NZXT Rogue mATX Gaming Case Review 3

NZXT Rogue mATX Gaming Case Review

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Value and Conclusion

  • Brushed aluminum finish
  • Modern, clean & elaborate design
  • Thick and sturdy Aluminum
  • Can hold four hard drives
  • Fits large graphic cards like 8800 GTX
  • Large CPU coolers fit as well
  • Roomy for its size
  • Carrying strap & PSU adapter for larger power supplies
  • eSATA connectivity
  • Available in black or silver
  • Door can be locked
  • Large, unnecessary hole for lock
  • Screws are simply way to tight
  • Side panels screws strip way to easily
  • Removable mainboard tray useless when large CPU cooler and graphic card are used
  • Heavy to start with, heavier when filled - not very healthy for your shoulder
  • Front under door very simple - almost boring
  • Wide body equals wide door
  • Fans use Molex connectors
The NZXT Rogue is a massive cube case. It is larger than the Apevia X-Qpack series and the Thermaltake Lanbox line. The additional space can be used for large graphic cards, CPU fans and large power supplies. This means that the Rogue can offer the space needed when you want a top of the line gaming rig, with the added portabilty of a cube. It does seem that certain attributes should never be combined in a case, simply when a positive aspect adds a negative one. NZXT has designed the Rogue to be a portable case which holds your high-end gaming rig. This resulted in a cube case, which is way too large and way too heavy to be carried to and back from a LAN party comfortably - even with the carrying strap. You may be better off buying an all aluminum mid tower case instead for the same amount of money. The other shortcomings like the easily stripped screws and complicated installation of external drives, CPU cooler and graphic cards are only partially offset by the great, modern look and perfectly placed lighting of the Rogue. If you want to build yourself a really portable gaming rig, you may want to consider using not the highest-end components in favor of a more compact cube case out there, or simply grab yourself a light, all aluminum mid tower chassis. NZXT's attempt to create the ultimate gaming case are commendable and also show the company's interest to define the crowded case market in new ways, but it seems they tried too hard with the Rogue chassis.
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