NZXT Nemesis and Nemesis Elite
by Purav Sanghani on February 5, 2005 4:25 PM EST- Posted in
- Cases/Cooling/PSUs
Internal Design of Nemesis Elite (Aluminum) Model
Now, let's take a look at the internal layout of the Nemesis Elite. The first thing that we noticed, even before opening the Elite model, was that it is made of aluminum because of its light weight and a look inside confirmed this.
Nemesis Elite
At the front of the case, we see the drive bays in a similar layout as the steel model, but with a few variations. First, since there are only four 5-1/4" drive bays, there is more room for extra 3-1/2" bays. With a total of two external 3-1/2" bays, there is a HDD cage positioned to the side, which can hold up to five HDDs. All of the bays use drive rails, which makes installation a bit quicker and cleaner than using screws. The drive bay layout reminds us a little of Thermaltake's Damier V6000A.
Nemesis Elite
The expansion slots on the Elite model also had a tool-less mounting device on them, but it is not like anything that we have seen before. To install an add-in card, we push up on the tab to unlock it, then rotate out to lift the steel strip off the expansion slot mounting points. To lock the cards, we reverse the process and push the tab back until we hear a click.
Nemesis Elite
The Elite model has an aluminum bar running across the top about 1/4 of the way down as added support for the structure of the case. This may get in the way of installing the power supply when the motherboard is already mounted with a large heat sink fan like ours, so we advise users to install the power supply first.
The wiring inside the Elite edition reminded us of the V6000A, once again, which had a great amount of wiring that was usually in the way of things. Since the fans aren't protected on the inside, these wires could have been caught if they weren't stowed away or tied down. Another solution, on the manufacturer's side, would have been to wrap each bundle of wiring into sleeves to contain the mess. Hopefully, NZXT can add this to future models.
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ImJacksAmygdala - Saturday, February 5, 2005 - link
I'd much rather see a review of the Lian-Li PC-65B.That Nemesis case is damn fugly...
headbox - Saturday, February 5, 2005 - link
I would like to meet whoever buys one of these, and slap himPorBleemo - Saturday, February 5, 2005 - link
The inside is really ugly too. I'd take a $20 Dragon over one of those anyday.Gatak - Saturday, February 5, 2005 - link
Hey, be a little nicer to Anand and the other reviewers!They do a good job and procude good quality reviews, and here you come and say it is crap. =(
Sure, many readers (including me) asked for reviews of nicer, more elegant cases. But the truth may be that it may not be so easy to find. And those that do exist, well, it might not be possible to get review samples.
Have respect!
shoRunner - Saturday, February 5, 2005 - link
seriously, who buys this crap. I'd rather have a hp/compaq/dell case than this.Cygni - Saturday, February 5, 2005 - link
"It's often tougher to get the more normal looking cases to review"Thats what i was thinking... if the case mft's want to move the more expensive ugly gimicky cases, thats what they will send out, im guessing. Although I agree, a watercooling review/round-up would be pretty interesting.
bupkus - Saturday, February 5, 2005 - link
I build a system for my nephew's then 9 year old using a case with Spiderman cut-outs. Hey, if kids wants it, it's fine with me.Nazgoth - Saturday, February 5, 2005 - link
i agree with #2, i HATE these sort of fugly cases. who on earth would want to buy such an UGLY case ? :|Nazgoth - Saturday, February 5, 2005 - link
Anand Lal Shimpi - Saturday, February 5, 2005 - link
This is the last one, I put an end to that today. This is something I should've done a while ago but it's better late than never.It's often tougher to get the more normal looking cases to review, but I'd rather review nothing than do any more of these.
Take care,
Anand