PC enthusiasts will appreciate that to build a gaming rig you dont always need a full tower case. What you need is a case that will handle your hardware efficiently, keeping it cool for overclocking and allowing for future expansion. Well today we take a look at the Tempest from NZXT
, the "Airflow King" as they like to call it. Lets take a closer look and see if it stands up to its name. PCWizKid has a comprehensive video review of the case showing all its features.Watch the video below for a walkthrough review.
Feature summary
| MODEL | Tempest SERIES |
| CASE TYPE | MID TOWER |
| Colour | Black only |
| 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 (except for front panel which is plastic) |
| EXPANSION SLOTS | 7 |
| Dust Filters | 2 front Fans and front bezel/grill dust filters included |
| WEIGHT | 11.2 KGS (W/O Power) |
| MOTHERBOARD SUPPORT | Sizes: E-ATX ATX, MICRO-ATX, BABY AT |
Additional functionality
- 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
This case is definitely a complete package with great value. The inclusion of 6 fans for cooling welcomes overclocking of your components . The attention to detail by adding dust filters is common sense and shows the quality of the product. However I would have like to have seen a removable motherboard tray since their was no access also to replace a CPU cooler in the tray. Also not having at the bottom of the case a wide vent for a addition of another 120mm fan intake would have been nice. Never the less for a mid tower the Tempest not only provides time saving features such as the screwless design options for drives but stands up to its name of Airflow King for a mid tower case in its class. Comparing to other manufacturers this mid tower case has an attractive price point for those looking for a quality case.
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