Internal Impressions: NZXT Beta
Interiors matching the external colour of a case are becoming more and more common and it’s nice to see that NZXT have followed suit. Although we’re not sure if it was entirely necessary due to the fact there is no side-panel windows installed.
The layout and design of the internals offers nothing ground breaking, but there are still a few nice touches to be found.
There are four 5.25″ drive bays, each of which has a corresponding meshed cover at the front. Rather strangely there is also a 3.25″ drive bay which has no opening at the front.
At the front of the case there is a 120mm intake fan, which is the only fan provided with the case. I would of preferred it if NZXT had also provided an exhaust fan as the current cooling set up appears to be inadequate to deal with overclocking or any lengthy period of gaming. However, if you’re prepared to spend a bit extra you can buy yourself your own choice of fans to improve to the cooling.
As mentioned previously, the PCI slot covers are perforated to increase airflow. They are also replaceable, unlike the covers on many budget cases – which too often draw blood when trying to snap them out.
Installation
The process of installation is identical to the majority of cases currently on the market. The motherboard and PCI cards can simply be screwed in. NZXT has labelled all the holes used to mount the motherboard, so that you know which ones need standoffs depending on the size of motherboard you have.
The hard drives slot in and are attached in place using clip-on rails, when attached the hard drive feels secure and so these are a welcome alternative to screws. A ‘lock-in’ device is used to attach 5.25″ drives. NZXT have thoughtfully included enough of these to securely attach the drives on either side.
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- NZXT Whisper Case Review
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- NZXT announces a new gaming case
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