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NZXT TEMPEST - Enthusiast Steel Mid-Tower
Introduction:
So your looking to build a new rig or maybe you just want a new case to hold the guts of your rig. Maybe, the case you presently have is just a little too crowded and you would like to get a slightly larger case maybe a full tower. So with all the options on the market today which range from mild to wild from the economy case, which looks like a case from 10 years ago, to a case that is made out of all lexane and glows as if it were a something out of a science fiction movie. So as with most of us, we only have a couple of bucks to burn and want something that is a full tower, light in weight, and gets good to great air flow, isn't too crazy to look at and doesn't cost a lot. NZXT has developed the Tempest case which I believe meets all prior requirements. Now I have reviewed a lot of cases in past reviews and besides one short coming with the Tempest, I feel for the value, I would be hard press to find a comparitive case for the money. Lets take a look at NZXT's Tempest to see what it has to offer.
Features
| Dual radiator ready: The NZXT Tempest is pre-drilled for mounting a dual 120mm radiator at the top of the chassis, currently compatible and tested with Swiftech MCR220, Asetek Dual radiator solution, and Thermaltake TMG2. | |
| Airflow King: Dual 120mm intake, Dual 140mm Exhaust with an additional side 120mm fan and rear 120mm fan all included. | |
| Maximize Expandability: E-ATX support allows more compatibility with high end components including large graphics cards | |
| Easier accessibility & cable management: Cable routing is pre-drilled on the motherboard so users can hide cables behind the motherboard tray, allowing more a cleaning look and better airflow. Power, E-SATA, USB and Reset buttons are mounted at the top to give better accessibility. | |
| Bottom mounted PSU: PSU mounting at the bottom allows for more security and separation of heat from the CPU | |
| Server-like HDD space: Dual 120mm fans cool cages that hold up to 8 HDDs allowing for large capacity systems while maintaining cool temperatures |
Specifications
| Model | Tempest SERIES |
| Case Type | MID TOWER Steel |
| Front Panel Material | Plastic |
| Dimensions | 211.5 X 521.5 X 562 mm |
| Cooling System | FRONT, 2 X 120 mm Blue LED (included) REAR, 1 X 120 mm (included) SIDE PANEL, 1 X 120mm Blue LED (included) TOP, 2 X 140mm Fan (included) |
| Drive Bays | 9 DRIVE BAYS 3 EXTERNAL 5.25" DRIVE BAYS ( up to six 5.25" ) 1 3.5" External bracket 8 INTERNAL 3.5" DRIVE BAYS Screwless Rail Design |
| Material(s) | Steel Construction |
| Expansion Slots | 7 |
| Power Supply | 500 WATT PS2 ATX 12V 2.0 ( OPTIONAL ) |
| Weight | 11.2 KGS (W/O Power) |
| Motherboard Support | MOTHERBOARDS: E-ATX ATX, MICRO-ATX, BABY AT |
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