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NZXT Guardian Mid Tower Case

Provided by: NZXT
Retail Est: $79.00
Review Date: March 18th, 2004
Written By: Dave L.

Prepare to be blown away. This NZXT Guardian isn't your ordinary pre-mod computer case. As you're about to see, this one is way more than that.

NZXT Guardian Mid Tower Case
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Packaging:

The Guardian case arrived in perfect shape, well wrapped and boxed. The top and bottom were fitted with typical dense foam covers, and the whole thing wrapped in an anti-static bag. Pretty standard stuff.

NZXT Guardian Mid Tower Case
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General Specifications

All of the NZXT Guardian features can be found at NZXT's web site.
NZXT Black Mid Tower Case with Side Panel Window, Model "GUARDIAN" -RETAIL

  • Case Type: Mid-Tower Case
  • Color: Black (other colors available)
  • Material: All metal construction(SGCC)
  • Drive Bays: 5x 5.25", 2x 3.5", 3x 3.5"(Internal)
  • Expansion Slots: 7
  • Front Ports: 2x USB2.0, Audio Ports
  • Power Supply:None Included As Reviewed
  • Cooling System: 1x Tri-color LED Fan (side panel), 1x 80mm Fans in rear (expansion for 2 more)
  • Motherboard Compatibility: ATX, MicroATX, BabyAT, MiniATX
  • Dimensions: 8" D x 21" W x 17" H

Exterior:

NZXT Guardian Mid Tower Case
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Setting the standard packaging aside, here's what you get with the Guardian. The case, a box of hardware, a nice manual, and an invoice.

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The case looks excellent, with some very welcomed flair you don't see in other pre-mods. NZXT's Guardian case is anything but dull, especially with a brooding "Transformer-ish" looking front detail. An exquisite window detail just adds to the overall awesome looks of this pre-modded computer case.

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Taking a look at the rear, you can see we have a basic I/O plate installed, and the inclusion of a few thumbscrews which make for a tooless case. What really stands out back here is the unevenness of the fan vents. I have definitely not seen this implemented on any other case and seriously doubt any performance gain or loss comes from it. Installed is a standard 80mm fan, with space for two, and room for yet another at the front of this case for intake, providing for a total of four possible fans.

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The window shows imagination and detail. Much more than we've come to expect from a pre-mod, and leaning more towards custom, the window really "makes this case". Good job NZXT.

Installed in the middle of the very fine window detail is a chromed fan grill with what looks to be a chiropter or dragon design.

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