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Manufacturer Limited Warranty period (parts): 1 year
Manufacturer Limited Warranty period (labor): 1 year
Do you want your next computer to stand out from the crowd? Tired of beige boxes? Here's an ATX-compatible mid-sized tower that should do the trick. A large view port lets you see the inner workings. An empty slot lets you select the power supply that's right for you. Seven I/O slots and numerous drive bays give you room for expansion. It can hold large cards like the NVIDIA GTX295 and works with NVIDIA SLI and ATI Crossfire cards.
NZXT Tempest boasts two 120mm front intake fans, one 120mm rear exhaust fans as well as two 140mm top exhaust fans for supreme airflow. Two USB 2.0 ports, two audio front ports and one e-SATA port on the top make connections easy to reach. Screwless installation makes for faster installations and faster component swaps, and no tiny screws to get hopelessly lost.
Stylish without being gaudy; could this be your next computer case? Look it over and see for yourself.
Tech Level: somewhat high - Ownership: 1 day to 1 week
This user purchased this item from Newegg
Pros: Well, lets start with the cooling system. If you put me in a quiet padded room with this thing, blind folded me and turned on all of the fans (4x120's/2-140's) I would probably tell you it had 2 80mm fans. Cant believe how quiet it is. As for the amount of space and functional room, I have never seen anything like it in a mid-sized case. I am trying to find more components so I can fill it up! Rolled edges, quick clips where they are needed not where they break, and the added features make water cooling a breeze! A+++
Cons: When I installed the ABS Tegan PS, I though all the fans were broken, I just couldn't hear them. I was also hoping with all the fans the case might levitate but it does not, what a disappointment.
Other Thoughts: I would definitely recommend this case to anyone who is thinking about upgrading to a full-sized case either for room or cooling but doesn't want to take up all that space.
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Easily see this being the nex Antec 900
Reviewed By: Kno it All on 5/25/2008
Tech Level: high - Ownership: 1 day to 1 week
Pros: amazing airflow....great wire management and an overall great product..resembles the antec 900 and costs less
Cons: does not make my breakfast for me...keeps me up late at night =[
Other Thoughts: this is an overall great case
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Tech Level: average - Ownership: 1 month to 1 year
This user purchased this item from Newegg
Pros: Stunning and sleek case with more than enough room for many large components. Case construction is very durable. Excellent airflow from the fans, which are very quiet considering their number, and the case is always cool to cold to the touch. Port selection is adequate, and I like their placement at the top of the case near the shelf; makes it easy and convenient to set an external HD, camera, or other portable device nearby.
Cons: For my personal needs, this case is too big, bulky, & heavy. I should have paid better attention to the measurements before I made the purchase. This thing won't fit in my computer cabinet, which is a huge bummer (no eggs deducted). There are many other cases available that appear to offer similar amenities that are a couple of inches smaller. In my opinion, this case would be ideal for use as a small server. Case came with a 3.5 bay converter tray, which seems to be designed to accommodate floppy drives & not media card readers, at least not the ones I tried. The orientation of the screw holes would not allow me to attach a 3.5 media card reader, so I had to pick up a sleeve for the card reader to make it work. Also, the power button clips broke after a few months of use. The button began to push back into the system and I had to continually get into the system to push the button back out. I let NZXT know & they sent me a new switch, but what a bi*ch to take apart & switch out.
Other Thoughts: Unless you're specifically looking for a very HUGE case, or are building a micro server and don't plan on moving your system around very much, I would suggest going elsewhere. There are tons of cases in this class that are a bit smaller that offer the benefits this Tempest case does.
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Great case
Reviewed By: on 1/25/2010
Tech Level: somewhat high - Ownership: 1 month to 1 year
This user purchased this item from Newegg
Pros: Very nice mid-size case. Fits everything beautifully and the raise motherboard tray helps hide wires. Plenty of room, can seat 6-9 hard-drives or 3 hard-drives and 6 optical drives.
Even while running process demanding games I rarely hear the case. Very, very nice case, a high recommendation. It even allows water cooling options.
Cons: The left LED strip went out on me after a few months but that shouldn't be too bad of a fix. While the case is sturdy I feel every time I push the power button it's going to collapse.
Other than those small things, nothing.
Other Thoughts: Good LED lights, very clear window. I'm very happy with this case.
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Absolutely amazing...
Reviewed By: Joe on 1/12/2010
Tech Level: high - Ownership: 1 week to 1 month
This user purchased this item from Newegg
Pros: Lots of room. The front panel cables are long enough to wrap around to where needed. The motherboard tray is far enough off the wall to hide wires The fans...there's six of em and it's quiet... Hard drive bays and separation
Cons: None so far...
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Model
Brand
NZXT
Series
TEMPEST Crafted Series
Model
CS-NT-TEM-B
Spec
Type
ATX Mid Tower
Color
Black
Case Material
Steel / Plastic
With Power Supply
No
Power Supply Mounted
Bottom
Motherboard Compatibility
Extended ATX, ATX, Micro ATX
With Side Panel Window
Yes
Expansion
External 5.25" Drive Bays
3 ( up to six 5.25" )
External 3.5" Drive Bays
1
Internal 3.5" Drive Bays
8
Expansion Slots
6
Front Ports
Front Ports
USB / Audio / e-SATA
Cooling System
80mm Fans
No
120mm Fans
2 x 120mm Blue LED front fans 1 x 120mm rear fan 1 x 120mm Blue LED side fan
140mm Fans
2 x 140mmTop fans
Side Air duct
No
Physical Spec
Dimensions(L x W x H)
22.13" x 8.33" x 20.53"
Weight
24.7 lbs.
Features
Features
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.
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
Manufacturer Warranty
Parts
1 year limited
Labor
1 year limited
Introduction
Do you want your next computer to stand out from the crowd? Tired of beige boxes? Here's an ATX-compatible mid-sized tower that should do the trick. A large view port lets you see the inner workings. An empty slot lets you select the power supply that's right for you. Seven I/O slots and numerous drive bays give you room for expansion. It can hold large cards like the NVIDIA GTX295 and works with NVIDIA SLI and ATI Crossfire cards.
NZXT Tempest boasts two 120mm front intake fans, one 120mm rear exhaust fans as well as two 140mm top exhaust fans for supreme airflow. Two USB 2.0 ports, two audio front ports and one e-SATA port on the top make connections easy to reach. Screwless installation makes for faster installations and faster component swaps, and no tiny screws to get hopelessly lost.
Stylish without being gaudy; could this be your next computer case? Look it over and see for yourself.
Highlights
Supreme Expandability with 9 Drive Bays Boasting three 5.25" external drive bays, and six 3.5" internal drive bays, the NZXT Tempest provides supreme expandability.
Exceptional Cooling Performance The NZXT Tempest features four 120mm fans, two in the front, one at the rear and one in the side, as well as dual 140mm top fans for efficient ventilation and effective system cooling.
Transparent Side Panel Window The NZXT Tempest’s fantastic transparent side panel window provides a direct view of the inner system. The blue fan LEDs add stylishness and eye-catching fun.
Convenient Top I/O Panel The convenient top I/O panel enables easy access to two USB 2.0 ports, one eSATA port and two audio ports.
Reviewed By: on 6/13/2008
Tech Level: somewhat high - Ownership: 1 day to 1 week
