NZXT Guardian Review

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In the world of computer cases, there are so many manufacturers to choose from, it can be easy to get lost when it comes time for a new build. While many of us would love to buy that $400 super case that has 24 bays, built-in liquid cooling, and an ice cream sandwich dispenser, the real world has a tendency of ruining our dreams. So, it is in the spirit of fiscal reality that we are going to take a look at the Guardian 921 mid-tower enclosure, one of the crafted series of cases by NZXT.


The Guardian 921, not to be confused with the Guardian, another case by NZXT, is a mid-sized ATX form factor case that features 3 120mm fans, a pre-cut side window, and pre-drilled insulated holes for radiator tubing. It is available in black with blue led’s. The most interesting feature of the Guardian 921 is the built-in temperature gauge on the front of the case. Connected to the LCD readout are 3 thermal probes that provide thermal readouts for your CPU, system and hard drive temperatures. In today's review, we are going to be looking at function detail, quality, as well as the accuracy of the LCD readout on the front. But first here are the specifications directly from NZXT's website:

NZXT Guardian 921 Mid-Tower Case
Case Type	Mid-Tower Steel Chassis
Dimensions (W x H x D)	206x459x522 mm
Cooling	FRONT, 1 X 120 mm BLUE LED FAN [Included] REAR, 1 X 120 mm FAN [Included] SIDE PANEL, 1 X 120 mm BLUE LED FAN [Included]
Drive Bays	9 DRIVE BAYS -3 EXTERNAL 5.25" DRIVE BAYS, 2 EXTERNAL 3.5 " DRIVE BAYS, 4 INTERNAL 3.5" DRIVE BAYS, SCREWLESS RAIL DESIGN
Material	SECC Steel Chassis
Expansion Slots	7
Weight	8.2kgs
Motherboard Support	ATX, MICRO-ATX, BABY AT
Retail Price	$99.99