NZXT Vulcan Micro-ATX gaming case available May 20th

[Crispy]

NZXT is about to release a new PC case for gamers who wants to remain portable. It’s called the Vulcan, and manages to pack a surprising number of enthusiast-friendly features into a Micro-ATX size chassis.
Here’s a rundown of the features included in the Vulcan:

• Durable Non-slip finished top handle for portability
• Black Interior
• Dual 5.25″ slots and four 3.5″ slots (internal and external)
• Wire routing holes + extruded side panel provides extra space for cable management
• Dual 8W channel fan control
• Fits at least 350mm video cards like the ATI 5970
• ATX PSU with removable filter + anti-vibration rubber support
• Dual external watercooling cutouts
• Dual top 120mm exhaust for optimal cooling
• Top mounted (2x)USB, E SATA, External HD Audio + Mic
• Fan LED on/off function: Turn off lights during night time use
• CPU heatsink cut-out + 170mm heatsink support
• Supports 200mm fan intake on side mesh
• Extra large mesh holes for optimal airflow
• Removable Hard drive cage
• Included thumbscrews for all drive

The case dimensions are 406 x 180 x 380 mm with the handle down, and weighs 5.8 KG without the power supply.

As well as offering the ability to pack a serious amount of performance into a tiny case the price tag for the Vulcan is also small. When it becomes available to purchase later this month it’ll cost just $69.99.
Read more at NZXT, found via Akihabara News
Matthew’s Opinion
While many gamers would opt for a performance laptop if travelling a lot, the draw of a PC is always there. You can get better cooling, use higher performance components, and there’s the option to upgrade the system yourself.
At under $70 this case is a bargain if portability is high on your list of must-haves. If you just want a performance rig sitting under your desk then a larger case with more colling options is the better option. Even so, if you have limited space for a PC the Vulcan may still be a good choice.
Reviews of the case are already appearing around the web with 3dGameMan, ExtremeTech, and Legit Reviews all rating it favorably.


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[stew2]

this case is a bargain if portability is high on your list of must-haves. http://www.geek.com/articles/games/...se-available-may-20th-20100511/#ixzz0nlXsnjvG

LOL with case dimensions of 406 x 180 x 380 mm its hardly small, there are much smaller micro atx cases available and ones that dont look nearly as ugly.

http://www.legitreviews.com/article/1295/1/

 

[Lordbob75]

Beautiful case (or cool at least, lol), but too small for my taste.

Course, I don't look for portability in my desktop cases, :roflmao:

~Lordbob

 

[Crispy]

Still a good case might consider buying it one day when I need a new case.

 

[pparks1]

Course, I don't look for portability in my desktop cases, :roflmao:

Yeah, neither do I. However my current case (Antec P182) is really quite a bit bigger than I really need though. I've often wished it was smaller in physical size and i don't know if I would opt for going with as large of a case on my next build.

 

[johngalt]

If you're into LAN parties, then that case might be for you.

Of course, with my choice of Mobo (eVGA X58 4X SLI Classified) being an XTA mobo, I certainly am not about to play Keystone cops with that case... - well, you get the picture.

 

[Crispy]

There is no point to have 4X SLI its useless.

 

[johngalt]

That's your opinion. Mine says otherwise, as I already have 2 GTX260s in SLI, am planning on adding a third for dedicated PhysX and possibly a fourth (non-GPU) card that may require an 8X slot.

 

[Everlong]

I like how it takes in to consideration longer graphic card, so has dedicated space for them.

Motherboards like the EVGA x58 SLI mATX mobo would suit this case.

 

[pparks1]

There is no point to have 4X SLI its useless.

I guess it all comes down to your gaming requirements and what you consider acceptable.

For me, I feel that SLI itself is useless as I've never had a need or a desire to run more than 1 video card to do everything that I want to do. Others may feel differently.

 

[Crispy]

I know what you are saying I still have a 8800GT and it runs all the games I play on high detail at a good frame rate.