Zalman Z7 Plus Mid Tower Case Review

Zalman is really not a company you think about when it comes to PC Cases.  They are really more known for their awesome CPU coolers.  If you have seen a Zalman PC Case they have been very high-end and quiet expensive for most people.  Zalman is introducing their first mainstream case, the Z7 Plus that is made to be affordable, but at the same time offer you many features that are found in higher priced cases.  Let’s take a look at the Z7 Plus and see if it is the perfect case for you!

Features
– Front side steel mesh bays for intensified cooling
– Side panel 120mm fan for reinforced cooling
– Spacious interior
– Tool-free 5.25-inch bays for convenient installations
– Modular 3.5-inch bay rack for convenient installation & maintenance
– CPU cooler back plate for convenient CPU cooler installation
– Supports CPU coolers up to 162mm in height
– Supports 2.5-inch / 3.5-inch (HDD,SDD, Card Reader) to 5.25-inch installations
– Dual tube holes for water cooling
– Blue LED lighting and fan for cool aesthetics
– Supports eSATA

Specifications

Enclosure Type ATX Mid Tower Dimensions 224(W) x 472(H) x 496(D)mm Weight 7.7kg Material Plastic, Steel Motherboard Compatibility Standard ATX / m-ATX Power Supply Compatibility Standard ATX / ATX12V VGA Compatibility Full Size (300mm) Expansion Slot 7 Drive Bay External 5.25” 4 Internal 3.5″ 5 External 3.5″ 1 Cooling Component Front 120㎜ LED Fan × 1 (standard) (120㎜ / 140㎜ option) Rear 120㎜ Fan × 1(standard) Side 120㎜ Fan × 1(standard), Fan Control Function, 80/92/120/140㎜ Fan×1(optional) Front I/O Ports Mic x 1, Headphones x 1, USB 2.0 x 2, e-SATA x 1 Color Black

Packaging
The Z7 Plus comes in a typical case box that has an outline of the case on the front and a list of features we have at the top of this page.

Opening the box up the case itself is protected by large pieces of Styrofoam and plastic.