NZXT Manta Mini ITX

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Pros:

Top notch build quality and finish, Excellent thermal performance, even when using air cooling, Integrated fan controller negates the drawback of the lack of fan headers on a mITX boards, NZXT's FN120 V2 fans are incredibly quiet, even at full speed
Motherboardbased, sevenchannel fan controller, Extensive Water Cooling Support, Switchable Case Lighting, Room for Massive PSUs/GPUs
Unique shape and design, Improved paint quality, Nice detail features like the PWM fan hub and rear I/O LED, Excellent cable management tools.

Cons:

Larger footprint might be a turn off, Higher price point might put it out of reach for some
Price, Large Size for a Mini ITX Case

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Last revision on August 3, 2018

Reviewers Liked

Top notch build quality and finish, Excellent thermal performance, even when using air cooling, Integrated fan controller negates the drawback of the lack of fan headers on a mITX boards, NZXT's FN120 V2 fans are incredibly quiet, even at full speed
Motherboardbased, sevenchannel fan controller, Extensive Water Cooling Support, Switchable Case Lighting, Room for Massive PSUs/GPUs
Unique shape and design, Improved paint quality, Nice detail features like the PWM fan hub and rear I/O LED, Excellent cable management tools

Reviewers Didn't Like

Larger footprint might be a turn off, Higher price point might put it out of reach for some
Price, Large Size for a Mini ITX Case
Large case on the outside, small case on the inside, Confined cooling options if you're planning a custom loop, No externally removable Power Supply mounting, Modability

Expert reviews and ratings

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I think NZXT's Manta is a great case and I like the direction it's heading. For $140, I expect a solid case with nice features and good quality, all of which the Manta delivers in spades. I'm happy to give the NZXT Manta 5 Nanners and slap a Mod Zoo...

By themodzoo.com on March 14, 2016

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By APH Networks on March 16, 2018

We tested got another body of the NZXT, this time from a more unusual and bold Concepts line, which, like the concept karam automobile manufacturers fall futuristic body with a number of innovative solutions in the field of design, and in terms of...

By hw4all.com on December 21, 2016

It seems like ages since I've reviewed a chassis of any kind. Oh wait, it has been. Well then, it seems like even longer since I've reviewed a chassis from NZXT. Oh wait, it has been. Well then, it seems like even longer since I've rolled around on my...

By Techgage on August 25, 2016

The assessment of the NZXT Manta is multifaceted. Although it is a Mini-ITX case that is almost the size of a full tower yet lacks external drive bays, the designer was not really trying to make it compact. On the contrary, the volume of the NZXT Manta...

By AnandTech on June 16, 2016

Although the Manta is large for a Mini ITX case, it should still be well received by those wanting to go small while still packing all out performance. Even though it may not be today's value winner, its sweeping curves and valued added features earn...

By Tom's Hardware on May 10, 2016