NZXT Panzerbox Case Review, www.mnpctech.com

[9096934137]

Excellent review!

Clear, concise, and great camera work!

[Crodon]

I got this case the other day, and it reall sucks dick bro's.

Dont get it

[triprotic]

Great in depth look at the case, as a PC enthusiast you covered all of the things that matter in a case for me, thanks.

[bodjibolme]

wow... that sounds shit :O

Still, very nice case. Just barely lost against my Define R2.

[SoloArtForm]

the last who used panzers were the germans in ww2, or am i wrong ?

[Peaty1347]

you are right, lol.

[SoloArtForm]

@Peaty1347 xD

[oldmanwhithers]

This case had so much potential but they just got some things very wrong

[LuchoPortugayo]

Can I control the fans???? Specs says yes... you didn't said anything about that..

[Intruder74]

Yes you can, you need to buy Sentry1, Sentry2 or Sentry LX fan controller.

[carlanton593]

its a wind tunnel

[liightheaded]

D= thier not 200mm why they 190 D= do 200mm fit? so can replace the vacume :D

[TechnoGuru27]

Sounds like a vacuum cleaner...

[fablonator24]

I buyed it and I love it :D

[taasing12]

I think it is an ugly case

[safewaysecurity]

Nice vaccuum

[Turbosaunderground]

Nice review.

[SillySnake72]

that sucker is loud

[TheAltitudeSick]

Nzxt has alot of cases like this.very well built cases

[Moyo2k]

looks nice but they've missed a major thing, a side panel lock, really recommended at a LAN Party, not nice to come back after going to the toilet to find out your PC has been chop shopped

[IMwtfable]

they could just take your whole computer...

[David12King]

That's why I take my computer with me to the bathroom.

Just kidding. I've never went to a LAN party, don't plan to.

[dctalk45133]

lolol, what kind of people do you play with

[Hekynn]

Very nice case.

[100percentmobile]

I want this case! I only have one question.. the case is supposed to house high end full length graphic cards. nvt seeing where the slots are and where the PSU will be i think my gfx will never fit this case.. can somebody pls comfirm?

The card is a 4870 with a Vapor-X cooking system wich makes the crd 1-2 wider due to copper tubes.

[100percentmobile]

Okay just checked Newegg Revies. A 4870 Toxic CRD will not fit this case :(

[pirtea]

wow a little vortex my pc desk is vibrating :-s

[AximKK92]

I think I'd actually prefer buying it with this fans, rather than the quieter once, since i hav a fan speed controller anyway, and with those, I would've got the extra performance when I need it, for example when gaming, for I won't hear then then anyway

[AximKK92]

Seems like a pretty good case. Am I seeing a trend of NZXT producing good cases, far from good looking yet crappy dust collectors, such as the Guardian 921?

[punchy001]

Not a bad case. Although I see a couple of additional objections. I think the power supply should be at the top to avoid having heat make its trip upwards through the top. Also with this many openings it looks like it can dust up pretty quickly.

[fraudbrand]

Its positioned like that to make the case shorter and easier to carry around.

[yeti6593]

finally a thorough review of the only case tha can suit ALL my needs!!! yay!!!!

5 stars and fave!

[schmirgo]

The case is quite nice but it clearly lacks some stuff. You can not put in a second 2x120mm radiator. If you have a thick radiator at the top it get's pretty crowded at the topmost 5.25" slot. When installing a waterpump you probably have to remove the lower 3.5" HDD brackets. This wil leave you with 3x5.25" slots. So no fan/pump control in case you have optical drive+2xHDD. I would prefer the HAF 932 for watercooled systems which costs the same and has more places for radiators.

[royce321]

that perforated steel top sure looks interesting...is there much of a difference between that and the modder's mesh sold on your store?

[MonsterMawd]

Modders mesh has larger openings, 5/32" holes, thanks for watching and commenting!

[ktfx5]

thats hackin` AWESOME!!

[AMDfanb0y]

I'd just like the faster fans and get a fan controller to adjust noise and performance.

[masn1]

that panzerbox is really loud..

[MonsterMawd]

I mentioned those are not the actual fans

[mitchwayne07]

omg I can't wait for the Panzerbox to come out....I'm going to mod the shit out of it lol

[Totenhosen17]

You should include how fast the air is circulated throughout the case with stock fans. Like how you did with the qxmicra or whatever. :P

[canviskiller]

eh guess it didnt come out in april....guess ill get the HAF932 :(. really wanted this case too.

[yeti6593]

case is out already though!!! :D

[userios]

I'd definetly buy one if it werent for all the perforated panels and unconventional fan sizes

[canviskiller]

man i want this case i hope it is still coming out in April :o.

[LousyHeroes]

Honestly, that's a good deal for $120...

Look at the Antec Nine Hundred which MSRP' is like $120...

It's a joke compared to this...

[maddhatenEU]

Sorry but just a fancy case with big fans lol. the only thing i like about it is the slide out mb mount :)

[flight110]

$120!? I was expecting at least $200.

[agentbong138]

This thing is fucking awesome.

[521scotty125]

i dont like it

[123MATTYABC]

not a great ventalation grill desighn

hot air rises so wouldnt you want it up higher

[agentbong138]

not very bright are you... lol

[123MATTYABC]

a mate i make my own freikin cases

im just sayin if this is meant to be an exhaust vent then shouldnt it be higher

[agentbong138]

no, it shouldn't. The position is just fine for exhaust.

[123MATTYABC]

actually what exactly are the trying to cool here

are you looking at it from cooling the Graphics card or the MOBO

[agentbong138]

The motherboard and graphics card both have heat syncs and fans on them, usually enough to keep them cool for general use, along with ANY air flow through the case, and both are fine. What I worry about cooling when setting up is hard drives and other devices that DO NOT have their own fans and devices to keep them cool.

[123MATTYABC]

ahhh you woudlnt beleive how much my cpu,mother board, graphics card heat up without my exhaust fans turned on

[spuzzdawg]

Google did a study on HDD fail rates and temperature recently and found that cooler HDDs failed more often than hotter ones. Heatsinks and their little fans are an essential part of cooling but all they can really do is supply heat to the immediate air around them. To have effective cooling you need to constantly replace that air with cooler air. Normal convection currents are not particularly good at that.

[dulisha]

I agree 32db is little too much for 190mm fan, and I also do not like the top part that doesnt have exhaust fan being without the filter. It can get a bit dusty inside. Still wouldnt mind having this case and it seems very good for modding.

[jfrydom]

the InTAKE should have the dust filter

[dulisha]

I understand that but there is a part of the top of the case that is just a mesh and thats enough for dust to get in. I know that inTake needs dust filter, come on give me some credit lol.

[deathbysniper]

i wish my power/reset buttons were up farther on my case (coolermaster centurion 534) since my computer is on the floor, i've hit the power button a few times accidentally with my knee lol

[TheLastHybrid]

Imagine that with a dual 190mm fan on top and in the front for a high end fulltower.. I'm deffo up for that!!

[CyberDruidtheModGod]

Like your reviews Bill. Looks like a fun box to mod up.

[dooglerust]

Crap, what's the song you played in the end?

[FrenkieNL]

Love that big fan, but 45 dB is way too much. Even in the retail version 32 dB is a bit much, but maybe supplying it with 7 Volt instead of 12 should get the noise down while still maintaining a decent airflow.

[RickArter]

I want one!!!!!

[NytRydr]

Such a nice case, yet its Achilles' heel heal is that is has absolutely no dust filters. Dust management is an important issue in cases where there is a lot of airflow, this case will have an infestation of dust bunnies, within weeks. Dust is a major contributor to hardware failure and lifespan. What were they thinking?

[masterchiefx2]

top review bro

[NicolinoOh]

nice case too bad about the powersupply mounting .. but i don't think that the case is really made for modders ^^ more for people who want a clean nice good aired case :)

[steveinater]

LinuxGalore - seriously man can you not do some simple maths or just google it they have a google converter if you google search it right and not like the retard you sound like

[LinuxGalore]

for the other 92% of the world using metric what do those measurements mean ?

[matty958]

yes y don't Americans use metric it obliviously better plus then u wouldn't be the odd ones out

[virokill132]

i was raised using inches and feet. i know were different but i enjoy knowing both. the only thing i would need to get used to is measuring speed and temperature

[t3hsniper]

Not bad those huge fans seem to push a LOT of air too...usually they are very slow and quiet. And I don't mind noise 3 yate loon 88cfm full speed 40 ish db each from what they say.

[t3hsniper]

another thing that psu mount could be good for is possibly if the vent lines up with the psu use the 120mm fan you may have in your psu facing that vent. Again if the vent is in the correct spot to allow that.

[Frankies27]

.....

13 POUNDS

[CSPR0DIGY]

the psu mounting is so that the fan faces outward, thats why they deliberately placed that meshing there. idk if anyone noticed that but that was off my head so i could be wrong

[angryjoy]

Absolutely love MNPCTECH case review videos.

[big4wheeler]

Looks like a GREAT lanbox..

I don't really like the PSU mount, at all.

[shadz07]

you guys just rock, that's why you got xclusives! :D

[ImminentInfection]

just click the button above the subscribe where it says to return to old view and it is right side up, Good observation skills guys!

[thornygravy]

very nice review.. except I'd probably enjoy it a bit better if I didn't have to hold my laptop upside down. Damn you youtube!

[simon1573]

it kinda sounds like a panzer-tank also, good job nzxt :d

[gurminder21]

WHY IS YOUTUBE UPSIDE DOWN??????

[Xezmer]

Good game.

[justinderoin]

LOL @ U APRIL FOOLS!!!!

[youtubasoarus]

That's an awesome case for that price. I was expecting it to be way out of my price range, or a few hundred dollars. Nice videos, as always.

[girtha1134]

will you be modding this one or are they making you send it back if you dont need it i'll take it lol

[doomtomb3]

NZXT Panzerbox vs. Antec Mini P180?

[macbook56]

Not funny youtube, not funny

[UnknownVietnamese]

Tai loves Isa

[Dot2TheLock]

i hope this isnt a joke for aprel fools i like the case

[lil0egy0kid]

thats a really really ugly case

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[zafert85]

Nice

[ashtshark]

Wouldn't the power supply on the bottom cover the windows of the side panel?!? just a question...

[1nightmaremike]

it isn't a window its a cooling vent ;)

but why tha fan is pointed to the cards and the vent being uselless i don't know :S

[SeanDIDK]

Awesome case man i want to get one for a lanparty freaking sweet.

[strikerhiryu]

Excellent case dude, specially the perforated steel and huge fans! Also the PSU location.

[NeonsEdge]

I would like this, <3 NZXT, i have a NZXT LEXA blueline(With some cable mods)

[ToastieProductions]

To bad the case is upside down and you're on the ceiling. I just can't buy an upside down case from a man who defies gravity.

In all seriousness, I have a friend who could use this case. He can't stand large cases.

[asus3571]

just heard you say 119 thats very very good removeable mobo tray is worth that

[asus3571]

going to be lotsocash

[cpsutcliffe]

Rodney? :P

[1nightmaremike]

xD it's really just like him,

already thought that myself ;)

[brydon10]

wow, looks like NZXT has made something worthwhile. Great review, thanks!

[MAW0123]

Why is everything upsidedown?!

[DeeJayBounce]

April's fool, dipshit. :D

[asus3571]

i had the same problem on the right there is a watch in standard mode tab of your screen pain in the ass though it needs to be fixed

[osthyvel]

I think it's a joke cuz it's april 1:st :p

[drg303]

Hmm, looks great, but what about some dust filters? With such huge intake and such large ventilation area at the top, dust filters are essential.

[240sxdrifter]

Might use this for my new lan gaming build... And retire my huge lian li as a server

[esaberia]

Did NZXT say anything about dust filters for the final version?

[chrizftw]

Unless they were to filter almost the entire case, it would be useless.

[outrageousmayo]

Wow, with that price, and that awesomeness, i wouldnt be suprised if these guys had made it, and this was an april fools joke. :)

[brandonsexywhitaker]

who uses a floppy anymore??

lol

nice review

[Zayras7]

looks awesome, totally agree with DirtDesignsGraphic: "Mod that sucka Bill!"

[CrdBrdProjects]

fuck this april fools thing is cute but when i click the old fashioned way, i want it that way, lol.

[zentetsu32]

Ok chop that case up now!

[canviskiller]

mmmm might have to start saving for one it looks like a really nice case.

getting tired of my antec 300 :( lol.

[blipoop1]

lololol youtubes 'new layout' must be an aprils fools joke, everythings upside down

[Xillionous]

It's obviously a joke.. YouTube even states it.

[DirtDesignsGraphic]

Mod that sucka Bill!