Just below both panels you will find built-in fan filters and mounting locations for up to three 120 / 140 mm or two 200 mm fans.At the leading edge of the top panel are two USB 2.0 ports, two USB 3.0 ports and a single USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C header on the right side.

© Thermaltake also made the keyboard a little on the heavy side at 3.3 pounds, though this is explained by the Level 20's construction. They actuate after being depressed 1.9mm (+/- 0.4mm) with a maximum travel distance of 4mm. The Thermaltake Level 20 GT Review: The Verdict Building in the Level 20 GT was for the most part, a pleasure. This article continues the story with the Level 20 GT keyboard, and thanks again to Thermaltake for sending a review sample.

The switches also require 50g of force to actuate, which is an average measure for this type of switch.

Please refresh the page and try again.Tom's Hardware is part of Future US Inc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. In essence, you'd want to be sure you'd be happy with this keyboard minus any advanced key-programming or lighting customizations before diving in, given the state of iTake. RGB LEDs behind each key help make the board look more impressive. Although most people won't use many of these built-in features, they are are certainly a welcome addition.Constructed of steel, plastic and tempered glass, the Thermaltake Level 20 GT RGB is rather large at 22.9 x 11.6 x 23.3 inches (580 x 294 x 592 mm) and weighs in at 44.3 pounds (20.1 kg).The entire front panel and the majority of the top panel are tempered glass attached to a plastic frame, with an air gap running along both sides. The keyboard features an aluminum top plate and the unit as a whole feels extremely durable.The keyboard is plain in appearance, with the most notable aesthetic features being a TT logo in the top left corner and a notch or gap in the plastic between the primary and cursor arrow keys. Sure, you can wash both the top and front panels with the glass in place but, in this scenario, there is no way to dry the front side of the panel (which is actually where dust tends to accumulate), leading to unsightly water spots and streaks. Thermaltake says each key can be pressed up to 80 million times before failing. NY 10036. To my eyes, only if you were to get this board at a very aggressive price would you want to accept that compromise.The Thermaltake Level 20 GT RGB Razer keyboard's $119.99 price is a fair average for today's mechanical-keyboard market, and I find myself describing the board as merely average as well—a mechanical keyboard that doesn't stand out. We just wish the company had included a riser cable for vertically mounting the graphics card (especially given the $289 MSRP) and that the dust filters were easier to remove and clean.Performance and options aside, this chassis' biggest selling point is its sophisticated styling and unique appearance. The Tt Level 20 series always made a statement about big, bold structural rigidity via thick aluminium panels, and we have the same with the Level 20 GT RGB keyboard.

You will receive a verification email shortly.There was a problem. Future US, Inc. 11 West 42nd Street, 15th Floor, The four round, rubber-coated feet keep the case just over 0.5 inches (13 mm) off the ground.The fan-filtration system on the Level 20 GT RGB is effective but a serious pain in the butt when it comes time for cleaning. The Thermaltake Level 20 GT RGB is a great chassis that looks as good as it performs. That was the Thermaltake Level 20 GT RGB, this is the Level 20 GT ARGB. Headphone and microphone jacks, power and reset buttons and a hard drive activity light are on the left side.The full-coverage tinted tempered glass side panels are held in place by a keyed locking latch mechanism. Five of these buttons are dedicated to controlling multimedia features (mute, stop, play/pause, and next and previous track) and the remaining buttons switch among gaming profiles and light settings.On the back edge of the keyboard rests a USB pass-through port as well as a 3.5mm audio jack, making it easy to connect your headset and mouse.The keyboard I tested comes with Razer Green switches, which are designed to provide both tactile and audible feedback when actuated. Turning the latch clockwise opens the side panels allowing each door to be lifted off the frame for easy access to your system components.In the rear of the chassis are eight standard expansion-card slots, an opening for a bottom-mounted PSU and an exhaust-fan mounting location that supports both 120 mm and 140 mm fans.A large plastic mesh filter covering the majority of the bottom of the chassis is removable from the rear. With the TG panels out of the way, you now have the ability to wash these fan filters. That's a longer rating than the more typical 50 million claimed by switches of Cherry provenance.That said, I found typing with the Level 20 GT RGB Razer keyboard to be an unpleasant experience. Even though looks are subjective, we think it is safe to say that the design of the Level 20 GT RGB will be the deciding factor more most, regardless of price. But the $289 (£ 227.13) price will likely be the deciding factor for most people considering this case. And based on our experience with the big-and-bold Level 20 GT… With tempered glass as far as the eye can see, it certainly makes a statement. If you click an affiliate link and buy a product or service, we may be paid a fee by that merchant.Michael Justin Allen Sexton is a life-long tech enthusiast and gamer. The display of third-party trademarks and trade names on this site does not necessarily indicate any affiliation or the endorsement of PCMag. And between us, we tried iTake on more than one system each.

For the most part, cleaning and maintenance is best done with the entire panel removed.Only after removing the top and front panels from the chassis can you gain access to the four screws (per panel) keeping the tempered glass panels attached to the plastic frame.