Zalman Z9 Plus

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Pros:

Quality composition, Good bang for your buck, Plenty of cooling, Looks great.
Tool-less hard drive bays with anti-vibration, Well ventilated with mesh and 4x 120mm fans, Can fit USB 3.0 extension units, Roomy inside, Can fit large video cards including the GTX590, ATX 12v extension cable included
Built in fan controller and temperature display, Accepts large video cards, Great cooling options, Dedicated SSD mount, Anti-vibration mounts for hard drives, Large hole to access CPU cooler back-plate, Painted inside and out, Silent

Cons:

Expansion slots not reusable, No USB 3.0 ports
Poor cable management

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Last revision on January 22, 2014

Reviewers Liked

Quality composition, Good bang for your buck, Plenty of cooling, Looks great
Tool-less hard drive bays with anti-vibration, Well ventilated with mesh and 4x 120mm fans, Can fit USB 3.0 extension units, Roomy inside, Can fit large video cards including the GTX590, ATX 12v extension cable included
Built in fan controller and temperature display, Accepts large video cards, Great cooling options, Dedicated SSD mount, Anti-vibration mounts for hard drives, Large hole to access CPU cooler back-plate, Painted inside and out, Silent

Reviewers Didn't Like

Expansion slots not reusable, No USB 3.0 ports
Poor cable management
No USB 3.0, No replaceable expansion slot covers, Not tool-less

Expert reviews and ratings

For $69.99 and free shipping at my favorite online retailer, you really can’t go wrong with this case. It has a lot of unique features which you don’t always find on cases in this price range. It is clearly made of quality materials all...

By ThinkComputers on July 11, 2011

The Zalman Z9 Plus is a good choice for mainstream and enthusiast users alike. It has good features, and performs well during stress testing, and high temperatures. The case's easy installation features make this a contender in the market. The...

By bjorn3d.com on April 27, 2011

The Zalman Z9 Plus is a very affordable mid-tower case for anyone looking to build a budget pc. It is not just a plane Jane case or square box. It has some style. I found the Z9 Plus very easy to work in and install all of my hardware. The cable...

By BCCHardware on January 23, 2011

Aesthetically speaking, the Zalman Z9 Plus is pretty pleasing; it isn’t over the top nor is it unadorned, with a few splashes of high gloss on the front panel, along with some bold designs it may go a long way with the general public. There is...

By Pureoverclock on May 24, 2011

Coming in at just under $70 CAN/USD, the Z9 Plus does many things right for a mid-tower case in this price-range. It's roomy enough to work in without feeling cramped; the hard dive mounting system is incredibly solid and the the temperature readout...

By Techgage on April 20, 2011

The Zalman Z9 Plus mid-tower case is exactly what we expect from a Zalman product. It is well built, with a sleek design that has a flawless finish. Almost every desired feature is taken into account; there is a hole in the motherboard tray to...

By Bigbruin on March 16, 2011

With so many cases on the market, it's hard to choice which one is best overall. Well, the Zalman Z9 Cases have all the features you should be looking for in a mid-tower case and more. There's even provision for water cooling and a...

By 3dGameMan on March 09, 2011

The Z9 Plus is a foray by Zalman into the budget gaming case market and from that perspective we consider it to be a success. It is definitely middle-of-the-road for thermal performance and build quality, but for its asking price no one expects any...

By SilentPC Review on March 03, 2011

The Z9 Plus is a terrific option if you are looking for a case full of nice features at a very attractive price. We can’t really complain about the “weak points” listed below because of its price. For its terrific cost/benefit ratio,...

By Hardware Secrets on February 02, 2011

Zalman et les boitiers, cela n'a pas toujours été une réussite. Pourtant, la marque rempile avec un nouveau modèle, le Z9 Plus. Un boitier d'entrée de gamme, au prix assez doux, qui, vous allez le voir, n'est pas...

By CowcotLand on May 12, 2011

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