Coming to make a contribution to the PC case market, NZXT has made an official announcement in which it describes the newest addition to its Classic Series.
The desktop enclosure market is one of the most extensive and varied of the IT industry's many sub-segments.
This is because preference for aesthetics, sophistication and versatility are, themselves, very different from person to person.
Companies that decided to build on this reality appeared fairly early on, about as soon as the PC started to become a intrinsic part of society.
NZXT is one of the current players in this field, one of its product lines bearing the name of Classic Series.
It is this collection that is now welcoming a new member into its ranks, the so-called Source 220.
"Source 220 is the perfect building block for gamers that don't plan to invest a lot on a case, but wish to maintain a high level of performance," said Johnny Hou, founder and chief designer at NZXT. "We were able to achieve optimal airflow at a price that won't break the bank."
The price in question is $54.99, more or less the same as 40.76 Euro, according to current exchange rates (the European price may be bigger when, and if, stores in that part of the world get the item).
It is a mid-tower of 195 x 450 x 495.5 mm, made primarily of steel but featuring a brushed aluminum finish, plus an all-black coating (in and out).
Micro-ATX and ATX mainboards can be placed inside it, the same way three exposed 5.25-inch ODD bays are present, as well as eight built-in 3.5-inch HDD bays.
NZXT decided to throw in the benefit of a tool-free mounting system as well, plus seven PCI slots and a front I/O panel (one USB 3.0, one USB 2.0, audio jacks). All in all, the newcomer is aimed at “budget-conscious gamers.â€
Finally, for internal ventilation, a 120 mm fan exists at the top plus a 140mm one at the back. Buyers can add up to five extra, for a total of seven.
