Introduction

I would like to thank CaseKing.de for supplying the review sample.

CaseKing is one of the few companies out there, which will not just sell anything. They only offer hardware that performs well and is of high quality. The shop carries quite a few exclusive parts and devices from all around the world and it is also the official distributor for a long list of well known manufacturers. Their assortment has grown substantially in recent years, while great service and support is still a very important part of the shop philosophy. The website may be in German, but due to great demand, an English version is in the works.

CaseKing has sent us a few items from NZXT. Today, we will look at the Guardian 921. It features a nice and unique design, a side window and an LCD display.

Specifications:

Model:	NZXT Guardian 921
Case Type:	Mid Tower Steel Chassis
Net Weight:	8.2 kg
Dimension (W*H*D):	206 x 459 x 522 mm
Material:	Steel and plastic
Color:	Black
Cooling System:	FRONT, 1 X 120 mm BLUE LED FAN [Included] REAR, 1 X 120 mm FAN [Included]SIDE PANEL, 1 X 120 mm BLUE LED FAN [Included]
Motherboards:	ATX, mATX, Baby AT
Drive Bays:	5.25" Drive Bay - 3 External 3.5" Drive Bay - 2 internal 3.5" Drive Bay - 4
Front I/O:	eSATA x 1, USB2.0 x 2, HD Audio
Expansion Slots:	7

Packaging

The package of the Guardian 921 is black with an image of the turned on case in the front. Turning the box over, you will find that same image once more, along with some text pointing out the most unique features of the chassis. Both smaller ends of the package list the specifications of the case in multiple languages.


NZXT has chosen to secure the Guardian 921 with thick Styrofoam spacers. A clear plastic bag and plenty of protective foil have been applied to protect any scratch prone areas. In other words, most of the surface of the Guardian 921 is so smooth, that you will see any scratches right away.

Contents

NZXT ships all the contents inside a black envelope. You will find all needed screws, nicely seperated by type, and the needed rails for the hard drives inside. A black/white manual should help you with installation, but the case interior is nothing out of the ordinary, so you probally won't need it.