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The Tempest is a mid-tower computer case from NZXT. It's dimensions are 211.5 W x 521.5 H x 562 mm L, and it weighs 11.2 kg. The Tempest is made of 1.0mm steel and supports ATX, Micro-ATX, Extend-ATX and Baby-AT motherboards. There are 3 5.25" drive bay available, as well as 8 internal 3.5" drive bays, and 1 external 3.5" drive bay. 7 expansion PCI slots are available as well. The cooling system utilizes a rear exhaust, front-intake (2 fans), side-exhaust fan setup. The Tempest supports a standard ATX-PSII power supply.
MSRP $129.99
Release date March, 2008
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Features
- Dimensions: 221.5 W x 521.5 H x 562mm L
- Weight: 11.2 kg
- Material: 1.0mm Steel (SECC)
- 5.25" Drive Bays: 3
- Internal 3.5" Drive Bays: 8
- External 3.5" Drive Bays: 1
- Expansion Slots: 7
- Motherboard Support: Standard, Micro, Extend-ATX, Baby-AT
- Power Supply Support: ATX/PSII
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NZXT Tempest
• NZXT TEMPEST Enthusiast Steel ATX Midtower-Retail
• TEMPEST Black Midsize Tower
UPC: 842431041791
EAN: 842431041791
MPN: TEMPEST
Competitors
MSRP $100.00
Released January, 2006
Pros
- Great cooling with 3 120mm fans and one 200mm fan
- made of steel - less vibration than alluminum
- Cheap compared to similar cases
Cons
- No dust filters, so it does get pretty dusty
- poor for portability - large and made of steel (heavier than alluminum)
- Not enough room for cable managment
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September 8, 2008
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Pros
- Built-in dust filters make for easy cleaning
- Convenient power buttons and ports on the top of the case
- Built-in liquid cooling slots and case-holes
- Included fans are good for airflow
Cons
- Motherboard tray is not removeable
- Not totally "tool-less"
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June 26, 2009
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Pros
- Built-in dust filters make for easy cleaning
- Convenient power buttons and ports on the top of the case
- Built-in liquid cooling slots and case-holes
- Good internal design, plenty of space.
- steel doesn't vibrate as easily as alluminum
- great thermal design - PSU mounted on bottom, plenty of intake and exhaust fans including dual 140mm top fans
Cons
- no handle for easy transportation
- constructed of steel - heavier than alluminum
- some sharp edges
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June 26, 2009
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Pros
- Good internal design, plenty of space.
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