NZXT Tempest EVO features lots of cooling

Posted on Tuesday, November 17 2009 @ 23:08 CET by Thomas De Maesschalck
NZXT introduced the Tempest EVO, a new mid-tower case that will be available soon for around $99.99. This all-black case is made out of steel and is relatively roomy, it comes with cable routing features and has a motherboard cutout to make it easier to swap your CPU cooler. A total of four 120mm fans are included with the case, along with two 140mm top fans. The company also thought about watercooling fans, the case comes with predrilled holes for watercooling tubes and supports a dual 120mm radiator at the top panel.

Here's a look at the features:
  • 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.


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