NZXT Guardian 921 Computer Chassis Author:  Erik Engelhardt Date:  2008.10.18 Topic:  Cases Provider:  NZXT Manufacturer:  NZXT

A Closer Look: Interior

A closer look at the inside of the case reveals nothing out of the ordinary. There are a total of nine drive bays, three of which are 5.25" drive bays. There are in total six 3.5" drive bays, two of which are external and four of which are internal. And of course, the drive bays are made with screw less rail design for a tool-free installation. From a closer look it seems as though the interior maybe a little cramped. Too bad the only thing missing is a removable motherboard tray.

A Closer Look: Exterior

At first glance, one might mistake the front of this case for battle armor, or the Flux Capacitor from Back to the Future, because of the three slits on the front that light up. Along with the steel chassis, and menacing front, it's obvious your hardware components will be safe inside of this case. The armor like front panel, that covers the drive bays, stays connected to the chassis by two simple magnets, which easily swings open with normal finger pressure. Towards the bottom front of the case there is a 120 mm blue LED fan, which is included with the case. The top of the case is the house for an LCD screen which shows internal temperatures from three separate probes.

Only one side contains a clear panel which shows the internals fairly well. The side panel also contains one 120 mm blue LED fan, which is included. Towards the bottom-front of the case you'll notice five ports, two of which are USB, one being an HD Audio input, one being E-SATA, and the last being a microphone input. The back of the case contains another 120 mm fan, which is included, but does not contain a blue LED (although shown on the front of the box). Another feature of this case is the two holes towards the bottom that are meant for water tubes if in the future you are looking to water cool your rig.

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