Pros: solid quality, filters, lots of fan space (even for radiator) included fans are of good quality, good size, good cable management, painted interior, usb 3.0 front ports, the front removable fan idea is amazing.

Cons: missed the 20 dollar rebate by a day, but you still can't beat this case for the price. Windowed version would be nicer but too much $$$

Other Thoughts: This is my 5th build (this one wasn't actually for gaming but just for a masters student that crunches lots of numbers) the case provides excellent air flow, has all the features you need, and to be honest I like it better than my CM 690 II and the CM Haf X I worked with.

Pros: tons of airflow, great looking case, cable managers dream!, you get a full inch of space behind the mobo for cables, dust filters for front + the PSU,

Cons: side panel window came (blurry) in some spots, it seems it has some kind of defect, not that noticeable so I wont dock an egg

made in China (almost always a con)

Other Thoughts: this is probable not a case a novice would want to pick up or a first time builder, it had a few problems but nothing I could not handle over all the case is great after all it was built in China

I did not use the front fan mechanism I removed all the hardware and used a fan controller instead, I used x2 XIGMATEK Crystal Series 140mm Red LED fans on the top, and x3 LOGISYS CF120RD 120mm Red LED 2000rpm fans two front one rear, all controlled by the NZXT Sentry Mesh Fan Controller...the case temps are about 2-3 degrees cooler than my old CM690

Pros: Stable
Seems Durable Enough
Storage room up top (I keep my iPod in there)
Easy HDD Bays

Cons: Side panel scratched severely when my 16lb Mini Rat Terrier stepped on it, thought to myself "I'm JUST putting this together, and it's scratched...greeaaat.."

Power L.E.D. is WAY too bright

Where are the dust filters, really. I expected the top to have some, but I'm pretty sure I could drop a pin onto my case and it'd hit my video card.

Other Thoughts: Don't be deterred from the longer list of cons, it's a nice case, it's roomy, all black interior, love the HDD bays, but it could be more scratch resistant, or have something to stop falling objects to get into the P.C.

I'm going to buy a dual 120mm radiator really soon just to put there.

Manufacturer Response:

I just wanted to thank you for being a customer of NZXT.

Sorry to hear about your dog scratching your side panel. Shoot an email over to rma@nzxt.com or contact us directly at 626.228.115 and we'll try to find a solution for you.

Once again, thank you for taking the time to let us know how you feel. We appreciate your business and truly want to make your experience as enjoyable as possible.

Pros: Great case plenty of room noctua nh d -14 fits right in it plenty of holes for cable management and looks great

Cons: none

Pros: This is a followup: Nice looking and well appointed and suddenly tech support has become responsive to a legitimate problem. I have upgraded from 1 egg to 4 because acknowledgement is big.

Cons: This is a followup: Niether of the two front fans were/are working and I was having touble getting a response of any kind. This venue works because NZXT is now bending over backwards.

Other Thoughts: This is a followup: They have sent me two new fans but the problem persists. They said they will send me a knew case but if it requires removing my components and waiting for the new one that is not going to happen. Cool Mike's description and fix is accurate although I think I will try to shim out the contacts in the case rather than build up the surface on the fan but I have to investigate that a little further.

Pros: Responsive manufacturer

Cons: One front intake fan defective

Other Thoughts: This is an update from my 1/10/12 review. The bottom fan was not working but NZXT has been responsive to the issue and has sent me replacement parts. Knowing that they take care of you after the sale is huge of course!

Pros: Nice looking. Very good air flow. I added two 140mm top fans. Clear side panel shows off your rig.

Please read CONS below if you are having problems 1 or 2 front fans not working.

Cons: This is For people having problems with removable front fans. I had the same problem with one on mine. This could very well be the fix: when you pull the fan out you will notice the small circuit board with nickel contact pads on the fan which connects to the hold fingers on the case when you snap it in. What happened in my case is the gold fingers were not touching the nickel pad, so no voltage was getting to the fan. I resolved this by adding a thick layer of solder(then cleaning the flux off with Alcohol) to the nickel pad. This raised the height of the contact point and now makes perfect contact with gold finger. Hope this helps

Other Thoughts: Please note above. I am not taking an egg off because the case performs very well.
I hope NZXT reads this...

Pros: Nice Looking

Cons: Front fans do not work, after sending 3 emails to their tech support, both through Newegg link and direct to the NZXT website I have still not recieved a response of any kind. It is a $1800 I7 system that I am worried about overheating.

Other Thoughts: Terrible Terrible Support

Manufacturer Response:

Thank you for choosing NZXT. We apologize to hear of your inconvenience and we would like to take your matter in our responsibility. If you can kindly contact our support center at service@nzxt.com or call us at 626.228.1150. We hope to hear back from you very soon.

Pros: Unobstructed clear side window, bottom mount psu, black interior, good airflow, easily removable/cleanable intake fan filters. Good cable management options. Fans are quiet. Good value for the price.

Cons: One of two front intake fans not working. Don't want to RMA the entire case since I've already installed the guts and shipping is $25.00. Hopefully NZXT will ship me a new fan. Will see, they have not responded to my email from 5 days ago.

Other Thoughts: This case is exactly what I wanted with the unobstructed clear side window, easily cleanible intake filters, bottom mount psu, and black interior. I think NZXT cases have the best asthetics. I have an older version of this case and the Lexa and they are all great. I put two red led fans from my old Lexa case at the top and it looks sweet.

Pros: This case has great airflow and it's easy to pop off the two intake filters for cleaning. Bottom mounted psu, black interior, quiet fans, clear side window, good cable management. Love the case.

Cons: Case is good quality for the price point. Arrived with intake fans not working. I adjusted the contacts and one fan is now working in both spots. One fan does not work in either spot. I don't want to RMA since all the guts are now installed, hopefully the manufacturer can ship me a replacement fan.

Other Thoughts: I'm a huge fan of NZXT case designs. I've had an older version of the Tempest previously and also have the Lexa. This case had exactly what I wanted in the clear, unobstructed side window, bottom mount psu, black interior, and easily cleanable intake fans. Hopefully NZXT will address the damaged fan properly. I emailed them last weekend and they have yet to respond. We shall see.

Manufacturer Response:

Thank you for choosing NZXT. We apologize to hear of your inconvenience and we would like to take your matter in our responsibility. If you can kindly contact our support center at service@nzxt.com or call us at 626.228.1150. We hope to hear back from you very soon.