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

Author: Kristofer Brozio

Sponsor: NZXT

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