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PC Cases are a big business, you can
find all styles, sizes and designs of them available for purchase
today to be used to build a new system or just upgrade that blah case
that came with the computer that you bought. Depending on what your
needs and personal preferences are will be the deciding factor in the
type of case you buy, be it gaming, htpc, sff, or even a server style
case. As with any product though, all cases are not created equal,
some are better than others in not only their quality but their
design as well.
Today for review I've got the Tempest
Mid-Tower PC case from NZXT, this case is actually rather large, and
it includes six 120mm fans to keep your system nice and cool. To be
honest, when I saw those six fans included I was expecting a fairly
loud case, especially with a name like 'Tempest', but I was very
pleasantly surprised when I powered my system on to hear only a low
hum coming from the Tempest. The Tempest is not only quiet but very
well made, it has lots of room to get your system in there, and the
blue LED accents really add to the overall look of the case.
So continue on to check out the NZXT
Tempest...
NZXT
Tempest Crafted Series Mid-Tower PC Case Review
Tech
Specs,Features or the Basic Info:
TEMPEST
Crafted Series
Enthusiast Steel Mid-Tower
Introducing the Airflow King.
NZXT, a company built on
realizing the dreams of gamers worldwide, is proud to announce the
NZXT Tempest. Tempest features breakthrough features in every
category satisfying the high performance demands of PC Enthusiasts
and Gamers worldwide. Tempest stakes its claim as Airflow King with 6
fans including dual intake(120mm), dual exhaust(140mm) with
additional side and rear fans(120mm) all included. Tempest maximizes
expandability with E-ATX support allowing for more compatibility with
high end components including larger graphics cards. Cable routing is
pre-drilled so users can hide cables behind the motherboard tray,
allowing for a cleaner appearance and improved airflow. Tempest also
features server-like HDD space by using dual 120mm fans to cool cages
holding up to 8 HDDs allowing for large capacity systems while
maintaining cool temperatures.
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
Specs:
MODEL: Tempest SERIES
CASE TYPE: MID TOWER Steel
FRONT PANEL MATERIAL: PLASTIC
DIMENSIONS (W x H x D): 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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