Product on Review : Source 210 Elite
Manufacturer and Sponsor : NZXT
Street Price: £40 inc. VAT (GBP)
NZXT are back with yet another new case – this time we are graced with an addition to their classic series. The Source 210 Elite is a compact mid-tower case designed for first time builders seeking a low cost chassis to house their hardware. The Source 210 is available in 2 different versions – standard and Elite. The standard giving USB2.0 and no top mounted fan whilst the Elite provides USB3.0 and a top mounted 140mm exhaust fan. Both versions also give buyers the option of having a black or white chassis.
Priced at approximately £40 inc VAT is this the best case we have come across in this price range? There’s only one way to find out!
NZXT’s Source 210 Elite is here to provide the basic chassis to house your rig and a just a little more to meet your needs. Now with USB 3.0, tool-less features, and an additional 140mm top fan for cooling, it’s modest and contains the essentials for performance. It’s the chassis you can afford, and more.
Technical Specifications
CASE TYPE
- Mid Tower
FRONT PANEL MATERIAL
- Plastic / Aluminum-like finish
DIMENSIONS (W x H x D)
- 195mm x 440mm x 495.5mm
VGA Clearance Maximum
- 230mm w/ hard drive, 330mm w/o hard drive
CPU Heatsink Support
- 160mm
Wiring Space
- 20mm
COOLING SYSTEM
FRONT, 2 X 120mm
REAR, 1 X 120mm @ 1200rpm (included)
TOP, 1 X 140mm (included)
BOTTOM, 1 x 120mm
DRIVE BAYS
- 3 Tool-less EXTERNAL 5.25" DRIVE BAYS
- 8 Tool-less INTERNAL 3.5" HDD Drives
MATERIAL(S)
- Steel with painted interior
EXPANSION SLOTS
- 7
WEIGHT
- 6.5kg
MOTHERBOARD SUPPORT
- ATX, MICRO-ATX
External Connections
- 1 x Standard Audio/Mic, 1 x USB 3.0,1 x USB 2.0
