NZXT Apollo mid-size Computer Case
Pros: Aesthetically pleasing, versatile front bus, price
Cons: Cable management
I recently purchased the NZXT Apollo case for my new gaming build. The first thing I noticed was that the Apollo seemed a bit smaller than I originally thought. Nevertheless, the case is a good buy. The steel that it consists of is rugged and very stable. The side window looks good, but I went a more custom route with that. There is also a mount for a third fan in front of the hard drive bay. To install the fan there you must remove the hard drive bay and the front panel, which takes a matter of seconds. There is plenty of room for the components I chose, but the graphics card required some creative cable routing. I have had no issues with heat buildup as I changed the air flow from a side-to-back configuration to a front-to-back configuration. The Apollo comes with a host of lights in the front panel already wired up and ready to use that add to the "spacey" look of the Apollo. Cable management can become a nightmare because of the small size of the Apollo. All-in-all, this is a good case for a smaller build. If you plan on larger components like water cooling radiators and the like you should probably invest in a larger case. For a general purpose or mid-range gaming machine this case will fit the bill, and look good while doing it.
