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NZXT Source 210 Elite

The NZXT's Source 210 Elite is among the finest cases available for frugal gamers who want the core essentials of an enthusiast chassis without paying for excess amenities.

Based on 8 reviews

Excellent:

4
Good:

2
Average:

1
Bad:

1

Pros

Cable Management, Room for extra cooling, Toolfree drive installation, Front USB 3.0 port.
Great expandability for cooling, Looks great, Great features for the price, Has USB 3.0 headers, Can hold video cards up to 13" long.
Pretty cool looks (subjective), Two fairly quiet fans included, Internal USB 3.0 connector, Choice of two colors: black or black & white, Excellent black & white design throughout the entire chassis, Screwless HDD locks hold suprisingly well, ODD locks ho

Cons

Front panel cables are tie wrapped to the back of the motherboard panel, leaving little room to open up the front panel, Very plain
No dust filters for intake fans, No extra screws included just the bare minimum, Not many boards have the internal USB 3.0 connector yet, Design may not be for everyone, Simple packaging

By Expert Reviews on March 30, 2013

It's inexpensive and not a bad looker, but this case's build quality lets it down...

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By Bit-tech.net on January 15, 2013

The Source 210 does the job that it sets out to do reasonably well, as it will house and effectively cool an ATX system in a chassis that's sturdy enough for its price and easy to work with. With its eight drive mounts, we could easily see it being...

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By ThinkComputers on September 11, 2011

The NZXT Source 210 Elite is a great case in terms of features. However, this case is very plain on the outside. There isn’t much going for it in terms of style, but that’s what happens when you can purchase this case for $49.99 (in both...

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By Kitguru.net on August 28, 2011

A solid budget offering from...

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By APH Networks on August 12, 2011

The NZXT Source 210 Elite reminds me of November 15, 2001. Why? Well, that was the day that the word "elite" would have more than one meaning. The fact Halo was released almost ten years ago is starting to make me feel old, and I'm not even that old...

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By Benchmark Reviews on August 11, 2011

Performance in a case is about being able to silently keep components cool. Although no formal testing was done with the Source 210 Elite I can say that the temperatures attained when stress testing were well within normal spec for the E8200 that is...

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By Vortez on August 05, 2011

We’ve reached the final stage of our comprehensive review of NZXT’s Source 210 Elite, so what is the verdict?The Source 210 Elite has desirable looks – with sleek undertones and a minimalist approach to styling. It also has all the...

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By Overclockers Club on July 24, 2011

Poor performance in a test certainly doesn't break a case. However, the Source 210 was not without its flaws, which included an impaired ability to install hard drives when working with 10.5" or greater graphics cards. Not everything is perfect, but...

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By techPowerUp! on July 04, 2011

Seems like NZXT has gotten their act together. First the Phantom, then the H2 and now the entry level Source. As is the scenario for all cases of this price class, looks is what matters and NZXT has managed to offer a good feature set for a 39.90 or...

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By 3dGameMan on June 29, 2011

Video Review: The NZXT Source 210 Case is targeted at the budget market, but it has great looks and features. This case is also available in two colors, black and white. If you're looking for an affordable case with style, this just might be it....

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