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NZXT Releases Funky-Looking Chassis for Gamers on a Budget

Posted 07/22/09 at 01:42:35 PM  by Paul Lilly

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Remember when computer cases were little more than boring beige rectangular boxes with a single fan? My how the landscape has changed since then, as evidenced by NZXT's newest chassis, the M59.

Aimed at gamers, the M59 sports a funky aesthetic even by today's standards, which will probably appeal to the target audience. But looking beyond the exterior facade, NZXT claims exceptional airflow by way of 5 "powerful" fans, however only two are included (side 120mm LED and rear 120mm).

In what's becoming an increasingly popular trend, the M59 boasts an all-black interior, as well the prerequisite side panel window. Other features include pre-drilled watercooling holes, punched holes in the motherboard tray for quick CPU bracket removal, space for two SSD drives, and "space that is especially designed to fit longer 10-inch cards."

The mid-tower chassis will be available in August at an MSRP of $60.

Image Credit: NZXT

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TAGS: gaming, case, Peripherals, hardware, nzxt, build a pc, chassis, m59
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avatarTo all those interested

Submitted by hiimchris3 on Thu, 09/03/2009 - 3:23pm

I've done some research and found a website that is currently selling the case!

Here is the direct link:

 

http://www.rexflo.com/nzxt-classic-series-steel-tower-p-267.html

 

They also have the new Lexa S and Beta EVO NZXT cases on their site. As a customer, I can vouch for them that they are a very reliable company. They are located in California, so shipping will be quicker for Californians.

However, remember that these are new cases and NZXT are just receiving the actual cases, so it may take a day or two extra for you to receive the case. I just ordered mine today. I didn't like the look of the M59 at first but now its starting to grow on me. 

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avatarSSD Drive Bays

Submitted by nmanguy on Wed, 07/22/2009 - 5:08pm

How are SSD drive bays different from 3.5 bays? Are they longer, thinner, etc?

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avatarSize difference

Submitted by mesiah on Wed, 07/22/2009 - 8:11pm

Since SSDs do not require bulky platters they fit in a relatively small form factor. Because of this most SSD manufacturers have decided to package their drives in a 2.5" notebook hard drive form factor instead of the traditional 3.5" desktop form. Also a few manufacturers such as intel also make a 1.8" version. Basically alot of new cases are comming with one or two 2.5" bays so that you don't need an adapter to install your SSD drives.

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avatarI prefer the $40 ones from

Submitted by DBsantos77 on Wed, 07/22/2009 - 12:11pm

I prefer the $40 ones from Cooler Master. I don't like the smashed in design, looks odd haha.

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avatarI kinda like the

Submitted by sk8nrck2 on Wed, 07/22/2009 - 12:06pm

I kinda like the shape...It's....Modern...

Anyways, a case for gamers that only $60? Sign me up!!!

 geekspotnow.blogspot.com 

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avatarfunky shape...

Submitted by bingojubes on Wed, 07/22/2009 - 11:36am

the case looks unintentionally warped. if i wanted to get a case with a funky front panel, i would play a laggy game for 5 minutes, then beat the crap out of my case, for free.

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avatarIs there any catch to the

Submitted by AntiHero on Wed, 07/22/2009 - 11:26am

Is there any catch to the low cost? If not, i'd love to get it.

I don't like Microsoft, I associate with it.

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