A Closer Look
The system is quite interesting in terms of its overall appearance. The RGB LEDs that have been implemented run along the top, front, and bottom of each side panel. Overall, it's very thin and light, being a bit larger than a typical console gaming system. Turning the system on is done by pressing a power button behind a sliding door at the top of the front. Exposing this area also gives access to headphone and microphone ports, as well as two USB 3.0 ports.
Ventilation exists on both sides, on the left-hand side near the top for the GPU to get fresh air, while the CPU side has two fans near the bottom. Finally, the rear holds all the I/O and acts as the exhaust for an internal fan and the GPU.
The mouse mat is honestly better than expected with its low-friction surface, rubber back, and an edge with stitching. The mouse glides across its surface effortlessly.
The mouse is a lightweight optical offering that features RGB LEDs. The sensor offers an array of DPI settings, including 500, 1000, 1500, 2000, 3000, and 3600. There is no driver software or control over the RGB LEDs, which is a bit of a low point since these RBG LEDs will not synchronize up with the tower.
The keyboard, on the other hand, is mechanical, feels heavy, and has a nice exterior build quality. The wrist rest is detachable, and the feet for increasing the angle feel quite solid. When it comes to the switches used, ZOTAC sourced them from Jixian, and they are similar to Cherry MX blue switches.
When it comes to the bundled keyboard, mouse, and mouse mat, all three are functional and useful. However, they are not in the same league as high-end offerings from the likes of Corsair, Steel Series, Mionix, Logitech, etc. That said, they will do the job just fine for someone who just wants to get right into gaming.