NZXT Tempest EVO

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 14 expert reviews

Excellent:

9
Good:

4
Average:

1
Bad:

0

7.4

User Score

Based on 21 reviews
as rated by users

Pros:

Excellent cooling performance.
Roomy, convenient interior.
Six included fans.

Cons:

Manual could be more complete.
Adding/swapping HDDs not easily accomplished after initial build.

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Last revision on May 9, 2018

Reviewers Liked

Excellent cooling performance
Roomy, convenient interior
Six included fans
Great look
Numerous configuration options
Water cooling friendly features
Great value
Excellent Quality
Black interior
Cable management
Sleek and stylish
Plenty of cooling

Reviewers Didn't Like

Manual could be more complete
Adding/swapping HDDs not easily accomplished after initial build
Catches a lot of dust
Instruction manual has always been a sore spot with NZXT
Cable management was a bit tight when putting on the side panel
Sharp edge at the top control panel
Basically a carbon copy of the Antec 900 with its own twist
Toolless ODD can be a little loose
PCI bar may have compatibility issues
Very loud with all six fans at 100%
Not exactly quiet
Hard drive bays must be removed through the front
Fans are a bit loud

Expert reviews and ratings

100

NZXT Tempest EVOAuthor: faceless105 -- Posted: 2011-01-09 Right out of the box, the NZXT Tempest EVO has a great look to it. This case comfortably sits on the larger end of mid sized cases with all of the drive bays it has to offer. Without getting...

By Fusion Mods on January 09, 2011

A solid choice if you’re on a budget and want some...

By Atomic MPC on September 23, 2010

There’s definite improvement on show over the original NZXT Tempest case with small alterations throughout the design improving both aesthetics and performance. The six 120mm fans provide all the cooling you’ll be likely to need but noise...

By XSReviews on September 07, 2010

Even if you have other chassis in mind for an upcoming build, be sure to shortlist this before dismissing because you might be pleasantly...

By Kitguru.net on June 17, 2010

100

So quieter, more airflow, and a sleeker look. More slots, more expandability for optical drives, HDDs, and water cooling. It’s no wonder this is known as the Enthusiast’s Case. There’s enough room in there to shove a bunch of...

By OCModShop on June 04, 2010

100

NZXT provided me with a good experience with the original Tempest, though I found room for a few suggestions. The Tempest EVO succesfully kept all the aspects I loved about the original and addressed what issues I did have to create one of the best...

By LanOC Reviews on May 13, 2010

100

Today's victim is the NZXT Tempest Evo, and from what we've seen in the past, NZXT has its finger on the pulse of what the gaming community wants. As the size of components increases, we've all been chanting "bigger is better," but can their...

By The Best Case Scenario on April 09, 2010

100

After using the original Tempest for nearly two years I was impressed with the features added to the Tempest EVO. The original Tempest was pretty good as it was, but NZXT thought of nearly everything to make the Tempest EVO that much better. There...

By ThinkComputers on March 31, 2010

In my personal opinion, this case is the new business. It cools very well, it looks fantastic, and it has plenty of room for upgrades. Either it be water cooling or a monster heatsink like the NH-D14 from Noctua, the Tempest EVO is capable of...

By Bjorn3D on February 18, 2010

The airflow for the NZXT Tempest Evo is great and temperatures benchmarks are fairly decent, especially considering the conditions my computer is under (the back fans currently blow right against the wall and the top fans are about 4-5 inches below...

By Benchmark Reviews on February 01, 2010

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