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NZXT Panzerbox
To read this review go to: http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/NZXT/Panzerbox/
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i dont see a turret ... not panzer.
![]() ![]() *starts to read review* edit: is it possible for you to take more pictures of the PSU area? admittedly i'm worried about the dimensions there. case looks shiny otherwise, from what my sleep deprived brain can gather.
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Hm those 190mm fans are round ones; any chance a 180mm square one would fit?
I liked that case the first time it appeared on the news here... and still do.
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Excellent review for an excellent case.
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love it!
me wants panzer |
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First look.... seems like a well designed case, however the more I look at it, the more I think the cons are important to consider!
(as put in the review- only listing the ones that I find to be a problem) Fans are extremely loud No dust filters on large intake fan PSU may block graphics cards with large, non-reference cooling solutions ODDs will cover part of the mainboard connectivity - plan your installation steps! You will have to get creative to avoid a cable mess + The PSU fan is wasted, as it could be used to exhaust hot air! Although this is a nice looking case, practically is not such a good one. I would not buy this!
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recently nzxt has geared away from the flashy cases to the modern looking sleeky thigns
nzxt panzer is a nice looking case that will do the job for lan party, just try not spill any drinks on the damn thing
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How long will it take till we see some military modded Panzers?
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119.90 € at CaseKing.de or 119.95
LOL looks like it's squished:P
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they should have made it in a camo paint job oh wait no because that would be tacky and stupid looking
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I wonder if a pa 120.3 would fit on top inside of the case..
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Depth is 455mm so i'm guessing not.
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I really really like this case!
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It's definitely a neat case, I would buy it but not at the $120 price point it's set out. Nice sleek case.
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and not just that, this ones a pretty unique layout. not like they're reusing a years old design with a new front bezel like some brands.
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Don't get me wrong it's a nice case, but even though it's aluminum I have a feeling people will feel it's too much at that price point. I'd be happy to pay 90-100 for something like this. I paid only $70 for my Antec Super Lanboy a few years ago, granted couldn't fit modern day gpu's in it, but it was all aluminum and fit a standard sized ATX.
I understand why it's at the price that it is, I'm just saying that I don't personally think it's worth it at the $120 price point |
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if i had an extra 120 i would pick one up. i paid 120 for my antec 900 so 120 for a full aluminum case isn't a bad price IMO.
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Probly the best NZXT case ive seen.. and really looks in line with Silverstone quality.. only cheaper. I love this.
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I too really like this case. Definitely looks to be worth the money to me. It's now a toss up between this or some HTPC case that can handle a full ATX board.
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Nice looking case, and is perfect for lanpartys.
MNPCTECH did a wolfestein mod on it, http://www.casemodblog.com/?p=903 http://www.casemodblog.com/?p=908 http://www.casemodblog.com/?p=914#more-914
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Great review, though all those cons dont make for a 9 plus rating, especially the loudness of fans and lack o cable management options
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NZXT has been putting out some decent cases but not much difference in them. Good review as always.
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