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NZXT S340 Mid Tower Case Final Thoughts

The NZXT S340 is a great value, not only for people searching for a good looking case, but because it does what is expected from cases at a higher price. It is also packed with innovation, including the power supply cover, the lack of rubber grommets that is covered by a stylish white plate, and even the exterior glossy finish. Clearly NZXT is trying to stay competitive, and with the release of the S340 I believe they are headed the right direction.

Of course there are some minute things to be corrected. For example the bottom power supply dust filter is hard to put back into place unless you put the case on it’s side. NZXT should also allow for modular drive cages to be installed or purchased like an extra accessory for the S340, as it only has two 3.5″ drive mounts. I would also like to see a similar design on smaller form factor cases.

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NZXT S340 Mid Tower Case Conclusion

The NZXT S340 can hold most gaming configurations, of course with only one place to mount a 240 / 280 mm radiator. If NZXT had also placed another 120 mm mount at the top we could have seen an even more enthusiast friendly layout. If you are into modding it shouldn’t be too had as there is enough space for a 120 mm fan at the top. Power supply clearance could have also been improved if the drive cage was removable, but it is not and this cage really limits accessibility to the power supply.

Like the NZXT H440, the S340 has a very elegant design that can clearly get a lot of attention. Because there is no plastic front panel, the paint finish is consistent and does not change tone throughout the case. Another stylish addition is the steel plate that covers the cable management holes, and the two 2.5″ drive trays placed on top of the power supply to show off your SSDs. I do think the front panel is a bit too plain and the addition of the NZXT logo in black and not engraved would have greatly improved this.

Due to the lack of plastic, the NZXT S340 is extremely solid in most aspects. The motherboard tray and the side panels have little to no flex, this can cause trouble if you do not tidy up cable management. The power supply cover also acts to provide more support for the case and trying to flex the case will not reveal any flex. The only lack of quality can be seen in the bottom dust filter which functions correctly but is really flimsy.

When looking at cases at this price point I usually have to be constantly reminding myself of it’s price and that it will only function as so. This didn’t happen with the NZXT S340. The case will function more than adequately for most people looking to build a gaming rig, or pretty much anything that does not require a lot of hard drives. This case will also function as a fun case to mod, as there is a lot of space to add features.

The NZXT S340 is priced at $69.99 (Amazon l Newegg), making it very appropriate for gamers on a budget. Of course with the sacrfices NZXT made, you are still getting a case with great build quality and very clean looks. Small things like including two 120 mm fans, and including a power supply cover really add a lot more value to this case.

Pros: Benchmark Reviews Silver Tachometer Award Logo (Small)

+ Great build quality.
+ Great value.
+ Power supply cover.
+ Very stylish.

Cons:

– Flimsy power supply dust cover.
– Only one fan mount on top.
– Only two 3.5″ drive mounts, and no 5.25″ mount.

Ratings:

  • Performance: 8.0
  • Appearance: 9.0
  • Construction: 9.25
  • Functionality: 8.5
  • Value: 9.0

Final Score: 8.75 out of 10.

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