In a market flooded with glass-panelled chassis, Chieftec is throwing its hat into the ring with its latest mid-tower case, the Vista (GT-01B-OP). The new enclosure aims to grab the attention of system builders who prioritise both thermal performance and showing off their components, combining panoramic glass with a thoughtful airflow layout.
The Vista sports both tempered glass front and side panels, offering a clean, unobstructed view of the hardware inside. Chieftec is highlighting what it calls an “innovative top-bottom configuration” designed to promote optimal ventilation and a clean interior aesthetic. Despite its mid-tower classification, the case boasts impressive hardware support on paper. It can accommodate large GPUs up to 400 mm long, a 360 mm radiator in the top position for AIO coolers, and traditional air coolers up to 160 mm tall.
To get you started, Chieftec pre-installs three 120mm A-RGB fans. In a move to optimise airflow right out of the box, the two side-mounted fans are configured as intakes and feature reverse-flow blades to pull cool air in without compromising their visual appeal from the outside. Acknowledging the weight and size of modern graphics cards, Chieftec also includes a VGA holder to prevent dreaded GPU sag, ensuring your prized component stays securely in place.
All the included lighting and fan speeds can be managed through a pre-installed A-RGB control hub. This hub provides direct PWM fan speed control and allows you to synchronise the lighting effects with the rest of your system via motherboard software.
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KitGuru says: Competitive pricing could make the Chieftec Vista a good choice for users looking for an aquarium-like ATX PC case.