NZXT TEMPEST EVO Computer Case Review

jlqrb - December 30, 2009
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MODEL	Tempest SERIES
CASE TYPE	MID TOWER Steel
FRONT PANEL MATERIAL	PLASTIC
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
EXPANSION SLOTS	7
POWER SUPPLY	500 WATT PS2 ATX 12V 2.0 ( OPTIONAL )
WEIGHT	11.2 KGS (W/O Power)
MOTHERBOARD SUPPORT	MOTHERBOARDS: E-ATX ATX, MICRO-ATX, BABY AT

The King reborn: Dual 120mm intake, Dual 140mm Exhaust with an additional side 120mm fan and rear 120mm fan makes NZXT Tempest one of top cases in cooling, maximizing air circulation in all areas. The new Tempest EVO has upgraded nine blade design fans that deliver more air at low noise levels
Maximize Expandability: E-ATX support allows more compatibility with high end components including large graphics cards,high end power supplies. and server boards
Enhanced 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. The Tempest EVO has increased space behind the motherboard panel from a punched side panel design and a CPU punchout for heatsink removal
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
Overclocking and water cooling friendly: The Tempest is predrilled for watercooling tube access and supports a dual 120mm radiator at the top panel.
Black on Black: All new black interior, smoked side panel gives the Tempest an all new sleek look.

Information courtesy of NZXT: http://www.nzxt.com/products/tempest_evo/