Zalman Z11 Plus Overview
The Z11 Plus looks a little bit like the Z9 Plus, but it definitely has its own look. We received the black version of the case and currently it is the only version available. The actual dimensions of the case are 260(W) x 498(H) x 525(D)mm and it supports ATX and Micro ATX motherboards so it is considered a mid tower case.
The front of the case is where you see a real change compared to the Z9 Plus. First you have four 5.25-inch drive bays and a single 3.5-inch drive bay. All of the bay covers use a mesh design.
The big change on the Z11 Plus is at the bottom of the case. The sides of the case actually come out and form a huge vent system with a 120mm blue LED on the front and two 80mm fans on the side.
Moving up to the top of the case you have a vent system. This vent system is not like the ones we have seen on previous cases as it is stationary and cannot be closed. These vents have a smoke color to them and will light up with the included 120mm top-mounted blue LED fan.
Towards the front of the case there is a section where you can put your keys, cell phone, MP3 player or other small gadget. On the left side you have headphone and microphone jacks and two USB 2.0 ports. On the right side you have two USB 3.0 ports, reset button and hard drive activity LED. Right in the center is your power button, which will be illuminated when you turn your system on.
On the side panel of the case you have a small lightly tinted window that actually comes out from the side of the case, making it sort of “3D”.
On the back of the case there is a 120mm exhaust fan, two watercooling holes, 7 expansion slots, and a ventilation holes to the right of the expansion slots.
On the bottom of the case you will find easily removable fan filters for both the power supply and optional bottom mounted fan. Of course there are thumbscrews on both side panels for easy removal.
