NZXT Source 530 Full Tower

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 10 expert reviews

Excellent:

4
Good:

5
Average:

0
Bad:

1

Pros:

Great build quality
Excellent liquid cooling possibilities.
Solid locking mechanism out of metal for optical drive bays

Cons:

Limited front I/O
Top mounting possibilities mean that dust can enter case freely and noise can escape

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Last revision on August 15, 2016

Reviewers Liked

Great build quality
Excellent liquid cooling possibilities
Solid locking mechanism out of metal for optical drive bays
Modular storage column works well

Reviewers Didn't Like

Limited front I/O
Top mounting possibilities mean that dust can enter case freely and noise can escape
Power button awkwardly placed

Expert reviews and ratings

the design is timeless and the case would look decent on, as well as underneath, any desk We would even go to the point to say that installing a 525 inch drive would ruin the looks of the front Even on the inside, NZXT has used a cool solution for...

By Ocaholic on June 26, 2014

Another impressive case from NZXT which certainly lives up to its tagline, ‘Simple, Affordable,...

By Kitguru.net on April 03, 2014

A couple of flimsy components mean this chassis seems a little too expensive for what it...

By Expert Reviews on March 24, 2014

I would like to thank NZXT for supplying the review sample. NZXT Source 530 Color Black Drive Bays External: 3x 5.25" bays Internal: 6x 3.5/2.5" bays & 1x 2.5" Form Factor ITX, Micro-ATX, ATX, EATX (322x272mm) Expansion Slots 8 Cooling Front: 2x140mm/...

By techPowerUp! on March 20, 2014

100

Let me finish by saying NZXT has exceeded all my expectations with the Source 530 by building a Full Tower chassis that won't break the bank. Those words on the front of the box “Simple, Affordable, Capable” say it...

By Pureoverclock on November 15, 2013

The Source 530 might lack some of the refinements of more expensive cases - it isn't as lust-worthy as the Obsidian 750D for example, but at just £80, it punches well above its weight. It's easily one of the best cases we've seen for this kind of...

By Bit-tech.net on November 01, 2013

It's fair to say that prior to opening the box and with no prior knowledge of the Source 530, our hopes weren't awfully high. The reason for this reticence stems from our experience over the years of manufacturers who put a lot R&D, high levels of...

By Overclock3D on October 25, 2013

The NZXT Source 530 strikes a nice balance between airflow and noise, proving that a heavily ventilated model can find the sweet spot just as well as more closed designs. Versatility is great as it offers an ample amount of clearance for all major...

By SilentPC Review on August 31, 2015

Consumers in the market for a new chassis should give consideration to what's on offer from NZXT. The Californian outfit may be a relative newcomer to this space, but it has quickly built up an impressive array of options across its Phantom, H, and...

By HEXUS.net on January 20, 2014

Let us recap my reasoning and scoring method before diving into my final words. First I look at what the company is saying it offers. For example, say the company states the case supports large / long graphic cards or ten quiet fans. In this example, I...

By Overclockers Club on November 27, 2013

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