NZXT Tempest Case Review :: NZXT Tempest Features

Author: Ben Sun · 12-20-2008 · Category: Hardware - Cases
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Dimension 211.5x521.5x562mm (WxHxD)
Form Factor E-ATX Support, ATX, M-ATX Support 7 Expansion slots
Bays 3x External 5.25" Bays (up to 6 5.25" drives)
8x Internal HDD bays
1 External 3.5" bracket
Cooling options 2x 120mm Blue LED Intakes (included)
2x 140mm Black Top Exhausts (Included)
1x 120mm Rear Exhaust (Included)
1x 120mm Intake Side (Included)
Material Aluminum (Mesh front)
SECC Steel (Body)
Color Black
IO Ports USB 2.0 x2, FP Audio Mic In and Out, external SATA, Power , Reset buttons
Net Weight 11.2 KG (Without PSU)

In terms of features the NZXT Tempest is mostly made out of SECC Steel with Aluminum used on the front door mesh. The weight of the case without a PSU is 11.2 KG or over 22 pounds, not a small weight for a Med-Tower case. The case can take Extended ATX, ATX, and micro-ATX standards. The size of the case is 211.5x521.5x562mm which puts it squarely into the Med-Tower ATX category.


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