The Razer Tomahawk is a robust, high-end PC case. It’ll do everything you need without breaking the bank and still tempt gamers with its eye-catching design.
The case’s exterior aesthetics are where it most distinguishes itself from the Lian Li Lancool 2. The Tomahawk looks fantastic and has Razer’s signature all-black design with an illuminated logo on the front.
On the front of the case, we’d expect to see some airflow design, a pair of RGB fans, or at the very least something unique for a case of this price. However, Razer has prioritized aesthetics above performance by equipping the Tomahawk with a large perforated mesh. Without testing, this mesh seems to be a problem, and although they have included a dust filter sheet behind it, the opening at the bottom to remove the panel negates it, meaning this case will gather dust inside much faster than most others.
The Razer logo, which stands front and center, is the focal point of the act, something for the fanboys, but I’m not judging; it looks fantastic while on but isn’t for me. Overall, the show seems decent; however, in the case of Corsair’s 4000/5000 series cases, aesthetics and performance were addressed in one fell swoop.
The Rear
There’s nothing to complain about at the back; the construction is good, with the tiny bend in the sheet metal. The absence of fans was the most surprising aspect of it all. This is a premium pricing point, and when you consider that other manufacturers provide more lovers for half the price, you have to wonder what Razer is thinking. Just a single 120mm fan? One? I’m perplexed that a $50 PC case has one of them.
If you’re dead set on acquiring this case, you’ll need to invest in at least two front-facing fans; your components will slowly roast. Another of the Tomahawk’s shocks is its 7 PCIe slots; there’s space next to it for a +2 vertical mount, but they didn’t add it? With the lack of ventilation, it’s probably for the best, but fewer features for such a high price is just another blemish on the record.
The Side
A large tempered glass surface covers both sides of the Razer Tomahawk. The side panels don’t need any tools to open or shut, and the hinges are concealed on the inside. Each committee may be simply removed by taking it out of the clasps, and they are reasonably simple to put on and take off. Both TG panels are tinted, making your RGB components pop in a dim setting, but it also makes any extras like modified wires meaningless without additional illumination.
The Top
The top of the case is one of the few places where you can get some fresh air. However, it has the same perforated design as the front panel. This thick mesh-like design is attractive, but it isn’t helpful, and ventilation will suffer as a result. I’m not sure why they did this since the supplied magnetic dust filter covers it.
There is enough space at the top to put two 140mm fans or merely two 120mm fans. Unfortunately, this implies that only a 240 or 280mm radiator may be installed at the top, leaving the front as the only option for a 360mm radiator. None of this is unexpected given how similar it is to the Lancool 2, but I would have expected more alternatives given the size, weight, and price.
We can see the I/O towards the front of the casing, which consists of:
- Button of Strength
- Button to Reset
- 2 × Type-A USB 3.2 Gen1
- 1 Type-C USB 3.2 Gen2
- 1 headphone jack
- 1 × Microphone Dedicated Port
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