1st Player VT7 Chassis Review

Epilogue

The 1st Player VT7 is an honest attempt at a cost-conscious dual-chamber chassis that, rather than being stripped down to the bare minimum, delivers everything you need, whether you’re building from scratch or upgrading your current rig.

At its core, it’s a dual-chamber design featuring a high-quality tempered glass side panel, solid overall build quality, and a striking front lighting element that’s sure to catch your eye. It also comes with four reasonably fast, quiet fans, each equipped with ARGB lighting. What’s more, there are cases where the price is two or even three times higher, yet the I/O offering can’t match it.

You’ll appreciate the generous internal space, thanks to the dual-chamber layout, combined with the surprisingly compact external footprint. The only real compromise comes when fully populating the drive cage, space can get a little tight. Still, it’s rare to find a chassis of this size offering that much storage flexibility.

That said, a few omissions stand out. There’s no fan hub, and no rubber grommets to cleanly separate the two chambers, both of which would’ve been welcome touches. Fused I/O pins would also be an innovative and simple upgrade that 1st Player could implement to score easy points.

Does it have competition? Several brands are vying for attention in the budget dual-chamber segment, each offering their take, but the VT7 manages to balance features, aesthetics, and practicality quite well. If you’re building on a budget but still want a dual-chamber case that doesn’t feel like a compromise, this could be the 1st for you!