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This NZXT Guardian isn't your ordinary pre-mod computer case. As you're about to see, this one is way more than that.</p> <p align="center"><a href="atruereview/nzxt/1big.jpg"><img src="atruereview/nzxt/1.jpg" alt="NZXT Guardian Mid Tower Case" border="0"></a><br> <font size="-1">Click on image for larger picture</font> </p> <p><strong>Packaging:</strong> <p>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. <p align="center"><a href="atruereview/nzxt/2big.jpg"><img src="atruereview/nzxt/2.jpg" alt="NZXT Guardian Mid Tower Case" border="0"></a><br> <font size="-1">Click on image for larger picture</font> <p><b>General Specifications</b> <p> All of the NZXT Guardian features can be found at <a href="http://www.nzxt.com/default_content.html" target="blank">NZXT's web site</a>. <br> NZXT Black Mid Tower Case with Side Panel Window, Model "GUARDIAN" -RETAIL<br> </p> <ul> <li>Case Type:<b> </b>Mid-Tower Case</li> <li>Color: Black (other colors available)</li> <li>Material:<b> </b>All metal construction(SGCC)</li> <li>Drive<b> </b>Bays:<b> </b>5x 5.25", 2x 3.5", 3x 3.5"(Internal)</li> <li>Expansion<b> </b>Slots:<b> </b>7</li> <li>Front<b> </b>Ports:<b> </b>2x USB2.0, Audio Ports</li> <li>Power Supply:None Included As Reviewed</li> <li>Cooling System<b>: </b>1x Tri-color LED Fan (side panel), 1x 80mm Fans in rear (expansion for 2 more)</li> <li>Motherboard Compatibility:<b> </b>ATX, MicroATX, BabyAT, MiniATX</li> <li>Dimensions:<b> </b>8" D x 21" W x 17" H</li> </ul> <p align="left"><b>Exterior</b>:</p> <p align="center"><a href="atruereview/nzxt/3big.jpg"><img src="atruereview/nzxt/3.jpg" alt="NZXT Guardian Mid Tower Case" border="0"></a><br> <font size="-1">Click on image for larger picture</font></p> <p align="left"> 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. </p> <p align="center"><a href="atruereview/nzxt/4big.jpg"><img src="atruereview/nzxt/4.jpg" alt="NZXT Guardian Mid Tower Case" width="250" border="0"></a><br> <font size="-1">Click on image for larger picture</font></p> <p align="left">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.</p> <p align="center"><a href="atruereview/nzxt/5big.jpg"><img src="atruereview/nzxt/5.jpg" alt="NZXT Guardian Mid Tower Case" width="250" border="0"></a><br> <font size="-1">Click on image for larger picture</font></p> <p align="left">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. </p> <p align="center"><a href="atruereview/nzxt/6big.jpg"><img src="atruereview/nzxt/6.jpg" alt="NZXT Guardian Mid Tower Case" width="250" border="0"></a><br> <font size="-1">Click on image for larger picture</font></p> <p align="left">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.</p> <p align="left">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.</p> <p align="right"><a href="atruereview/nzxt/guardian.php"></a> <a href="nzxt/guardian.php">Next (Interior)</a></p> </div> </td> </tr> </table> </div> <div id="footer" class="clr"> <div class="rk-1"> <div class="rk-2"> <div id="the-footer"> <script type="text/javascript"> var gaJsHost = (("https:" == document.location.protocol) ? "https://ssl." : "http://www."); document.write(unescape("%3Cscript src='" + gaJsHost + "google-analytics.com/ga.js' type='text/javascript'%3E%3C/script%3E")); </script> <script type="text/javascript"> try { var pageTracker = _gat._getTracker("UA-6922792-1"); pageTracker._trackPageview(); } catch(err) {}</script>  </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </body> </html>