Remember this Antec 900 lookalike? Yep, that's NZXT's Tempest gaming chassis, originally launched toward the end of March. For whatever reason, the Tempest hasn't managed to find its way to retail shelves until now, but finally, NZXT can say that the case is now shipping.
When we first heard of the case, we said we wouldn't go as far as to call it an Airflow King, but if the recommended price of $99 actually converts to a reasonable £49 on our shores, Tempest could be a winner in its price range.
Well, what do you know, for once that conversion isn't far off. The Tempest is now available from US retailer, Newegg.com, for $109.99 and in the UK, Advancetec.co.uk has it available at a very reasonable £62.22.
Johnny Hou, Chief Designer at NZXT, says:
"Tempest boasts breakthrough features in every category, effectively satisfying the high performance demands of PC Enthusiasts and Gamers worldwide. By combining high performance cooling with advanced space and storage capabilities, the Tempest is destined to become the best enthusiast and gaming chassis in its class, a claim that has been confirmed by several award winning reviews in the enthusiast community."
Tempest's key features, as listed by NZXT, are as follows:
- Dual radiator ready: The NZXT Tempest is pre-drilled for mounting a dual 120mm radiator at the top of the chassis, currently compatible and tested with Swiftech MCR220, Asetek Dual radiator solution, and Thermaltake TMG2.
- Airflow King: Dual 120mm intake, Dual 140mm Exhaust with an additional side 120mm fan and rear 120mm fan all included.
- Maximise Expandability: E-ATX support allows more compatibility with high end components including large graphics cards
- Easier 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.
- 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
Early reviews indicate that the case has a few rough edges, but at this price, it looks mighty tempting.
Related reading
NZXT's Tempest gaming chassis claims itself the Airflow King
Useful links
Official product page: NZXT.com
Buy from Newegg.com (US)
Buy from Advancetek.co.uk (UK)
Official press release
NZXT Tempest Gaming Chassis Now Shipping
