Introduction

NZXT wowed ThinkComputers with its top-of-the-line "Adamas" aluminum chassis last November, earning an Editor's Choice Award. NZXT's newest offering is the HUSH, a chassis which the Taiwanese manufacturer says is silent but still offers premium airflow at a very affordable price. Will the HUSH impress us as much as the Adamas? Read on for the review of the NZXT HUSH.

Features & Specifications

8800GTX compatiblity: Dual NVIDIA 8800GTX in SLI may be installed with three 3.5" HDD space.
Standard Dual 120mm Fans
Silent dampening foam reduces noise levels inside case
Rubber padding on hard drive and fans
Steel Chassis
Screwless design for 5.25" and 3.5" devices
Brushed Aluminum in Silver or Black, pick the style you like
USB 2.0, Firewire, and HD Audio support
MODEL: HUSH SERIES
CASE TYPE: Mid tower Steel Chassis
FRONT PANEL MATERIAL: Plastic/Aluminum
DIMENSIONS (W x H x D): 191.5 X 435 X 513.5 mm
COOLING SYSTEM:
- FRONT, 1 X 120 mm Blue LED Fan (included)
- REAR, 1 X 120 mm Fan (included)
DRIVE BAYS: 11 DRIVE BAYS
- 4 EXTERNAL 5.25" DRIVE BAYS
- 2 EXTERNAL 3.5 " DRIVE BAYS
- 5 INTERNAL 3.5" DRIVE BAYS
Screwless Rail Design
MATERIAL(S): Steel Construction
EXPANSION SLOTS: 7
POWER SUPPLY: 400 WATT PS2 ATX 12V 2.0 ( OPTIONAL )
WEIGHT: 6 KGS (W/O Power)
MOTHERBOARD SUPPORT MOTHERBOARDS: ATX, MICRO-ATX, FLEX ATX, MINI ATX

Packaging

The HUSH weighs in at 16 lbs, a portable weight. The black box is frugally decorated with a few pictures of the chassis within, as well as highlights of its specifications and features. There's no handles in the side of the box, and they're probably not really needed. The box is neither so heavy nor so unwieldy that someone couldn't easily lift it.

The chassis is very, very well-packed inside the box. Plastic wrap protected the chassis from dampness and foam pads protected it from the often-rough shipping companies. An instruction manual, screw bag, and the chassis comprised the contents of the box.

For the interested, the manual is written in English only. It's very simple and short with pictures and diagrams. Good job, NZXT, on your very well-done manual.

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