Thermaltake has been releasing open-frame computer cases for years. The latest DistroCase 350P is the first to be available as a liquid cooler as well.

The general shape and modularity of the DistroCase 350P is similar to past models, but a quick glance is all it takes to know that this is something a little different. The case gets its name from the fact that the entire backside is one giant distribution plate.

Looked at another way, the DistroCase 350P is essentially a giant channel reservoir (holding about 800 ml of coolant) with an included D5 liquid pump and motherboard tray on the front. Any way you look at it, this case is unique.

"The case body is made of SPCC and PMMA and comes pre-installed with a D5 pump, allowing hot and cold coolant to flow smoothly throughout the case, simultaneously cooling liquid cooling components while minimizing complex water loops Thermaltake explains.

The DistroCase350P has standard G 1/4" inlets and outlets. You will need to add a water block, radiator, and tubing. In other words, assembly is required. As such, according to Thermaltake, the case can accommodate up to a 360mm radiator on both the front and sides

. Beyond the liquid cooling aspect, the case has room for up to six 2.5" SSDs or a combination of two 2.5" SSDs and two 3.5" HDDs. It also features six expansion slots, two USB 3.0 ports, two USB 2.0 ports, and separate 3.5mm headphone and microphone jacks.

Another Thermaltake selling point is the inclusion of 48 LEDs for customizable RGB lighting. This works with Thermaltake's own RGB Plus and NeonMaker Light Editing utilities, as well as third-party light-syncing utilities from Asus, Gigabyte, MSI, and others.

The caveat is cost. Although not yet offered in the U.S., the DistroCase 350P is available at Alternate.de for €729. Thermaltake's online store also carries the case in several regions, including Australia ($1,099 AUD), China ($5,499), Taiwan (NT$18,900), and Asia ($649 USD, but shipping to the US is not an option).