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Two PCs in one case: it works, but needs care
Thermaltake's CAPO X case runs two complete computers side by side. Testing shows it works, though heat management demands attention.
In brief
Thermaltake's CAPO X case runs two complete computers side by side. Testing shows it works, though heat management demands attention. Thermaltake's CAPO X case successfully houses two independent computers with stable temperatures, but the upper system runs five degrees Celsius warmer when both operate simultaneously…
One case, two complete computers
Thermaltake's CAPO X is a full tower case designed to hold two independent computer systems in a single enclosure. A recent review tested cooling with an AMD Ryzen setup and an Intel configuration running simultaneously.
The test setup and workloads
The upper system paired an AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D with a Radeon RX 9070 XT.The lower system used an Intel Core Ultra 7 265K with a GeForce RTX 5070 Ti.
Temperatures stayed stable under load
The upper AMD system's Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU and Radeon RX 9070 XT GPU operated around sixty degrees Celsius.
Heat from one system affects the other
Running both computers together raised temperatures in the upper system by approximately five degrees Celsius compared with operating that configuration independently. Heat from the lower Intel system appeared to affect airflow through the upper compartment.
“approximately 5°C warmer”
Fan placement matters for dual systems
Installing a faster rear exhaust fan could help remove accumulated heat from the enclosure. Adjusting fan placement, rotational speeds, and internal airflow remains important when configuring both systems for sustained workloads.
Assembly is complex but manageable
Installing two complete computers requires separate motherboards, power supplies, and storage devices. The enclosure's divided chambers provide considerable cable-routing space, but the lack of a fan hub could complicate cable management in a dual-system configuration.
Builders must treat compartments as connected
The CAPO X's unusual layout requires decisions about how each computer receives and expels air. Builders must consider the interaction between compartments rather than treating the enclosure as two entirely isolated cooling environments.
In short
Thermaltake's CAPO X case successfully houses two independent computers with stable temperatures, but the upper system runs five degrees Celsius warmer when both operate simultaneously, requiring careful fan configuration.
