NZXT Tempest Case

Since 2004, NZXT has quietly built a reputation that is held in high regard among computing enthusiasts all over the world. Well known for their precision engineering and quality products, NZXT has quickly become one of the most respected and sought after suppliers of computing solutions in the industry today. Not content with being a one trick pony, NZXT has strived to provide enthusiasts with not just power supplies and computing accessories, but also exquisitely crafted computer enclosures as well.

"In the future, NZXT wishes all gamers who desire a personalized case to find it at NZXT. With the unveiling of every product, NZXT improves upon weaknesses and strives for excellence. Achieving perfection is not an easy task, however, and NZXT is determined to meet and surpass consumer expectations. Our dedicated sales and customer service team will also work diligently to earn your trust and loyalty. All our products are built with high quality materials and engineered in the best conditions."  Read more...

NZXT has been on a roll as of late, designing some of the best enthusiast-level enclosures on the market today. This is evidenced by the new Kaos full tower chassis, as well as the NZXT Rogue, a SFF mATX enclosure made entirely of aluminum. Today, however, it is all about the NZXT Tempest, the newest addition to NZXT's Crafted Series lineup of enclosure solutions. Boasting a design that is similar to the Antec Nine Hundred, the Tempest offers a few twists to keep things fresh. Can the NZXT Tempest be able to compete directly with the Antec Nine Hundred? Will it claim the throne as the mid-ATX enclosure champion? HardwareLogic is going to find out!

Specifications

Make and Model	NZXT Tempest
Color	Black
Dimensions	8.3" x 22.1" x 20.5" (W x L x H) 24.6 pounds (net weight)
Drive Bays	9 x External 5.25" 1 x External 3.5" (with transfer bracket) 8 x Internal 3.5"
Motherboard Size	Extended ATX, ATX, mATX, and Baby AT
Expansion Slots	Seven
Front I/O	2 x USB 2.0 1 x eSATA 1 x Headphone and Microphone jack (HD)
Cooling	2 x 140mm top exhaust fans 1 x 120mm rear exhaust fan 2 x 120mm front intake fans (blue LED) 1 x 120mm VGA side fan (blue LED) Water cooling cutouts at rear of chassis

Our first impression of the bundle for the NZXT Tempest was a positive one. As accessory bundles go, this was a sweet, sweet breath of fresh air in a market that is flooded with crappy accessory bundles that feel more like afterthoughts rather than an integral part of a computer build. Reminiscent of the Hiper Anubis, the Tempest offers separate baggies for your hardware, and goes the extra mile be ensuring that all the bags are labeled. Additionally, NZXT brings back an oft-forgotten gem from yesteryear; yes, I am referring to the onboard motherboard speaker.

Along with the requisite drive rails for both the HDD and ODD's, NZXT also includes a manual that is not only excellently written, but contains plenty of quality photos to help you out during a build. Rounding out the bundle are two plastic purse clips with two sided tape for wire management purposes. While we applaud NZXT for having the foresight to include these in the Tempest bundle, we would have liked to have seen some additional zip-ties thrown in for good measure.