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The NZXT Alpha is an ATX mid-tower, entry-level gaming case made of 0.6mm thick steel. This tool-free case has a clear acrylic window on the left side and blue lighting on the inside. The Alpha features four external 5.25” drive bays, two external 3.5” bays and five internal 3.5” bays. The case also has room for seven expansion slots, designed for additional components such as video and sound cards. The front panel includes ports for two USB2.0 connections, a microphone and headphone jack, plus one e-SATA connector. This case includes two 120mm cooling fans, one located at the case’s rear and one on the side window panel. Another 120mm fan can be added to the front of the case at the user’s discretion. The NZXT Alpha measures 21.5" x 8.6" x 19.7" and weighs 13.8 lbs.
MSRP $59.99
Release date November, 2007
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- Case type: Mid-tower, gaming
- Motherboard: ATX, microATX, Baby AT
- Expansion slots: 7
- Bays external: 4 x 5.25'' / 2 x 3.5”
- Bays internal: 5 x 3.5''
- Front ports: 2 x USB2.0, 2 x Audio, 1 x e-SATA
- Cooling: 1 x 120mm rear fan / 1 x 120mm LED side fan
- NVIDIA 8800GTX compatible
- Screwless installation
- Clear acrylic side panel
- Dimensions & weight: 21.5" x 8.6" x 19.7", 13.8 lbs
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NZXT Alpha CS-NT-ALP-WOW
• NZXT Alpha CS-NT-ALP-WOW Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case with Open Window (Black)
• NZXT Alpha Black Computer Case with Open Window
UPC: 842431041722
EAN: 842431041722
MPN: ALPHA W. OPEN WINDOW NP
Competitors
MSRP $50.00
Released --
Pros
- Excellent price as rebranded Rocketfish product
- High Quality
- Space
Cons
- Difficult to find
- No power supply included
- No handles on top of case.
NZXT Alpha CS-NT-ALP-WOW
vs.
Rocketfish Aluminum Full-Tower
MSRP $60.00
Released August, 2008
The Thermaltake Matrix is a basic mid-tower PC case from Thermaltake's entry-level Matrix series. The case supports ATX and Micro ATX motherboards and is designed with a black steel chassis, aluminum front plate, and a black mesh front panel with a built-in air filter. It includes a 12cm exhaust fan at the rear with a CPU air guide and VGA vent...
NZXT Alpha CS-NT-ALP-WOW
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Thermaltake Matrix
MSRP $59.99
Released May, 2008
Cooler Master's Elite 334 computer chassis is a mid-sized computer chassis, and is most similar to the Elite 333 model. Features include front I/O panel, a rear 120mm fan and a side panel air duct for ventilation. The Elite 334 has four exposed 5.25" drive slots, 1 exposed 3.5" drive slot, and 6 internal 3.5"...
NZXT Alpha CS-NT-ALP-WOW
vs.
Cooler Master Elite 334
MSRP $55.00
Released November, 2007
The Thermaltake WingRS 100 is a basic mid-tower PC case from Thermaltake's entry-level WingRS series. The case is simply designed with a black steel chassis, piano-black front panel, and supports ATX and Micro ATX motherboards. It includes a 12cm exhaust fan at the rear with front and side ventilation openings as well as a CPU air guide&nb...
NZXT Alpha CS-NT-ALP-WOW
vs.
Thermaltake WingRS 100
MSRP $60.00
Released November, 2008
Pros
- affordable price
- constructed of steel - good vibration dampening
- 3-year warranty
Cons
- basic case
- poor thermal management - PSU at top, two case fan positions only, limited breathability
- no air filters - will get dusty
NZXT Alpha CS-NT-ALP-WOW
vs.
Thermaltake WingRS 201
MSRP $54.99
Released June, 2008
Pros
- thick steel does not dent as easily as aluminum and is less prone to vibration
- front intake includes washable air filter
- good thermal management (low intake, high exhaust)
- cheap alternative case
NZXT Alpha CS-NT-ALP-WOW
vs.
Cooler Master Elite 335
MSRP $50.00
Released April, 2008
Pros
- Easy and simple to use.
- Well built
- Light weight
Cons
- Comes without power supply
- barebones design - no luxury enhancements, lacks removable drive cages, sound dampening etc...
- lacks mobility features such as a handle
NZXT Alpha CS-NT-ALP-WOW
vs.
Antec Three Hundred
Reviews
May 29, 2009
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
Pros
- low price
- attractive aesthetics
- screwless installation
- 120mm fan compatible (front and back)
- constructed of steel - low vibration
- no sharp edges inside
- optical drive covers - keep the aesthetic untarnished
- can fit over-sized video cards
Cons
- case windows are gaudy
- fingerprint magnet glossy finish
- fairly plain, no frills internal layout
- PSU located on top
- no special case additions - air filters, sound dampening etc...
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May 31, 2009
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Pros
- low price
- attractive aesthetics
- screwless installation
- 120mm fan compatible (front and back)
- constructed of steel - low vibration
- no sharp edges inside
- optical drive covers - keep the aesthetic untarnished
- can fit over-sized video cards
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CS, NT, ALP, WOW, CSNT, NTALP, ALPWOW, CSNTALP, NTALPWOW, CSNTALPWOW
