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NZXT Beta Case Review
Author: Gabriel Torres
Type: Reviews Last Updated: June 16, 2009
Page: 1 of 6
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Introduction
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Beta is an inexpensive mid-tower case from NZXT yet having several features traditionally found only on high-end models. Let’s see if Beta is a good buy.



The first thing we noticed was that this is a very light case, weighting only 16 Lbs (7.28 Kg), which is practically half of the weight of mid-tower cases we usually review.

NZXT Beta Case
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Figure 1: NZXT Beta case.

NZXT Beta case
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Figure 2: NZXT Beta case.

As you can see on Figure 1, the side panel has two meshes where you can install side 120-mm fans.

The front panel does not have a door. All bay covers are meshed to improve ventilation inside the case, and they all feature dust filters. This case has four external 5 ¼” bays and although an external 3 ½” bay is available in the chassis, the front panel does not have the proper hole for installing external 3 ½” devices. This is a huge design flaw that we will address later.

NZXT Beta case
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Figure 3: Front panel.

In order to cut costs this case doesn’t come with a manual, but it can be downloaded on the manufacturer’s website.

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