 RGB Riing Edition has certainly offered up something which causes us to stop and consider what makes an enclosure good.

The standout feature for View 28 is the Gull-Wing design which definitely adds character to this case. Not only does this present a distinct look but it allows the user to cast an eye over the top section of the system which would otherwise be concealed by mesh/fascia. Having Perspex wrap around to the top of the case is quite a nice feature from a visual aspect, but it does however prevent any cooling fans being attached and therefore large 240/280mm liquid coolers. The only other option for such a CPU cooler would be to install it at the front, where a 240mm solution can be attached.

Throughout our case we can install a decent array of high-end hardware including big CPU coolers, large graphics cards and plenty of storage – the main focus for View 28 being SSD allocation. The inclusion of an LED switch and corresponding fan hub means that RGB customisation is ready and waiting to be utilised and in fact, Thermaltake include an intriguing LED vortex display on the front panel. This Riing edition gets its name from the presence of Thermaltake’s Riing RGB cooling fan – positioned as a rear exhaust. The lighting emitted from this fan is, again, superb and of course, being RGB we have access to the full spectrum of colours.


Bearing a £60 GBP / $80 USD price-tag, the View 28 is towards the lower-end of the computer case market and is a fairly capable enclosure for those on a tighter budget.

While we can appreciate a lower cost case does have some cut-backs there are a few features inside View 28 that surprise us. Features like the inclusion of standard screws for PCI covers, presence of just one cooling fan and the omission of the riser cable – preventing us from being able to rotate the graphics card.

Those with a larger 180mm PSU will have to battle with cable management and the poorly positioned HDD cage; which while removable, isn’t able to shift into another spot, even though there is sufficient space. Had Thermaltake moved the HDD cage and repositioned the fan hub slightly, installing the PSU and arranging cables would be much easier.

View 28 offers unique style with some impressive RGB functionality – there are however a few aspects which we’d like to see improved next time round.




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