NZXT S340 Mid-Tower Case Review

By Julian Duque

Manufacturer: NZXT Inc.
Product Name: NZXT S340 ATX Mid Tower Case
Model Number: CA-S340W-W1
UPC: 815671012111
Price As Tested: $69.99 (Amazon l Newegg)

Full Disclosure: The product sample used in this article has been provided by NZXT Inc.

With the release of the H440 earlier this year, NZXT made it clear what their new approach into the already crammed case market will be in it’s upcoming models. Following this trend, Benchmark Reviews will be testing the NZXT S340, a more “stripped” down version of the already great H440, which still features a similar simple design with a minimalistic design, putting functionality and efficiency above all things.

To my surprise, the NZXT S340 is being targeted as a budget option at just $69.99, which is almost half the price of the H440. What is even more surprising is NZXT’s move towards removing any plastic from their models, leading to better quality and construction in all of their upcoming models. This is a very bold step to take, but it is certainly something NZXT should be proud of, and might lead to other companies moving towards following this approach.

A quick glance at the Features and Specifications found on NZXT’s website and you might notice that the S340 follows the standard mid tower layout, but no external 5.25″ bay. Another bold step from NZXT. Of course you could always get an external CD drive, but this should be something to take into consideration. Another thing that stands out from the S340 is it’s weight, which is probably due to lack of plastic as compared to other cases.

Features & Specifications