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Nzxt GAMMA Classic Series GAMA-001BK Black Computer Case

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Nzxt GAMMA Classic Series GAMA-001BK Black Computer Case

Description:
Black Steel Midtower

The Gamma places a premium on effective airflow with 6 fan capability including dedicated VGA/CPU cooling and a unique front panel design that allows extra air to enter through the front. NZXT also includes pre-drilled watercooling holes on the backplate and mounting holes for a dual radiator at the top. Gamma gives you everything you need for a meticulously clean build with punched motherboard holes and a turned HDD cage which keeps cabling as discrete as possible.

Features

• 6 fan capability ( one rear 120mm included )
• Black Interior
• Meshed front panel allows for more airflow
• Wire routing: motherboard punched holes allows for quick CPU bracket removable and optimal wire routing, turned HDD also helps with managing cables
• Pre-drilled water cooling holes on the back plate
• Front mounted USB, audio, and ESATA ports
• Support for external dual radiator at the top of the chassis
• High end graphics card support, the Gamma features space that is especially designed to fit longer 10." cards

SPECIFICATIONS

MODEL
GAMMA SERIES

CASE TYPE
MID TOWER Black interior chassis

FRONT PANEL MATERIAL
Steel

DIMENSIONS (W x H x D)
190 X 449 X 508 mm

COOLING SYSTEM
FRONT, 1 x 120mm
SIDE, 2 x 120mm
TOP, 2 x 140/120mm
REAR, 1 x 120mm, 23db/42CFM (included)

DRIVE BAYS
11 DRIVE BAYS
4 EXTERNAL 5.25" DRIVE BAYS
7 INTERNAL 3.5" DRIVE BAYS

MATERIAL(S)
Steel Construction

EXPANSION SLOTS
7

WEIGHT
6 kg

MOTHERBOARD SUPPORT
ATX, MICRO-ATX, BABY AT

CPU COOLER CLEARANCE
143.5mm (with fan)
168.5mm (without fan)
 

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#3 ·
Great Entry Level Case!

review by ocman

Awesome entry level chassis that offer some of the premium level features as listed in the Pros above.

The price is great for me after MIR. Being $10 CAD.
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The design could have been a bit better here and there... but I guess what can you ask from a chassis been sold that cheap.

I like the way they have 6 fans slots (1 in the front, 2 on the side, 2 on the top, and 1 at the back)
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The rear fan slot could have been made half an inch lower so the rad and fan(s) of cpu coolers like the H-50 and alike could be fitted in comfortably.
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The 3.5" cage is positioned for easy access from the sides... that also made space to install longer video card(s).

Most of the the Cons I've listed above is expected from most of the mid size tower (except the Cooler Master HAF 912 - Great interior space)

With the absence of exposed 3.5" bay, I finally end up spending another $20
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for a Silver Stone converter bay/bracket... (this bracket is really handy/useful) too bad I can't fully utilize it as I have 3 optical drives occupying the rest of the exposed 5.25" bays.

Lastly, tight space for cable management and no side window (you can still "peep" in from the side of the side fans slot) are minuses, but what do I expect?
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One rant is that NZXT didn't respond to the e-mail I've sent them... poor customer service?
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Great bargain buy nevertheless!
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P.S.: Check out the [Official] NZXT Classic series Club!!!

ProsCons
Price, cool look, case fans slots, bottom mounted PSU, thumb screws, rails for 3.5" internal bays, black interior, space for longer video cards.Mid-tower, no side window, no exposed 3.5"/2.5" slot/bracket, tight space for cable management and to install my H-50 rad+fan.

Ratings
Overall4
 
#4 ·
Great Entry Level Case!

review by ocman
I actually don't like big plastic windows. Bottom mounted PSU, and plenty of air flow is a win.

Probably the best gamer case on a budget, with the next step being the HAF 912 as you said. I was able to get a Thermaltake V3 Black for $20 on Black Friday, and that is also a good budget case.

Thanks for the review.
 
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