Thermaltake V3 Black Edition vs ASUS Prime AP303 Black Edition Case Comparison

Thermaltake V3 Black Edition and ASUS Prime AP303 Black Edition are both cases with the same Motherboard Compatibility (ATX, Micro ATX, Mini ITX) and Expansion Slots (7). The main differences are in External 5.25" Drive Bays, External 3.5" Drive Bays, Internal 2.5" Drive Bays and Internal 3.5" Drive Bays.

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Thermaltake V3 Black Edition	ASUS Prime AP303 Black Edition
Prices (Change region) - Buy now	Prices (Change region) In Stock Free shipping $104.99 In Stock $113.49
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Pangoly Score (How do we rate?) 79	Pangoly Score (How do we rate?) -
Brand Thermaltake	Brand Asus
Model VL80001W2Z	Model PRIME AP303 MESH BLACK 90DC00V0-B38000 90DC00V0-B39000
Release Date 📅 June 2011	Release Date 📅 November 2025
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Compatible PC parts Motherboards ► Graphics Cards ► Power Supplies ► CPU Coolers ►	Compatible PC parts Motherboards ► Graphics Cards ► Power Supplies ► CPU Coolers ►
Pros Solid construction Dust filter for PSU Support for 2.5'' drives	Pros -
Cons Limited cable management Only one fan included	Cons -
Type ATX Mid Tower	Type ATX Mid Tower
Color Black	Color Black
Includes Power Supply No	Includes Power Supply No
External 5.25" Drive Bays 4	External 5.25" Drive Bays 0
External 3.5" Drive Bays 1	External 3.5" Drive Bays 0
Internal 2.5" Drive Bays 0	Internal 2.5" Drive Bays 2
Internal 3.5" Drive Bays 4	Internal 3.5" Drive Bays 1
Motherboard Compatibility ATX, Micro ATX, Mini ITX	Motherboard Compatibility ATX, Micro ATX, Mini ITX
Front Panel I/O USB 2.0 Type A	Front Panel I/O USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type A, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type C
Dimensions 472 mm x 190 mm x 429 mm	Dimensions 485 mm x 215 mm x 425 mm
Volume 38 L	Volume 44 L
Max VGA length allowance 250 mm	Max VGA length allowance 360 mm
Expansion Slots 7	Expansion Slots 7
Back Connect Support No	Back Connect Support No

Comparison and key differences summary

Reasons to buy the Thermaltake V3 Black Edition:

+4 external 5.25" bays
+1 external 3.5" bays
+3 internal 3.5" bays
Supports the following front panel USB ports: USB 2.0 Type A

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Reasons to buy the ASUS Prime AP303 Black Edition:

Newer Product, it was released around 15 years later
+2 internal 2.5" bays
Additional VGA length allowance (+110.00mm)
Supports the following front panel USB ports: USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type A, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type C
Moderately more space available (+13% total case volume)