NZXT Nemesis and Nemesis Elite
by Purav Sanghani on February 5, 2005 4:25 PM EST- Posted in
- Cases/Cooling/PSUs
External Design (cont'd)
Behind the door of the Elite model, we see a total of four 5-1/4" and two 3-1/2" exposed bays. On the steel model, there is an extra 5-1/4" drive bay, which brings the total to five, but only one 3-1/2" drive bay. The power button is to the left of the 3-1/2" drive bays and is about 3/4" in diameter on each model while the reset button is then on the opposite side and is about 1/2" in diameter and still easy to press.
Nemesis Elite
Nemesis
The auxiliary ports on the steel model are on the right side of the case on the bezel as we have seen on various cases from SilverStone like the TJ05 and TJ06. The steel model includes two USB ports and audio in/out ports, but leaves out the FireWire port. The Elite model has the auxiliary ports implemented at the top of the case along with an LCD display in roughly a 7"x7"x1" (DxWxH) module, which protrudes out the top of the case. The auxiliary ports are in a rotating piece at the front of the module and include two USB ports, audio in/out ports, and a FireWire port.
Nemesis
The LCD display on he Elite has a blue backlight to match the case fan's LED color and is extremely informative as it displays time, date, temperature and speed of up to 3 fans, HDD activity through a pass through cable, and also has alarm features.
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The left side panel of each model features a large square window accented with brushed aluminum corners and a large 120mm LED fan mounted on the window just above the CPU area as an intake to provide the CPU heatsink fan with "fresh" air. The panels are secured to the case by way of thumbscrews and can be removed easily on both models.
 Nemesis Elite |
 Nemesis |
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Before we get to the inside of these cases, we just have to mention the excellent paint job on both models. The Elite version came in a shiny black coating to match the dark chrome shield at the front. The steel version that we received came in white, obviously contrasting the Elite model and foretelling the differences that we would come to discover.
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semo - Sunday, February 6, 2005 - link
thanks Anand.to all ppl that keep saying "who buys these cases", well go back and read #7. i say keep reviewing these monstrosities (someone buys them) but then review 10 normal/enthusiast/any-no-gimmick cases.
piroroadkill - Sunday, February 6, 2005 - link
The worst bit is this case isn't all that bad, they just had to piss all over it by putting an ugly front on it... I don't get why any manufacturer would do that...ElFenix - Sunday, February 6, 2005 - link
thanks anand!danidentity - Sunday, February 6, 2005 - link
That is the ugliest POS I have ever seen. I stopped reading the second I saw the picture on the first page. Does anyone actually buy these things?Locut0s - Sunday, February 6, 2005 - link
Thanks Anand!Operandi - Sunday, February 6, 2005 - link
Optimus Prime called....He wants his body armor back.
Dualboy24 - Saturday, February 5, 2005 - link
Can you do nice case designs in the future... I would love to see reviews on more Lianli and antec cases... also what these two manufactures have in the budget line (-$100 cases)I think alof of people find these cases ugly... but Its nice that manufactures do make unique designs at least it keeps things fresh.
hoppa - Saturday, February 5, 2005 - link
thank you for that, anand! i'm yet another that is sick of ugly, loud cases.Rand - Saturday, February 5, 2005 - link
You know, it's odd... but I think the 3 nicest looking cases I've seen reviewed on AT were all priced under $30.I'm not sure whether that makes me really cheap, or the fancier cases horrendously misdesigned.
"but I'd rather review nothing than do any more of these."
You know your get crappy parts for review when when you'd rather review nothing. :)
Gatak - Saturday, February 5, 2005 - link
#13 and others...Will you buy and send a case that you like to see to AnanTech for review?
If not, then how do you think they will ever be reviewed?