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Introduction:
We've looked at a few cases recently, however, we've been focusing on cases for the full sized computer. In reality not all computers use ATX motherboards. This means we don't always need to use Full or even Mid tower cases. In fact, many computers, even gaming rigs, can get by in much smaller cases.
Today we'll be looking at one such gaming case that doesn't quite fit in the Mid tower category, the NZXT Vulcan case, which for some odd reason always reminds me of Star Trek. NZXT manufacturers many cases, and I've got to hand it to them. They make some of the coolest cases I've ever seen!
This "Gaming mATX" case is composed of plastic and steel mesh. It stands at 422.5mm High, is 180mm wide, and is 406mm long. so it's almost the same size as a standard ATX motherboard! This means there is absolutely no way you'll be able to fit an ATX motherboard inside this case. Instead you'll need to use either a mATX or ITX setup.
The NZXT Vulcan is considered to be a gaming Chassis, so NZXT gave you some room to work with while installing a video card. As long as your GPU is under 350mm long it should be able to fit inside the case. While we're on the subject of things fitting inside the case, you'll have about 165mm of clearance for a heatsink.
MODEL
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Vulcan Series |
CASE TYPE |
Gaming mATX Chassis
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LED Color
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Orange
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Front panel connectors
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1 x HD Audio/Mic, 2 x USB 2.0, 1 x eSATA |
FRONT PANEL MATERIAL
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Plastic / Steel Mesh
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DIMENSIONS (W x H x D) |
406mm (D) x 180mm (W) x 422.5mm (H) / 16” x 7” x 16.6”
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Dimensions w/o Handle |
406mm (D) x 180mm (W) x 380mm (H) / 16” x 7” x 14.9”
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VGA Clearance
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350mm
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CPU heatsink height support
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165mm ( without side 200mm fan )
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COOLING SYSTEM
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FRONT, 1 X 120mm (included)
REAR, 1 X 92/80mm TOP, 2 x 120mm ( 1 x Orange LED fan included ) SIDE, 1 x 200mm |
DRIVE BAYS
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6 DRIVE BAYS
2 EXTERNAL 5.25" DRIVE BAYS 2 EXTERNAL 3.5" DRIVE BAYS 2 INTERNAL 3.5" DRIVE BAYS Screwless Rail Design |
MATERIAL(S)
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Steel with powder black coating inside
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EXPANSION SLOTS
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4 |
POWER SUPPLY
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ATX
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WEIGHT
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5.80 KGS (W/O Power)
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MOTHERBOARD SUPPORT
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MICRO-ATX, ITX
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Now that we've got the introduction out of the way. Let's see how this 5.8kg contender stacks up to the rest of the competition!
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After seeing that the whole case side was just wire mesh, I thought that would screw up the airflow of the case but the temperatures you got really surprised me. I did find it odd how they had those mesh dust collectors on the front (which are awesome at collecting dust and keeping it outside the computer) and then have what is nearly just a big gaping hole on the side where dust can get through.
And power button was on the top, sorry about that.