NZXT Tempest Case Review :: System Build

• System Build Components
• Tagan 800W PSU
• ATI Radeon HD 3850 video card
• Coolermaster CPU cooler
• EVGA nForce 7050 motherboard
• 2GB DDR2 memory
• LG DVD-RW 16x drive
• WD 74gb Raptor SATA HDD

System build components

3.5" drive bay

HDD installed

Motherboard installed

One thing that needs to be said before you install anything in a case is that normally you would install the PSU first as otherwise the motherboard would get in the way of installing the PSU due to the positioning of the components. On the Tempest case with the PSU being on the bottom of the case, the instructions for the case say to install the PSU last.

System put together

Rear complete system

Right hand side

Top down view

After installing the CPU on the motherboard, installing the memory we were ready to install the motherboard into the case. Note that there is a sticker on the upper portion of the motherboard mounting area telling you where to install standoffs. After mounting the motherboard, installing the CPU cooler, we were ready to install the drives.

To install a 5.25" drive you first need to remove the front panel. This is easily done by pulling at the bottom of the front panel. The bay covers are removed by pressing the edges and pulling it out. Remove the drive bay rails, insert the drive and push in the drive rails to complete installation of the drive. To install a FDD simply take out the converter, insert the drive, screw it into place and replace the converter.