NZXT Releases Funky-Looking Chassis for Gamers on a Budget
NZXT Releases Funky-Looking Chassis for Gamers on a Budget
Posted 07/22/2009 at 10:42am
| 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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hiimchris3
September 03, 2009 at 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.
nmanguy
July 22, 2009 at 5:08pm
How are SSD drive bays different from 3.5 bays? Are they longer, thinner, etc?
mesiah
July 22, 2009 at 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.
DBsantos77
July 22, 2009 at 12:11pm
I prefer the $40 ones from Cooler Master. I don't like the smashed in design, looks odd haha.
sk8nrck2
July 22, 2009 at 12:06pm
I kinda like the shape...It's....Modern...
Anyways, a case for gamers that only $60? Sign me up!!!
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bingojubes
July 22, 2009 at 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.
AntiHero
July 22, 2009 at 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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