NZXT's Panzerbox mid-tower

mnpctech · 21st March 2009, 10:36 PM

Looks like a real contender for mid-tower class. It comes with 2, 190mm cooling fans. It also has brackets for mounting optional dual 120mm size radiator. Removable Motherboard tray and welded aluminum chassis. Available in late April, $119.99 us dollars

http://www.casemodblog.com/?p=679

edited: 4/01/09

NZXT Panzerbox Case Review Video

prezident doom · 21st March 2009, 10:40 PM

Looks alright

spectre257 · 21st March 2009, 10:54 PM

Lies! Doesn't look anywhere near like a tank D:
Still very nice case

karnage112 · 21st March 2009, 11:02 PM

Finally moving away from their plasticy cases. Looks decent.

Error-prone · 21st March 2009, 11:08 PM

So I'm guessing that the radiator mounting bracket would be for in the top of the case. That would be pretty cool, saves modding a mid sized case to fit one.

Gillyske · 21st March 2009, 11:24 PM

it looks fat. as in overweight.

wonder how heavy this thing is? will be back give out taking it to a lan?

cewing · 21st March 2009, 11:25 PM

ohhh there is going to be some serious modding to make that look like a panzer tank...i cant wait!!!

stenchlord · 21st March 2009, 11:43 PM

Weird having the PSU parallel to the PCI Slots... cable management would suck

MrSmoke · 22nd March 2009, 12:03 AM

eh crap case

ravescar · 22nd March 2009, 12:34 AM

The psu placement get in the way of installing video card, it is a pretty obvious problem so i guess they must have thought of it, and make motherboard tray removable, just a guess.

would look shit on inside, but airflow to the video card might be excellent, with 2 fan on case plus PSU fan help with exhausting hot air.

stenchlord · 22nd March 2009, 12:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ravescar

The psu placement get in the way of installing video card, it is a pretty obvious problem so i guess they must have thought of it, and make motherboard tray removable, just a guess.

would look shit on inside, but airflow to the video card might be excellent, with 2 fan on case plus PSU fan help with exhausting hot air.

PSU has a vent on the side panel... It's to intake cool air from outside and just pumps it straight back out. You can probably install it the other way but being so close to the GPU would probably heat the PSU up quite a bit.

mnpctech · 2nd April 2009, 1:33 AM

Heres the first official review, by me!

NZXT Panzerbox Case Review Video

mnpctech · 4th April 2009, 9:44 PM

The NZXT 190mm top cooling is big, but this 250mm cooling fan from performance-pcs is even bigger, and it actually fits! I'll just have to tap new screw holes

It's the Green led version, and it's very quiet, 19 dbA pushing out 105.2 CFM!

mnpctech · 17th April 2009, 12:28 AM

Regarding the top perforated panel, I mentioned the retail version would be different in the video review I posted. The screen will be stamped in retail version with recessed vertical grooves, so it's reinforced and doesn't warp. It will remain perforated

jamiemao · 17th April 2009, 12:32 AM

looks like a mix between an antec 900 and a silverstone tj07

21st March 2009, 10:36 PM	#1
mnpctech Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Minnesota Posts: 249	NZXT's Panzerbox mid-tower Looks like a real contender for mid-tower class. It comes with 2, 190mm cooling fans. It also has brackets for mounting optional dual 120mm size radiator. Removable Motherboard tray and welded aluminum chassis. Available in late April, $119.99 us dollars http://www.casemodblog.com/?p=679 edited: 4/01/09 NZXT Panzerbox Case Review Video __________________ my case mod store (u.s.) Last edited by mnpctech; 2nd April 2009 at 1:32 AM.

21st March 2009, 10:40 PM	#2
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21st March 2009, 10:54 PM	#3
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21st March 2009, 11:08 PM	#5
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22nd March 2009, 12:03 AM	#9
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22nd March 2009, 12:34 AM	#10
ravescar Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Darwin Posts: 1,014	The psu placement get in the way of installing video card, it is a pretty obvious problem so i guess they must have thought of it, and make motherboard tray removable, just a guess. would look shit on inside, but airflow to the video card might be excellent, with 2 fan on case plus PSU fan help with exhausting hot air. __________________ My Rig: Xeon W3520 4.2ghz 24/7@1.256v with TRUE Black, ICD 7 TIM, 2x Scythe Ultra Kaze 2000RPM \| MSI X58 Eclipse SLI \| G.SKILL Trident 2000Mhz CL9 6gb \| Sapphire 5870 1GB \| Intel X25-M 80gb SSD \| Enermax Revolution 85+ 1050w \| Coolermaster HAF 932\|Dell 2407WFP-HC + BenQ fp557\|Logitech G15 & G9 Original\|Window 7 Pro

2nd April 2009, 1:33 AM	#12
mnpctech Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Minnesota Posts: 249	Heres the first official review, by me! NZXT Panzerbox Case Review Video __________________ my case mod store (u.s.)

4th April 2009, 9:44 PM	#13
mnpctech Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Minnesota Posts: 249	The NZXT 190mm top cooling is big, but this 250mm cooling fan from performance-pcs is even bigger, and it actually fits! I'll just have to tap new screw holes It's the Green led version, and it's very quiet, 19 dbA pushing out 105.2 CFM! __________________ my case mod store (u.s.)

17th April 2009, 12:28 AM	#14
mnpctech Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Minnesota Posts: 249	Regarding the top perforated panel, I mentioned the retail version would be different in the video review I posted. The screen will be stamped in retail version with recessed vertical grooves, so it's reinforced and doesn't warp. It will remain perforated __________________ my case mod store (u.s.)