[ad#review954-top]If you are a gamer you probably go to a lot of LAN parties. LAN parties are a lot of fun, but hauling all of your gear there is quite a pain, I know from experience. I hated hauling my huge full size tower and all of my accessories to the LAN party. With mATX gaming motherboards coming out it gives gamers another choice when it comes to building a new system. Match that motherboard with the Rouge SFF Gaming Chassis and you have the perfect gaming rig. Let’s take a look at the Rogue and see if it will persuade you to go the mATX route.
Features
– 3mm Outer Aluminum Frame protects and guards your internals from damage during LAN parties and transportation
– Support for high end large video expansion cards
– Open top window allows view of your system
– Carrying Strap for LAN Go-ers and moving the PC
– Supports ATX PSU and expands for larger PSU over 700W and all NZXT PSUs up to the Precise 1200W
– Locking Door Mechanism for security at LAN events
– Weight reduction through aluminum chassis
– Great ventilation and cooling with 5 120mm fans
– Removable Motherboard Tray
– Supports E-SATA, Mic, Audio-in, 2 x USB 2.0
Specifications
MODEL: ROGUE SERIES
CASE TYPE: SMALL FORM FACTOR
FRONT PANEL MATERIAL: ALUMINUM
DIMENSIONS (W x H x D): 368 x 278.2 x 443.9 mm
COOLING SYSTEM:
– FRONT, No Fans
– REAR, 1 X 120 mm RED LED Fan (included)
– SIDE PANEL, 4 X 120mm Fans ( two optional)
DRIVE BAYS: 4 DRIVE BAYS
– 2 EXTERNAL 5.25″ DRIVE BAYS
– 1 EXTERNAL 3.5 ” DRIVE BAYS
– 4 INTERNAL 3.5″ DRIVE BAYS
MATERIAL(S): Aluminum/Steel Construction
EXPANSION SLOTS: 4
POWER SUPPLY: 500 WATT PS2 ATX 12V 2.0 ( OPTIONAL )
WEIGHT: 9.2 KGS (W/O Power)
MOTHERBOARD SUPPORT: MICRO-ATX
Packaging
The Rogue comes in the typical NZXT packaging, which is very colorful and informative. On the front there is a picture of the Rogue and on the back there is a list of features and specifications.
Opening the box up inside we find the Rogue nicely protected with large pieces of Styrofoam and plastic. I like that NZXT covered the top window. I’ve seen so many case windows get scratched if they don’t have this type of protection.
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NZXt really thought of the lanner with this case. Nice product from them as we've come to expect
NZXt really thought of the lanner with this case. Nice product from them as we've come to expect
When I first read about this SFF case I was surprise it had a removable motherboard tray.
YEa, nzxt actually puts a lot of thought into their products, that's why i love their stuff so much.
When I first read about this SFF case I was surprise it had a removable motherboard tray.
YEa, nzxt actually puts a lot of thought into their products, that's why i love their stuff so much.
Too bad not everyone feels the same way.
Well, just look at the cases they make, like the beta, M59 etc. around like 50-60$ and they have features only found on higher end cases such as all black interiors etc.
Too bad not everyone feels the same way.
Well, just look at the cases they make, like the beta, M59 etc. around like 50-60$ and they have features only found on higher end cases such as all black interiors etc.
it wouldn't be any more convenient for a lanner than any mid tower. it's bigger than it looks in pics and it's be quite awkward to carry.
this is the only case that i've seen reviewed here that i thought it deserved a higher rating: the con: “We had some issues when installing our video card” is bogus because the case comes with specific directions on how to install the card with the removable mobo tray (which is amazing, btw). i did a high end build with this case for a kid that was going to college and i can say that i couldn't have been happier with the product. the solid brushed metal construction the whole way around was much more than i expected. also, everything fit perfectly. i see this case as a 10/10 that could be an attractive addition to anyone's desk
it wouldn't be any more convenient for a lanner than any mid tower. it's bigger than it looks in pics and it's be quite awkward to carry.
this is the only case that i've seen reviewed here that i thought it deserved a higher rating: the con: “We had some issues when installing our video card” is bogus because the case comes with specific directions on how to install the card with the removable mobo tray (which is amazing, btw). i did a high end build with this case for a kid that was going to college and i can say that i couldn't have been happier with the product. the solid brushed metal construction the whole way around was much more than i expected. also, everything fit perfectly. i see this case as a 10/10 that could be an attractive addition to anyone's desk
it wouldn't be any more convenient for a lanner than any mid tower. it's bigger than it looks in pics and it's be quite awkward to carry.
this is the only case that i've seen reviewed here that i thought it deserved a higher rating: the con: “We had some issues when installing our video card” is bogus because the case comes with specific directions on how to install the card with the removable mobo tray (which is amazing, btw). i did a high end build with this case for a kid that was going to college and i can say that i couldn't have been happier with the product. the solid brushed metal construction the whole way around was much more than i expected. also, everything fit perfectly. i see this case as a 10/10 that could be an attractive addition to anyone's desk
i see, haven't seen one side by side.
hehe, who reads the instructions =P, i know i don't. Most men would rather just dig in and use trial + error lol
i see, haven't seen one side by side.
hehe, who reads the instructions =P, i know i don't. Most men would rather just dig in and use trial + error lol
I think the whole point was to see how the was out of the box to see how easy it was to put everything together.
Case and instructions are rare if any.
Its little bigger than most SFF cases which is a plus.
most have some form of documentation in the box, if not online
i see
it should be easy no?
You'd think it would be.
A little bigger size mean more space to work with.
Yeah nothing like an instruction manual; its a case after all.
no, some cases aren't all that straight forward. Some have features never seen before on other cases
I think the whole point was to see how the was out of the box to see how easy it was to put everything together.
Case and instructions are rare if any.
Its little bigger than most SFF cases which is a plus.
most have some form of documentation in the box, if not online
i see
it should be easy no?
You'd think it would be.
A little bigger size mean more space to work with.
Yeah nothing like an instruction manual; its a case after all.
no, some cases aren't all that straight forward. Some have features never seen before on other cases