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Product:
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NZXT Guardian Mid-Tower Case |
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Price:
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$105 (CDN) / $80 (U.S)
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Supplied By:
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NZXT
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Author:
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DrMobius
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Date:
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March 20th, 2004
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The front bezel design is constructed out of three pieces of formed stacked plastic, silver, red, and sliver;
which are secured to the door itself. The four silver screws are there merely for decoration and serve
no purpose other than eye appeal. The bottom half of the front bezel features mirrored silver to spread
the light from the LED’s when the case is turned on. There are a few small slits to allow for air circulation
out the front of the case, however the front bezel remains pretty restrictive in regards to allowing for
air flow.
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Once the front swing away door is opened all the external drive bays can be seen. Most mid sized cases
have four 5.25" bays and I know in my case, they’re all used up very quickly. The additional bay is a
welcomed change to the current trend of mid sized cases. On the inside of the door, molded in the plastic,
is the case designer’s signature (Johnny H), copyright date, and NZXT’s logo.
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The section of plastic with the signature and NZXT’s logo can be taken off by removing the four screws
that hold it in place. Behind it there are wires running to the red LED that illuminates the crystal
shaped plastic on the top portion of the door as the HDD activity light. There are additional wires to
power the PCB which controls the Guardians Blue "Fade Motion" LED. A closer look at the PCB board which
controls the "Fade Motion" LED reveals a white connector which could possibly be used in future revisions
to add an additional control unit which could possibly adjust the timings or LED patterns (this was also
mentioned briefly in the included instruction manual).
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