NZXT's Tempest EVO Chassis Holds 8 HDDs, Supports E-ATX
NZXT's Tempest EVO Chassis Holds 8 HDDs, Supports E-ATX
Posted 11/19/2009 at 10:00am
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NZXT has been on a roll churning out affordable cases that, at least on paper, appear to belie their low price tag with features typically reserved for more expensive enclosures. The same can be said for NZXT's newest chassis, the Tempest EVO.
Constructed of all black steel, the EVO edition expands on the original Tempest's design with better cooling potential and more attention to cable management schemes. Cooling duties are provided by four 120mm fans (dual intake, one side, and one rear). NZXT said it even redesigned the fan blades to push more air at lower noise levels.
The mid tower Tempest EVO targets enthusiasts looking for server-level performance. The E-ATX form factor is now supported, and there are slots for up to 8 hard drives.
"The original Tempest is one of our most successful designs due to its optimal airflow capabilities," said Johnny Hou, Chief Designer at NZXT. "With the additional improvements the Tempest EVO brings to the equation, it's destined to be a top performer in its class."
The Tempest EVO is available now for with an MSRP set to $100.
Image Credit: NZXT
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jess6369
November 19, 2009 at 2:58pm
The white fans look ugly though. but what would be cool is if they had a black tempest with red lights to compete with the haf 932.
mesiah
November 19, 2009 at 10:26pm
If you use neon lights inside your case the white fans might actually be pretty nice. Against the all black interior of the case the fans motion would really stand out, and under the neon lights they would not apear white, but instead they would be whatever color your lighting scheme is. But even without lighting I would take white over that hideous brown that noctua uses any day.
jess6369
November 19, 2009 at 2:57pm
E-ATX was supported in the first tempest, the crafted series.
You didn't say anything about whether they kept the watercooling mounts or top 140mm fans.
The first tempest costs less and has still has 8 tool less hard drive enclosures.
Nothing new except new fans, new paint and new holes.
JIFF
November 19, 2009 at 12:28pm
I own a thermaltake soprano, but I’d denitely try thie for my next build
Sadly, it would cost 2 to 3 times more to have it here in Mexico
Scootiep
November 19, 2009 at 10:42am
If it's thermal performance is on par with the CoolerMaster HAF 922, I'm game. I like the look of this a little better.
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