The ThermalTake Element Q VL52021N2U Mini ITX case has everything you need, and nothing you don’t. It is a pretty neat little device and makes for a decent little gaming machine. You can fit a good amount of hardware for a midrange gaming setup, and it doesn’t take up too much space on your desk (or LAN party).
The case isn’t the smallest Mini-ITX case in the world, but those extra few inches make installation a lot easier. The footprint is still very small, and can fit just about anywhere.
The included power supply will do its job well, as long as you use some common sense. This case doesn’t have any positive case pressure or any other active cooling. If you choose your parts well then you won’t have any heat or power issues. Given this guideline, you can build a pretty decent gaming or MAME machine, but don’t expect to build a rig with the best 3dMark scores on the block.
The case is well-built, like many of ThermalTake’s products, and is pretty easy to work in if you follow common-sense procedures and route everything properly. The case is rather inexpensive for a mini ITX case, but you don’t get any glowing bells and whistles. There are still a few customization options, such as a custom paint job, and this case is screaming to have a plexiglass window installed in the top (along with a see-through Blu-ray drive cover).
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