NZXT Duet SECC Steel/Aluminum HTPC Mid Tower Desktop Computer Case (Black) Review

Got all the parts into mine with no problem. The power supply installation was no problem on my end, as mentioned in another review, just need to use a magnetized screwdriver(Which is something any computer builder should have anyway with all the screws).

The case looks nice, and is big enough to fit a full ATX board, which is unusual for a HTPC case. That was why I went with this one, for future upgradeable capacity. Space was a little tight in there, but that's to be expected. The specs mention that it will only accommodate an 8inch video card at most, so I went with a smaller one, but I think I could have fit an inch or so more in there. It really depends on how much space your power supply wires take up, since that is what is up against the PCI-E slots.

The front panels feel very solid, and I like that the CD-rom drive cover door has a device so it opens slowly instead of just falling down. This case also has room for 3 extra fans, an 80mm and two 120mm's. So, if you're looking for maximum cooling, be sure to pick those up too. The tool-less drive installation is a good feature, so much easier than screwing everything in.

The cons of the case are only one spot for a hard disk drive, they say you can mount two more over the openings for the 120mm fans on the side, but that seems like a strange solution. Also, the connector for the front panel LED was two wires together, while my motherboard had two connections slightly apart. Solved by just not plugging it in, so I have no power light, but apparently some mobos have them together and some spaced apart, just thought I'd give a heads up to people since its not noted in the specs.

I won't resort to insulting non-Americans or claiming the case is missing parts like other reviews. There are only enough screws for a micro-ATX board, I think, but leaving out one on a regular ATX won't hurt. Also, there are no fans missing, they are expansion fan slots so you can add more if you desire. I'd rather have the spots for more fans built in, but them not included, than to not have any extra slots at all. Especially for an HTPC, where fan noise is key.

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Product Description:
Introducing the Duet, the perfect balance of cooling, design and size. The duet allows for dual use as an standard tower or a home theater pc. With two standard 80mm fans, it allows ample cooling for all mid range systems.

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