A Closer Look (Exterior):
Getting straight to the basics, the case comes with two front mounted 120 mm fans, which in turn can be removed since they act as the 3.5” drive bay area. There is one rear mounted fan, which is 120 mm, and one massive 140 mm top mounted fan. The two front fans are the only ones on the case that contain blue LEDs. The exterior paint job is all done in black (as well as the inside) and seems to be very scratch resistant. NZXT has proudly displayed their logo in a metal name plate on the front right side of the case face. On the rear bottom, is the mounted bracket for dual PSU support. The metal handle on the rear, to help lug it around, does not seem to help in most cases, since the weight of the case itself smashes my hand between the handle and the case itself. The wheels are small, and don’t move very well, and can become quite frustrating. All in all, it is better to just have a friend help you move it around. I would not suggest this case for toting around to LAN parties.
Excellent review Erik. This is what case reviews should look like IMHO.
I personally like this case looks and the features I see. The larger cases appeal to me for their ease of installation and roomier interiors which lend themselves to cleaner layouts. I would like to see a bit more refinement on the panel corners and edges but otherwise the design and features rock! Two thumbs up from me.
The panel corners actually flow very well with the entire layout of the cases exterior. The sides that curve actually give it a menacing, “dark tower” look.