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Product:
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NZXT Adamas Premium Aluminum Chassis |
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Price:
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$226 (CDN) / $200 (U.S)
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Supplied By:
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NZXT
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Author:
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clsGrinder
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Date:
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November 29th, 2006
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Rating:
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The front I/O panel is masked behind a push button aluminum door. The feel is solid, durable, and will last through many vigorous
openings and closings. Behind the door is 2 USB 2.0, Audio out, Audio in, and 1 IEEE 1394 plug. Next we zoom in and see the cut that
surrounds all of the external drive bays. The front face is cut at 45 degrees, and left to shine in its native aluminum.
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Maneuvering the Adamas during the photo shoot was a bit tricky. The thing grips the desk like no other case I have ever reviewed;
forcing me to pick it up instead of dragging it along the desk surface. Turning the NZXT model on its side to investigate, I observed
the feet are also aluminum, with thick rubber bottoms. Moving along, notice the two tabs on the side panel. There are four tabs in all,
2 on each side panel. Push down on the tabs, and the side panels open downward like butterfly wings.
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Here is a product shot with the main panel open. Rugged looking aluminum latches keep the 3mm thick aluminum side panel closed. Handy
pass through Molex connectors are found on the ends of the silent 120mm side firing intake fans. The whole case is anodized with the
exception of the motherboard "tray" and drive cages. It’s almost a shame that the Adamas doesn’t have a window option.
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