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 Whisper enclosure. NZXT includes sound dampening in a large form factor case, with the aim and promise of "quiet computing".

Specifications:

Model:	NZXT Whisper
Case Type:	Full Tower Steel
Net Weight:	12.3 kg
Dimension (W*H*D):	211.5 X 521.5 X 562 mm
Material:	Steel with Aluminum & Plastic door
Color:	Black
Cooling System:	FRONT, 1 X 120mm Blue LED (included)REAR, 1 X 120mm, 2 x 80mm fans (included)
Motherboards:	ATX, mATX, eATX, Baby AT
Drive Bays:	6 DRIVE BAYS 6 EXTERNAL 5.25" DRIVE BAYS 1 3.5" External bracket9 INTERNAL 3.5" DRIVE BAYS Screwless Rail Design
Front I/O:	eSATA x 1, USB2.0 x 2, HD Audio
Expansion Slots:	7

Packaging

NZXT ships the Whisper inside a large, black cardboard box. The front shows a closeup of the chassis door, while the rear goes into some more detail about the case features. You will find the usual specifications on the side of the package.


I was quite impressed with the inner protection of the case. It is held in place by multiple pieces of foam, which have been paired with strong cardboard plates. You won't have to worry about this case during transit.

Contents

Inside the case is the same black envelope we found in the Guardian 921. Certainly a nice touch - being different than most other manufacturers. Inside this package are all the needed screws - seperated by type, a rubber ring for the PSU and all the other usual bits and pieces required. NZXT has included black screws, but sadly the case interior is grey. A black and white manual is also included.