The latest product to make it to the Bigbruin.com test lab is the NZXT Panzerbox Classic Series case. NZXT has come up with some great designs recently in everything from laptop coolers to fan controllers, as well as a new line of cases with the gamer and enthusiast in mind. The promotional image below shows an overview of the case that we'll be running through the paces.



Before taking a look at the sample provided for review, let's cover some of the published data on the Panzerbox Classic Series case, as taken from the official product page on the NZXT website.

Features:

» Mid Sized, Extreme Performance : Fitted with dual high performance 150CFM controllable 190cm fans and a dual radiator bracket to provide the best performance, the Panzerbox offers high performance for a midsized case due to its unique layout.

» Removable Motherboard Tray: A removable motherboard tray makes upgrading easy and painless.

» Pure Aluminum: Build in all aluminum, the Panzerbox is light and luxurious, perfect for traveling and showing off at LAN parties. Compared to similar products with high airflow and ATX expandability, the Panzerbox is almost 25% smaller and 50% lighter.

» Full Expandability: Room for high performance 10.5" cards, over sized heatsinks, even larger dual radiator solutions.

» Top mounted USB/Audio/ESATA Ports

Specifications:

» Model: Panzerbox Series
» Case Type: Mid Tower Welded Aluminum
» Front Panel Material: Aluminum
» Dimensions (W x H x D): 244 X 455 X 455 mm
» Cooling System:
   » Front: 1 X 190mm fan@1100RPM, 150CFM (included)
   » Rear: 1 X 120mm, TOP, 1 x 190mm fan@1100RPM,150CFM (included)
» Drive Bays:
   » 3 Drive Bays
   » 3 External 5.25" Drive Bays
   » 4 Internal 3.5" Drive Bays
» Material(s): Aluminum Construction
» Expansion Slots: 7
» Power Supply: 500 Watt PS2 ATX 12V 2.0 (Optional)
» Weight: 6.3 KGS (W/O Power)
» Motherboard Support: ATX, MICRO-ATX, BABY AT